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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-14, 11:54 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Fear. Is a terrible thing. And it is high time I...

Fear. Is a terrible thing. And it is high time I rip its throat out...

My 1989 Trek 950 MTB sits ready, ready for me to shake off my fear and just go.

Only thing really significant has been...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-13, 11:37 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I have other fears where I had none before...

I have other fears where I had none before breaking my back and neck. The thought of riding on a hill right now gets my palms sweating. But yes, baby steps.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Long time, no update. Overall, I'm doing well. ...

Long time, no update. Overall, I'm doing well. I have nerve pain across my right shoulder, use Lyrica to minimize it. Even so, medicated, its like when your foot goes to sleep? And you stomp it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

The last few weeks have been good. Lots of good...

The last few weeks have been good. Lots of good news, so an update is warranted. 21 August was my one year anniversary of the wreck. And, a visit to my surgeon. New CT scans show good healing,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-08-12, 02:17 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Fun day at gym yesterday. Arms, shoulders and...

Fun day at gym yesterday. Arms, shoulders and back work after I managed a best 21 minute mile on the treadmill. When I get under 18 minutes I'll add some distance. I can do 40 lbs on the Lat...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-12, 11:58 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Now some show and tell. You can see the damage...

Now some show and tell. You can see the damage to the T9, is very obvious.
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/neonrog/Surgery/Surgery004-1.jpg...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-08-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I got my collar off last week! Made it to the...

I got my collar off last week! Made it to the gym, got sore, but never more than the doctor or therapist allowed. My neck is really quite stiff and sore, even a week later. Driving is more a chore...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-24-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Thats the intent! Barring any further issues...

Thats the intent! Barring any further issues healthwise of course. Even if its on a trike or a rental bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-23-11, 01:52 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Wife is home, Almost a week now and doing OK. ...

Wife is home, Almost a week now and doing OK. She had therapy with me yesterday and she did OK, but is weak and needs some time. Now, therapy for me was different, we added 2 more exercises. And...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-13-11, 11:54 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Goldfinch asked about what I did for therapy a...

Goldfinch asked about what I did for therapy a while back and I realize I hadn't answered. First thing every session is time on the stationary bike to warm up. Currently 15 minutes and different...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-10-11, 11:06 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Can't believe I hadn't updated this in almost a...

Can't believe I hadn't updated this in almost a month... Not much has changed since the last update. Back injuries take longer to heal I'm told. I still have my collar till the end of the month. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

It would be nice if this is the last big problem...

It would be nice if this is the last big problem for a very long time. Lucky me, I like my therapist! He's a damned good guy... My wife will be seeing him too next week, she gets home Tuesday the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Seven weeks ago yesterday, I shook the family to...

Seven weeks ago yesterday, I shook the family to the core with my bike wreck. I've been out of the hospital for a month now. and feel I've made a ton of progress. I did NOT return to work last...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-11, 09:34 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Stout, I had a bad day today and not sure Monday...

Stout, I had a bad day today and not sure Monday is going to be a good time to return. We'll see. Physical therapy tomorrow will give me a better idea if I can get back Monday or not. Luckily, I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-27-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Today is a blur. I'm on a cloud and still don't...

Today is a blur. I'm on a cloud and still don't quite believe it. At my appointment, new Xrays were taken and the doc was happy with my progress. She took my TLSO brace off! I do have limits. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I've been remiss and haven't posted much in the...

I've been remiss and haven't posted much in the way of updates. I'm progressing pretty well. Physical therapy is going very well, and my stamina is increasing. I was at a rock crawling event for a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I'm home and happy.

I'm home and happy.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-10-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Stout, few moments slip by that I'm not thinking...

Stout, few moments slip by that I'm not thinking how lucky I am to be alive. Any one thing could have changed my outcome for the worse. And the fight is on brother!!! Good luck Monday brother!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Tonight's update isn't as earth shattering as...

Tonight's update isn't as earth shattering as last night other than, it looks like I can go home Monday. Yesterdays breakthrough was very much a breakthrough, on all fronts for me. I still hurt and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

No problem. Some of the knee thread will be...

No problem. Some of the knee thread will be quite fitting with the upcoming back recovery.

I might post that elsewhere too...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-08-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I'm beat. Yesterday afternoon the vendor...

I'm beat. Yesterday afternoon the vendor responsible for my brace came to alter it, and took it away. Which lead to lots frustrations yesterday and This morning. The brace was returned just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-07-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

The bike? Haven't seen it. My buddy says the...

The bike? Haven't seen it. My buddy says the front wheel and fork are toast, but the frame might be OK. Its 98 Cannondale R200.

Jim from Boston, I wasn't really sure I wanted to post this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/neonrog/S...

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/neonrog/Stuff/2011-08-21114756.jpg

That ride was a DISASTER! I've been in the hospital ever since. My friend told me I passed him and my front was going...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Zman, I wouldn't say its changed by and large. ...

Zman, I wouldn't say its changed by and large. There are a LOT of runners out there on new knees. Most are on knees designed in the last 5-10 years. Officially, most prosthetic manufacturers are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-11, 01:10 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

This afternoon at the gym, I decided to run again...

This afternoon at the gym, I decided to run again on the treadmill. First time since being treated for that heel spur. While not earth shattering news here, I did manage to get past 10 minutes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-11, 11:05 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Have had the boot off for a week, bought some...

Have had the boot off for a week, bought some better sneakers. Wife spent 2 weeks in the hospital, yea... Not bike related, but you can see my knee bends pretty good......
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-17-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Interesting. I see recumbent bikes now and...

Interesting. I see recumbent bikes now and again, but have yet to see a 'bent trike on the street. I really wish there was a good MUP closer to home.

I hate this boot. I won't repeat it... ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-11, 11:35 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Perhaps I will get some plans from AtomicZombie. ...

Perhaps I will get some plans from AtomicZombie. I can weld and have plenty of implements of destruction on hand. I'm a Jeep guy afterall. I can't afford to purchase a ready made trike yet, so...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-11, 04:19 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Cortisone into the Achilles isn't a good idea,...

Cortisone into the Achilles isn't a good idea, can weaken the tendon. Funny, its OK everywhere else... I'm going tom look into some different shoes for work, yes, part of the chain. Its good...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I should also mention, the doc was adamant that I...

I should also mention, the doc was adamant that I not even consider jogging for awhile. (Awhile equals 6 months or more) THAT is a bummer. THAT is something I've been looking forward to since I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-14-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

First off, I hate being on any medication for any...

First off, I hate being on any medication for any reason. But yes, I realize I'm lucky I can tolerate some meds that some folks can't for whatever reason. Or can't take because of med interactions....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-13-11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Peter, I hear that from others too. I had a chat...

Peter, I hear that from others too. I had a chat with a charming older lady at the doctor's yesterday, had both knees and both hips done over the last 20 years. And about to have a shoulder now...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

As I said, I know I've been lucky. But I know...

As I said, I know I've been lucky. But I know I'm still healing as well. I do stay in touch with my doc and therapist. Probably annoys them at times, but I get good feedback before doing something...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-11, 01:31 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Thanks Peter. Fear of falling is a bigger deal...

Thanks Peter. Fear of falling is a bigger deal than I thought it was. The thought of the gravel downhill really got the better of me, and that bothers me. At least I believe I better understand...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Friend and his wife are fighting. So I'm going...

Friend and his wife are fighting. So I'm going for a leisurely ride instead...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I've let myself get talked into something that...

I've let myself get talked into something that grew out of proportion rapidly. It was just going to be a mild offroad trail ride. Then, the location kept changing. I'm leaving shortly for this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-01-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I visited my therapist the other day just for...

I visited my therapist the other day just for giggles. He wanted me to stop in and warm up like I did before so we could get a current measurement. He insists that people generally lose 10-15* in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-16-11, 11:05 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

90* yesterday. Warmest day of the year. ...

90* yesterday. Warmest day of the year.

I did something I hadn't planned to at work yesterday...
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/neonrog/Stuff/gonnagetyasmall.jpg
One time only...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I'm so tired of cold and wet... It was only 41...

I'm so tired of cold and wet... It was only 41 for a high yesterday, and we had SNOW overnight...
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss253/neonrog/Stuff/Snow30May11.jpg
Not to mention the hot tub...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Nutcase, good to hear from you. Sorry to hear...

Nutcase, good to hear from you. Sorry to hear you've had a rough time of it. I know how hard that is on the family. All that and moving too... Wow. Hope the bike ride went well.

Had a good...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Peter, I'd prefer to see a new thread since...

Peter, I'd prefer to see a new thread since others might be confused otherwise.

Neil, I know I will, but my impatience is showing again...

Spinning was never something I liked or was any good,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Well again, my heel is bothering me. Stretching...

Well again, my heel is bothering me. Stretching isn't helping. Still in the "smurf" boot. It helps, but guess I need to go see someone about this. Rode along the river with my wife again today. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

I still think talking with an orthopedic surgeon...

I still think talking with an orthopedic surgeon will give you a different outlook on things. If you are bone on bone, then things just don't improve. Some of the valgus can be adjusted out in the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-11, 05:31 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Heard of it, never knew anyone that had it done...

Heard of it, never knew anyone that had it done though. While I know it didn't please you to hear that, you've been expecting it I'm sure. Its not the end of the world... Could very well be a big...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-29-11, 04:58 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

So much for riding the Cannondale. At least...

So much for riding the Cannondale. At least today. 35* and snowing. UGH!!! My appointment with my doc was cancelled by them. Don't know if I'll reschedule or not. I went to see my Physical...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Yeah, Tony, thats not a good hobby. Been a...

Yeah, Tony, thats not a good hobby.

Been a real busy week at work for me, and the next two will be murder, long hours and overtime. But will be fun stuff anyway.

Having some real issues with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-25-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Hit the running store. I didn't mention my knee...

Hit the running store. I didn't mention my knee at all until after my run was analyzed. I am almost neutral, with a little over-pronation. The salesman commented I had a good stride for a big guy....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-24-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

Just got in from my first street run. I covered...

Just got in from my first street run. I covered my 1.27 mile loop in 26 minutes. Not counting pre and post run stretching. I am a ways from running the distance, I even chose to make the uphill...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-20-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

So, last week I was in the bucket of a high reach...

So, last week I was in the bucket of a high reach truck, today, climbing towers. 2 towers, 72 steps each. Climbed both twice today. Best part? Besides no pain? I wasn't nearly as winded climbing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-18-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 20,582
Posted By zjrog

RVH... I hear ya on the toilet issues. I am I...

RVH... I hear ya on the toilet issues. I am I KNOW my ROM is well above the norm. And have stated it repeatedly. But 99%? Wow... My doc would have been happy enough at 125-130* anyway. The...
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