4th week postop exercise summary

It is a great relief that the fluid retention under the arms is getting less. The pain at the ribs and latissimus under the arms is gone, or much less during stretches and after exercise. There are daily improvements in energy levels and in what is possible to do.

• Back squats up to 80% max
• Speed intervals on a stationary bike 
• Rowing on a Concept2 rower with resistance level 3, 28-32 m/s, using mostly legs and abs
• Isolated leg muscles and gym machines
• Isolated arm muscles in a supine position with 8-10 lbs dumbbells
• GHD sit-ups and hip extensions
• Pulls (1st and 2nd only) with empty barbell
• Gentle yoga stretches at a rope wall (less than 1 minute holds)

"To be cheerful is something you can choose."  
Garrison Keillor on Humanity in Healthcare 2012.