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Two Months Out
| 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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Tagged eliptical, knee, knee surgery, microfracture, PRP, Running, stem cell
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Reality and going forward
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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Tagged Chicago, microfracture, Osteotomy, Platelet-Rich Plasma, PRP, Regenexx, Running, stem cell, Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
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Marathon Du Medoc- Race Day
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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Tagged 40th Birthday, Bordeaux, Champagne, Chateau, Marathon, Marathon du Medoc, marathon tours, Medoc, microfracture, Oiselle, Oiselle Volee, Raynauds, Vineyard, wine
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Marathon du Medoc Training
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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Tagged 40th Birthday, Bordeaux, Fitbit, France, Garmin, marathon tours, marathon walking, marathondumedoc, microfracture, Runner's World, wine tasting
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Catching Up Again….and Ole Oiselle Volee!
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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Tagged marathondumedoc, microfracture, Oiselle, Oiselle Volee, synvisc
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6 Months Out
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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Tagged 40th Birthday, knee surgery, Marathon, marathon walking, marathondumedoc, microfracture, Running, synvisc, wine
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11 Days Out
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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Tagged carilage, cpm machine, cross training, knee injections, microfracture, netflix, nfc championship, orthovisc, physical therapy, Running, seahawks, The Killing
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One Week Down
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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Tagged bandage, cpm machine, crutches, knee brace, microfracture
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Microfracture Recovery- Day 2
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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Tagged cpm machine, crutches, microfracture, physical therapy, recovery
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Microfracture Surgery
After having another MRI and meeting with my Doctor again, it was clear that all of my other options were exhausted and I would be having surgery. The new MRI didn’t have any new information (in fact one of the … Continue reading
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Tagged cartilage, chondroplasty, Marathon, marathondumedoc, microfracture, Running
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