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Three Months Post-Op: My Recovery Journey
Three months post-op, and I finally feel like I’m making real progress! Recovery hasn’t been easy, but I’ve been treating it like a...
Erin O'Loughlin
Mar 93 min read
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Reclaiming Strength, Mobility, and Joy: My Journey Back (8 weeks post op)
After months of recovery and adapting to a new normal, I’m finally finding my way back to the activities that bring me joy, strength, and...
Erin O'Loughlin
Jan 213 min read
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Navigating Recovery: Life After Back Surgery 5 weeks post surgery- the dreaded re-herniation
Me, Duke and my dad on Christmas day! Recovering from back surgery is a journey filled with challenges and growth. As a health and...
Erin O'Loughlin
Jan 33 min read
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Recovery Road: Progress, Setbacks, and Gratitude (week 1 after back surgery L5S1)
Hey everyone! Time for another update—these will likely be weekly or bi-monthly as I continue my recovery journey. Overall, things are...
Erin O'Loughlin
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Why I needed back surgery-(Laminotomy/Microdiscectomy) at L5-S1-November 2024
Day 2 Post-Surgery: Gratitude, Pain, and Reflections Hi everyone, I’m now on Day 2 post-surgery, and I’ll be honest—today has been the...
Erin O'Loughlin
Nov 30, 20244 min read
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Post Laminectomy (Laminotomy/Microdiscectomy) at L5-S1 - Day 1 (Week 1 Recap)
Welcome to My Journey Hi everyone! My name is Erin, and I’m a 43-year-old researcher, ringette player, wife, health and nutrition coach,...
Erin O'Loughlin
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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