PLEASE put me on my bike soon!

[KkAllez]

Ok, this is a pitiful cry for inspiration. Tomorrow I have surgery. The good news is that it isn't cancer (I've suffered through numerous tests since my yearly cancer check-up in May). The bad news is that I've felt so bad that I've not been on my bike since June 20, and OH that seems so long ago.

What is causing all the problem? My gallbladder. Tomorrow me and my gallbladder will part. It wouldn't be so bad except I saw what my son went through to have his out due to a benign tumor, my dad, too (it is hereditary) AND I got to see two gallbladder surgeries during my nursing clinicals and believe me this is NOT minor surgery.

To make me feel better Ben bought me a new pair of cycling road shoes.

Anyways, girlfriends, this is not major surgery either, however, it has kept me off the bike and I hope, hope, hope that a) the hospital carries OLN network and b) I am back on my bike soon!

P.S. Ben has booked us a week at an au naturel resort in Mexico for August 1, WHAT WAS HE THINKING! :eek:

[LBTC]

P.S. Ben has booked us a week at an au naturel resort in Mexico for August 1, WHAT WAS HE THINKING! :eek:

That he loves you and loves to look at you, maybe? heehee

You're right, it isn't minor. We'll be sending you positive thoughts tomorrow and we'll be here to hear all your hospital and recovery stories when you get out. <hugs>

In the meantime, remember that healing takes time, getting back to where you were cycling-wise takes time, but your muscles remember remarkably well. Once your recovery gets into full swing (which will seem like forever....), you'll see your improvement daily and we'll all be here to chear you on!!

Namaste,
~T~

[nuthatch]

Won't it be good to get it over with - but why couldn't it have happened in the dead of winter?!? Just shut your eyes and think of "le tour"!!! ;)

[Grog]

Just thinking of you.

Good luck!

[Jo-n-NY]

Here is to a speedy recovery and for you to get back on your bike before you know it.

In my thoughts ~ JoAnn

[JanT]

If your surgery is laproscopy, you could be back on the bike fairly quickly. If they're doing the big incision, it might be a few weeks. My husband had the big cut, and was back to work in a week. The bad news is, you'll be laid up for a bit. The good news is, you'll feel alot better once that gb is out. And you'll be able to eat pretty much whatever you want without suffering afterwards! Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

[RoadRaven]

You are prolly there now... but thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery

Chocky chip cookies coming your way from Godzone...

(((hugs)))

[Dogmama]

The good news is - you'll be slightly lighter after surgery so you'll be able to charge up the hills :D

[CorsairMac]

Keeping you in my thoughts - let us know how everything - uh......comes out! :o

[Bike Goddess]

Thinking of you as well! I agree, I'm sure you'll be glad when you are well and back on your bike. Don't worry, the bike will wait. :D :D

Keep us posted on how you are doing and we'll just keep riding for you! :) :)

[emily_in_nc]

Good luck with your surgery! I'm sure you'll recover quickly and will be back on the bike in no time....will be thinking about you.

Emily :)

[KkAllez]

Hello everyone. I haven't felt well at all and today is the first day I've been online since I posted here.

My surgeon said if I had waited any longer I would have had to have been opened up. The surgery lasted double the time it should have. (The internal injuries from the car wreck in 96 did quite a bit of damage and caused adhesions) I thought I'd be able to be on the bike this weekend. HA! Apparently my recovery time is four to six weeks. I'm not sure when I'll be on the bike but hopefully before four weeks. Right now I tire out quickly and get really sleepy. And here I thought this was minor surgery! HA!

Thank goodness all of this is happening during the Tour de France. I can watch it three times a day while I recuperate. What a way to heal!

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers!

[nuthatch]

So glad you came through the surgery well!

[RoadRaven]

Hey KK - ur back, ur well and as you say, you have the greatest cycling event in the universe to watch as u recooperate!!!
:)



Did you notice what dogmamma said ? Ur lighter now!
Woohoo - you'll be kicking Rasmussen's but for the Queen of the Mountains jersey before you know it!

[On_yer_left!]

And watching the guy currently in the yellow jersey should give you a little inspiration. He was where you are a while back, out of surgery, chomping at the bit to get back on the bike, and when he did --- whoo, look out!

Be patient and gentle with yourself, and know that a whole bunch of women you've never seen before are sending great mojo your way.

Life can be kinda cool, especially during the most challenging of times.

Keep us posted!

[julbee]

Hey there! ;)

Hope your recovery goes well and quickly!
Keep us posted! :)

[SadieKate]

Hang in there patiently and you'll be zipping around again in no time. Just try to time your naps to wake up at a different place in each airing of the TdF.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I know from experience that it's hard not to ride when you really want to be out there - but give your body time to heal, and ease back in to riding gently. You will be back, and we're all sending good (and fast) recovery wishes your way.

--- Denise

[CorsairMac]

KK - glad to hear from you. You've been in my thoughts. Good to hear they caught it when they did. I Love the suggestion about timing your naps for different points in the TdF - that way every time you wake up it's a different bike race! :p
Take it slow and heal fast - the bike will wait for you! They always do!

[KkAllez]

You guys are wonderful! Thank you SO much for the kind words.

I must tell you about today: I have made it a point to be very positive and not complain about any of this, then on Monday I pretty much broke down and cried, "I hurt, I feel like crap!" I really felt bad until this afternoon and then all of a sudden it was like POP! I'm fine. The funny thing is that you think it will be when you wake up in the morning not just all of a sudden in the afternoon. I plan to try cylcing tomorrow!

This really is a stumped toe in the trail of life, but it has made me feel a whole lot more sympathetic for 'minor' surgery.

[Dogmama]

You go girl! Don't forget to try those hills!

[KkAllez]

We rode 10.3 miles yesterday and averaged 11.8 mph. It felt so GOOD to be on the bike, although I am weak as a kitten and have no energy, at one point Ben put his hand on my back to push me up a hill, I asked, "Was I THAT bad?" he said, "no, I just wanted to play with your butt!" :eek:

Next Saturday we have the Tour de Gap in Buffalo Gap, TX. I'm not sure we'll do 10, 25 or 50 miles. If our son's girlfriend rides with us while our son races the 100K we will probably just do ten miles. I don't care though, I am ON the bike and that is what counts!

[emily_in_nc]

Great that you got to ride! At this point, don't worry at all about average speed, just enjoy getting out and pedaling. I am hoping to get out for my first road ride since my accident very soon now, and that's my plan - just enjoy being out and not worry about mileage, speed, anything (except dogs, of course!)

Emily

[CorsairMac]

yeeehaaa KK! Like Em says - no matter what the speed or distance...you were out riding! That's Great news!!

and Em: you're going to be out soon??.....ThAT my friend is Excellent news!!

Good on you both!

[RoadRaven]

Way to go, KK and Emily

So good to hear

Emily, still have images of you with all those lads from the local bike club(?) looking after you and riding in formation with you... can anyone get a pic for us?

[Jo-n-NY]

KK is seems like you have over come some hurdles in your life. You will be back to your normal cycling stamina in no time.

Emily I do read your blog and you have made incredible progress. Your determination and hard work is paying off nicely and I also cannot wait to hear about your first group ride. You will be protected like the Team Discovery protects Lance!

~ JoAnn

[emily_in_nc]

Emily I do read your blog and you have made incredible progress. Your determination and hard work is paying off nicely and I also cannot wait to hear about your first group ride. You will be protected like the Team Discovery protects Lance! ~ JoAnn

Thanks ladies! I am going to start a new thread re. my first group ride so as not to steal this one. My buddies who planned an "Emily ride" were out of state so could not be there for my return to the road, but hopefully they will still plan a ride like that soon! In the meantime, check out my separate thread. :)

Hugs,
Emily