I went to the ER around 6pm on Oct 23rd. I woke up that day with a stiff neck and an appointment to go to the VA in Brockton, MA. I remember working that morning then heading to my appointment at the VA around 1. I remember the campus being huge and offering a lotContinueContinue reading “Paralyzing Fear”
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Back to This
It has happened! My worst fear since minor back surgery. I have re-herniated the same disc I had surgery in December 2018 and once again I must face the decisions of my options for treatment. I have just gotten my MRI back but have only read the report. I have no idea how the imageContinueContinue reading “Back to This”
Week 4 Post Op
Everything is going great. I was able to exercise more last week, I was walking 3 miles daily with 2 rest days. I did suffer from some foot pain but resting made me feel better the next day. I was feeling very ambitious on Wednesday where I decided to do a little bit of jogging.ContinueContinue reading “Week 4 Post Op”
3 Week Follow Up
Time for Change Just saw the my surgeon today. Everything is healing up nicely! So I still have to take my meds as my nerve and soft tissue are still healing. He claims I can be ready for no restrictions by week 6 and will be able to start physical therapy. I only suffer fromContinueContinue reading “3 Week Follow Up”
