To when they cut this cast off. Of course I don't expect to be riding right away but at least I can count it as a step in that direction. I am hoping that this time they got it right. I certainly paid the price in terms of post-op agony and the seemingly endless wait to just be able to get dressed, all by myself. I can't wait till both my arms are the same size again! -- Jim Stinnett Yzf R1 R1100Rs NX250 http://moto-rama.com
You are good to go. Positive mental attitude. You know it. If physical therapy is part of the recovery, just learn to have that love/hate relationship with your therapist. Glad to hear your are recovering. Bryan
Yeah, I had to "loosen things up" before this second surgery. Fun. Especially since two of those critical bones were completely in the wrong place. Ouch. I have a good feeling about this iteration though. The surgeon is one of those perfectionists with a very focused resume. Did training at the Hand Center in Houston, which is where they wrote the book on high energy trauma and crushing injuries. Very highly regarded, so I feel OK about the progs. Thanks for the encouragement! JS
That will take a few weeks what with the atrophy and all. Soon another deer hunter will be back on the road! You get on that R1 quick Jim! -- Andrew 00 Daytona 00 Speed Triple 71 Kawi H1 05 Toddler
Undoubtedly that 48 hours will seem much longer to you than it will to me, but I'm glad to hear that you're ready to take the next step. Rich, Urban Biker
PUSH!!! PUSH!!! ALRIGHT NOW, GIMME THREE MORE!!! (my PT was from Liverpool. Worse, he looks just like House. Scary.) -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
It could be worse... Oh, my God! Quadrupeds! [/QUOTE] Oh, my God! Quadrunners! -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
Jim, you'll be riding again before you know it. Take it slow at 1st. Bob Nixon, Chandler AZ 01 Sprint ST "RED" 54K miles http://bigrex.net/pictures
Thanks for the encouragement! It's off as of this afternoon (the cast) and though I can tell I have a LOT of work to do, it feels more or less "right" or close to it. I think the toughest part might be getting my nerve back. I'm sure you know what I mean. -- Jim Stinnett Yzf R1 R1100Rs NX250 http://moto-rama.com
Well, if a little ugly guy stumps in clutching a vegetable.... -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
I can recall getting back on the bike after a more minor mishap than yours. For the next few months, I felt a little twinge every time I headed into a right-hand turn. Take it easy, but get back out there. Al Moore DoD 734
No, I meant GW... -- -- Spidergraham Chaplain, ARSCC "Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as Scientology." -ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"
