From a rehab physio: the most common mistake I see in month two is doing too much on good days.
Recovery isn't linear. You'll have a great Tuesday and want to mow the lawn, clean the garage and walk 10k steps. Then Wednesday you're wiped and discouraged. Pace yourself — the body is still healing inside even when the scar looks fine. Consistency beats intensity every single time.
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The good-day trap got me twice. Mowed the lawn at week 7 and paid for it for two days.
Guilty. Level 4 on the bike today was me being overconfident after a good week.
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