Results for “Joey”

Wildwood began as a collection of pages and ideas and gradually became a complete publishing application. This is the story of building the platform, separating posts, stories and articles into distinct systems, refining the technology behind it, and creating a new LIFE. identity built around one red thread connecting people, ideas, places and stories.

My PTSD grew out of the trauma surrounding Dawne's death and what I endured trying to resuscitate her. I spent years wishing other people could understand what I had seen and experienced. Eventually, peace began when I stopped trying to make anyone else carry it with me and allowed one simple truth to be enough: I wish I had never seen or experienced that.

TLIF fusion is a major lumbar spine procedure, and preparation can make the experience easier to understand and manage. This guide explains what TLIF is, why preparation matters, how to get ready for surgery, what to expect in the hospital, and what the early stages of recovery may involve.

TLIF stands for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. This illustrated guide explains the L4-L5 procedure, including decompression, pedicle screws and rods, an interbody cage, bone graft, and the goal of creating a stable spinal fusion.

On August 4, 2026, I underwent a TLIF spinal fusion at L4-L5. This is a personal look at what the procedure involves, why surgeons use it, how fusion develops, and what recovery can look like after major lumbar spine surgery.