My cycling accident update

[SadieKate]

Wonderful to hear how fast you're healing! I can certainly attest to the butt-scooting method of ambulation. I also had a full leg cast off and on for a couple years - try sitting on the toilet with that! You'll look back and laugh at some of the things you do to stay comfortable and you'll probably develop some positional habits that will stay with you along time. It is wonderful to hear that you can be back spinning so soon and how much activity you're getting. Keep posting and we'll keep reading!

[annie]

Emily,

Awesome that you can soon start to pedal on a bike! Indoors, or not, it won't matter, you will be so thrilled to be ON a bike. I know I couldn't lift my leg over my bike when I first started after a broken pelvis. I put the bike in the trainer (I was using a road bike) and set a step stool next to it and managed to get on that way. To say it was worth the trouble doesn't even begin to describe the feeling of actually being on a bike again and knowing I was that much closer to recovery. It hurt like he** to get on but once pedaling, it was wonderful!! I was VERY carreful not to overdo it. My first session was only for 15 minutes. I actually was in tears, I was so relieved to be on the bike and pedaling. A very emotional moment. I wish you joy and healing! I'll be checking your blog.

annie

[KSH]

WOW! Way to go on the recovery!

You know... I don't *know* you... but I thought about your story this weekend.

I was riding in the MS150... on some country roads... and there were two dogs running into the street. I thought about your horrible accident... slowed down... unclipped...and kept a close eye on the dogs.

They stayed away...but I tried to prepare myself just in case.

Take care... and heal fast!