Medical Updates

Seven Weeks
Today I'm happy I'm making enough progress I was able to ski and hike again but also feeling sore and
Six week update
Wow. It's amazing to consider that this week is my six week milestone. I'm getting around really well and have
Steady Progress
Four weeks today. I'm excited to be making steady progress. The doctor said I'm doing outstanding for this early in
Day 11 Post Op
Today it's been 11 days since my stem cell implant.  For the first time I really feel like I turned
Beginning Physical Rehabilitation
On Sunday, four days post-op, I began physical rehab at Western Village Health Center in Santa Maria, California. The doctor has
Stem Cell Harvest Day
Wednesday,  January 18, 2017 At 12 pm I took a dose of Valium and hydrocodone and then at 1 pm
Stem Cell Harvest eve
Well it's now the night before my stem cell harvest and implant. I have been fortunate to be here in
Preparing for Stem Cell Treatment
Things are looking up from my perspective. I have been working hard to prepare for my stem cell treatment set
Stemcell
After traveling to Tennessee to play with my grandchildren and doing so well I've realized that it really does make
Surgery
In August I made the decision that it was time to consider joint replacement. I had reached a point I