Hey gang! Today I saw the neurosurgeon. It was a rather interesting appointment. I got a better understanding on what the stenosis is and that I have two bulging discs in my lumbar spine and one of those is actually cracked. I also learned just how serious the cracked disc is. While I have to be mindful of what a wipeout can do, especially one where I’m slammed into a jetty, I will be able to go back to surfing in September once I’ve been a year post ACL reconstruction. I’m already planning that first surfing trip and I can’t wait. As far as my back goes, the best thing for me at this point is some rehab for my back. Rehab is good, I know what to expect there and I know the people I’m going to. I don’t have to go back to see him (the neurosurgeon) for 1 year unless things get significantly worse. So that is good! If you find yourself in my shoes, just keep truckin’ on. Things will get better. And if you find yourself in the waves of either Wrightsville Beach or the Outer Banks this late fall, watch out. I’ll be back in the line up soon!

Until next week stay frothy!!