June 16th

So today marks one year from the day of my accident with my neck. This past year has sure been an interesting one and definitely not what I was expecting. It's been the most sedentary year of my life to date. For an active person, that just might be the hardest part of all this. …

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Seattle Trip 1

Seattle was great! My hip survived and so did my body, but I am so exhausted. I've been sleeping ever since I got home just to recuperate a bit. I had to bow out of some activities and obviously drive most places because I knew I wouldn't make it walking, but all in all, it …

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Water Therapy in Seattle

Just a quick check in from Seattle to share a funny picture. I got to do my water therapy today. My parents belong to a YMCA in our neighborhood and so they got me a guest pass for the week I'll be here. I brought my equipment to do my land PT and I have …

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Seattle Bound

Lucy and I made it to Seattle. This was my first time flying alone (minus Miss Lucy Lu) since neck surgery. I can't thank Alaska Airlines enough for their kindness and help with everything. It all went so smoothly and I didn't even have to lift a bag. I'm totally over the humility of sitting …

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4 Months Post Op

Today marks 4 months post op for my hip and the 200th day of using my bone growth stimulator! It was a big week for me physically and I feel like I may have turned a corner this week. I met this lovely lady and fellow PAO Warrior at a San Diego "hippie" meet up …

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