Jean-Paul: you make a logical argument that my pride, drive and schedule don't want to hear, but really it is the difficult right over the easy wrong. You keep a glimmer of hope alive, which I appreciate.
I go back and forth between bouts of determination and depression/defeat. I hate it!!!!!!!
I realize there are many people on this forum and elsewhere who desire to return to sports ASAP. Has anyone actually returned to full physical activity within 2-3 months post-surgery? How do biking and swimming factor into rehab? good? great? Any other activities/strategies that helped people?
My main concern is doing the fitness tests within the first couple of weeks of starting (early April). We do a pack test which consists of carrying 45 lbs (22kg) on a flat, 3 mile course within 45 minutes. Then we have certain amounts of pushups, pullups and situps to do, along with a mile and a half run in less than 11:40. We do daily training both physically and in the classroom when starting out. I need to talk with my boss and see if there can be an arrangement made, since we don't start becoming available for firefighting until late May or into June.
I see a PT today for an evaluation. I can use all the positive vibes I can get, and more replies are always welcome!!!
Cheers,
Jeanne