As you may have noticed, I am only updating the blog every week now--guess that means Stu is doing great!! He loves is "wings" (read 'car keys'). The freedom has been wonderful to both of us, and nice for all of our wonderful friends who have been driving Stu around. Stu goes to the gym almost every day, walks/runs on the treadmill, rides the stationary bike, and now lifts some weights. He still hasn't been on his road bike out on the open prairie for fear that he may fall and truly crack open his skull. That would be messy. He plans to get in the pool on Wednesday and join his swimming buddies in a workout.
Stu's 46th birthday was Saturday. He is a little more bald, thanks to the head shave, but that is temporary. We went out to dinner, and he enjoyed the texture of his food (best he can do without a sense of smell!!).
Stu isn't sure when he will be back at work, but it takes 3-6 months for the brain swelling to completely resolve. He will have another MRI at 3 months post-op, and I think that will give a better idea. For now, he is focused on gaining back some strength and endurance, resting well, and recovering. Happy Birthday!
Deb
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
6 weeks post-op
Stu is back on the road!! He just got permission to drive, and I'm sure that he will be out in the truck before I even get home today... Stu's dad has been here for a week helping Stu get to appointments, the gym, dinner, etc., and he has been a blessing. What a great father-in-law!!
Stu continues to get better every day. His double vision is completely gone. His puffy cheeks from the steroids are going away, as are the extra pounds from the steroid-induced eating. His nose has healed, and the scar on his head actually looks pretty good (he will tell you otherwise). He is sleeping well, although his snoring keeps the rest of us in the house from catching too many zzzz's. He has physical therapy just once a week now, just to keep an eye on his progress, but he can do most of it at the gym by himself. I don't think it will be long until he gets out on his road bike. Ironman Arizona is only 7 months away, so he will need help from his IM friends to get back in shape.
Keep the comments coming--Stu reads the blog every day!
Deb
Stu continues to get better every day. His double vision is completely gone. His puffy cheeks from the steroids are going away, as are the extra pounds from the steroid-induced eating. His nose has healed, and the scar on his head actually looks pretty good (he will tell you otherwise). He is sleeping well, although his snoring keeps the rest of us in the house from catching too many zzzz's. He has physical therapy just once a week now, just to keep an eye on his progress, but he can do most of it at the gym by himself. I don't think it will be long until he gets out on his road bike. Ironman Arizona is only 7 months away, so he will need help from his IM friends to get back in shape.
Keep the comments coming--Stu reads the blog every day!
Deb
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