Category: Medical

A week ago I went to Beth Israel Hospital for my MRI. After a little waiting around, I was lead into the MRI room by Matt. He stopped me at the door and told me the crutches had to stay outside. I told him how about I crutch in, and then he can bring them…

I had to go down to Newport to have a medical board done last Friday. I arrived on base and met with the orthopedic surgeon, a Navy Lt. Cdr. He was optimistic about my injury, which felt good to hear. He said as long as I healed correctly I could one day return to the…

Had my monthly meeting with the ortho doctor two days ago. He said my femur is healing better and that there has been some progress, but the bone is not healed yet. He said another surgery isn’t likely, but still possible. He also said that there has been no slippage in the joint, and that…

Things were going so well before last week’s doctor’s appointment, at which I was told my fracture isn’t healing as well as they’d hoped. All I can do now is “take it easy” and hope that the bone heals, otherwise I can be looking at another surgery. Before my appointment my leg felt so good,…

I got another x-ray and met with my orthopedic specialist at Boston Medical Center yesterday. I knew what to expect so I didn’t get my hopes up. I was right, and it will be another 4-8 weeks before he lets me walk. The only good news is Dr. C. upped my weight bearing to 50%,…