Update on Alisa’s Surgery

Update on Alisa’s Surgery

We wanted to give everyone a real update on what happened with Alisa’s hernia surgery.

What was supposed to be a fairly routine 1 hour 20 minute procedure for a single inguinal hernia turned into something much bigger. Once the doctors began the surgery, they quickly realized there was more going on than originally diagnosed.

By the time everything was complete, the procedure had stretched to nearly three hours.

In total, they found four hernias:

• 1 inguinal hernia (the original diagnosis)
• 1 epigastric hernia
• 2 incisional hernias

The surgeon described it as “crazy in there,” which says a lot about what they were dealing with once they got inside.

While it’s never easy to hear something like that, we’re grateful they found everything when they did. It could have easily been missed, leading to more serious complications down the road.

A Bigger Reality Than Expected

The biggest takeaway from the surgery wasn’t just what was repaired—it was what comes next.

Because of the complexity and the amount of work required, this likely won’t be the last procedure Alisa will need. The surgeon explained that there is still more that will need to be addressed across her stomach in the future.

That’s a hard reality to process.

But it also gives us clarity.

We now know what we’re dealing with, and we can plan accordingly instead of reacting to unknowns later.

The Recovery Ahead

Recovery is going to take time—and more importantly, discipline.

Due to extensive scar tissue from four previous C-sections, her body needs the full opportunity to heal correctly. The mesh used in the repair needs time to properly bond and hold, and that doesn’t happen if it’s pushed too soon.

The expectation right now is 8–10 weeks of extremely light duty.

Not “take it easy when you can.”

But truly light duty.

That means:

No snow shoveling
No digging out solar panels
No hauling or lifting
No firewood cutting

And if you know Alisa, you know that’s going to be one of the hardest parts of this entire process.

She’s not someone who sits still easily—especially when there’s work to be done and a mountain lifestyle that demands constant effort.

Adjusting Life at Elev8150

Life at Elev8150 doesn’t slow down just because one of us has to.

The snow still comes.
The systems still need attention.
The daily work still exists.

So now it becomes about adjusting.

Taking on more where needed.
Being more intentional with time and energy.
Making sure everything keeps moving while also protecting the healing process.

Because the priority right now is simple:

Get her healthy.
Make sure this repair holds.
Set her up for the long term.

Perspective

Moments like this have a way of resetting your perspective.

It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind of building, filming, hauling, and pushing forward.

But health changes everything.

It reminds you what actually matters—and what everything else depends on.

We’re thankful the surgery team took the time to find everything.
We’re thankful it was addressed now instead of later.
And we’re focused on doing this recovery the right way.

Moving Forward

We’ll continue to share updates as things progress.

There’s going to be a slower season here in some ways—but also a more focused one. A time to work smarter, support each other, and keep building in a way that makes sense for where we’re at.

That’s part of this journey too.

Not just the big wins—but the challenges that come with it.

👉 Follow the Journey

If you want to follow along—or support what we’re building at Elev8150—start here:
https://www.elev8150.com/support-funnel

We appreciate every message, every bit of support, and everyone who’s following along with us.

It truly means more than you know.

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