Impact Unforgettable #1

Four months ago, on the 12th of July, on my way to a grocery store on a road that was unfortunately, under partial construction, a rider in front of me took a sharp left turn. His rear wheel banged the front wheel of my bike and I lost my balance. I crash landed on my stomach with my…

Confused Mundi #2

To Spine or not to Spine

After my doctor suggested no options other than surgery, my family and I were not only disheartened but, continued to be in a state of denial. Denial about a L4-L5 Lumbar Micro Discectomy that I would end up having a week later…

When in O.T. #4

Finally, the doom’s day arrived. I woke up with a thought-free mind and took a nice, warm bath. Something, I wouldn’t be allowed to do for the next 15 days. It felt only slightly short of getting ready for a battle. My family prayed for a successful surgery and I felt like I looking at me from…

Unreal Real #5

Day One — Post Op.

I did not sleep well last night. I was anxious about what will show up on my plate today. My part of my back that was operated on is stiff. I have mild pain in my right arm IV area and parts of my body are aching perhaps, from the sleeping…

Same yet different #7

Two week – Post Op.

15 days up my surgery and as far as the pain goes, there is no pain in my right leg or my right thigh at all. Some days during evenings there is slight pain under my thigh but next morning even that disappears. Pain sometimes…

Blurring memories #6

One week — Post Op.

Ahh thankfully the days are going by like a flash. The whole week went quite well, which was surprising to my expectations. I would like to state the weeks progress in two parts emotional and physical.

Test Drive #3

The drive to Kolhapur on 2nd of December with my mom and dad was pain free, thanks to all the pain meds. No matter how hard I tried to compose and console myself about the surgery, the fear and anxiety refused to budge. At this time, I was still hoping to avoid the potential surgery. But, as soon as I…