True Story: How I Nearly Lost My Leg (and how the VAC saved it)

THIS IS A ‘TRUE TALES TUESDAYS’ POST

This shows my two legs, the right one scarred from my two operations, the left one still healing from my recent surgery.

This shows my two legs, the right one scarred from my two operations, the left one still healing from my recent surgery.

It’s been almost 9 years since I had two operations on my right leg. Today, I will share my story about what I went through to save my leg, and the amazing machine that helped me heal.

*To protect the identity of the people involved in this story, I will be referring to them only by their initials. And be warned – this is the longest post I’ve ever written and published on this blog. It’s also a very personal story, and was something I’ve been coping with for years.  Read More

I’m Having Surgery Today

This is a picture of one of my doctor's examining rooms.

This is a picture of an examination room at my doctor’s office.

THIS IS A ‘TRUE TALES TUESDAYS’ POST

I had other plans for a post today, but felt like I had to tell you all what’s going on, just in case.

You see, I’m having surgery today.

No, I’m not joking.

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