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Richard Hubbard was once over 350 pounds. After a doctor's physical and finding out he was pre-hypertensive, he decided to make changes and avoid medication. Over the course of a year, Rich lost the first 120 pounds of his incredible 150 pound weight loss. He ate healthy foods based on Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book "Eat To Live". He was mostly plant...

Richard Hubbard was once over 350 pounds. After a doctor's physical and finding out he was pre-hypertensive, he decided to make changes and avoid medication. Over the course of a year, Rich lost the first 120 pounds of his incredible 150 pound weight loss. He ate healthy foods based on Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book "Eat To Live". He was mostly plant based, but switched to completely plant based in September of 2016. He also became a vegan in the process as his compassion for animals increased. He credits bodybuilder Robert Cheeke for influencing his decision of going vegan. Rich aspires to be a vegan bodybuilder and is planning his first half marathon this year.

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May
24

I Had To Do Maniqulation Under Anesthesia (MUA); Was IT Worth it?

When Recovery Doesn’t Go As Planned

After my knee replacement surgery, I expected recovery to be difficult. Everyone tells you it’s a long road. But what I didn’t expect was how emotionally draining it would become when my knee simply refused to bend.

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Apr
04

A Major Milestone with a Painful Surprise: My Staple Removal Experience

I had my staples removed last Wednesday, and it felt like a big step forward. Even though I’m still early in the recovery process, I truly feel like I’m making progress each day.

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Mar
24

My First Week After Knee Replacement: What Recovery Really Feels Like

 

One week ago, I went in for knee replacement surgery. Today, I’m on the other side of those first seven days—and I can confidently say this: recovery is a journey of highs, lows, surprises, and small victories that feel bigger than you’d expect.

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Mar
23

My TKR Came and Went — Here’s How It All Went Down

 

Someone undergoing total knee replacement
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Mar
15

My Surgery Is Just Two Days Away

In just two days, I begin my path back toward normalcy. It will take time, but I know I will get there.

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