Hi
@lovesstars,
No, I did not feel exhausted doing more physical. When I started doing more mentally (returning to work for example), yes... but only for a short period (about a week). Keep in mind though that I have a desk job, and my employer is very understanding. After the first week back (graduated), I started feeling better. The special chair I had helped. Come to think of if, maybe I was exhausted and just didn’t realize it... because my patience was very limited, and I did get frustrated very easily.
For me it seems, every time I push myself a little further... well, okay, a lot further
... I tweak something and need to rest and take it easy the next day. I am starting to recognize when Ian getting close to that point... but I still tend to push things too far.
I think we all just heal a little differently. Not just at different rates, but our symptoms of recovery . My work colleague had his hip replaced five years ago (at 50). While he took things very slowly, he did not have the same set backs as I have in terms of muscle recovery. But mentally, he could not focus enough to drive until after three months. Whereas I felt I could drive after two weeks but waited for clearance from the OS). Also like me, he was off the narcotics very quickly... but, he stopped taking all pain killers after two weeks, whereas I still take Tylenol at least once a day, and naproxen or ibuprofen every other day... but he limped for a good six month whereas my limp is non existent unless I am tired.
So the fact that you are exhausted in my opinion is normal... for you... and probably for many others... just as muscle tweaks are normal... for me.
Hey, just curious... have you picked up that book I recommended yet? Best $8 I spent, and wish I had picked it up before surgery.
Cheers