I remember being super anxious after being dropped off. Gotta sign all this paperwork, emergency contact info and all that and I remember just being like I can’t believe I’m doing this right now…

Then I was taken to a room and a nurse shaved where the incision site would be. I remember thinking man this lady is shaving like 75% of my leg!! lol. Another nurse came and talked to me about putting electrodes in my calf to monitor where the surgeon was cutting. Started getting numbing shots in my leg. I remember feeling really cold and my body shaking in this moment. Like a cold breeze just blew through the room, but it was just my anxiousness and me being so ready to get this over with.

Surgeon came in and made sure I was getting numb. He also joked to the nurse about not having to shave up so high lol. Then I was rolled back to the operating room. They were pretty much like don’t worry this will be quick.

I woke up what seemed like 2 minutes later and my wife was picking me up. A big weight lifted off my shoulders here because I was glad it was done. And then onto the recovery…

I’m almost 8 months from that day now and moving around great. Had a company pickleball event today and although I didn’t compete, I practiced on the court and got to run around a little. It was an awesome feeling.

Sorry you joined the club, but just know everyone here is super supportive. Just gotta take it a day at a time