Back In The Saddle
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Road Captain
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From: Kansas City, MO
Back In The Saddle
Nope, not the Aerosmith song, although it kicks a$$ too.
Went to the doctors on Wednesday for my 6 week post-op (back surgery) check up and although the healing has been a slow go, he gave me the thumbs up to ride again. Whooohooo!
I still have some leg nerve pain and foot numbness / tingling after walking about a mile but he said it's most likely residual nerve pain from the damaged nerve. He's not sure if it's permanent or not but we should know more after some physical therapy.
Anyways, today was my first ride since October of last year and it was AWESOME!!! I intended to start slow and take it easy. 113 miles later, I made it back home. Ooops!
Anyways, it felt great to have the wind in my face again.
Went to the doctors on Wednesday for my 6 week post-op (back surgery) check up and although the healing has been a slow go, he gave me the thumbs up to ride again. Whooohooo!
I still have some leg nerve pain and foot numbness / tingling after walking about a mile but he said it's most likely residual nerve pain from the damaged nerve. He's not sure if it's permanent or not but we should know more after some physical therapy.
Anyways, today was my first ride since October of last year and it was AWESOME!!! I intended to start slow and take it easy. 113 miles later, I made it back home. Ooops!
Anyways, it felt great to have the wind in my face again.
Sounds like your doing well after surgery..just dont push yourself to hard..I have severe Neuropathy so I deal with the numbness and pins and needle feelings on a daily basis.. That part of it sucks ,but I try to keep it in check..Good Luck
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Good to hear you are able to get back in the saddle again. My wife after her last spinal surgery had to give up riding. It took a year before we sold her bike just hoping she could again.
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Congratulations on being able to ride again. Ride safe and enjoy the journey.
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Road Warrior
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I only missed about three weeks on the bike when I was in the hospital a few years back. But I do relate to what you feel. Take it slow and easy until your fully recovered. And enjoy!
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