Ten years ago today I had knee surgery in Hong Kong to re-align a knee-cap. A couple of friends from the US happened to be in town that day and accompanied me to the hospital. Both of them have had more than their fair share of surgical procedures so they had lots of advice and […]
A Tale of Two Hikes
Three and a half years ago I went hiking with some friends on an un-restored section of the Great Wall. My right knee hurt so bad I was almost in tears the whole time, and I could barely walk when we were done. It was that hike which finally pushed me into deciding to have […]
Pitching a Tent
After making noticeable progress on a daily basis for the first couple of weeks, my improvement seemed to slow down a bit this week. I had more pain in my leg, continued fatigue, and was still dependent on the crutches. By Wednesday I was a bit discouraged and let my physical therapist know how I […]
Happy Thanksgiving
A week after knee surgery in Hong Kong, here are some specific things I’m thankful for….. A skilled and attentive surgeon Great care at Matilda Hospital A smooth trip back to Beijing (wheelchair service at both airports, on-time flight, and an empty seat next to me) A warm apartment in Beijing A fantastic set of […]
