This is the Pain (Post-Op Week 2)

When last we met… Today has been two weeks since surgery. As I mentioned in the last post my nerve pain is gone. It’s been amazing. I have my life back. A little back pain, but it’s manageable. Ibuprofen it all I take now. I saw the doctor yesterday (and thanked them profusely) and we discussed my progress (good!) and the surgery (eww?) and things are all positive. The cyst was removed along with about piece of my spine about 9mm wide. No worries, I still have plenty of spine left. There is a chance the cyst could return, and if that happens a fusion may be needed, but we’ll deal with that if it happens. I’m not too worried right now, just focusing on healing. I’m still somewhat restricted on activities, but I can drive now. I can’t lift heavy objects, and have some PT coming up along with another checkup in a month. No bike riding yet, but can try in a week or two, taking it easy, seeing how it feels. I can’t pull my Trek off the hanging hook in the garage yet, as it’s too heavy for…