Oooh, mines not that bad- although it hurts awful. Well, I guess it is bad, I cry if the pain meds wear off. I don't have a full rupture, they're just so far bulged out of place the vertebra between them is out of place and it irritates the stuff covering the spinal cord. Terrible headaches, and I can only use the stationary recumbent 'cos I get wobbles. No bombing singletrack for me!
I'm so sorry that happened to you- and I feel much less sorry for myself now. My spine doc said it would take a long time in physical therapy and to get in the pool. PT hurts pretty badly too. The swimming is great!
The big question? How's your riding, and did you need a refit, or a different position? Has it healed totally or is it really maintenance needy? Other than yoga and gym stuff. I guess the numb foot puts a crimp in ones style, but if that's livened up great! I've got other high maintenance bad joints, and another one is just a really overwhelming idea.
If I could ride the four miles to the pool, it'd be a fix.
Thanks kimba,

Lizzy