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My OG mend has started.

Budman, hang in there. I was depressed many years ago when I found out my life was destroyed by my first wife who betrayed me. But I got through it and found the new soil I was then planted in refreshing and giving of life. You, too, will get through this.

Your scars are not your shame…they are your story. And I love stories. - Atticus
 
Look how far you've come! Remember when you couldn't get out of bed? I know recovery is slow, but if you look back to when you started, you are making much progress. I remember once when I was trashed, tried to go for a walk and only made it to the driveway before I had to sit on the tongue of the trailer. I was bummed, but my wife reminded me that two weeks ago I couldn't walk at all. You are getting better every day, it just seems slow until you look behind. I will bet you money that you will ride again! It gets under your skin. Best wishes and keep on keeping on.
 
Just high knees walk to a controlled heel placement and roll thru the foot. Make it smooth grass hopper.

It is harder raising and controlling the good leg because of the weight bearing / pain of the busted leg.

Walking backwards and also on tippy toes. So interesting that little changes makes a big difference when you are hurt.
 
You are at the flattened curve of cause/effect. Like learning a sport, game or task, early gains are often immediate and noticeable. Over time, the rate of improvement diminishes. It is at this point, most sane people give up a game, become disenchanted in a sport or tire of rehab. Why?

The inordinate amount of time it takes for perceived minimal improvement. Don't be a weenie. Work harder now that you are able.

The level of riding you wish to do requires a certain fitness. Get there.

/coachmode
 
I was wondering about all this, laying in bed, sorting out my day's activities,
One of mine is to hike way more and strive for definition of the ankle bones.
Happy to report, my MagBoy will get the job done. Ankle bone in sight.

Bman, wondering about your range of motion for balance. off angle, up-down, uneven dirt surface, stuff.
This is where I'm doing my rehab time, working up a sweat.

Drinking, I buried 12 packs of Bud, in a special tree well, that my friends knew about.
It would be a stop, grab a beer and hit a lift to drink it, heading for another drop, working around the mountain. Did this until the lifts close, go home and clean up for dinner.
This is where I'd hurt, tired muscles and dehydrated hangover, walking like an old man, painful creaking.
Next morning, new day, no pain yet, makes it all possible.
Booze Hurts

 

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@BillSmith Great advice coach!

Just like road racing where gains are a couple tenths of a second the progress it hard to see. I really need to remember that. Got a little inspiration from that and did Tai Chi and then a solid PT run.

Like a good team mate @Enchanter 's man the fuck up is applicable. :teeth

Certainly not going to give up, but a day or two of being bummed after 4 months is expected I guess. Like a bad outing at the track. Everyday is not glory.

@CDONA The range of motion is getting better. I can touch my toes, but cannot really put a sock on the FU-leg yet. The therapist is happy with the range of motion and say I am on course, but the left right leg swivel (rotation) at the knees still completely sucks and hurts. The hamstring is so tight it makes me cry inside because it used to be so flexible. All I can do it shed a tear for the old days and keep working it.

Honestly if I was a pro athlete I am sure I would be miles ahead of where I am with much better PT, stretching, massage, heat, cold and all the stuff they do for real athletes vs old people. I remember that from the first time I blew out a knee and the medical stuff was not so crappy about what they are willing to pay for.

I am thinking I need to go ahead and pay and step up to a better program a couple days a week. Paying out a $XXXX bux a month for a couple months may be worth it.

The place I am going to is nice, but I have not seen anyone younger than I being treated and knowing the rehab scene from multiple other occurrences makes me want to check it out.

I am going to Agile at 3pm where I went years ago for :dunno but it was 50% athletes and weekend warriors and a few OG's.
 
I totally get the pain of exercise vs the pain of injury.
BillSmith said:
I believe you should listen to pain. Don't ignore it. Know why. See diminishing curve of actual recovery...keep pressing.

Pain of recovery is OK
Pain of aggravating is NOT.
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I honestly am nowhere near being able to use the crunchy shit for exercise.
Everything has been recovery with one two second aggravation exercise they wanted me to do and in less than a second I knew... nope nope nope.!!
 
BillSmith said:
I believe you should listen to pain. Don't ignore it. Know why. See diminishing curve of actual recovery...keep pressing.

Pain of recovery is OK
Pain of aggravating is NOT.
Click to expand...
I am trying to tell the difference. TKR in May, thought I was getting better and then hurts like a MFer. Dr says MCL has not full reattached. Got a custom brace to keep the knee stable and he said the MCL should heal. BUT may take 3 months to a year. :mad: :mad:

Note I may have aggravated the knee just before it started hurting. :dunno:cry
 
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Some years ago I was in HI staying at a resort that provided mai tais every afternoon. I drink a cocktail now and then on a weekend but in this case I took them up on their offer and by the end of the week of daily drinking I started developing a craving.
My parents were teetotalers so I don’t come from an addiction background but after that one week I could see how easily alcohol can take over.
It scared me quite frankly.
 
The switch from wine to tea has been harder than I thought. I typically drink more than my better half but now he has me beat.
 
The PT review by Agile was good.

Bottom line is I am about where they think I should be for a young guy. They also thinking getting started on using weights and lowering reps is a now thing.

Did some of that for squats. Did some leg extensions and other resistance movements. Felt good. They also said “get to work” on the one leg balance thing.

I am doing good on the two leg heal to toe balance but one leg not so much. They also think a trainer may help. A good one to help with the stretching and weights. Makes sense.

My leg was beat when I left. Honestly tired.

It was good to compare services and PT thoughts.
Both places are pretty aligned in approach.

Going to ask the one I have been going to about a couple things tomorrow and push on the chasing leg strength a bit more. I will see how that goes.

Totally sticking to the no booze.

Time to stretch. With a busted leg that is such a PITA. Can’t get in the floor and do what I am used to. That would s probably where a trainer would really help

They think I am still at least two months out from being able to throw a leg over a bike and I should expect a full year to get back to where I was “if” that is possible. Shite!
 
I’m giving you a thumbs up for the “ getting back to where you were” part. It does take time and it may be that you truck your bike to rallies or take an extra day or two to get there and get home. There’s no shame in that just show up in good shape :ride :cool
 
FWIW, I’m almost back to being able to load my bike into the back of my 4X4, almost. That is the reason I usually use the hitch carrier. Your new cayenne can carry the multi and for sure the new Duke like this ;)
 
One of the nice things about BARF is that it is full of people who are sending you positive energy, and we believe that if you believe, it will be done.
No, I'm not psychic, but I do believe that you and I will ride together again.
How's THAT for pressure? ;) :ride
 
Given the extended time me frame I am having second thoughts on the bike.
 
I've got a spot in the Living Room for it, until you're 'better'....
 
Your recovery sounds horrible but about right for such a complex condition. It was not a simple hip replacement or plate. Your friend with the fibula is not even a comparison as it is a non weight bearing bone. If new X-rays were taken today you would understand how much healing still needs to happen to close the breaks. It takes many months. My foot fracture of 18 years ago is still visible on X-ray as still healing. But you are well on your way. Maybe consider adding THERAPEUTIC massage into your plans. Like weekly for a couple months. It won’t be $xxxx just $xxx monthly. It is not luxury but important therapy for which the insurance companies shirk on payment.(they used to pay). You can find the world’s best therapists there if you ask around or try ones until you find what works best. Do it as a reward for all the things. You deserve it and will be more comfortable and happier. The Mrs.might partake too, it can calm worries and pay her back for all the support. You may even be able to throw a leg over faster. Keep on keepin’ on.
 
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