BrackneyC gets back to the basics

[OTH51]

Have to go see doc a week from Thursday (that will be two weeks post-op). He will then clear me for (if all is well) for some cardio. I will go back at 6 weeks, and he will either turn me loose full force, or add time to my recovery. He has some questions and tests he will perform in the office to see where I am.

Funny thing, I felt great the first few days, and now I have some slight tingling and pain in that area. He said that was normal, but it still makes me nervous. Yesterday I felt a pain in my neck, and it is still there.

To make matters worse, I either have the flu, or a reaction to the plate/bone which was put in my neck. I have a fever, and all over body soreness.

Despite that, I am confident that things will be fine. I have complete ROM in my neck (up and down/side to side). My grip is still weak, but he said that could take 3-6 months to fully return, or it may never. Just depends. There are always lifting straps.

I just hope you don't have to sneeze or cough! OUch!

3-6 mos isn't bad at all. Good luck with everything.

[Old-Time-Lifter]

I just hope you don't have to sneeze or cough! OUch!

3-6 mos isn't bad at all. Good luck with everything.

x2.......... that sucks!

Hope they figure it out and get something to ya to help out.

Dang.

[Whatanejit]

Easy Tiger.. you will go through all sorts of ups and downs both physically and emotionally over the next few weeks.

I have no doubt that your wonderful spirit and family will get you through

[Brackneyc]

I just hope you don't have to sneeze or cough! OUch!

3-6 mos isn't bad at all. Good luck with everything.

Luckily, no coughing. Feeling much better today. Still some pain in the same arm, but much less. By the end of the day, my neck just feels really tired. All part of it I suppose.

x2.......... that sucks!

Hope they figure it out and get something to ya to help out.

Dang.

Felling better today. Go to see doc again a week from today.

Easy Tiger.. you will go through all sorts of ups and downs both physically and emotionally over the next few weeks.

I have no doubt that your wonderful spirit and family will get you through

Thanks Dee. I am prepared for the ups and downs, until they happen. Spirits are still high. Family has been tolerant.

Today I did 4 sets of seated calf raises 3 sets x 100 x 15reps), 3 sets of knee bends (holding a towel wrapped around the squat rack), and 3 sets of curls (with ten lbs, cleared by the doc).

Sounds weak, but I was in my regular workout clothes, and had my regular training music was playing. It felt like a workout, but was little more than some very slow stretching moves.

Did wonders for my head.

[Meatpants]

Glad to see you feeling well, and able to get some exercise in.

[Brackneyc]

Glad to see you feeling well, and able to get some exercise in.

Thanks Tony. It was fun, but honestly, the hardest part was not doing more. Going to take it easy, and keep eating right.

The calves were my Tony reps. I actually used weight on those.

[IronAvalanche]

Psychologically, this sounds like it was just what you needed. Good for you. Soon you'll be back in full force. The fevers gone, right?

[Brackneyc]

Psychologically, this sounds like it was just what you needed. Good for you. Soon you'll be back in full force. The fevers gone, right?

Fever is gone. Had a great day at work too, which I attribute partly to getting in the gym and doing something. I actually slept pretty good too. Went to bed after the game was over (I think it was around 8:00 or so).

All around I had a very good day. I have to think it was due to me feeling like I was back, even just a little.

[Meatpants]

Thanks Tony. It was fun, but honestly, the hardest part was not doing more. Going to take it easy, and keep eating right.

The calves were my Tony reps. I actually used weight on those.

Lulz. Just pay it forward brother. Don't hurt yourself.

[bamazav]

Glad you are feeling better and got a little gym time.

[Brackneyc]

Lulz. Just pay it forward brother. Don't hurt yourself.

I am trying not to. I did forget that my main focus for this six week deload is getting my grip strength back. It is still very weak. Doc said that will take the longest of all to come back.

[Brackneyc]

Glad you are feeling better and got a little gym time.

Thanks David. It did do wonders for me. "towel squats" don't do much for me, but they stretch me out, so there is that.

[Bando]

Today I did 4 sets of seated calf raises 3 sets x 100 x 15reps), 3 sets of knee bends (holding a towel wrapped around the squat rack), and 3 sets of curls (with ten lbs, cleared by the doc).

Sounds weak, but I was in my regular workout clothes, and had my regular training music was playing. It felt like a workout, but was little more than some very slow stretching moves.

honestly, the hardest part was not doing more.

Good stuff. Time till the real weights will be short now, just keep your stretch w/o's smart and keep healing..

[Brackneyc]

Good stuff. Time till the real weights will be short now, just keep your stretch w/o's smart and keep healing..

Thanks Bando Man. Trying to play it very smart. It will be a first, but better now than never.

[Bo_Flecks]

Just checking in, Craig. Did you order that Arnold poster yet?

[Brackneyc]

Just checking in, Craig. Did you order that Arnold poster yet?

hey man, glad to see you . I am feeling really good today. Best day yet since the event. I have not ordered the poster yet, but did get my Arnold/Terminator poster today. Will get it framed and up asap.

[Bo_Flecks]

hey man, glad to see you . I am feeling really good today. Best day yet since the event

That's awesome. Sounds like the healing is right on schedule (maybe even a little ahead?). Which ever, it's good to know that it is progressing like it should!

[Brackneyc]

That's awesome. Sounds like the healing is right on schedule (maybe even a little ahead?). Which ever, it's good to know that it is progressing like it should!

Thanks Steve. Today again, feeing good.

Seated calf raises

1 x 100 x 15
3 x 110 x 15

Cable curls (single arm)

3 x 10 x 10 (with each arm)

4 sets atg knee bends (with a hold at the bottom)

Lateral raises

2 x 5 x 10

Weight holding steady at 172.


Still have some tingling and weakness on the right side. Doc says this is totally normal. I am not worried, as it can take 6 months to get it back. The best thing that may come of this (beyond the neck) is everything else is healing too.


No worries.


Attitude holding steady at "super."

[JohnButz]

Luckily, no coughing. Feeling much better today. Still some pain in the same arm, but much less. By the end of the day, my neck just feels really tired. All part of it I suppose.



Felling better today. Go to see doc again a week from today.



Thanks Dee. I am prepared for the ups and downs, until they happen. Spirits are still high. Family has been tolerant.

Today I did 4 sets of seated calf raises 3 sets x 100 x 15reps), 3 sets of knee bends (holding a towel wrapped around the squat rack), and 3 sets of curls (with ten lbs, cleared by the doc).

Sounds weak, but I was in my regular workout clothes, and had my regular training music was playing. It felt like a workout, but was little more than some very slow stretching moves.

Did wonders for my head.

Way to battle and get some work in! You will be back!

[Old-Time-Lifter]

Good news getting in and doing some work. Glad to see it!

[Brackneyc]

Way to battle and get some work in! You will be back!

Good news getting in and doing some work. Glad to see it!

Thank you gentlemen. I will not be denied. Spinal surgery, pfft..

But, going to take it verrrry easy. This is the first time I have been very content to "go through the motions."

[bamazav]

Great job, just be careful and safe. Better to take care of yourself now, so you can train later then to push things and lose the opportunity in the future.

Do you have to be 5'8" to post in here?

[taylor9569]

Hey man, just checking in.
Excellent news about getting a workout done, you must feel stoked

I will not be denied. Spinal surgery, pfft..

^^^^^^^That's exactly my attitude too

But, going to take it verrrry easy. This is the first time I have been very content to "go through the motions."

Very smart thinking

Enjoy the rest of your week

[IronAvalanche]

Great job getting some work in today Craig. Making a lot of headway. Smart to take it very slow.

[Brackneyc]

Great job, just be careful and safe. Better to take care of yourself now, so you can train later then to push things and lose the opportunity in the future.

Do you have to be 5'8" to post in here?

HA, LOL no, I accept all heights in here. I aspire to be over 6' when this is all said and done.

Hey man, just checking in.
Excellent news about getting a workout done, you must feel stoked



^^^^^^^That's exactly my attitude too



Very smart thinking

Enjoy the rest of your week

Thanks man. It did feel good. Plan to enjoy the layoff. Problem is, the eating is a bigger issue. I want to eat everything.

[Brackneyc]

Great job getting some work in today Craig. Making a lot of headway. Smart to take it very slow.

Thank you Phil. Hardest thing right now is eating right, and not doing too much in the gym. Hard to believe I would ever find myself worrying about either of those, let alone at the same time.

[IronAvalanche]

Thank you Phil. Hardest thing right now is eating right, and not doing too much in the gym. Hard to believe I would ever find myself worrying about either of those, let alone at the same time.

In the end, this will just be a little blip in your workout career. Keep going forward bro!

[Meatpants]

HA, LOL no, I accept all heights in here. I aspire to be over 6' when this is all said and done.

It may be time to re-evaluate your goals.

[bamazav]

HA, LOL no, I accept all heights in here. I aspire to be over 6' when this is all said and done.

Elton John will be here in a few weeks, I can try to pic up a pair or two of his platforms for ya.

[Brackneyc]

It may be time to re-evaluate your goals.

Maybe. I'll take 5' 10"

Elton John will be here in a few weeks, I can try to pic up a pair or two of his platforms for ya.

Platform shoes. I can make those work.