I knew there would be post-surgical side effects. Atrophied muscles, soreness and decreased range of motion were all part of that list. I was ready for those things and the challenges they would bring. There were, however, some side effects for which I was entirely not prepared. Increased ...
five post-surgical side effects i didn’t see coming
10 days post-op: the road to recovery
Well, I guess it's safe to say I am on the road to recovery. We met with Dr. S. on Monday for my post-op appointment. I had no idea what to expect, and I confess I was terrified. We arrived a little early. Walking with crutches is doable but it takes just a bit longer to get around, especially ...
week #50: working with a less than jolly holiday
I usually really thrive in the jolly holiday season. It's my happy place, full of family and friends and festivities. I absolutely adore the decorations, the menu planning and the get togethers. Missing out on so many of those things with the boys because of my injury has been so awful and I'm ...
what to expect when you’re expecting surgery
From the minute the EMTs dropped me off at our local hospital, I knew I was expecting surgery for my broken bones. There wasn't really a question about it. The ER doctor consulted with the ortho on duty and the only thing keeping them from operating right then and there was the obscene swelling. ...
2019 bling: my year in medals
Much as I hate to admit it, my quest for 2019 bling is over. Prematurely, if I do say so myself. There are a lot of things I can do with a broken leg, but running races is just not one of them. This is absolutely not the way I wanted the year to end, but I will try to focus on the fact that I ran a ...
week #50: countdown to weight-bearing
This week, the focus was entirely on my surgery so I can get back to weight-bearing. We wanted the procedure scheduled and done. Of course, we had our share of hiccups and delays, but I can spoil enough to say that we are very much on the path. Sunday - rest Sunday was a bit of a long day. The ...
