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[Pax]

Thanks all. Trying to figure out the insurance stuff now, but definitely ready to get some function back!

[Eden]

Hey everyone. So long, and thanks for all the fish.

Hey Kit - long time no see - are you OK? we're here if you need to talk, even not about bicycles.

[emily_in_nc]

Saw a new primary care doc today, she was appalled about my leg, said I need to have some targeted PT since it's a swollen mess, with significant abnormality in the muscle mass in the quad and calf. God I feel old and busted, I miss the old badass me.

Awwww man, that really sucks, Pax! Aging is not for the faint-of-heart, is it? You were smart to go to the doc, though, and sounds like she might be a good proactive one. Hang in there! The targeted PT could be just the ticket.

[emily_in_nc]

Hey everyone. So long, and thanks for all the fish.

I don't like the sound of this post. You are remembered and missed here!

[IBrakeforPastry]

So lucky you met the new doc! You can be a bad *** in PT. From what I hear, most people are not like the people on this thread when following through with their PT stuff. In fact, I sent a friend to my PT, after a broken shoulder, and she laughed when I asked her how her exercises were going at home. We see it as an opportunity, and others see it as a punishment.

My PT once handed me a printout with a few new exercises and said, "Here. I'm giving you these because I know you'll do them." He was a personal trainer as well as a physical therapist, so I was always asking him for more exercises to incorporate into my workouts. I liked going to PT.

[Pax]

Learned something new today, checked with three different recommended orthos today... new ortho docs in FL won't see a post total knee patient without reviewing all the related documents then deciding if they'll take you on. In the process now of trying to get all my records for two of them then we'll see.

In the meantime I'm going to start going to the gym, I know how to work out, so I'm going to give it a go and see how I do.

[Crankin]

I am so sore from doing all the new classes at the gym, plus, still a little riding outside. Good sore, though. Taking a needed rest day today.

Just saw a post from my former exchange student "son," on Facebook. He laid out a bunch of documents, next a big Priority Mail envelope: Green Card, "Guide for New Immigrants," and his California driver's license. I was suddenly filled with emotion. To think, I had to be convinced to have him come stay with us, back in 2002! I definitely don't want this to sound xenophobic, but I am really proud of him. He's accomplished a lot in 13 years, including being a pro racer, owning a very successful coaching business that sponsors both mens and womans' teams, graduating from college in the US in 3 years, and marrying a lovely person. He's going to be a father in March.
What's wrong with my bio kids? Kidding, but my cup is running over with pride right now.

[Catrin]

You have a lot to be proud of Crankin

[Trek420]

Saw a new primary care doc today, she was appalled about my leg, said I need to have some targeted PT since it's a swollen mess, with significant abnormality in the muscle mass in the quad and calf. God I feel old and busted, I miss the old badass me.

Quads and calfs are bigger or smaller than norm? You've ridden bikes for a long time. Cyclists tend to have larger calves and quads than most. But whether larger or smaller than she expected, your PT can sort it all out.

[Pax]

Quads and calfs are bigger or smaller than norm? You've ridden bikes for a long time. Cyclists tend to have larger calves and quads than most. But whether larger or smaller than she expected, your PT can sort it all out.

Quad and calf are freakishly tiny. Since seeing an ortho doc here requires enough documentation to choke a cat... then waiting for a referral to a PT, I'm just going back to the gym. no twisting, no huge weight bearing exercise, but a good, steady weight workout. Hopefully that will help.

[VeganBikeChick]

I really don't understand people sometimes. I'm going on a road trip tomorrow with a coworker to a cute little town to do some exploring. She sent me a message today to make sure not to take any pics of her tomorrow and post them on FB as she's going on a FB hiatus and doesn't want any pics of her posted. Fair enough. However, she's been plastering pics of herself with many other friends doing many different activities this past week on FB. It's hard for me to not take her statement personally as a reflection of her being embarrassed to be seen with me in photos.

[Crankin]

Ask her when her hiatus starts? That might give her a hint. This person is an adult?

Just finished the very small amount of shopping I do. Gifts for my kids and spouses, and our closest friends. I always shop on small business Saturday and/or buy local. Good thing I got the gifts for at least my son and DIL that live here, because I just figured out Chanukah starts next Sunday night. We don't make a big deal out of it anymore, but if I invite them for dinner, I need to have the gifts.
Now I can blissfully ignore the frenzy going on around me for the next 3 weeks.

[Catrin]

Quad and calf are freakishly tiny. Since seeing an ortho doc here requires enough documentation to choke a cat... then waiting for a referral to a PT, I'm just going back to the gym. no twisting, no huge weight bearing exercise, but a good, steady weight workout. Hopefully that will help.

Good luck Pax, I'm sure you know what you need to do.

As for me, I'm getting a movement screening on Friday (an FMS? probably, we will see), and he will also tell me what I need to do on my own to loosen my knee up and strengthen whatever needs strengthened. Hoping this tight knee isn't permenant, but it is surely too early for that to be a concern. Thankfully Dr Google has very little on this that isn't associated with a total knee replacement. This is a GOOD thing

VeganBikeChick - that just sounds odd, I like Crankin's suggestion.

Good for you Crankin! I don't usually shop at all, it's never been part of what we do as a family (we aren't the most functional of families). This year, however, I've knitted scarves for my sisters - I don't care if I get anything in return as that isn't why I am doing this. I just like knitting, this was an excuse to buy yummy soft merino wool and practice my super power. This consists of taking string, two sticks, waving the sticks around a bit (ok, a LOT), and suddenly there is nice warm things Amazing how much I've improved since I learned how to knit in March!

[emily_in_nc]

That's cool about the knitting, Catrin. I used to both knit and crochet (plus sew and do other crafts), but that was all in the pre-internet days. I'm sorry to say that that all fell by the wayside once the internet came along! I would still sew occasionally if I had my machine, but it's in my mother's basement, so that won't be happening anytime soon. I love hand-knitted items! I think the last thing I made was a dog sweater, years ago.

Gift buying, I am lucky with our lifestyle now, I don't really have to buy any gifts. We agreed not to exchange with my folks since we are in Mexico, which makes it just too difficult, and my DH's folks are in assisted living and need nothing and stopped buying gifts for us several years ago, so we finally followed suit once we started spending the winters out of the country. I might buy one or two small things for DH, but that's it. Such a burden lifted from my younger days, when I bought for many, many family members and friends too. Fortunately most people seem to be downsizing and decluttering these days anyway. Whenever I do buy a gift now, it is almost always something consumable and locally made if possible.

[rebeccaC]

This year, however, I've knitted scarves for my sisters -

didn't we accept the fact that this forum is a sisterhood and therefore we are all sisters