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2025: Pain and Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy hurts—sometimes. But it helps—all the time. I have had chronic back issues since before my first back surgery in 2005. I’ve had three and hope I’m not looking at number four in the near future. I’ve been going … Continue reading

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2020: Fewer Possessions, More Experiences – The Summer of our Discontent

    It’s been three weeks since my spinal surgery and I’m feeling human.  I walk and practice my physical therapy exercises and I’ve even had to get back into cooking.  I’m doing well. It’s been a strange and hot … Continue reading

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THE BALANCING OF A NEW HIP

    We spent part of this week at St. Anthony’s Bone and Joint Hospital in Oklahoma City.  I hope you never need a total hip replacement, but if you do I highly recommend this place and the employees.  Drs. … Continue reading

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THE BALANCED LIFE NO. 5

    Five years ago I had my second back surgery.  I don’t want to have a third.  Surgery and drugs can really take a toll on your back, legs, nerves, and muscles.  It was afterward that I learned about … Continue reading

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