So how are all the walking wounded today?

[SheFly]

First PT is scheduled for Monday, but I think I did some damage today. DH and I went out snowmobiling, and 8 hours/230 miles later, my shoulder is KILLING ME! Guess I should probably rethink that MTB ride in the snow/ice tomorrow, huh?

SheFly

p.s.
Glad to hear some of the rest of you are doing better finally!

[rocknrollgirl]

Shefly,
Sounds like you and I are cut from the same cloth. I just read your post to my DH and said...seeee.....I am not the only one that has a hard time resting.

I have been driving him crazy. He finally asked me to do nothing for an entire week to see if it helped. Not that I had been doing much, just swimming. But after two weeks of very little improvement he said...please, just try.

So I have been good since Tuesday. Light weights upper body, all seated that is it. But I keep trying to make deals with him. " Honey, if it feels better by mid-week, do you think I could try the pool again? "

I just feel the clock ticking and my training slipping away...my season getting closer and here I sit!!! I will probably have to rethink my race season. No way I will be ready by May if this keeps going.

Oh well...patience, books, pots of soup.

But today I am going outside...even if I just have to stand there and suck in fresh air!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[maillotpois]

CC glad you're progressing.

I remember once snowmobiling and losing all feeling in my arm for about a month. When we did it this month in Tahoe, the snowmobiles had a lot less vibration so it wasn't a problem. Boy it's fun getting out there - I can see why you couldn't resist.

So yesterday I cut my hair - short. I had fairly long (and thick/curly) hair, which has been long most of my life, but right now I can't even put it in a ponytail with one hand. It was driving me crazy - and since I won't be able to raise my arm for 2 months, I figured I would just make that easier to deal with. (I have enough trouble putting on socks w/1 hand - let's at least make something easier!!!) My stylish is an athlete - she understands.

I've ordered 2 different slings, one pointed out to me by Wahine, so that when I set up the bike on the trainer next week I won't have to worry about my arm jostling. I have not even looked at the team's training calendar (which I created) to see which rides I will for sure miss. Not ready yet.

[SheFly]

Shefly,
Sounds like you and I are cut from the same cloth. I just read your post to my DH and said...seeee.....I am not the only one that has a hard time resting.

I have been driving him crazy. He finally asked me to do nothing for an entire week to see if it helped. Not that I had been doing much, just swimming. But after two weeks of very little improvement he said...please, just try.

So I have been good since Tuesday. Light weights upper body, all seated that is it. But I keep trying to make deals with him. " Honey, if it feels better by mid-week, do you think I could try the pool again? "

I just feel the clock ticking and my training slipping away...my season getting closer and here I sit!!! I will probably have to rethink my race season. No way I will be ready by May if this keeps going.

Oh well...patience, books, pots of soup.

But today I am going outside...even if I just have to stand there and suck in fresh air!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hee-hee! Unfortunately, my DH is my enabler. Even if I wanted to rest, he would have none of it . This is the same guy who was on his trainer three days after surgery for a torn meniscus this year....

I did go out for my MTB ride today. Probably shouldn't have, but couldn't resist. Spent 2 hours riding in the snow and ice - hard going, but fun. My shoulder is pretty sore now, so I think I will rest now - at least until tomorrow .

Now - Rocknrollgirl - listen to your hubby

SheFly

p.s.

MP - I can totally understand how your arm could fall asleep after riding a snowmobile. The sleds have gotten much better in their design, however, but 8 hours on one is enough to make any tired and sore!

[crazycanuck]

Howdy walking wounded..

Can someone please tell me if fluid on/around(is it on or around??) the knee goes away on it's own? If so, how long?

Just wonderin..tanks.

RNGR-OHMMMMMMM..relax kiddo. OHMMMMMM. I know you're thinking" it's easy for her to say..blah blah" however...I drove my dearie poo nuts as well when the exercise fix wore off about 2 weeks after my bike oops.

[bmccasland]

CC - eventually, so long as knee doesn't continue to create more. Ask your doc.

Note to self - your shoulder hates you, do not try yanking the cord to start the lawn mower with that arm again. Get the electronic ignition on the skinking mower fixed. (there are cool season weeds that need beating into submission)

Note to brain - WHY did you wake me up this morning with a migraine????? I have kept the body hydrated, you really shouldn't have done this to me.

[smilingcat]

Note to self - your shoulder hates you, do not try yanking the cord to start the lawn mower with that arm again. Get the electronic ignition on the skinking mower fixed. (there are cool season weeds that need beating into submission)

Note to brain - WHY did you wake me up this morning with a migraine????? I have kept the body hydrated, you really shouldn't have done this to me.

Got goat?? They do a pretty good job.

I stay away from caffinated coffee and tea. I wish you speedy recovery from your migrane. Nothing can be worse.

smilingcat

[crazycanuck]

I've heard sheep do a good job as well! Can you find one near you & perhaps hire it for a few days?

Beth-thanks however I asked the ortho dude as the physio recognized there was fluid on the knee. The ortho dude(who i think is a complete dork ) said no to removing the fluid as it'll go away eventually. My physio is one of the more trustworthy ones in Perth & v good @ what he does so i'm going to throw this idea back into his ballpark to see if we can figure it out.

GAH@