5 Year Update

Yesterday marked the 5th anniversary of the ADR surgery on my lumbar spine at Hospital Quirón Barcelona by Dr. Clavel. Since I haven't been actively blogging over the past few years I wanted to give an update on how I'm doing and what I've been up to since then.

Physically, my body feels great. I haven't had any pain specifically in the lumbar region. Although I have minor sciatic pain that comes and goes on rare occasions, but not to the point it impedes with my physical activities or daily living. My back feels strong and the implants are holding up really well. I haven't had any complications nor have I had a reason to visit the doctor for back-related issues for many years now. I have no issues performing any activities of daily living and no longer have issues with standing or sitting for extended periods of time. 

On another note, my journey with the ADR surgery and time spent in Quirón led me on a different path career wise. The whole experience inspired me to want to pursue a career in the medical profession. Although I would have loved to become a medical doctor I couldn't fathom the idea of investing so much time and money to attend medical school. Thus, I opted for the next best option; I chose another respectable profession - nursing. This week marks the start of my second semester in nursing school. I'm hoping to bring back the bedside manner exhibited by the doctors and nurses I encountered in Hospital Quirón to the hospitals here in the states.

Me with my clinical group at the end of our first semester