It’s the little things that really drive it home when you’re not running at full capacity. Things like… picking up something you’ve dropped when you’re not allowed to BEND, for example.

I had my first post-surgical followup with the neurosurgeon last week, and she’s pleased with how I’m doing. I’m still on restrictions — no bending, twisting or lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk for another two weeks. No pool for another two weeks. But I’m tapering off the medication (can’t stop ...