I sat for the Maryland State Exam for Massage Therapy & Bodywork.  I passed but was not notified until late December.  The wait was brutal!

My follow-up appts went well again.  I graduated to getting an ultrasound of my thigh instead of a MRI.  I am thankful as the MRI was a real challenge for me.  The CT Scan & blood work was all good, see ya in 6 months!

I had surgery to put a “rod” in my femur for bone strength.  Due to the radiation of my thigh, the concern was my femur breaking with just walking.  This was to insure no future breakage.  I would again be on crutches but putting full body weight on my leg the next day.  I chose to do physical therapy on my own this time.  I did a lot of walking and water exercise to increase my leg movement & motion.  Initially & for about 3 weeks, I could feel the rod in my bone.  It was painful.  But as it bonded to the bone, I could no longer feel it.

I sat for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork on July 12, 2008.  I passed & will always remember the date, as it’s my Brother Dave’s Birthday!

 

Hard to believe, 2 years post surgery!  My last MRI appointment as long as all goes well.  Blood work, CT revealed all was still well.  Next follow-up 6 months away.  Will be nice to have the break.