Passing along another update on my recovery from my broken clavicle.
The incision continues to heal up very well. At about 4 weeks post-surgery, the incision seemed to enter a different phase of healing. Up until that point, the incision itself was pretty much numb but I had a great deal of sensitivity and discomfort to any pressure all around the incision (above, below, beside). I also had intermittent shooting nerve pain down my left pectoral as the incision and nerves healed. All of that began to subside significantly at the 4 week point. The process of forming a scar is progressing well. At this point I have much less sensitivity and discomfort to touch or pressure. It seems to feel better with each day of healing.
Physical Therapy (PT) is going very well. My mobility and strength are returning faster than I had anticipated. Beginning next week (week 6 post-surgery) they will be able to begin a bit more aggressive PT in terms of using bands and light weights instead of just isometrics.
I've been able to get in quality cardio exercise 5-6 days a week (walking & stationary bike). My cardiovascular fitness is coming back, and I should be close to 100% of where I was before my accident by the end of the month.
I'm highly optimistic I will be fully cleared by the end of October. I have my next dives planned for 4 weeks from this weekend ... Nov 10-12 (my birthday weekend!). I'm cautiously optimistic I will be able to keep those plans and get back to blowing bubbles regularly!!!
