Well, my road to recovery was very slow for the first week.
It seemed like I was getting better at a snail's pace. Then
the next several days were marked by very noticeable
improvement in both mobility and pain reduction.
It is now day eleven since my appendectomy, and here's how
I've progressed:
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Sunday (day 7, post-surgery)
- first day without needing the cane... used it anyway. I am
able to walk completely upright with only minimal
'tugging' sensation. Completely off painkillers now (took
only one the day before).
Monday (day 8, post-surgery)
- 1 hr recumbant bike, felt good to raise HR again. A bit
woozy. (10min @ 129 hr, 45 min @ 159 hr, 5 min @ 180 hr)
Tuesday (day 9, post-surgery)
- 30 min stationary bike, a little tired from yesterday.
(all @ average 180 hr)
Wednesday (day 10, post-surgery)
- first time running. It was slightly shaky, but pain-free.
Just tight. 1km (5:30/km), stretch, 30 min recumbant bike
(160 hr), stretch, 2km (4:00/km), stretch
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I had already long ago signed up for a 10 mile race on
Friday, followed by a 5k race on Saturday. Both are points
series races for me, hence the awkward timing of one after
the other.
Once the appendix situation occured, I immediately felt
these races were out of the question, but now I think I may
run both - not at full effort (I couldn't if I tried)
obviously, but nice tempos at whatever level I feel
comfortable at. The 10 miler is on a loop course, so I can
opt to stop at 5 miles, which I may for the first race.
I will try some more running today, before I make my final
decision. Right now, I feel pretty good about it.
cheers,
--
David (in Hamilton, ON) www.allfalldown.org "The most
insecure people are the ones you see, putting other people
down constantly."