Back to work, coaching, getting ready for retirement - these are the things that make keeping a blog very difficult! I think I will try to continue with 2-3 posts per week & when retirement starts, I will focus more on recovery & what the next 6 months will be like!
Observations:
1 - Today I noticed that as I closed the sliding glass door to the deck, the incision still is painful. The awkward position of closing the door with one arm, still "pulled" on the incision. I still need to do some things with two hands and be mindful of the angle that my arms are lifting, pushing & pulling.
2 - The meds seem to be having no real side effects. I am tired at time & sleep well. The Metoprolol that I am taking to lower my blood pressure is making me tired, but not to the point that I am falling asleep during the day.
3 - I still feel issues walking at a brisk rate & walking up hills. I am sure with my June 20th cardiologist appointment we will discuss. My next stress test is in September, so I will just need to be on top of those extra heart beats.
4 - Daily chores. I am mowing the grass (push mower), using a chain saw and cutting tree limbs, trimming bushes, and feel pretty good. I do get tired & need to take more breaks, but at age 58 that may be part of the new reality!
5 - Coaching was more physical this year. Coaching the pole vault, I was always carrying poles, spotting kids that fly the wrong direction, and on my feet for long periods of time. I must admit, there were days when I was very tired & felt exhausted when I got home. Not many things got accomplished around the house after 6 PM! But it was worth it! The boy team won another State Title! It was great to get back & be a part of another State Championship!
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