This is a short post to let you know that Pat continues to make forward progress.  We are very thankful that he has no pain radiating from the back nor down the legs.  Needless to say, he no longer goes to the Y, but he is able to walk in our neighborhood on good weather days.

Yesterday he had a televisit with his surgeon, Dr. Pugely.  Normally there would have been tests to make sure that everything looks fine, but his doctor is pleased and continued to ease up on restrictions.  Pat can now do limited twisting and bending.  Most importantly, he is now able to lift up to 30 pounds.  Note that he has had a 10 pound restriction the last few years, and it has probably been at least eight years since he has had more than a 25 pound restriction.  For those of you with severe arthritis/spinal stenosis, know that there may be something to help. We are feeling blessed indeed.