I am doing OK. Thanks for asking.

I saw a neuro specialist today more about the effect of my left leg issues. X-rays have shown that my back is not to blame for the effect, and that (a) the nerve output from the back is slightly worse for my right leg which has no issues like the left and (b) the spine developments are more common for people of my age, and really aren't that bad.

He did also have a full set of the head x-rays taken hours after my admission to hospital back in March, and indicated that I had made what can only regarded as an incredible recovery.

It would seem my issues with the left leg and foot may be more to do with amazing range of stay-alive drugs I had for quite some time as treatment that Machka knows all about, but I know nothing. Included is a transfer of the drug application from my right arm because of DVT occurring, to the upper part of my left leg.

Basically, I need to exercise the muscles supporting my lower back, and manage movement of my left leg to ensure I don't fall or damage it or my foot. Fortunately, riding bikes, especially the Bike Friday, has been good. The surgeon seemed very impressed with me being able to do one of around 27km out and back on our local cycleway.

I am not permitted from a medical perspective to go back to work until 27 January which will be about 10 months off, which also is much better than some of the alternatives of dying or having permanent care for rest of my life. Much will depend on the return of my driver's licence based on medical clearance.. but hey, that's in 2019 which hopefully will be a much better year that 2018 for me Machka, who has been the absolute god-send in my life with her patience, understanding and care.