I know I didn’t do a 2-month update and that isn’t due to being slack, that is because it would have been an incredibly boring write-up. Not much changed from 1-month to 2-month. However, a lot has changed since my last blog post. After feeling good and getting the green light from my physical therapist […]
Author: Crystal.Gustin
I started kayaking in Wisconsin of all places, because this is where I am from. I then moved to San Diego and took on kayak surfing along with heading to the Kern River when water was available. I then made the move to Asheville, NC and have been hooked on this sport since my Wisconsin days.
With whatever it is that you do, do it because you love it, not because society tells you should or for other outside factors. Don't simply exist, live!
A Year of Surgeries And Mental Challenges
Ahh, ringing in a new year. A time to reflect and a time to make some new goals. Well, my 2022 has been a year of surgeries. I had 3 in total. I can’t say I recommend this route but it certainly makes sense insurance-wise. I have already written about my preference for carpal tunnel […]
Open or Scope Carpal Tunnel Release
I recently completed my third surgery of the year, hopefully, the last for a while. I had carpal tunnel release on my right hand back in Feb, then the recent hip surgery and rounding things out, I did my left hand for carpal tunnel. Back in February when I went in for my right hand, […]
Post Op Appointment: Hip Labral Tear
Here is a quick note regarding what you might expect from your first appointment since your hip labral tear surgery.
2 Weeks Post Hip Surgery
Here is my weekly update regarding hip surgery. Now, for the mindset. It hasn’t been easy for someone such as myself that really doesn’t like to sit still. I have probably done a bit more than my doctor would like but I have been very aware of how I step and how much weight is […]
Things To Be Aware Of – Post Surgery
Here are some things I am experiencing that might be useful for others about to go through this surgery.
