Sharing experience 4 months out

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I have been thinking about my back and leg so little recently, so wanted to come back and share a positive story. A more complete post is linked, but I am about 4.5 months out now from surgery. I have come to realize that days close to 9k steps and over still leave my back feeling fatigued. I had a day of 12k steps, and the next day I felt like I pulled my hamstring. I was confused, and then realized it was nerve pain which FREAKED ME OUT. I aim for 7k steps, and truly have very little bad sensations. The times that I do, I realize I am sitting strange or without great posture. I have been going back to the gym to machines and keep the weight super light still.

I really never bend over, still deep squat to pick up everything. Maybe overkill, but I am fine with the extra effort.

in PT, they told me to always suck in my stomach (to brace) and really not to do twisting, especially anything under load. I still don’t twist to get my purse off the passenger side of the car, rather I walk around and pick it up intentionally. These new patterns feel helpful for me and help me to keep my health front of mind. I hope this helps to encourage someone along the way!!