Tues. 2/25/09

Spinning, spinning, spinning.

I'm slowly getting back into a groove. I've been getting in around 30 to 45 minutes each day since last Wednesday and I can say it feels great.

There are plenty of new aches and pains, as I stretch, twist, and strengthen my right leg. But I think my Doctor would call this the "Good Pain".

My ankle has been stiff the last couple of days, but after my spin it seems to feel much better. So, I'm going to continue until my next appointment.

I'm still a bit nervious about putting too much weight on it, just yet.
I really don't want to prolong this, by re-breaking something...

But as of right now, I plan to be out on the road by the beginning of April (my wife may not agree, but then "that's another story").

I'm back...

I'm back in the saddle again.

Yep, that's right. I was given the Okie Dokie to start putting some weight back on my right leg. A little at a time and with the aid of my crutches. I also don't need to keep the aircast boot on while I sleep (yippie).

But (more importantly) I did get the green light to start some indoor spinning. So, Bill got me all setup in the basement and I actually rode for about 45 minutes today.

My right calf didn't like it too much and my ankle was real stiff, but I think that's to be expected. The part where I sit also complained a little... At least I can say I'm riding (somewhat) again.

The x-rays showed some pretty good healing, but there is still a ways to go before it's 100%. I have another return appointment on March 10 and I plan on having quite a few miles in by then...

So, now I expect to be a little sore in some other areas for a few days and then it's go time.

Work will be half-days still until the swelling (and tingling) is under control.

All in all a great day!!!

Sun. 02/15/09

Today is the 7 week anniversary of my last bike ride.

The butterfly bandages have all come off and the scar is looking pretty good (chicks dig scars). There is some scab on it yet, but most of it has come off with the bandages.

Work wasn't too bad last week, but sitting in the meetings with my foot down really made it tingle. It feels alot like it's falling asleep. I continue the half-days at least until my return appointment on Wednesday. After that, I hope that I can start putting some weight on it and getting some spinning in.

I need to get my ankle limbered up after all this, not to mention the recovery of all the muscle tone that I've lost in my right leg.

At least I'm sleeping better at night...

Sun. 2/8/09

Six weeks and counting...

I start back to work tomorrow afternoon. It will be interesting to see how I feel after all this laying around. But I am looking forward to getting back to active life.

After the nice warm days this weekend, I can only say "I wanna ride my bike".

Can't wait to get back in the saddle...

Sun. 2/1/09

Five weeks since my disaster.

My foot/ankle look pretty normal, except for some minor swelling (and the big scar down the outside of my ankle). Sleeping is getting better, I only got up once last night. But, this "no weight" detail is really getting old.

I am planning on going back to work starting on Feb 9th for half-days to see how that goes. So, I won't be bored out of my mind. Made a few day-trips to help break-up the days. Bill and I got up to see Marty, hard at work, a few days ago and we met Scott at Glynners for happy hour on Friday.

I haven't seen any emails from Big Jim, Big Jeff, and crew, so I guess everyone has decided to put their bikes up and wait for me to get better (that way we can all be out of shape together).

Can't wait for the Feb 18th appointment...