Enjoying my last free lap in the pool. I wouldn’t be able to move free for a while.

Posing in front of UCSF Orthopedic Institute in my Team USA jacket right before my surgery. I knew an odyssey was to come.

Pre-surgery procedures

Doctors put their initials on my leg. (Why?)

Right before I woke up!

On my way out of the hospital. Thank you so much UCSF medical staff!

This is how I must do my homework.

6 hours a day on CPM is killing me. I long to zoom around on the ice again.

My off ice coach Diane Kovacic and Dr. Evans work as a team for my recovery.

Training hard at a pilates session with Kristy. (Perspective makes it look like I am kicking her but I’m not.)

With off ice coach Diane Kovacic. She keeps my energy and spirit high.

With Diane again. Her dedication encourages me to fight for a strong comeback.

With Dr. Evans. He cares about me more than just physical therapy.

With Caitlyn Nguyen. She has a broken toe and is also out for the season. I have companions on my journey back. I am not alone.

Finally, with Dr. Ma, Chief of Sports Medicine at UCSF. My fate is in his hands. He is absolutely GREAT!