I've been out of action for a while after having a hysterectomy (kept ovaries) mid November. I was totally opposed to hysterectomy, but my doctor put the fear of cancer into me and also said my uterus was too scarred from a failed endometrial ablation to get a decent biopsy sample without doing a surgical procedure--which could result in an emergency abdominal Hyst. if there were complications . So I agreed to have the Robot assisted Laproscopic procedure since surgery seemed inevitable; Might as well just go for the perminent solution and completely remove the risk of cancer in the future.

The surgery went well and I was pretty pleased with the fact that I could go home in the morning and my pain was minimal (needed NO pain meds at home) and I was quickly able to get out and about. I have been following the Dr's orders about staying off the bike and taking it easy etc... I am almost 6 weeks post op, and have been disappointed with how slowly my energy level has been returning. I have worked up to walking 3 miles a day--from the starting point on day two of slowly toddling down to the end of my street and back. I am getting discouraged! last year I did the STP and a 400 mile tour in Montana. It seems like a lifetime ago. The possibility of getting in shape enough to do the stp this year seems pretty slim at this point. Is it reasonable to expect to start training as usual come spring and work back up to doing centuries and more by july?
My follow up Dr visit is this thursday and I'm hoping he will clear me to get back on the bike. I will start out on the old upright hybrid with a springy seat post and see where I can take it from there.