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joan hulen

joan used exercise to recover from brain surgery.

Joan Hulen underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor - a procedure that saved her life, but left her needing to relearn many basic motor skills. Her neurosurgeon insisted she start swimming every day to aid in her recovery. So she joined 24 Hour Fitness and started swimming, and her results have been amazing. She says, “I can walk, lift, speak better, think more clearly, and can now drive my car and take care of myself and my family.” She still swims every day, and is still improving steadily. Who is most proud of her? “My husband Lon is terribly proud of these accomplishments and loves having me alive and able to do things with him.”

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Wow! Way to go! Keep up the good work!

Posted by azparastudent on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 02:18

Hi Joan! I'm so glad to read your inspirational story. My 15 YO son just had brain surgery for a malignant brain tumor. We just joined 24 Hour Fitness to give him the opportunity to rebuild his life, and through you we see it is possible. Swimming is the best thing, we've been told the same thing. My best to you and your family.

Posted by texaswalker on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 09:04