bb1968’s BodyBlog

After my neck surgery last year, the doctor told me that it may take up to a year to a year and a half before I regain my strength back to where I was prior to the disc herniation.  I had some serious nerve damage as a result of the herniated disc.  My goal was to be back to my prior strength by my one year anniversary.  This coming April 4 will be one year.

I started out on my road to recovery 2 weeks post neck surgery.  I was barely able to get 65 pounds for 8-10 reps on bench.  4 months prior to my neck surgery I was benching 285 for 5 reps and this was an all time personal best for me.  I was hoping to reach 315 for 5 reps.  Then the disc herniation.  It has been a long slow process but I have continued on the journey diligently. 

I am thoroughly excited to report that I hit 250 for 8 reps today on my top set of bench.  This was a strong indication that I am definitely going to surpass the 285 for 5 reps by April 4, 2008.  And for that I am truly blessed today!

God bless you all who have been in my corner throughout this endeavor.  I appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement.

As Big Ron Coleman would say, "It’s on now!"  "Light weight BABY!"  "Nuttin’ but a peanut!"  "Let’s do dis!"

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