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One year follow-up appointment


Saw my orthopedic surgeon today for my "one year" follow-up! 

I grew A LOT of bone! Great report today! I couldn't have asked for a better doctor and team. It's hard to believe a year ago my journey with him began. He also agrees it's hard to believe a year has passed. He was pleased and impressed at how much progress I've made - in fact I'm ahead of where he thought I'd be. A lot can be said for a positive attitude, willingness to work, never giving up and turning frustrations into motivation. I have a good understanding of what's holding me back at this point and it is just going to take time. So much of the top of my femur was destroyed in the initial accident, with the first implant, it's subsequent removal and second implant. If that grows back it would be surprising, but the good thing is the muscle shadow is there and going to where it is supposed to be. Of course that's the one that's causing my limitations on hills (riding/walking), jumping, running, etc. He wished me well and told me to enjoy my summer of riding! Great doctors are hard to find and this one will be hard to top. #rebuildingme

Still very thankful to @gregfox @juliegeorge @eleanorewomac for being my first "caregivers" - also would be remiss if I didn't express gratitude to the ER, the anesthesiologist, the OR, the excellent nurses on 5 South, CNAs, and rehab folks at Blount Memorial Hospital. 

The top notch, unbeatable care that I've received at CarilionClinic Orthopedics has been amazing.  I love my doctor and kind of sad that I don't get to see him anymore.  There's no way possible I could ever thank every single person at Carilion Roanoke Memorial who took care of me from my surgery on 6/6/18 until discharge on 6/11/18 - Katrina, Sarah and Shelby can all know that they had a hand in rebuilding their friend - love these ladies so much, and I know they will pass my gratitude along to the 9 West Ortho team.  Love you all so much - keep on doing excellent work and caring for the community you serve.  You all definitely displayed Carilion's values to me and I'm hopeful that everyone gets the same treatment.

I am also so very thankful for my rehab team at Lucas Therapies - Chris, Johnny, Savannah were awesome to work with 28 times!

Pat Summitt's words come to mind again...  "Success is about having the right person, in the right place, at the right time."  I was lucky to find the right people in the right places at the right times in the past year!  Love you all! 

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