Health Update
On May 13, 2015 a talented team is surgeons removed a tumor from my spine and rebuilt a section of it. I am held upright by six titanium plates and 12 screws. If you want the gory details look back at May and June of that year. Each year on the anniversary I pause to reflect on my health. I had no idea how long I would be recovering from that surgery, it is in many ways still an ongoing process. My balance and neuro-muscular control continue to improve. The past few months I have consciously worked on walking farther and longer and I do see improvements. I continue to have mild to moderate tingling in my feet, probably always will. I am very lucky to have use of my feet and legs, this is a minor inconvenience. There is some other permanent nerve damage that can be painful if I move the wrong way. Even this is getting better, my core strength has improved. I have much to be thankful for. That experience did factor into my decision to retire when I did. It was a real wake up call that there are no guarantees, I sometimes wonder when the warranty will run out on the work that was done. Beyond that my blood pressure tends to be a little high, though the good quack made no changes in meds this year. I will to continue to work on cardiac capacity, it would be nice to be able to climb hills a bit faster and in greater comfort.
This is my once a year ramble about my health. I am not one to complain or seek sympathy.
Please pay attention to your health. Do the best you can with what you have to work with. Make your own choices, based on advice from Docs you trust.
I have scheduled posts to keep you all entertained. These are not my usual posts, that is either a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on your point of view. As I have opportunity, I will post updates. I look forward to reading your comments when I have the opportunity.
Regular service will resume about the 1st of June, with tales from the adventure.
I consider myself lucky at, gulp.... 53, to very rarely ever be sick with anything, or having never been in a hospital for anything, well, except when I was bore. I count my blessing for this. And so glad to read your doing so well.
ReplyDeleteStay healthy and keep it that way as long as you can.
DeleteYes well, after my recent experience of loss, two male family members are going for medical check ups. But in spite of seeing doctors and taking prescribed medication, it didn't help my partner.
ReplyDeleteThere is no cure for life, live it well.
DeleteYour experience and recovery has been astounding. May you continue to feel younger with each celebratory year!
ReplyDeleteA lot of walking this afternoon, I feel about 1,000 years old.
DeleteYou cannot take your health for granted; get checked out, and stay on top of things. It's a must, especially as we get older.
ReplyDeleteAnd enjoy the adventure each day.
DeleteI'm glad that surgery was so successful for you and gave you a new lease on life!
ReplyDeleteWaking up the next day and being able to move was AMAZING!
DeleteYou're taking care of you and your health one step at a time and having some fun adventures along the way!
ReplyDeleteLots of steps today
DeleteIt's amazing what medicine can do these days. I did not know about your past surgery but you are doing a great job of walking and exploring.I hope you continue to have good health and happy adventures.
ReplyDeleteKeep going as long and far as we can
DeleteYou have prioritized your health which is a very smart thing to do. Enjoy every day!
ReplyDeleteA great walk down a mountain today,
DeleteIt is hard for people who have never faced any health crisis to truly understand how fragile and fleeting health can be. I do not know how long my current healthy phase will last, but I am trying to enjoy every minute of I can, and do all I can, while I can. Try to stay healthy, my friend, and I will do the same.
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