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Two Months Out

Posted on March 20, 2016 by

| Once again I’ve slipped behind in my updating, but it’s been a busy couple of months.  I got back to Seattle and slipped right into 2016 and the return to a schedule for my kids.  They had been off … Continue reading →

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Stem Cells

Posted on January 17, 2016 by

I traveled to Chicago last week for my long awaited stem cell procedure.  It actually snuck up on me with it being right after the holidays.  We got the kids back to school on Monday (it was rough for them … Continue reading →

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Reality and going forward

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

After receiving the news from my doctor that surgery didn’t work (and, in fact, made things worse!), I asked him what my options were going forward.  Of course, they aren’t good…..they really aren’t good.  He suggested an Osteotomy (http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/knee-osteotomy/basics/definition/prc-20019023), but … Continue reading →

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Marathon Du Medoc- Race Day

Posted on October 17, 2015 by

We woke up the morning of the marathon to thunder and torrential downpours.  Before I left for the trip I had checked the weather and they were predicting sunshine and warm temperatures, so I had packed my race gear accordingly.  … Continue reading →

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Marathon du Medoc Training

Posted on October 8, 2015 by

Marathon du Medoc had been my on my bucket list since seeing it profiled years ago in Runner’s World.  I mean a marathon with wine at every fueling station?  With people dressed in costume?  What’s not to like? In case … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Again….and Ole Oiselle Volee!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by

I can’t even make excuses except to say that I’ve been busy researching information and wanted to make sure I had all my ducks in a row before posting.  It’s been a disappointing time because (even though I knew things … Continue reading →

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6 Months Out

Posted on July 6, 2015 by

I have done a terrible job documenting my microfracture recovery.  Not because I haven’t been very mindful of the timeline, but because I haven’t had great news to share.  It’s been a very frustrating and disappointing time and I’m nowhere … Continue reading →

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11 Days Out

Posted on January 18, 2015 by

I have 11 days under my belt now and I’m feeling great….so much better than I expected to be feeling at this point. I had my first check up with the Physician’s Assistant and other than having some irritation at … Continue reading →

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One Week Down

Posted on January 16, 2015 by

I am one week out from surgery and things are going pretty well.  Other than getting sick on Day 2, I’ve been feeling better and better each day.  I went off pain medication 3 days after surgery and was out … Continue reading →

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Microfracture Recovery- Day 2

Posted on January 9, 2015 by

Day 2 started off pretty rough. I was in a lot of pain at night so I decided to take two pain pills which got me through to the early morning when I took one more.  I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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