Captain Seth

We did a 4.3 mile walk at lunch yesterday. I can’t say I’m not feeling it though…

I met with the nerve specialist yesterday who thinks there might be hope for my lost nerves yet. He proposed several tests that would tell him if I am a candidate for an implanted nerve stimulator. It would mean another surgery to implant the device and one every few years Read more…

I had my infectious disease follow up appointment today. It is becoming more clear that I will be on antibiotics most likely for the rest of my life. There are no hard and fast statistics on such things but the evidence shows that installing metal into an infected area is Read more…

Today I made my triumphant return to the river. Six months ago I was in a rehab facility where they were teaching me to use a wheelchair. I didn’t know if I’d live to see this spring, ever walk again, or ever be able to launch and enjoy my boat Read more…

Now begins a series of follow up appointments with various doctors. Next week I have my infectious disease doctor followed by a specialist that may be able to help with retraining some of my nerves that were lost during surgery. Then I get to see my allergist (and add a Read more…