Whoo Hoo!

[marni]

The drain is out, the incision is 95% healed, the bruising is slowly transitioning from aubergine purple to olive green,and the doctor has declared me "good to go!"

I came home and celebrated with a Belgium Brewing Company Somersault beer (nice apricoty fruit taste with some not too bitter hops follow up) , and then had to promise both resident FIL and DH the SAG guy that "I will do this carefully, I will not be stupid and push it, and I will rest as needed."

Thank you one and all for your amazing support and encouragement.
I have read and reread every comment and they have all cheered and inspired me.
TE members rock far beyond the best.

[blackhillsbiker]

Woot!!!! May you continue to heal and get stronger by the day. :)

Deb

[malkin]

Wonderful news!
You are an inspiration!

[OakLeaf]

Woohoo! Stronger and stronger, in every way. :)

[PamNY]

Excellent news! Thanks for keeping us posted.

[Bike Writer]

Thanks for keeping us updated, you must be delighted :) Happy for you to get the green light for riding!

[Tri Girl]

YES!!!!!!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

So happy for you, Marni!!

[jessmarimba]

Hurrayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Still freaked out by drains. *shudder* I'm so proud of you for just dealing with THAT, just a source of total horror to me & the very thought gives me goosebumps)

And great choice of beer :) I'm having one now! (In your honor, now that I've read this!)

[azfiddle]

Great news- so happy to hear of your progress

[VeganBikeChick]

That's awesome, Marni. Yay for the good news!

[jelee1311]

Yay happy dance for you!!!!!

[Bike Chick]

Wonderful news!

[Dr.Doo]

Whoooo Hoooo!

You don't know me but I wish you a speedy recovery and good times ahead. :D

[Catrin]

Whooohoooo! Congratulations on the progress! I am with Jess, the mere thought of drains sends shivers down my back but you have certainly gone beyond that :)

Have fun! Careful fun, but fun :D

[Crankin]

Can't wait to hear about your first ride.

[Orange utopia]

Awesome! Happy back on the bike day! Congratulations!!!

[smittykitty]

Waiting to hear about your first post-surg. ride. And since you're half dressed already (what a great idea to use your jersey pockets), get on out there! But take it EASY.

You're always an inspiration:)

[Jo-n-NY]

Wonderful News!!!! I don't like beer very much but you sure made the beer in your post sound yummy.

~ JoAnn

[jobob]

Excellent news. Cheers! (that beer sure sounded yummy to me :) )

[Owlie]

yay!

[GLC1968]

Well ALLLLL-RIIIGHT!!

Hope the first ride is wonderful!

[emily_in_nc]

Yay, Marni! You go! You are totally inspiring to me.

And that beer is great...we tired it (on draft) on the recommendation of our server a few weeks ago at a pizza joint. I may have had two. In fact, I know I did. :D

[szsz]

Hurrah!!!!!

[Brandi]

Sweeeeeeeeeet!

[marni]

haven't made it back onto my bike yet, the bruising pain is making me a bit hesitant to put pressure on the area, as in leaning on the arms, but I have at least hit the gym 2x. Did an hour on the elliptical yesterday and was thoroughly depressed by the lack of cardio endurance, got the hr. up to 115 but felt totally wiped at the end. Did an alternate stride and step (super stair) machine today with minimal resistance and din't do much better. Sigh...

Looks like it's going to be a long hard climb back. Will try out the trainer tomorrow and see how my arms feel. The bruising and pain are going away ever so slowly. sigh...

I will hang in there, and I will get there, but it's enough to make one weep.

marni

[Bike Chick]

Hang in there, Marni! You will get there. Just take it a day at a time. You are doing wonderful.

[Crankin]

Any surgery is like your body has been hit by a truck, no matter how minor.
I remember going out and walking on the school track about 5 days after my first son was born. I had lost a lot of blood during the delivery; so much that the pediatrician told me I looked like death! And I was shocked that a simple walk was making me dizzy. All I could think about was getting back in shape and losing weight. I went back to the gym after 2 weeks and made myself sick doing aerobics.
I learned my lesson. The body has a way of telling you when you need to go slowly.

[channlluv]

Fantastic news!

You've been on my mind a lot lately. I'm so happy to hear your surgery went well and the recovery is underway. You're incredibly strong. Even with a slow return to your regular workouts, you'll get there. You're a rock star.

Roxy

[marni]

hit the trainer (which dh kindly moved into the house from the garage, set it up right under an ac vent and bought a table fan for as well- he's good guy) today for an hour. Didn't push it very hard, kept the cadence at 60-65, worked up a slight sweat, legs felt ok but the arms and shoulders are definitely less than happy. It feels like my entire posture and position have changed but that may be just as much mental re-imaging as actual physical change. I will try and do a little every day and see how it goes.

Thank you all for your support.