Life Pre-Surgery
Sunday, June 22. 2008
Pre Surgery Lifestyle:
1987-2004:sports 5x / week; volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer.
1993: motorcycle accident; fractured femur. Long term result – severe arthritis, bone spurs, loss of cartilidge.
2002-2008: severe pain after sports; self medication through alcohol
2005-2008: stopped all sports but basketball due to pain. Added mountain biking (less impact) to pick up slack.
Posted by Kenny Gensel
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Surgery & Post Op
Sunday, June 22. 2008
Surgery:
Day 1: Pretty immobile, jacked up on pain meds. Able to move to chair by end of day. Day 2: Walked around ward with crutches. Confidence growing. Day 3: Ready to go home in morning. Learned how to nav stairs w/ crutches. Drive home was PAINFUL [no meds prior to leaving; … Read the rest