Still Alive

I know, I know. People have been asking how I am doing and it is obvious that I haven't posted for a while. I have no excuse except for severe laziness. By extreme laziness I mean I haven't been doing S#!T. Before the surgery I didn't feel like doing much (it was a combination of my back/leg and laziness). Immediately after the surgery I felt great. The doctor told me not to be a hero and to take the pain medication as needed. The first two days I did (mainly because Mary keep telling me I needed to). I don't think I needed it though. I felt an instant difference from before. I am happy with the results.

The problem comes now in the doctor's instructions. Now that I feel great I can't do ANYTHING. I can't drive, I can't bend over, I can't lift anything over 5 pounds, I can't do any physical activities and I can't sit for more that 15 mins at a time. I also can't go to work due to the no long sitting. It has come as a good excuse to avoid any house work, but has created a great amount of boredom. I have three guardians (Mary and the kids) who are constantly watching and reminding me. I love them and know they are right, but sometimes...

Exactly one week after the surgery I helped (a little) to clean up the house. Not much, but I felt it that night. The doctor told me that most people feel so good that they end up getting hurt by over doing it. I understand what she means now. So I will follow instructions as best I can.

I did sneak over to Crossfit Omaha a couple of times and it was great to see everyone there. It is so nice to know there are people that are sincerely worried about you. I got to talk to Joe and Ricky and we talked a little about what it is going to be like when I get back I am looking so forward to get back to doing SOMETHING.

I wish I could say that I have been doing well on the diet and weight loss, but I have fallen off the wagon. I have put back on somewhere between 10 to 15 pounds. I also wish I could say it was exercise only, but I have been eating like crap. The holidays combined with a "I don't give a crap" attitude have hurt me and will haunt me when I get back. It isn't over yet, with Christmas this next week. I go back to the doctor on January 8th and I guarantee the next place I will go is Crossfit. Even if I can only walk around the gym for a workout I will be there.

BTW before the surgery we had our bi-annual family tailgate at the Nebraska vs. Colorado football game. As usual it was one of the highlights of the year (not to mention it was one of the best Husker finishes ever). I am so lucky to have in-laws which are so much fun. My father-in-law is closer to me than my father ever was and I love my brothers-in-law. For those of you that didn't come you missed it.