3 months!!! Ack!

[arielmoon]

I just got a clarification from my doctor...

No jarring on the pelvis. No horseback riding, no mountain biking. :confused: :(:mad: Smooth road riding only. For. 3. months.

That is easier said than done. Most roads have some bumps somewhere. My daily road has a rutted section. I guess some of the rails to trails would be ok. :confused:

Some spin classes maybe??

Dang it I am so upset! Three months from now will be one year minus a week from the injury.

**For those who dont know, I have a nonunion fracture left over from the accident on March 28th where I fractured my pelvis and two places and also my sacrum when a dog ran out and hit me. **

[ginny]

Wow! That sucks! Though, it would suck more - way more - if you never healed right. I think 3 months in the grand scheme of things (ok, three more months...) is do-able if you end up healed at the end. Don't get me wrong, I am in no way diminishing the sucky-ness of the situation...
Take care, and heal well... can you swim as cross training? Spinning sounds like a viable option.

[arielmoon]

Yes, very very true. I am just venting at this point. The other sorta positive is that it is winter and I usually back off my riding some anyway.

But waaaaaaaaaaaaa! I want to vent some more!

[Ritamarie]

Wow, bummer! But yes good that you can still exercise to keep your sanity and fitness over the winter! You'll be healed by the first day of spring!

[OakLeaf]

Aw, man. :( I didn't realize it wasn't completely healed yet.

Vent all you like. And keep on healing.

[arielmoon]

We thought it was and I was clear for all activities but I was experiencing some pinching mostly while sitting at my desk at work. I went back to the doctor. He ordered an MRI and then a CT. From what I understand, a normal x-ray can miss it and since I had one every time I went to the doctor, that is what happened here.

[pfunk12]

Sorry to hear that, arielmoon. I hope the 3 months flies by for you. Spinning would definitely be a good alternative for you.

[Tri Girl]

eek! That's a long time when you just want to be "normal" again. Sucky for sure!!!! :( I'm sorry- I know you just need to vent and get all that frustration out. I'm glad you can still ride, tho. It's not very comforting, tho, I know...

[bmccasland]

Ariel - Hope the time flies for you. Better wait out the 3 months, then stay hurt longer. Maybe you need to relocate to snow country so the temptation to ride is less? :rolleyes:

[Selkie]

I'm sorry to hear about this, but you're smart to think long term. Three months will go quickly and you're right, it's better that this happened in the winter than the spring/summer.

This might be a time to discover other interests/activities.... Who knows, you might find a new passion to add to cycling and horseback riding.

[arielmoon]

Thanks everyone. I am not one to be down very long but this just kinda surprised me.

I think what has me upset is that I thought it was done with the whole accident. I followed doctor's orders and only started back when I got the all clear. I rode well in the late summer and fall and got to do both the Horsefarm Hundred (55miles) and Horrible Hundred (70miles) and I was getting stronger until about 1 month ago but I figured it was a little plateau not something more serious.

bmccasland: been there done that!

mickchick: Very true but I was excited to start mountain biking. I have been loaned a very nice Gary Fisher and have many offers from cute guys to take me out. :cool: Grant you they are either married or way too young but they are a nice group and they have a lot of fun. :D However, I am sure they will still be around in 3 months!

[NbyNW]

Oh, how frustrating! Vent away.

I had a sacrum fracture a few years ago, too, and the most frustrating part was not being able to do much cardio while my body was healing. I eventually re-discovered a new appreciation for swimming, which I didn't enjoy much as a kid.

Hope it all heals properly this time!

[tctrek]

arielmoon, you've come so far and I know you can make it 3 more months! Don't cheat -- you want to heal and get as close to 100% as you can!

[IFjane]

Ariel - I am in the midst of recovery from an injury as well (though nowhere near as serious as yours) and I understand your frustration! I have been trying for MONTHS to get back to some sort of normalcy, all the while watching my body turn from extra-fit to jello. I HATE it, but I have to continue waiting as well.

I am sending healing thoughts your way! Take care, be patient (and please tell me the same thing!) and all will be well soon. ~jane

[arielmoon]

Thank you all!

I am feeling much better about the news. I plan to ride a little while visiting my mother over the holidays. She lives in St Pete FL and the roads there are very smooth and flat. I am sure that will put a big smile on my face :):):):):)

[withm]

It's been 7 weeks since I was on a bike, and from what I gather from my PT this morning, it's going to be another 4-6 weeks before I can even think about it.

The good part is that I've been wanting to buy the Lake winter cycling shoes for years, and I can put it off another year - since it will be a lot warmer by the time I can ride. Save some money for the short term though they will only cost more next year I guess.

The bad part is that I bought a new bike this summer, and just had the handlebars swapped out on it - and I have no idea how they will work out. The bike is on vacation at the bike shop waiting for me to pick it up. I went in there to visit the other day just to make sure nobody sold it. LOL.

[redrhodie]

What a long and arduous process this has been! I can feel your frustration. Try to learn something new to pass the time more quickly. What about taking a bike maintenance class?

[arielmoon]

It's been 7 weeks since I was on a bike, and from what I gather from my PT this morning, it's going to be another 4-6 weeks before I can even think about it.

The good part is that I've been wanting to buy the Lake winter cycling shoes for years, and I can put it off another year - since it will be a lot warmer by the time I can ride. Save some money for the short term though they will only cost more next year I guess.

The bad part is that I bought a new bike this summer, and just had the handlebars swapped out on it - and I have no idea how they will work out. The bike is on vacation at the bike shop waiting for me to pick it up. I went in there to visit the other day just to make sure nobody sold it. LOL.

*hugs* I feel you!


What a long and arduous process this has been! I can feel your frustration. Try to learn something new to pass the time more quickly. What about taking a bike maintenance class?

I really want to learn bike maintenance! That is a great idea! They have been talking about having one at one of the LBS's.

[kermit]

Sorry for your setback. It is getting cold out, relatively speaking. Sounds like a good time to set up the trainer. The wrenching class sounds cool! I used to hang out at my old mountain bike store, bring them a pizza and they will fix anything. I wound up changing tires and stuff, it was a blast! Feel better soon!