I saw my surgeon for a post-surgical #neckfusion follow-up last week. The steri-strips came off, and I was cleared to drive and lift up to ~15 lbs again. After another 2 weeks, I can bump it up to 25 lbs.

I have my next appointment in a few weeks. I'll also be seeing my otolaryngologist the same day. My neurosurgeon said I should be cleared for the #adenoidectomy, so I'm hoping that I can get scheduled asap.

I've already had a noticeable difference. I have almost zero pain in my neck/back/shoulders/arms. It only flares a little if I start pushing my weight lifting limits, but goes back to normal with some rest. Driving and walking for even extended periods doesn't hurt anymore.

I'm looking to get back to exercising once I'm healed enough from the neck fusion and upcoming adenoidectomy. Between no more pain or sleep apnea, I should finally have the energy to do it.

So I didn't die. I'm relaxing at home now. Aside from that-

The good news:

#Biopsy went well. I don't feel much pain, aside from a sore throat from the breathing tube and a sore sinus on the right side from the #endoscopy and biopsy. The #anesthesia wore off pretty quickly. No nausea and I still have my usual overactive appetite lol.

The bad news:

Results of the biopsy could take up to two weeks. I'm not really concerned since the doctor wasn't worried since I show no symptoms of something serious. My wife is really stressed and worried about it so I'm just worried about her. :-(

Also, the #adenoidectomy was canceled since they were concerned about the #herniateddisc in my neck. So I have to deal with not sleeping so great for awhile longer as well as snoring and keeping my wife awake. :-( I have a neck #fusion scheduled for next month so the adenoidectomy will have to wait for when I recover from that.

My wife is now babying me with some delicious #Filipino soup. I don't like to be dotted on but with her excellent food I won't say no to that part. 😋 I'm going to just relax and maybe play some #Hitman2 and #TMNT #ShreddersRevenge today. 😀

Can't help but think this is what the #adenoidectomy is going to be tomorrow https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mSiFXhrxE3Y

Can't help but think this is what the #adenoidectomy is going to be tomorrow https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mSiFXhrxE3Y