Argh..I'm going to go crazy

[solobiker]

Sorry to hear that you are currently sidelined. Since 2000 every fall I get some kind of injury that takes me out of the exercise world for a few months. It is hard to believe but something has happened every fall, well to make a long story short, I too was worried about "obeisity" and losing all my fitness. I was getting so discourage when a friend told me this is the time to pick up a hobby that I had always wanted to do or was interested in. so one year I learned quilting, next year I took up using a wood lathe, the following year scroll sawing. The list goes on. So I leave you with this question, is there anything you are interested in outside of the fitness world that you could devote attention too? I find it very relaxing. Hope you get better soon.

[snowtulip]

Hey CC - still sending healing vibes!!! When I'm down and out, I do as others have suggested, pick up a sit at home hobby (scrapbook or draw) or a stroll outdoors hobby (taking photos) or a favorite, people watching while reading a book at an outdoor cafe. I must admit it takes a little while to get used, the hardest part is making your brain believe it is ok to minimize physical activity for a little bit. Good luck!

[nomummytummy]

So, I must ask..how am I going to not go nuts?

I can tell you that I chose the highly "useful & sensible" Tim Tam path when I was injured for 7 weeks. You know Tim Tam when I would go for a ride, Tim Tam when I would have got home from the ride, Tim Tam when I thought about how long my plaster wouldbe on, Tim Tam just to even the number left in the pack,Tim Tam when.....

I didn't go nuts, my pants just got a bit tighter & then that gave me something else to think about - ah yes! another Tim tam might enhance the thinking process.

CC I do hope you can come up with a better solution, as PCL & MCL sounds like too big a job for a mere timtam. Take care & look after yourself

[bmccasland]

And I even still have an unopened bag. but not for looonnnngg

So CC, I think of you everytime I open the refrig. Although since it has finally cooled off, maybe I can store them in the cupboard.

[crazycanuck]

I'm not nuts yet! I have managed to survive two weeks of forced leave!

Thank you for all your replies & putting up with my crazy q's. To all on facebook, thanks

Beth-i'd send more but they might melt! I can't believe you still have a pack

I found some good books & have had lunch with some friends. A friend is taking me to a club shooting range on sat-i'm going to watch!

Next week is when the fun begins! Back to work & taking work life a bit slower. I took the train today & realize I won't be able to sit down as my leg sticks out too far!

I still feel guilty about being the slowpoke on the sidewalk! As long as i;m not in the way, i'm cool.

Who knew that being injured could be so much fun!

c

[Veronica]

Don't feel guilty. You're injured! Glad you've survived so far. You'll be better before you know it.

V.

[li10up]

I hope you are healing well - and quickly!

[lph]

Oh heavens - enjoy it! You have the perfect opportunity to act like a crotchety old lady, get in everybody's way and yell at cyclists buzzing you. Nobody dares talk back to somebody wearing bandages and a splint

[sundial]

CC, your chances of getting pampered by your work mates are pretty good right now. Let's see.....you need more coffee? Coming right up! You can't get comfy in your chair? Here, try the bosses chair. Need help with the door? Wait! I'll get it............

[Possegal]

i have tremendous sympathy! i spent 6 weeks with my right knee immobilized due to a patellar dislocation and honestly, it was horrid! and the beginning of a weight gain downward spiral for me. 8 yrs later, i'm still trying to undo the damage. and i did find it mentally so depressing. i had friends saying - what's to complain about, you get to lie around the house all day! but they were couch potato types. it is really hard for someone who is active to do that.

sitting in a chair was terribly uncomfortable. my work brought my computer home for me so i could sit on the couch with my leg completely propped up on the couch. that helped the comfort, but not so much the immobility. more reason to stay home and do nothing! sitting at my office there was no way to put my leg that it didn't hurt. i tried propping it on a garbage can but even with the brace on it, i would get pressure point pain where the garbage can hit my leg. and i found walking slowly around places seemed to annoy people. more than once i found myself yelling at someone in a grocery store - 'injured here, can't you see the brace!'. people can be so annoying! one little old lady walked by me and said "i feel so sorry for you honey, my husband just got out of one of those" and i nearly cried.

ok, that all makes me sound a little unbalanced perhaps.

you sound like you have a far better attitude than i did and you are aware of the trap you could fall into. so i think you will find ways to completely avoid it. i wish i had a better attitude during my injury (which did result in surgery, which probably didn't help) or i wish i had more folks around me to keep me active within my physical limits.

good luck and glad you don't need surgery! and yes, i too ended up with a funny looking tan.

[sundial]

i spent 6 weeks with my right knee immobilized due to a patellar dislocation and honestly, it was horrid!

I had to wear one short term and I was never so glad to get it OFF.

I am holed in too and I've decided to start addressing Christmas cards.

[RoadRaven]

Next week is when the fun begins! Back to work & taking work life a bit slower. I took the train today & realize I won't be able to sit down as my leg sticks out too far!

OK... coz you wants a leeeetle fun, riiiiiight? Don't travel at rush hour if you can avoid it... but DO travel by train.... here goes

DO sit down
DO make sure legs stick out

Watch all the people strying to be considerate as they "cross-country" across you to avoid touching your legs... how far will they contort and put themselves out to avoid giving you any discomfort...

Watch all the faces as people glance at your injury and try to figure out what you have done...

When people do ask you, be a different persona each day... and try and find as many different ways to tell your story as possible... you know... give an "organ recital" where you go into medical detail like a docomentary, another day give a version of someone who can't stand pain but has to go in to every detail anyway, then a version of someone who regularly breaks their body in daring death-defying feats and this is as no more than a scratch...

Could be a lot of fun!

[crazycanuck]

I'm sorry to bother you kids again..Just some observations...

I keep reminding myself it's all about patience. Patience grasshopper..
I am not the most patient person with others, never mind myself!!!

I thought this would be an easy-ish road in terms of time but have learnt not so! I am starting to really miss the adrenalin rush and everything associated with exercise and it;s only been three weeks

I guess if i have patience I will be rewarded(not sure of the right adjective) with the adrenalin rush soon!

I did a very very gentle private session at my regular pilates studio today. It's a start

Thanks for listening

c

[Susan126]

Any time you want to vent we are hear to listen CC!

I definitely know what you are going through. When I had my foot surgery in December of 2005 my doctor did not know the kind of patient he was getting. A very impatient one! Every time I had a doctor visit I would complain and ask, "Okay doc, when do you think I will be able to start riding my bike again?" My husband was even embarrassed by my constant pestering. His answer (the doctor's) would always be the same. But I must have thought, "If I keep asking he will surly move the date up." Finally, about 6 months after the surgery, he said I could begin physical therapy. He removed the cast from my foot and signed me up for my PT sessions. Anyway, in my mind that meant I could ride again! Man was I wrong. I badgered hubby to go on a short flat ride on a local trail. HA! When I tried to put my bike shoe on my foot, my foot that was still swollen from the surgery, it barely fit. But I pushed it in there! Oh yes I did. Then I tried to clip in! Talk about pain! But I was so determined to ride my bike that day. Well I got my throbbing foot into my shoe, then I pushed it until it clipped into the pedal, with sweat running down my face (believe me sweat not from exercise) I maybe rode one block before I told Joe I had to go back. Now you see how stubborn and determined I am. And as my hubby said bullheaded. He said he has learned not to argue with me because it's useless. I have to find out the hard way. Yep that's me. It was almost a year before I could ride again. It was the year from you know where for me! I am so glad it's behind me and soon it will be behind you too CC!

So, hang in there CC because sooner than you know you will be on your bike again having that adrenalin rush. It's to die for! So I do know how you are feeling and believe me I truly do feel for you and I will celebrate with you when you are well again and on your bike!

So here is to that day! I will be ready to ride with you though we are thousands of miles apart. I will be with you in "spirit" on that day. Just let me know when!

[RoadRaven]

Just checking in to tell you I am still thinking of you too and trusting the healing is almost noticible now, day by day...