"But at the end of the day I kept getting worse. "We tried opioids, different physical therapies, some electrostimulation devices, acupuncture and more," said Robert. They also interfered with my ability to think and articulate clearly, which made it tough to do my job." "We tried so many different medications, with some of them offering short-term relief but not long after starting them, they were not very effective, they didn't halt the progression of the pain area.
On top of the physical problems, emotionally that was incredibly difficult to deal with," said Robert. It got to where I wasn't able to function as a Marine, a lawyer, or even a husband and father because I couldn't do things we would normally do as a family. "Over time, the pain became constant and progressive. I likewise couldn't sleep because my leg felt like it was being crushed in a vise and every step I took felt like a hammer hitting my leg. Any contact with the water, regardless of temperature, felt like daggers.
At first, I was numb, but over time the pain increased to the point that I couldn't even take a bath because of the hyper-sensitivity. "Immediately after the operation, I had very intense pain. Post-operative pain can be a challenge under the best of circumstances, and these were far from those. "Turns out I had a sizable defect in my ankle, had to have surgery and suffered severe peripheral nerve damage that went untreated for a while." "Over time, apparently I had been breaking that ankle, causing really serious injury," said Robert. The heavy packs, long hikes, and extensive running began to take their toll on his previously injured leg. He did not give up on his dream of being a Marine, going on active duty in 2015. He was the guy who worked hard, adapted as needed and moved forward – until he couldn't.Īfter breaking his leg in three places, undergoing surgery and being deemed not physically qualified to continue with Marine Officer Training School at the time, Robert focused his efforts on earning his master's in international law in Scotland and beginning his domestic law school education in Arizona. Robert was not accustomed to feeling vulnerable. And that's a terrifying thing as a young father." "I was in a position where if something happened, I could not be the responsible party to take care of her by myself. Robert, a Marine officer and lawyer who was, "used to being in control," found himself in a world-turned-upside-down scenario. "I think the saddest moment of my adult life was when I realized I couldn't pick up my two-year-old daughter. It doesn't really matter what the cause, only the effect. The most primal instinct of protection thwarted by circumstance or bad fortune.
The one where a child is vulnerable and can't be helped. Most every parent has had that particular nightmare.
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