I was really surprised when she (my doc) said I could start golfing, too. I was anticipating not at all this year. From day one she was telling me she saw no reason why I could NOT do the things I did before.....maybe not to the extreme that I was doing it though. (My husband and I would golf anywhere from 36 to 45+ holes on some days and if it were the weekend, we'd get up and do it again the next day.) Now, I decided to have the paddle implanted so I could be more active. I'm not so certain she would have said I could if it were just the leads that were implanted. She is a firm believer in not letting pain control her patients lives so she really is a great supporter of helping you gain that control back. My advice to anyone looking for a surgeon is to find one who has the same ultimate goal as you do so you both are on the same page. She takes her time for all the questions and 'tweeking' sessions I need. She truly is a patient advocate which I think is rare these days to find in a doctor/surgeon.

One thing I do know is that I am so tired of letting this thing called pain take control of my life!! Obviously, I am not going to go and golf like a crazy women but dang it, I WILL start golfing again by the end of the summer!!!! Even if it is only 9 holes. I am ready to live again!! I am only 37 years old and have a lifetime ahead of me. I will NOT accept a life of pain and watching from the sidelines! I WILL participate and live a full life!! And God willing I will have all of you right beside me participating and making a full life for yourselves!