3 Year Regenexx Update – it's just a bad day, not a bad life!

To catch up on my whole Avascular Necrosis + Regenexx journey, click here and peruse all of the posts.

I’ve been blogging my entire journey in hopes that it will help others make informed decisions about their AVN treatment. I searched for answers and was on crutches for 3.5 years before I found the solution to my avascular necrosis. My hope is that you don’t have to go through the same pain and agony I did. You’re NOT alone and there ARE options out there.

Well, it’s October and I’m finally getting to posting this video.

My 3 year anniversary was back in March and it’s taken me 7 months to get this up and out the door.

HOW SAD IS THAT?!?!

I do have a good excuse though (It’s at least a super cute excuse!). . . The week of my 3 year anniversary I was enjoying my week old baby girl!

You’d think that SOME TIME within the last 7 month period I could have found time to post. . . but I’ll be honest, between being ridiculously busy and exhausted it just dropped further and further on my list. (I mean, I did record this video in September if that counts for something 😉 haha!)

But, let’s change that with this post and get my 3-year update out there for the interwebs to read about.

3 Years Later, How’s It Going?

Back when I was on crutches (ahhh, seems so long ago now), I used to think about what would happen when I’d get married and want to have a baby.

Would I have to crutch down the aisle to meet my future husband?

Would I have a big ol’ belly, hobbling around while pregnant on crutches?

Well, 3 years after having my Regenexx procedure I can proudly tell you that I got MARRIED and had a BABY WITHOUT CRUTCHES!!

My husband and I got married before he left for his deployment and are planning to have our church validation ceremony and reception this coming January. So, I DIDN’T walk down the aisle yet without crutches – but I can tell you with complete certainty that on January 5th, 2019 when I do walk down the aisle I will be tearing up because 1) it’s my wedding and 2) I’ll be WALKING myself.

Also, I think it’s important to note that during my pregnancy I gained 30 pounds and that extra weight didn’t seem to affect my knee at all. That was one of my worries – that the added weight would cause problems. But it didn’t seem to bother it at all!

My 3 takeaways from this year’s update video are:

I’m So ThankFul

I’m so incredibly thankful for this procedure. Regenexx has changed my life and got me back to walking and being an active human being! The pain is gone, my knee is stable and strong and I go throughout my days walking without a second thought.

Go Get A Consult! (Do it. . . SERIOUSLY DO IT)

If you’re reading or watching my experience and considering learning more about the procedure – DO IT. Go to one of the doctors and have a consult. What do you have to lose?! Before you decide on your course of action, I truly believe it’s in your best interest to explore all of your options. What I love about the Regenexx practitioners that I’ve been in contact with is that they’re REALISTIC. They’ll tell you straight up if they think you’ll be a great candidate or not. Way back when they told me that I had a 50% chance of success and look at me now!

I Love Connecting With You All

I’m so sorry I suck at responding to your messages in a timely manner. I have to be honest – I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE when people reach out to me asking questions and getting my thoughts on their situation. Connecting with others is exactly why I started my blog years ago so that others can know that they’re not alone. That said, I do have to be honest and say I’m not exactly the best at responding quickly. Between working full-time, my health and now being a wife and mom, there can be a delay. BUT, PLEASE still reach out to me. I WILL respond – I promise!

So to sign off, as I do in my video, I’d love you to know that I’m living my life, loving my life, and I’m so thankful!

Wishing You A Pain Free Day!