The difference a year makes.
11-15-09, 11:17 AM
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The difference a year makes.
On November 24, it will have been a year since I broke my leg/ankle in 3 places. Needless to say it was pure hell, needing surgery and months to recover. I was really scared of not being able to walk properly, let alone ride a bike again. But thanks to a fine orthopedic surgeon and my loving wife, I was riding again 106 days after the injury. In fact i was able to ride my bike months before i was walking without any limp. This year i've ridden 1700 miles.
11-15-09, 11:22 AM
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On November 24, it will have been a year since I broke my leg/ankle in 3 places. Needless to say it was pure hell, needing surgery and months to recover. I was really scared of not being able to walk properly, let alone ride a bike again. But thanks to a fine orthopedic surgeon and my loving wife, I was riding again 106 days after the injury. In fact i was able to ride my bike months before i was walking without any limp. This year i've ridden 1700 miles.
11-15-09, 12:40 PM
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11-15-09, 01:31 PM
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Congrats - that's awesome. Cycling is an incredible rehab sport.
Last October, I tore my Achilles and calf and destroyed my ankle playing basketball. I couldn't walk for 10 months, but I could ride after 5. I was obstinate about PT. Cycling was my only rehab.
Last October, I tore my Achilles and calf and destroyed my ankle playing basketball. I couldn't walk for 10 months, but I could ride after 5. I was obstinate about PT. Cycling was my only rehab.
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I crashed badly a few years back and ended up with three screws in my left ankle - I love riding more than ever.
Congrats to the OP and here's to many more years of riding!
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