Oh joy! I had a post-op follow up appointment with the heart Doc yesterday and he cleared me for a bike ride. Five weeks ago today I had surgery and today I got back on my bike for a short ride. Yahoo! I never wudda thunk it a few weeks ago but the body is an amazing thing. Even though it was a short ride < 4 miles I wanted to try out my new cycle shorts from TE's 2 fer 1 sale. I love my new shorts. However I didn't realize how slippery they would feel on the saddle, of course I'm a tad bit gun shy of any out of ordinary feeling on the bike and apprehensive about a potential fall. But, after the first couple of pedal strokes I was feeling mighty good. Our Michigan weather is cooperating for a couple of more days and I hope to get in two more rides this weekend.
Ahhhhh bliss, life is good!
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11-09-2012, 07:32 PM #1
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Incredibly thankful for a bike ride today
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11-09-2012, 08:28 PM #2
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Woohoo Bike Rider! Congratulations! I am glad your doctor gave you the all clear. It must mean things are going well post op. Waiting can be so hard, but some things are definitely worth waiting for!
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11-09-2012, 08:40 PM #3
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Awesome bike writer. Just had the same situation last week and know how good it feels! Enjoy and so glad the weather is cooperating.
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11-10-2012, 04:20 AM #4
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I have a pair of shorts that were super slippery the first time I wore them, so much so I was worried that they were not going to work for me. One washing made them just fine.
Glad to hear you are on the bike again.Trek Madone 4.7 WSD
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11-10-2012, 09:04 AM #5
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Yay -- excellent news! Knew you were chomping at the bit to get back on the saddle so glad you were able to take your first post-op ride!
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11-10-2012, 09:11 AM #6
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That's great news! The human body is an amazing thing!
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11-10-2012, 09:33 AM #7
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Yay - congratulations! It's amazing the things we take for granted and how happy the "little things" can make us feel. Enjoy the weather while you can!
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