I am 7 months out from getting my Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted and recently completed a race. It was a 4K walk which is the equivalent of about 2 1/2 miles. Yeah, it really is not that far unless you think of it in terms of where I've been. 7 months ago, I was unable to walk more than a mile before my right leg gave out on me. With the help of technology, I'm getting my stride back! My next goal is a local 4 mile race (walk) over Labor Day weekend. That gives me about 4 !/2 months to add 1 1/2 miles to my regimen. Doable, I think.
In the meantime, I have been cleared by my doctor for a "transitional rehabilitation aquatic therapy" program. I have to do about 12 sessions there before going to a land-based PT program. I am chomping at the bit to get started!
So things are looking good. My goals over the next few months involve core-strengthening and aerobic activity, as well as looking into that next thing to challenge my mind. I am looking into a computational neuroscience program at UVA. Right now, it seems like something I could dive headfirst into and love.
It's good to have goals!
