28/05/2026
Just another little health update as I’ve had so many people reaching out, I haven’t been able to respond to everyone. But please know that I’m so truly appreciative of everyone that has checked in and given me words of encouragement during this difficult time.
Well, in true Alicia fashion my recovery after major spinal surgery, didn’t go to plan and this is not the update I was hoping to write.
I have been back in hospital again and have undergone a further two surgeries. I’ve been in hospital almost 20 nights this month alone. It’s been hard, so hard.
The last few weeks have been a blur of scans, needles, pain, tears, decisions and quietly trying to hold it together. The grief of thinking you’ve made it through something and realising you haven’t quite yet, is its own particular kind of hard. 💔
It’s not like me to run out of fight and determination but after 3.5 years of hell, I’m certainly approaching the end of my tether.
It has been hard being so isolated here in Sydney and having to find the strength to keep fighting. Being away from my husband and my son as well as my very busy life has been incredibly difficult. For the most part, it hasn’t stopped me though!
One thing that’s really surprised me is the amount of people and businesses that have offered their support and referred so much work to support us. Current referrers and friends but also new! I cannot express my gratitude enough. I am SO endlessly thankful. The team have done a wonderful job so that I can rest as much as possible to get myself well enough to come home. I’m endlessly thankful for their amazing efforts and how they have just handled this all with such grace. I know this time has been hard on them too.
I have informed my medical team that I’ll be doing a charity trek next year. They quietly laughed and asked if I was joking (considering I can’t even stand up at the moment). They clearly don’t know Alicia Floyer so I’m putting it here to hold myself accountable. Bring it on! 🏃♀️
Yours in health, Alicia x
