Because I’ve been doing all the things the doctor said to do post op, and I’ve been making my body get up and “do” and pushing it a tiny bit more towards normal every day, she said I’m ready. Still, no lifting, no running, but got a plan to get there. In reality, it will take 6 months to be completely back to “normal,” but in those 6 months, I’m actually going to be better than my “old normal.” I’d say that being able to go back to work early is a sign of my making significant strides on being more healthy.