Month: September 2010

“When faced with a challenge, look for a way, not a way out.” Well I did not get to Metro today. One of the doctors had a conflict and so my appointment has been moved to this Friday. So I’ll

Nothing is impossible.” I figured who better to quote today than Christopher Reeve. He and his foundation have done so much to advance awareness for spinal cord injuries. But he is not alone. I attached a link to an article

“Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.” How true is this quote?! I am sure at one point, several points, in our lives we have all

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their e-mails, calls and posts regarding resources for getting some of the items I mentioned in my last post. I am headed to Metro tomorrow for a follow-up appointment. The

I wanted to post a quick “help wanted” advertisement. My family has been busy trying to figure out all of the at-home equipment we will need. We’ve been looking at a lot of things, but frankly, it is starting to

The Second Annual  Scott Fedor Tailgate Benefit will be held October 9, 2010. Click for more details. (pdf)

I am back at the nursing home and out of the hospital. I got back on Friday afternoon, in time to enjoy the weekend football games. My friend Donna brought me in an Ohio State sweatshirt which I was thrilled

Just a quick update to let everyone know the surgery went well and I feel very good.  I recovered from the anesthesia very quickly, and did not need to be placed on the vent.  In fact, the doctors were surprised

So my surgery is Tuesday. I get a lot of questions about this so I thought I would take a moment to explain a little bit about the procedure I’m having done. The system is called a Spinal Cough Assist