So we have a "swim rant" thread, but I wanted to post my "swim happy" moment today, probably brought on by being out of the water for over a week.
Pool reopened after maintenance + clear, fresh perfect temp water + 6 lap lanes between 4 lap swimmers = 4200yd :bliss:
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Best wishes for a speed recovery, 'Badger! I had a laminectomy & discectomy of L5S1 back in 1987 when I was only 25 years old. It was 100% successful, and I have never had a problem with my back since. Here's the key: DO EVERYTHING YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPIST TELLS YOU TO DO! Then, after you are released from PT, keep on doing the exercises for the rest of your life. Seriously. I practice what I preach!
Thank you! I'm told it was a big ol' chunk of disc but no complications, and I really haven't had much pain. The plan is to do everything the surgeon and PT says to the letter. I hope I can at least get into a pool soon, though, just to float around. :)
Best wishes for a speed recovery, 'Badger! I had a laminectomy & discectomy of L5S1 back in 1987 when I was only 25 years old. It was 100% successful, and I have never had a problem with my back since. Here's the key: DO EVERYTHING YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPIST TELLS YOU TO DO! Then, after you are released from PT, keep on doing the exercises for the rest of your life. Seriously. I practice what I preach!
Thank you! I'm told it was a big ol' chunk of disc but no complications, and I really haven't had much pain. The plan is to do everything the surgeon and PT says to the letter. I hope I can at least get into a pool soon, though, just to float around. :)
