05/27/2026
Today was a big day in my recovery journey. 🙏
This week marks 5 weeks since my ACDF surgery and today I had follow-up X-rays done that will be sent to my neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins before my virtual appointment on Tuesday! I can’t wait and PRAYING all is good!!
This whole process has been SO hard physically and mentally!! I can see the finish line and going stir crazy! I’m praying the X-rays show that the fusion is taking place, the bones are healing properly and that Tuesday I’ll finally hear the words I’ve been waiting for… that I can remove this neck brace for good 🙌
I’ve been able to take it off briefly while sitting and it feels great for the moment because the claustrophobic feeling can drive one CRAZY, but I can’t wait until I can take it off permanently! I’ll still have restrictions for several more weeks and have to continue being careful until the 12-week mark when physical therapy can begin, but the thought of slowly getting pieces of normal life back again …. I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!
I have to say though that through all this, I’m still moving!!! Over the last two weeks, I’ve been using my walking pad because my doctor wants me walking daily.
Some days it’s 30 minutes and some days an hour! 💪. Either way, I’m getting it done and it has definitely taught me that movement looks different in different chapters!
Sooo….my friends, if you’re in a season where your body is healing, recovering, struggling or simply doing the best it can… keep moving!!! Small steps still count. Progress still matters and your comeback is waiting for you 💪❤️
LETS GO 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻💪🙏🏻