Recovery

Here is a little update since my accident. I went to the neurosurgeon a week ago and he said my spine is healing nicely which was great news. However, the recovery process has been long and painful. I am taking Vicodin about every 4 hrs to keep the pain level down. But even with Vicodin, the pain doesn't completely go away. I'm currently on track to have the halo removed at the end of  May/beginning of June. I am happy my spine is healing and my dream of becoming a jockey is not over. I went back to school last Friday for a couple hours. Thankfully, I'm going to be able to graduate and hopefully finish out my science, history, and language classes on time. The school staff has been super helpful. After the halo is removed, I'm guessing I'll have a few weeks of therapy.  The doctor said I should be as good as new and have full neck movement. I'm still anxiously waiting on a phone call from the academy inviting me to come down for an interview.