good vibes to bacarver

[bacarver]

Hi Katie and Silver -

I've been absent and haven't kept you up to date. Sorry. I blame the changes in my routine due to the surgery. The Lortab messed with my head too.
I took my final two road bike rides on 12-13 and 12-14. The weather was so nice and I enjoyed 22 milers both days. That gave me a total of 1,331 miles for the year. That is darn good considering the fact that I work night shift full time. I got so strong and fast that I felt absolutely great.
The surgery was 12-15 and it went well. The cyst is gone. The doctor had to cut and cauterize a ligament in order to remove the cyst. So, recovery is slow, but I'm doing great with stretching and have started lifting one pound weights. I am allowed to ride my trainer again this Sunday. Soon I'll be back on the road bike and mountain bike. YAY!
I'm still wearing my splint at work because the patients are unpredictable at times. I leave it off other than that.
I hope you don't need more surgery, Katie. Oh, that would be so hard to deal with. Ask Silver. She has had her share of set backs. She can be supportive.
I enjoyed my 3 weeks off work. I NEVER get bored at home. I have many interests and stayed busy every day. I couldn't bake homemade bread though. Bummer. I love doing that.
I am hoping I made the right decision in regard to having the surgery. Time will tell. I decided to have the surgery mainly because I'd been having wrist pain for almost 3 years. That got old.
I hope your doctor continues to help you make the best decisions.
Good luck.
Barb

[silver]

Good to see you doing well, ba!!! Hope your recovery continues to go well!!!