9 weeks post PAO

Last Thursday was the 9 week mark after my LPAO. I marked it by going back to work. My job as a pharmacist requires me to be on my feet and walk around the pharmacy with quick movements from computer to fax to computer to the counter to verify and anywhere else in between. The first 2 hours went very well, but then my legs felt so tired and a little shaky. I kept going though, but by the end of four hours I was ready to go home and my limp got progressively worse. The good news is that after I got home and sat for a few hours I was feeling pretty good and was able to make dinner and be back on my feet. On Friday at physical therapy the exercises seemed a little easier, the therapist even added a 2lb weight. I think the standing helped. This weekend I have been taking care of my son on my own. It is the first time since my surgery. It feels really good to be getting back to normal. I have even been able to do laundry today and carry the baskets up and down the stairs.
This next week I have 3 more physical therapy visits and I am going to work 3 days. My goal is to last a full 8 hours. I know I will have to make myself sit in order to do it, but I think I should be able to accomplish my goal.
I don't know why I have been able to get back to normal so fast. I worked out before but was never very athletic. I think my stubbornness has helped a lot. When I have my mind set on something, I usually can make it happen. I guess it is true, attitude is everything!