12/13/2025
Hey everyone, I wanted to give you all an update on Michael and how he’s doing after his surgery on Tuesday. Going into this surgery, we truly didn’t know what the outcome would be. The doctors weren’t sure if Michael would receive his permanent hip or if he would need another antibiotic spacer. Even though he hadn’t shown signs of infection recently, everything he has gone through over the past year meant the final decision could only be made once the surgeon actually got inside the joint.
We are so relieved and grateful to share that Michael came out of surgery with his new permanent hip. This is such a huge milestone. For about a year now, he hasn’t been able to put weight on his right leg and has spent most of that time in a wheelchair. Now he can finally begin the slow, steady process of rebuilding his strength and taking those first baby steps toward walking again.
This journey has been incredibly long and incredibly hard for him. From the initial surgery back in January 2025, to the revision surgery in June, to months of pain, setbacks, and fighting to be heard, Michael has shown me strength I didn’t even know was possible. He has pushed through some of the most painful moments and never stopped fighting.
Even though the journey isn’t over and he still has a lot of work ahead to rebuild muscle and recover from this major surgery, we are finally on the downhill side of this long battle. He will still be in the hospital for the next few days getting the rest and care he still needs.
Thank you all so much for the continued love, support, and prayers for this amazing man. ❤️
