2009..a rough start.

The year started for me with a virus that included a high fever and nausea. After recovering, I tried to get back to my exercise regimen. I found that 3 miles was about the most I could do and I attributed it to the virus and being out of shape. I also decided to go ahead with the hernia repair. Sue suggested we stay home for February break and try to get the procedure done. I met with the doctor and we scheduled it for the thursday of our break, knowing that our school musical is the following week and I would be very busy following the surgery. The doctor did not see any problem with me getting right back to work as long as I agreed not to be lifting any weight. The procedure went well, except for a problem with my heart rate after the surgery. My heart rate actually went down into the 30's and I experienced sever nausea. The staff gave me the drug efedra(?) and I started to feel better. The doctor attributed the problem with the anesthesia. In the weeks following the surgery I took it easy and eventually attempted to get back to my exercise regimen. I found it very difficult to increase my time and distance on the treadmill. In the last week of February to the end of March a lot of things happened that I didn't even acknowledge until this week.