After an unexpected herniated disc in her spine immobilized her left leg, Alexis was faced with making big changes to her limited mobility. Alexis underwent surgery to restore movement to her left leg and reduce pain levels, but the surgery also gave her the time and motivation to enroll in college. Her exposure through her surgery process made Alexis realize medical coding would be a perfect direction for her professional life. The career would provide her with the remote work she needed due to her limited mobility and residual neuropathy, and she would be able to help fulfill shortages in the healthcare industry. Her godmother’s experience in the profession and her encouragement is what sealed the deal for Alexis’s decision.