As many of the members know last year I was hospitalized with an infection of Clostridium difficile that very nearly killed me. A month-long stay in intensive care undergoing treatment for this infection caused serious wasting of my muscles. So much so that once I was discharged to the rehab facility I was incapable of even standing on my own.

Fast forward four months, and today I undertook my first relatively long-distance walk without a walker. I use trekking poles to help with my balance but they don't really support any weight.

I even managed a difficult decision to leave the walker at home so I did not have it to use as an emotional or psychological crutch. Instead I forced myself to take a somewhat risky walk using only my trekking poles.

I cannot tell you how satisfying this experience has been. I've managed to take a step forward in my recovery, a step I feared would never come.

To everyone here and in my non-digital life who helped me medically, monetarily, physically, or spiritually, I again give my deepest thanks.

Huzzah!

Good on you brother. Feel damn good. Lots of folks get to where you were and don't have the fortitude to make it back. Great Job!

Congrats, Dave! Little did you know that your CUT would be fitting this situation perfectly.

Great job. CDiff nearly took my aunt 2 years ago. Keep pushing and knock out that rehab. For her its like it never even happened now. But that was a hell of a long road.

For now enjoy the small victories, they will add up!

Congratulations....Keep up the progress.

Good for you, I have a good friend that went through a similar situation and he got through it and regained much of his strength.

Well done!

Cool, glad you are on the mend.

Congrats! Great to hear about the progress you have made through your determination.

Sorry I missed all that going on, but kick ass, Sir.

congrats!

leaving the walker home must have caused some concern. Glad it went well.

That is excellent news. Congrats

Drive on!

Way to go brother. Keep swing'in and may God Bless.

Good on you for pushing through and not giving up and for having the strength to take that risk. Couldn't have been easy.

Way to go and Keep On Truck'n.

Thanks for the inspiration.

Keep posting on you progress for me as much as for you.

Thank You Mitch

Excellent!

Awesome

Prayers sent for continued healing

Congratulations to you.

I was unaware of your situation.

Best of luck with the remaining recovery.