Taylor – Walland, Tennessee

On 8/15/23, 9 weeks after my total hip replacement by Dr. Nadaud, I climbed Katahdin, the iconic north terminus of the Appalachian Trail. I was concerned that this year would the first time since 1957 that I wouldn’t get to repeat this climb. Dr. Nadaud encouraged me to give it a go, and his recommendation was well grounded. I made the 4.4 mile hike, climbing through around 4000 feet elevation gain, with no discomfort from my right hip. Big thanks to Dr. Nadaud and his crew for helping me maintain the level of activity that I crave!