Update

Well, I have been remiss last few days in posting,but things are going very well.  I have been going to the gym most every day. My tolerance as of yesterday is up to 50 minutes and 3.5 miles on the treadmill and then stretching and light weights.  I still get waves of fatigue, but when I go I do pretty good.  My appetite is improving and have added a few pounds in the last week.  I have been getting pretty skinny.  I am ready to beef up for the long haul.

The new year continues to be a source of inspiration for me.  I know it is simply another day on the calendar, but it allows me to compartmentalize all the difficulties I have been through and put them behind me both physically and emotionally.  I have been having fun with the kids playing games and reading books.  They started back to school today, resistantly.  I am still very emotional about how lucky it was to discover the aneurysm before trouble arose.  I often think of all the physically stressful activities I did over the last few years without difficulty.  My physical pain continues to lessen and I truly believe I will be back stronger than before.  With a month to go at home, I need to get more active.  I know I have to be the good patient and let the healing continue, but when I hit the six week mark; I’ll be asking for more freedom for sure.

I am looking forward to being back at work and seeing all my co-workers and staff.  I will enjoy getting to see friends when I don’t feel like so much the patient anymore. I still have a few books to get through and my endurance needs a little more work, but with one month down  I should be seeing most of you all soon.  You are my motivators.  I’ll keep blogging.  Peace.

5 thoughts on “Update

  1. nice, but you are still not going to get any addition strokes for our golf trip in March.

  2. In your honor, I got myself a new pair of glasses, so I’m seeing the new year more clearly, too! I admire you so much, and am relieved to see you recovering well indeed. Keep walking, keep contemplating, keep posting.

  3. This is a great post. It has optimism written all over it. It also has gratitude and hope.
    I am so happy for you and your family. What a way to start the new year! Celebrate it all!
    Bill A

  4. Dear Mike,
    You are a true inspiration for many, and I am glad you are doing so well. I know your patients and co-workers miss you already. Keep up the amazing work my friend, hope to see you soon…

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