by emilyliv | Feb 24, 2026 | PAO Journey, PAO Recovery
Day of Surgery I was feeling pretty nervous the night before surgery and barely slept at all. I had to report to the surgery center at 7:30am. Around 5:30am I got up, took my required shower with the special soap they give you, drank some black coffee (I was allowed...
by Emily | Dec 29, 2025 | PAO Journey
The Peak of my Fitness Journey In 2017, I was running farther and faster than ever before. I was teaching multiple fitness classes a week, chasing big goals, and challenging myself to things like running every half marathon in Ohio. I had never felt stronger or more...