3 months!!! Ack!

[NbyNW]

Oh, how frustrating! Vent away.

I had a sacrum fracture a few years ago, too, and the most frustrating part was not being able to do much cardio while my body was healing. I eventually re-discovered a new appreciation for swimming, which I didn't enjoy much as a kid.

Hope it all heals properly this time!

[tctrek]

arielmoon, you've come so far and I know you can make it 3 more months! Don't cheat -- you want to heal and get as close to 100% as you can!

[IFjane]

Ariel - I am in the midst of recovery from an injury as well (though nowhere near as serious as yours) and I understand your frustration! I have been trying for MONTHS to get back to some sort of normalcy, all the while watching my body turn from extra-fit to jello. I HATE it, but I have to continue waiting as well.

I am sending healing thoughts your way! Take care, be patient (and please tell me the same thing!) and all will be well soon. ~jane

[arielmoon]

Thank you all!

I am feeling much better about the news. I plan to ride a little while visiting my mother over the holidays. She lives in St Pete FL and the roads there are very smooth and flat. I am sure that will put a big smile on my face

[withm]

It's been 7 weeks since I was on a bike, and from what I gather from my PT this morning, it's going to be another 4-6 weeks before I can even think about it.

The good part is that I've been wanting to buy the Lake winter cycling shoes for years, and I can put it off another year - since it will be a lot warmer by the time I can ride. Save some money for the short term though they will only cost more next year I guess.

The bad part is that I bought a new bike this summer, and just had the handlebars swapped out on it - and I have no idea how they will work out. The bike is on vacation at the bike shop waiting for me to pick it up. I went in there to visit the other day just to make sure nobody sold it. LOL.

[redrhodie]

What a long and arduous process this has been! I can feel your frustration. Try to learn something new to pass the time more quickly. What about taking a bike maintenance class?

[arielmoon]

It's been 7 weeks since I was on a bike, and from what I gather from my PT this morning, it's going to be another 4-6 weeks before I can even think about it.

The good part is that I've been wanting to buy the Lake winter cycling shoes for years, and I can put it off another year - since it will be a lot warmer by the time I can ride. Save some money for the short term though they will only cost more next year I guess.

The bad part is that I bought a new bike this summer, and just had the handlebars swapped out on it - and I have no idea how they will work out. The bike is on vacation at the bike shop waiting for me to pick it up. I went in there to visit the other day just to make sure nobody sold it. LOL.

*hugs* I feel you!

What a long and arduous process this has been! I can feel your frustration. Try to learn something new to pass the time more quickly. What about taking a bike maintenance class?

I really want to learn bike maintenance! That is a great idea! They have been talking about having one at one of the LBS's.