Nashville

It's been an up and down kind of week.  I headed down with Mike to Tennessee for surgery on my torn right hip labrum.  Nervous and scared, would be an understatement.  On Tuesday, I met with Dr. Byrd (one of the top hip specialist in the world).  He thought that I had a torn labrum and possibly a bone issue that was causing the tear.  So, off we went for a CT scan to look at my hip structure.  When we arrived back in his office, his nurse mentioned that I might be a micro-fracture candidate (which was really not good news).  So, I spent the next couple of hours in sheer panic (that's hard to hear when you are active).  Luckily, I have a tremendous support system in Mike, my brother and both sets of parents.  They talked me down from the ledge (thank you to all).  So, the decision was made to continue with surgery.  

The next morning we woke early for surgery.  I was still nervous, but at the same time calm.  To be honest, the next thing I knew I woke up.  And, to excellent news.  No bone issue.  Just a torn labrum and he was able to save a good portion of it.  The day after surgery I felt incredible.  A little stiff yes, but no more pain and I was actually able to walk (although I am supposed to be on crutches for a week).  The diagnosis is very good.  In 2 to 3 months, I should be completely back to normal.  And the doctor said that this in no way will impact our trip to Korea, if as planned we get our travel call in May or later.

I will say that I could not have done this without the unconditional love and support of my husband and family.  Mike continues to show me that he will be an amazing father.  His heart is golden.  And, I have a super family who supports and empowers me.  To all of you, a heart felt thank you.