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A single change rewrites the whole plan: what started as two surgeries has become one hip replacement, and that clarity ripples through everything—work, school, and the way we make and share our work. We open up about the decision to prioritize healing, the relief of a simpler surgical path, and the honest timelines that follow: earliest return to work in March, with June looking smarter for a full, stable comeback.
We walk through how recovery will actually look, from pre-op clearances to rehab schedules to the choice to avoid hospital Wi‑Fi chaos and record from home and the rehab center instead. Alongside the medical plan, school becomes a new anchor. Communications is the academic focus, with options on the table for a double path—bachelor’s plus master’s or two master’s across schools—depending on how rehab unfolds and what support we can secure from the Office of Disabilities. Access, accommodations, and pacing are non-negotiable, and we share what’s working and what’s not when it comes to getting help.
There’s a backstory, too: a birthday fall, delayed care, and an ER that didn’t believe what the body knew. That experience reshaped how we advocate, prepare questions, and push for answers. On the home front, a broken medical bed and constant logistics test patience, but they’ve also forced a cleaner setup and calmer routines. A flexible online side job will run in the background, with links in the notes, but health leads the strategy. Expect candid updates, realistic goal-setting, and content that respects the energy it takes to heal and learn at the same time.
If you’re juggling recovery, education, and work, this is a roadmap built on pacing, self-advocacy, and sustainable habits. Subscribe to follow the journey, share this with someone facing a tough timeline, and leave a review with your best tip for healing without losing your momentum.

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