'Bye for awhile...

[Dogmama]

I'm going in for neck surgery this Thursday so I'll be off the boards for awhile.

They're going to roto-rooter out the vertebrae, install new discs (from bone from my hip ) & fuse the whole mess together. I'm told I'll be off the bike for 8 weeks.

I have a genetic predisposition for arthritis but riding a road bike for 15 years hasn't helped. I just keep telling the spine doc, "Just get me on my bike."

April 30 - Tour of the Tucson Mountains 70 miles - I'm there!

Happy holidays to everybody! Hope Santa brings you all wonderful bicycle things!

(Oh, here's the take home message. If your neck hurts a lot and especially if you start to experience numbness in your shoulders, arms, etc., get it looked at right away.)

[Trekhawk]

Dogmama - sending wishes for a speedy recovery. Merry Xmas and look forward to hearing about your rides when you are fit and healthy.

[yellow]

Good luck. I know it must be scary. We'll all send good thoughts your way and anxiously await an update when you can!

y

[shadon]

I' sure hope that this helps you feel better! Take care of yourself, take your drugs and rest!

[Pax]

Yikes Dogmama! That doesn't sound like any fun AT ALL!!! Good vibes for a speedy recovery are headed your way.

[mary9761]

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sending Positive Healing Energy your way so the docs know what they're doing and you're back on your bike ASAP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[bcipam]

Off your bike so short a time? I just had my collarbone plated (not half the operation you are going to have) and I'm at 6 weeks looking at another 6 weeks before I can think of riding. I'm very jealous.

Best wishes to you. Take it easy, and follow doctor's advice (yeah right!)

[annie]

My best wishes are with you.

Surgery right before the holidays? Well, at least you'll be healed and ready to bike again come the spring season.

Please let us know how you are doing, whenever you feel you are ready!!

The time WILL go by quickly. At least, most of the time.

Be strong. Heal well.

annie

[bikerz]

Take very good care, Dogmama - glad you're getting it taken care of, and I look forward to hearing how your recovery goes. Happy cycling dreams and day-dreams in the meanwhile!

[DeniseGoldberg]

I'm sending lots of good wishes your way. Good surgery, fast recovery, but patient recovery too. Although I know it will be hard, remember that your bikes will be there waiting for you when your body is ready to ride.

--- Denise

[wavedancer]

Dogmama,
Sending you lots of healing thoughts for successful surgery and smooth recovery. I see you flying on the bike pain free!

Linda

[Trek420]

(((( hugs))))) sending goodvibes your way. do what the Dr. says and see you on your bike soon.

[Lise]

Seconding all of the above emotions. Hang in there, and let us know how you're doing as soon as you can. ((((Dogmama)))) Lise

[Yasmin]

Thinking of you & sending healing thoughts your way. Wishing you a champion recovery & restful (no choice) Christmas. Looking forward to reading your feed-back. xxxoooxxx

[Dogmama]

Wow, you ladies are fantabulous. That's a new word because there are no words to describe the support on this board!!!

A friend of mine (quite athletic and about five years younger) said, "If the doctor says 8 weeks, it's really 4 weeks for people like us." I'm trying to ignore that - as much as I wish it were true. I have lupus and that usually slows down recovery.

I like what Denise said about riding when the body is ready. I'm going to remember that every time I look longingly at my bike hanging right next to me in my bedroom, crying out, "I'm bored! Lets go somewhere!"