Alligatorob's Diary
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alligatorob
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Today was a good day, I ate well, got in 2 1/2 hours at the gym and feel good tonight. The myfitnesspal website seems to be down tonight, so I can't finish logging food, or post it tonight, however I am pretty sure I was at no more than 1,400 calories. And I ate a bit more balance today. Its what you eat that matters, not what you log so much.
Can't post my food tonight...
Thanks Llama, and I do try. I know I am not working as hard in the gym as I am used to, but I think what I am doing is better than not going. What is it I am waiting to heal? The bone grafts? Seems to me that metal plate should hold the vertebrae pretty stable.
Can't post my food tonight...
I love this and the X-rays are cool!
alligatorob
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Well today wasn't so good, I ate too many cookies, probably one of the least of my binges, but I think it was a binge none the less. On the plus side I did get in some good gym time.
Went to the doctor for my 6 week post op and it wasn't all good. He is concerned that my right arm is still quite weak. He said some post op weakness is common, but after 6 weeks it should be getting better. He said he was still optimistic that it will, but he wants me to do an MRI to make sure there isn't something still impinging on my nerve... Not what I was hoping to hear.
On the plus side he said I can start lifting heavier weights and doing more strenuous exercise. However he wants me to ramp up into it gradually over the next 6 weeks, but by week 12 I should not be restricted. Now if I can just get stronger...
Went to the doctor for my 6 week post op and it wasn't all good. He is concerned that my right arm is still quite weak. He said some post op weakness is common, but after 6 weeks it should be getting better. He said he was still optimistic that it will, but he wants me to do an MRI to make sure there isn't something still impinging on my nerve... Not what I was hoping to hear.
On the plus side he said I can start lifting heavier weights and doing more strenuous exercise. However he wants me to ramp up into it gradually over the next 6 weeks, but by week 12 I should not be restricted. Now if I can just get stronger...
Thanks Llama, the Dr said my bone grafts look good, I have them x-rayed just before the visit. He said like you that they are now stable, and where they should be. He sees things in those x-rays I don't.
Thanks Liza, and now I'll be able to do more, getting back to my normal will feel better.
Thanks, I think something like this makes one want to go to the gym even more. The urge to get back to normal.
Don't be so sure, LOL
Thanks, I wish I had eaten as well today, but it wasn't awful, and I did get another 2 1/2 hours at the gym.
Cate
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That's disappointing, Rob.
You'll overcome this, buddy like you do most things.
You can do it, Rob. I have faith in you & your determination. I'm sure you won't do anything silly & rush it.
PS Stay away from the cookies
Where are the peaches?Interpreting medical imaging is definitely a learned skill. People often want to show me their pretty pictures and I'll be like...
Got the written results? Even if I knew what I was doing (which I don't) reading what an expert wrote is always going to be quicker to read the expert's summary.Also: you do have a couple of months left to recover strength if your nerves are sliding freely now but it's true that the easy first rush should've happened by now. Try and avoid compensatory movements during exercise: if your shoulder muscles stick with the tricks they had to learn while your nerves weren't working right that might keep the weakened muscles from reactivating as far/quickly as they otherwise would.
Getting an mri to check on things still 100% makes sense, of course.
alligatorob
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Today my food could have been better, too many of those dam*ed cookies... but not so many as yesterday and not really a binge, so that's progress... I guess. Ate out tonight at a Chinese place, had the most mediocre sweet and sour ever, not sure why I ate it. And not sure how accurate the calories are for it. Did get in some good exercise.
New Physical Therapist today, my regular one suggested I see him a couple of times, seems he specializes in people after neck surgery, like mine. He gave me some new exercises, light things that force my arm to do what it doesn't want to do. I am optimistic that they will help. He said he thought chances were pretty good I could get my strength back just through PT.
The peaches are mostly alcohol at this point, drinking some of that would probably be better than the cookies.
Just realized I missed the cup of hot and sweet soup I ate before dinner at the Chinese place, it wasn't a big one, but I ate it.
New Physical Therapist today, my regular one suggested I see him a couple of times, seems he specializes in people after neck surgery, like mine. He gave me some new exercises, light things that force my arm to do what it doesn't want to do. I am optimistic that they will help. He said he thought chances were pretty good I could get my strength back just through PT.
Thanks Cate, I am working on it, but getting a little tired of things to "overcome"...
I know I need to, but its that season, they just keep appearing in the house. I do occasionally slip one or two to the dog, but she can't eat enough to help much.PS Stay away from the cookies
The peaches are mostly alcohol at this point, drinking some of that would probably be better than the cookies.
I am sure you are much more expert than I.Interpreting medical imaging is definitely a learned skill. People often want to show me their pretty pictures and I'll be like...
Thanks, this is pretty consistent with what the Physical Therapists are telling me, helps to have that reinforced. It is almost impossible for me to try and raise my right arm without compensatory movement... but I am trying.
Yep, that will help either by finding something, or not.
Thanks Liza, I am optimistic about it, or trying to be. And you are right on the cookie thing.
Just realized I missed the cup of hot and sweet soup I ate before dinner at the Chinese place, it wasn't a big one, but I ate it.
Cate
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Me too, Rob, me too. Acceptance. That's what we need.
Peach wine might be the go if you can keep it limited. I fancy trying it.
alligatorob
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Yesterday was a bit of a struggle with food, I sure wanted to binge, and though I did not eat the best I did not give in and binge, so all in all a success! And did a couple of hours in the gym. No gym today, it's Sunday.
I ate a 100 calorie portion of popcorn after recording last night, so my real calorie count should be 1,507.
I ate a 100 calorie portion of popcorn after recording last night, so my real calorie count should be 1,507.
alligatorob
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Yep, acceptance is the key, and more achievable than perfection.
Had some peach brandy last night, but it was in addition to a few cookies, not instead...
alligatorob
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Thanks Llama, and I am glad you are winning!
Just at breakfast about an hour ago and I sure want to binge right now... trying the writing not biting approach, hope it works. I do have plenty of things to do to stay busy, will try to keep doing them, but so far its not taking my mind off of eating...
Yum! That sounds like a lovely combination!
Best of luck beating the binge urge today Rob--you can do it!
alligatorob
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I did end up bingeing on Sunday afternoon... But yesterday was a good day, so am back on track now.
Thanks Liza, but I was not able to beat the binge Sunday, too many Christmas cookies... The peach brandy is good, but too strong at 130 proof. Yesterday I blended some of it with some peach juice, brought the proof down to about 80, much better.
I tried that, but it just wasn't to be. All over now, upward and onward.