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Herownself t1_j1jy9sq wrote

I've had three big back surgeries. My secret tip is pool-based PT ahead of time to strengthen your core. And meal prep or freeze a bunch of easy meals for the recovery. You can do this!

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bamblb OP t1_j1kc2ej wrote

Thanks for the response! We’ve been doing weekly meal prep but I hadn’t considered freezing meals ahead of time; this is a great tip! Where would you recommend doing pool based PT? I have about 4 weeks until surgery and would be willing to try water exercises

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Herownself t1_j1n2spx wrote

With 4 weeks it's probably too late to get into real pool-based PT. But SwimRVA has a therapy pool with a treadmill, and is not outrageously expensive.

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