17 Days Post Fusion and Back on Bike :)
10-29-10 | 11:41 AM
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17 Days Post Fusion and Back on Bike :)
Fusion and discectomy L4-L5 October 12, 2010. PT asked me if I would like to ride my bike this weekend. Well, to me Friday is a part of the weekend. Just a mile today, and she wants me only on the mtn bike. OK, I can buy that. Beautiful day, felt GREAT!!
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10-29-10 | 12:55 PM
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
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The PT obviously doesn't understand cyclist. She should have told you to sit on the bike this week to see how it feels. It is obvious that once you have sat on it and it doesn't hurt- you will take a short ride- and then later on or tomorrow do it again.
But to tell you that you could ride a bike this weekend was probably foolhardy- Even if she put the limit on of 1 mile. Have heard there is a Metric in Colorado shortly so don't enter it.
Glad everything is going fine- but no bunny hopping for a while.
But to tell you that you could ride a bike this weekend was probably foolhardy- Even if she put the limit on of 1 mile. Have heard there is a Metric in Colorado shortly so don't enter it.
Glad everything is going fine- but no bunny hopping for a while.
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10-29-10 | 02:38 PM
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Really good to hear your mobile on two wheels again. You didn't say how you felt. Did the back do OK?
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10-29-10 | 03:08 PM
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10-29-10 | 03:31 PM
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Doing great, thank you. Here is a picture. I went out for another couple of miles - with the wife - later today. Weather is about 80 - itching for a 30 miler!!
Also, down to 198lbs this am - lowest since 1998.
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10-29-10 | 03:37 PM
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10-29-10 | 04:09 PM
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Is this the kind of mtn bike riding she was talking about?
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10-29-10 | 04:14 PM
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Well, of course.
But, the wife has different ideas - such as "HEY, DUMMIE - STAY ON FLAT ROADS!"
She rules, because as soon as I do something more aggressive, and I get a "pain" or something, I will never hear the last of it.
But, the wife has different ideas - such as "HEY, DUMMIE - STAY ON FLAT ROADS!"
She rules, because as soon as I do something more aggressive, and I get a "pain" or something, I will never hear the last of it.
10-29-10 | 04:22 PM
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I understand that!! I had shoulder surgery in 2005 (right shoulder) and 2007/8 (left shoulder) and every time I have to lift or move something heavy she says, "Don't hurt your shoulder!!" She doesn't understand that both shoulders are in better shape now than they were 10 years ago.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
10-29-10 | 04:34 PM
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I understand that!! I had shoulder surgery in 2005 (right shoulder) and 2007/8 (left shoulder) and every time I have to lift or move something heavy she says, "Don't hurt your shoulder!!" She doesn't understand that both shoulders are in better shape now than they were 10 years ago.
10-30-10 | 12:55 AM
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
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Was about to say the same- All that fitness by exercise you got in before the op seems to have paid off.
Well done---on the riding again and the weight loss.
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Its not DnvrFox I have pegged- it's most members of this forum.
Well done---on the riding again and the weight loss.
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Its not DnvrFox I have pegged- it's most members of this forum.
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10-30-10 | 03:27 AM
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Well, it really is all the diarrhea and lack of appetite due to certain pills AFTER the surgery.
10-30-10 | 01:28 PM
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I have heard that bike riding south of 470 has been limited to 5 miles or less for t6he next 30 days by order of the Governor. Also heard that riders that live south of 470 cannot take their bikes north just to ride farther. Don't break the law pal. 
10-30-10 | 03:43 PM
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I followed your rules and only did 4 miles today. Strong wind.
10-31-10 | 02:52 PM
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