9 months status post L5-S1 disc replacement & feeling amazing! I can finally lift weight without restrictions (within reason), ski hard & hit cliffs (lol too bad winter is over), & run!
I'm still working on building strength, especially in my right leg, & increasing endurance, but damn it feels good to exist without pain! I can't believe how far I've come; from having difficulty walking due to right leg weakness & barely sleeping when the nerve pain & muscle spasms were horrible during a radicular flare up to skinning 5,000ft & skate skiing 27 miles pain free.
Feeling very grateful & privileged for access to excellent medical care, a kick ass trainer (@mtnstrng ), & support from my family, friends, & coworkers (thanks for lifting my patients for me 😘) ❤️
Japan photo dump from Feb. We got one deep day with brutal vis. Conditions were tough the other 5 days with lots of wind & warm temps, but we made the most of it! | #MomentSkis
