Argh..I'm going to go crazy

[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............

[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...

[sundial]

CC, it's good to hear from you.

I know what you mean--it's been 2 weeks for me and I really miss the long rides. Doc said I could get on my road bike but I feel it's not time yet. My mind is just now engaging and I'd rather paint right now.

I hope it won't be long until you enjoy a nice leisurely ride.

[sundial]

And in the meantime, maybe this will lift your spirits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DelJr...eature=related