Good Progress...

Yeah! The x-rays from yesterday's appointment showed that there is, in fact, bone growth. This is GREAT news! Of course, I'm nowhere near being completely fused but it is a good sign. Doctor says I can move a bit more, even twist a little, but to remember that I'm still healing. I can increase my activities but I'm still limited quite a bit. That's okay... I can show the car in 2010! I just have to be careful. I'm having to realize, and accept, that this may be how things are for the rest of my life. Even if it does heal completely there's still the chance of another level (disc) being injured or this one being re-injured since it is technically "weaker". The hardware is there to help support it but it can break. Next appointment is in 9 months...