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Sep 26, 2006
This was taken at the Orthopedic Sports and Medicine. This was the day it was determinged I needed ACL reconstruction. Good news - my bones were just fine.
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Oct 20, 2006
This is an orthoscopic view of the attachment of my "new" ACL in my left knee on 10/20/2006. Thanks Doc!
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Nov 26, 2006
Comparison of affected knee (left) and Right knee
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Dec 11, 2006
Taken 7wks post ACL surgery.
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Jan 27, 2007
See the 6 holes - one for drilling to femur...one for drilling to tibia...and 4 on knee cap area for orthoscopic devices.
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Jan 27, 2007
See the 6 holes - one for drilling to femur...one for drilling to tibia...and 4 on knee cap area for orthoscopic devices.
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Feb 17, 2007
Muscle Atrophy! My left quad is soooooo small. But, the knee is "solid".
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Apr 23, 2007
Picture of my knees after my 6 months post op visit for ACL reconstructive surgery. I CAN SQUAT again!!! *smile* 2007 North American IFBB Fig. Pro Qualifier...here I come!!!
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May 5, 2007
Here's my shiny, red sports brace. I LOOK way sportier than I really am. {lol}
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May 6, 2007
What am I Doing?!!! This is 7 months post ACL surgery & 16 wks til' North American IFBB Pro Figure Qualifier. I miss my symmetry. :-(
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May 22, 2007
....tick tock....
Still LOOKING for left quad to "come in"!!!
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Jun 3, 2007
Uh Ohhh! I went to a loal show yesterday, everyone is serious now (12 wks out)...I am too!
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Jun 3, 2007
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Jun 20, 2007
WhooHoo... These are me NEW legs - 8 months after ACL Reconstruction... 9.5 weeks 'til my next competition! Still working on the symmeety. Next...more SIZE!
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Jun 21, 2007
The new "leg" in new suit. Still in search of a lil' more symmetry! Dang It!!!
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Jul 5, 2007
Excuse the OLD posing suit. My new 2-pc is "in progress"...like my Leg {lol}
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Jul 10, 2007
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Jul 11, 2007
Ahhhh Dayyyum! I sliced my left calf last night. 32 stitches... 16 in the muscle & 16 on top. :-(
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Jul 12, 2007
The "BAD" leg vs. the GOOD! {lol}
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Jul 12, 2007
Finally, a full scab on this 32 stitched hideous injury reminder. :-(
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Jul 14, 2007
OK...32 swtitches and STILL on road to N.Am.s ...6 wks to TRAIN!!! and baby my IGOR-like scar. {lol}
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Jul 19, 2007
Ok, 1/2 the stitches remain in "IGOR". The stitches are so tightly sewn in, that doc. must finish the job in a.m....after I soak the stitches tonight. :-( Hoefully IGOR will behave soon enough.
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Jul 21, 2007
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Jul 21, 2007
Round #1 - HAH! Back on stage...the day after my stitches removed from my leg. *smile* Back to drawing board before the N.Am.Championships Aug.31st!!!
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Sep 1, 2007
10.5 months post ACL reconstruction - I stand on a ntl.level stage AGAIN. Earlier than projected - w/ 2 2nd round callouts. *smile*
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Oct 14, 2008
No...this can't be happening. When will I learn?! Same 'song' Same 'verse' ...
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Oct 31, 2008
The morning of my Right ACL Reconstruction.
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Nov 10, 2008
10 days post-op, I'm working with only 30 degress of flexion allowed. Expect allowance of 60 degrees after tomorrow's follow up visit with Dr.
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Nov 21, 2008
Over 3 weeks since the Right ACL reconstruction. Doc allows me 90-degrees flexion. Progress is GOOD.
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Nov 22, 2008
Spirits still HIGH - 3 wks after surgery! *smile*
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Feb 2, 2009
1/2 way thru Recovery process. 3 months down, 3 more to go. Then? I can... no...I WILL train legs again. *smile*
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Feb 5, 2009
Sick of being called "Private POUCH!" Gonna' get the flat Abs again... *smile*
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Feb 20, 2009
Feels good to wear HEELS again... *smile
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Feb 21, 2009
I had the unmitigated audacity to step in a boxing ring - with 2 repaired ACLs and battling MS unbalance. Never underestimate DM. *smile*
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May 9, 2009
I am starting to really like "TWEETY" - my canary yellow knee brace. *smile*
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May 15, 2009
Tweety really makes a [fashion] statement - "PROGRESS!"
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May 19, 2009
I've found my mo-jo to put on a bikini 6 months after ACL Reconstrution. Me and Tweety (yellow knee brace) - Team DM. *smile*
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Jul 3, 2009
I decided to try on my 4th of July attire. Oops, Tweety is hanging-on (lol) *smile*
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Jul 3, 2009
Me and 'Tweety' catching some rays on the balcony before the 4th of July celebration.
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Aug 15, 2009
Excuse the pudge. Pic taken AFTER I had lunch - Burger, Nachos Supreme & a jumbo Soft Pretzel @ Europa 2009. *smile*
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Aug 30, 2009
I wasn't posing for this shot, but I was pleasantly surprised - especially since I had PIZZA just hours before... *smile*
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Nov 15, 2009
Cheering Geaux Saints 9-0! And yes, that's an IV port dangling from my arm for medication. Not another injury, just MS. I CAN'T feel left side of face, tongue, etc. It Never Ends... *smile*
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