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My first post-surgery multi-pitch climb: my imaginings turn into reality (feat. new video)

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

In the weeks after making my decision to have a permanent ileostomy, my imaginings of what life was going to be like after surgery played in my head like little movies. There was the one that featured me happily leading … Continue reading →

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Climbing progress

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

On Sunday I climbed a few feet above the fourth bolt on the wall at the rock climbing gym, held my breath, and jumped off. I felt a few butterflies in my stomach as I free-fell 10 feet before my … Continue reading →

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Back to climbing

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

“The scariest thing for me through this whole ordeal has been the rapid weight loss over the past two weeks. My muscles are gone and when I squat down to the floor to pick something up, I can barely get … Continue reading →

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Pacing Yourself After Surgery

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

One of the hardest things in recovering from surgery and getting back into outdoor activities is knowing how to pace yourself. There are times in the months after surgery when there are clear lifting restrictions and guidelines, which provide easy-to-understand … Continue reading →

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