A Little Stronger

I'm feeling much better after completing a more intense workout. I've done a few Insanity sessions since my surgery, done some running and a bit of swimming (what I call swimming which is more flopping wildly till I get to the other side). Friday I did a full workout without any pull ups as I'm holding off on those until I get full clearance from the doctor on Monday. My boy  Trenton "the beast" did this with me just with a slightly modified lap length for most laps.

Laps were about .26 miles. Friday's WOD was:

Two laps warm up
Stretch
1 lap
30 sec of push ups
1 lap
30 sec of crunches
1 lap
30 sec of burpees
1 lap
30 sec squats with cinder block
1 lap
30 sec curls w/cinder block
1 lap
30 sec heisman poses
3 laps finish hard

Trenton did it with half the lap distance except the first warm up laps, he did the full half mile. I finished with just over 3 miles and he was just over 1.5 miles. And he wanted to do more, he's a beast.

Now get out and GET SOME!

Insane in the Morning

Things are finally getting back to normal. I was up at 5:30 and did an Insanity workout. I was able to do the entire routine and modified only two exercises. I can feel that I haven't worked out hard enough lately as my body is tighter and I fatigued quicker than normal. But the time off was needed to heal properly so that I can get back into things and not injure myself causing me to miss even more time.

I also did a little in the pool last night. I'm not a great swimmer by any means but I was trying to get back into the strokes and movement. I quickly noticed that I haven't worked my abs in quite some time. While it wasn't painful the burning fatigue set in quickly with them. So I worked with them this morning being very mindful of the movements. Keeping my hands on the abs, and focusing to feel any abnormal strains. I felt good and got in quite a few crunches, got the burn.

Have any of you had to take time off for injury or surgery? What was it like? How long did it take?

Don't call it a come back, just call it getting some!

An appendix stuffed toy? Nice.

A little closer

On the recovery trail which I believe is coming along rather well, I can now take some bigger steps.

I spoke with the physician's assistant after scheduling my follow up appointment. They explained that most people will take off up to two weeks of work after. I told her I was back the next week and flew to Florida for business already. I also mentioned going to the park several times the week following my surgery and getting in some activities.

I asked specifically about the incisions in my abdomen so that I don't lift too much or move in harmful ways causing a hernia. Everything feels great but I did not know how long until those holes would heal enough and I don't think I would be able to tell when I am lifting until too late. 

She asked how much activity I do at work and said I should be released to full duty after two weeks. I let her know work wasn't the issue, being and HR Manager there isn't a lot of physical needs in the work place. My questions were for working out. I lift in the mornings and run in the evenings and don't want my intestines to pop out anywhere. I had already done some work on an exercise bike, elliptical, and did a light version of an Insanity DVD.

After chatting I heard the magic words, "you should be able to start running again." After two weeks of being couped up (okay, I did do some stuff but just not enough) I wanted to hear that. I know that two weeks isn't long but if you have made this your lifestyle, you know what I mean. If you haven't yet, you need to. If you want help, let me know.

I'm a little closer. I have a follow up in 2 weeks and should be good to go. Now its time to get out and GET SOME!

Soon...

Rehab

I waited 9 days after surgery and had to do something. Walking wasn't quite cutting it. I have asked the doctor, nurse and read online at WebMD and Mayo Clinic on down time after an appendectomy and decided it was time for more movement. I found a sit down stationary bike and road it for 30 minutes. I felt very good, no pain, no stress on the body so I went to the elliptical machine. I did not use the arm exercises as I thought that would pull and twist too much on my core for now. I used the feet and legs on a random hill exercise program. That was able to let me try different levels of intensity without committing to it where I would get out somewhere and get stuck if I couldn't complete the task. It went well. Some of the higher levels pushed my heart rate up some and got a little sweat going. I felt like I had done something without over doing things, as many people feared I would do. I guess I have a rep for being a bit crazy with this stuff. :)

Today is the day after and I feel very good. No effects from last night so I'll be able to continue with that regimen and add to it as I see fit. I'll continue to talk with the physician and ensure I'm healing properly and keep moving forward. The Kentucky Tough Mudder is only 2.5 months away and that means the World's Toughest Mudder is only 3.5 months away.

I'm getting back into it. For now maybe you can get out and GET SOME for me.