by 19seventy » 08 May 2014, 18:12
Went to the CRS yesterday and wasn't sure what to expect. Asked me about the pain and I said I never really had any heavy pain. He seemed a little surprised. He made an inspection and seemed to be pleased. His words were "excellent". Took out the four stitches, most pain I had in weeks but only lasted 5minutes. Said I should be past the risk of infection but to be vigilant. One dog story and see ya in six weeks. The smile on my face was huge.
What a difference from where I was 18 days ago. I'm not even sure what I should do now. I started doing daily 3.5 mile fitness hikes last weekend. I'll start using my pack starting this weekend, maybe only 30 pounds though. No need to go backwards. Four days after surgery managing a large wildfire, in and out of the helo, driving. Never would of figured it would be this good. I took one day off after that and have been working since.
I drove two hours the other day to teach a class and no pain. Worked under the helo all day and then drove back and no pain. When I say I'm amazed I'm not kidding. Hoping not to curse it but I can truly say it's like I was just given my life back. Got a ways to go yet but pray it's all good.
I'm not wise enough to give advice but please don't be impatient, as I was, and rush into the wrong doctor. Needless parts of my life were lost, vacations missed, friends and family not seen, etc. The agony of waiting a little longer will be well worth it in the long run.
I'll post my six week results, hopefully all good.