Bouncing back from Hernia Surgery

Hello all,

It's been about three years since I posted last.
Here is a photo of my participation in this year's Columbus Marathon.
I wore a Marine Flak Jacket and Loaded Marine Ruck (65 lbs.) and carried the American Flag as well as the Semper Fi Fund flag, whom I raised money for this year.

I am going to start things up again here and think now is a great time to do so.
I'll explain why; I am having Hernia surgery on Monday, November 28th.
I am kicking the blog back into gear because I want to share my experience with the surgery itself.
More importantly, I want to share my journey of rehabbing back from surgery to running and excelling and challenging myself physically.
Historically I am a person who does not do well if a few days pass and I have not run or exercised.
I am nervous that I will be a bear to live with for the next 6 weeks.
Here's how I'm feeling now:

• A little nervous for the surgery itself.
• Excited to get an issue taken care of.
• Anxious to get back to exercising after the surgery.
• A little nervous that I don't overdo it too fast too soon (I know me).

My plan is to work with my surgeon and doctor and work up a rehab plan and stick to it religiously.
I have always done well when I have stuck to a written plan in the past.
That's my plan this time.

Wish me luck in my surgery and I'll post again on Monday after my surgery.
Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving.