That’s actually super helpful to hear. I keep reading “everyone heals differently,” but it’s hard not to want a checklist for what to expect. Did your surgeon give you any benchmarks, or was it mostly “wait and see”? I’m trying to figure out if the lingering soreness I have at 8 months is just par for the course or a red flag. Also, journaling is a good idea—I might try that, though mine will probably just be a list of foods I miss...
I keep reading “everyone heals differently,” but it’s hard not to want a checklist for what to expect.
Totally get this—my surgeon was mostly “wait and see” too, which honestly drove me nuts. I wanted a timeline, some kind of chart... anything. At 8 months, I still had soreness (especially in the mornings), and sometimes I’d panic thinking something was wrong. But my doc kept saying it’s normal for nerves and muscles to take their sweet time. Still, I’d sometimes overthink every ache. Also, your idea about journaling food is hilarious—I had a whole list of “things I will eat again” after soft foods for so long.
