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It’s time to Hit Play again

This post was sponsored by DePuy Synthes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central, however all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

My well worn crutch

My well worn crutch

 

JULY 28, 1998

That is the day it happened. I never wanted to tell this story, because I didn’t want it to define who I was. But, it was the day that began a 7-year journey of surgeries, physical therapy, shoe lifts, braces, crutches and the possibility of never walking again. I can’t talk about it, I hate reliving it. I’d rather focus on the things that I CAN do rather than those that I can’t. One day I’ll take you through my journey…but today I’ll just tell you that I was walking down a flight of metal stairs, Frappuccino in hand, on my way from my territory in Rhode Island to the regional office in Boston when I lost 3 ligaments in my right knee…EVERY ONE OF THEM – my MCL, LCL and ACL all let go….in mid-climb. One of them got caught in the motion of the knee and the knee got stuck in a 90 degree angle. It remained that way for a VERY long time. Seven surgeries, over 1,000 physical therapy visits, and countless visits for “ANOTHER OPINION” that would give me hope.

My “miracle”

I should say – my hard work paid off. I you’ve met me you know that I am not in a wheelchair, nor do I wear a brace or a shoe with a lift. I do occasionally use crutches. I worked long and hard to be able to walk again, and I thought for certain that I could prove the doctors who told me “one day” you’ll need a knee and hip replacement and will be facing major back pain. But, I NEVER gave up.

Check out the “Physician Locator” at the end of this video

18 years later

It was a good run for me. With my dance therapy background (college) I was able to learn to use alternative muscles, etc., but I knew that being off-center would come back to get me. At 62 it has. I’ve had to cancel trips because of the pain, I’ve had to “sit out” from activities that I love.

It’s time to Hit Play again

I am too young to be sidelined by the pain, I want to continue to travel, to be able to dance again, and to not have to tell every one else to “go ahead” because “I’ll just wait here.” I’ve made arrangements to talk to a new doctor that I found on the Time to Hit Play Website.

I'd rather see this in the closet than on my arm.

I’d rather see this in the closet than on my arm.

Do you live with hip or knee pain?

I get it. When you live with pain it can feel like you’re missing out on life. It makes me feel old, but I’m not. If you (like me) live with hip or knee pain, it’s time to take stock off how often your joint pain is stopping you from doing the things that ou love. Join me and talk to a doctor about treatment options today.

STATIONERY

  • I you have joint pain visit the Time to Hit Play Website

LOVE,


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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