Devon’s New Departure

06/12/2026

After what felt like the longest week of my life and a lot of persistence, my insurance company finally approved my osseointegration surgery!

I'm incredibly grateful and excited to finally have the approval. Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this process with advice, prayer and hope. I just have to wait for a new surgery date. Can’t wait for this next step of my life, literally!

06/07/2026

This last year has taught me that grief isn't just something you feel when you lose a person. Sometimes grief is waking up every day and missing the life you used to have.

I miss the things I once took for granted. The simple walks, the spontaneous adventures, the independence, the version of me that never had to think twice about every movement. I miss the body I knew, the future I imagined, and the life that changed in an instant.

People often tell me how strong I am, but what they don't always see are the quiet moments. The moments when I mourn the person I used to be. The moments when I look at old photos and ache for a life that no longer exists. The moments when I feel exhausted from carrying a loss that never completely goes away.

The truth is, healing and grieving can exist at the same time. I can be grateful to be here and still be heartbroken about what I've lost. I can keep moving forward while still missing the life I once had.

Some days are easier than others. Some days the weight of it all feels overwhelming. But if there's one thing I've learned, it's that grief doesn't mean you're weak, it means something mattered deeply. And while I'll never stop missing parts of my old life, I'm trying to find peace in the life that's still here, waiting for me to live it.

06/05/2026

I received heartbreaking news today: my insurance company has denied my appeal for osseointegration surgery.

This surgery would be life-changing for me, offering improved mobility, less pain, and a better quality of life. After going through the appeals process and hoping they would recognize the medical necessity of this procedure, I am devastated to learn that they still refused coverage.

I am not giving up, but the financial burden of pursuing this surgery on my own is overwhelming. If you are able, please consider donating to my GoFundMe and sharing it with others. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps bring me one step closer to receiving the care I need.

Your support, prayers, encouragement, and shares mean more than I can express.
Thank you for standing with me during this difficult journey.

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06/04/2026

Unfortunately, the OI surgery I had scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed after my insurance company denied authorization for the procedure.

For many amputees, osseointegration can offer improved mobility, comfort, and quality of life. Yet despite the potential benefits, insurance companies often deny coverage, leaving patients facing overwhelming out-of-pocket expenses.

The good news is that my doctor has already filed an expedited appeal on my behalf, and we're hoping for a quick review and approval so the surgery can be rescheduled as soon as possible.

This is definitely frustrating and disappointing after preparing for the procedure, but I'm staying hopeful and grateful for a medical team that is advocating for me.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with support and encouragement—it means a lot. I have shed a lot of tears today, but I keep reminding myself that God has a plan, and I need to have faith. Please keep me in your prayers.

I'll share updates as I learn more. 💕

06/03/2026

My surgery is just a few days away, with many more expenses added to our lives. Any and all support is greatly appreciated. If you can, please share! 💕

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05/22/2026

Two weeks from today, my life is going to change once again. I will be getting my OI surgery so that I can finally walk. I am choosing to do bone anchored prosthetics instead of traditional prosthetics. Tomorrow (my husband’s birthday) also marks one year since my right leg amputation — a milestone that carries so many emotions, memories, challenges, and victories all wrapped into one.

This journey has already brought some incredible moments. I recently had the chance to meet someone who has already gone through OI surgery, and being able to talk with her openly about the process meant more than I can explain. I got to see her legs, hold them, ask questions, and hear firsthand what life has been like on the other side of surgery. It made everything feel so much more real and gave me a lot of hope and reassurance heading into this next chapter.

I also met my new prosthetist and got a tour of his office, which made me even more excited for what’s ahead. It’s amazing to finally start putting faces, places, and plans together after spending so much time imagining what this future could look like.

One year ago, my life changed forever. Now, I’m feeling grateful, nervous, hopeful, and ready all at once.

As surgery gets closer, I keep thinking about what’s possible on the other side of it — more mobility, more comfort, more freedom, and a better quality of life. I know recovery won’t be easy, but I’m ready to take this step.

This past year has challenged me in ways I never expected, but it has also shown me how strong and resilient that I can be. Every setback, every small victory, every difficult day has brought me closer to this next chapter.

2 weeks to go. ✨

05/06/2026

In one month I’ll be getting my OI surgery!

Osseointegration is a surgical procedure that creates a direct connection between your bone and a prosthetic limb. Instead of using a traditional socket that fits over the residual limb, a metal implant is placed inside the bone, and it extends outward to attach to a prosthetic leg.

What makes this different is how it allows the prosthetic to move with your body more naturally. Many people report better stability, improved comfort, and even a stronger sense of awareness of where their limb is in space.

It’s not a simple or quick process—it usually involves multiple surgeries, rehab, and careful monitoring to prevent infection where the implant meets the skin.

Like any other major medical choice, I have done a lot of research, spoke to multiple people who have chosen to go this route and have a lot of expert guidance. This process can be life changing for someone like me. It’s also an incredible example of how far prosthetic technology has come.

I am attaching a video of what my procedure would look like. It it is not the same for everyone, and this is not my surgeon, but it gives you a general idea of how OI works!

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04/29/2026

Chris took me to Philly yesterday to meet with the plastic surgeon who is going to reshape my legs when I get my rods implanted. The appointment went well. I have one more pre op appointment scheduled with my orthopedic team before surgery.

My younger sisters live in Philly so I try to see them when I’m in the city. I asked them if they wanted to do dinner last night and Katie told me she had extra box seat tickets to a Phillies game, and asked us to come along.

We went to the game and had a great time! It was the first time in a while that we got to do something that didn’t revolve around the kids activities, work or being a patient. The win was an added bonus.

I have 37 days until surgery, and trying to fit in as much fun for us and the kids before surgery. If you have any suggestions of new places/activities for us to try, please send them my way! ❤️💙

04/17/2026

Today holds two completely different versions of my life.

On this exact day, one year ago, I was in the hospital, scared, uncertain, and facing an unknown. That day marked the beginning of one of the hardest chapters of my life. Pain, loss, and so many unknowns.

And today… on that same date… I got the call.

I have a surgery date for my osseointegration! June 5th!

I’m still trying to process the weight of that. How the same day that once held so much fear now carries something entirely different… hope. A future. A chance to walk again.

It feels surreal. Like somehow, life remembered this date and decided to rewrite it.

The journey here hasn’t been easy. There were moments I didn’t know how I’d keep going. Moments where everything felt taken from me. But today feels like proof that even in the darkest places, something can still grow.

I’m overwhelmed, grateful, emotional, a little scared, but more than anything, I feel hopeful.

This date will always mean something to me. But now, it doesn’t just mark where everything fell apart… it marks where something new begins.

One year later… and I’m one step closer to standing again. One step closer, literally. 💛

04/14/2026

Went to Philly today for another appointment with my orthopedic team. I had repeat blood work, and my inflammatory markers are finally coming down. The labs also came back from my last surgery, and everything was normal, so no more infection. I am now waiting for the clinical trial team to finish everything on their end, and we can schedule stage one of my implants. Hopefully I will be having surgery in the next 4-6 weeks!