Mon, 11/6:
First, let me say that it is 10am and I have not even showered for work yet. I travelled all last week and am tired. This is revolutionary - I am actually putting my life and health first and work second (this has been my biggest downfall for a while now). !!!!! YAY!!!!
Okay, worked on a little training split for this week (in addition to my cardio and stretching/core work):
Mon - Leg pr, calf DB raise, calf machine, Stnd DB shrugs
Wed - RC band warm up, pec deck, hammer strength chest press, push ups
Fr - seated DB curls, standing hammer DB curls, forearm BB curls, tri DB extension
Will take it step by step and monitor my progress / body's reaction. Will adjust accordingly.
Today:
Leg press:
0x15
0x15
40x8
40x8
Felt alright. The weight isn't the issue, it's just getting the legs back into activity and stretching those hammies when my legs are extended.
1-legged DB calf raise:
15sx15
15sx15
Seated calf raise machine:
20x20
20x20
Standing DB shrugs:
20sx30
20sx30
The shrugs weren't difficult, I just need to monitor how I feel when picking the DBs up off the rack/floor, etc.
20mins treadmill, L2.5
5 mins backwards, L2.2
Can probably bump the L2.5 up a bit this week
Overall I am feeling good. The endorphine rush I have this morning just from actually being around weights is fantastic. Muscle spasms in the left glute have not been that bad (the glute stretches I am doing may help, and also feel like fucking heaven). One new issue though - not sure what the specific area is called, but the issue is focused on my back, sort of my waistband. Probably the back of the pelvis/hip area. You can feel the exact bone spot on either side of your spine, about 2-3 inches from the spine. Anyway, in that exact spot on my left side I have felt some decently sharp pains / waves of burning. It ha shappened about 3 times in the last week. I know I got these pains before the surgery randomly. I can actually put my finger on that area and feel the painful spot. Only on my left side though and about 2-3inches from my incision area. Will talk to my PT about it tomorrow.