I saw a post from Spencer's wife, he is out of surgery and he is doing well.
Chuck
Very glad to hear that - this is a difficult situation at best.
Thank the Lord
Hey all,
Thanks for all the well wishes. Had surgery late Tuesday. Doc put in three titanium screws and a plate in the trochanter. BHR is fine although in the way for a normal fix of this type of fracture. Hope to be out of the hospital Friday, maybe Saturday. No weight bearing for six to twelve weeks.
They can take the plate out in a year if it's bothersome. Key is getting bone to heal. Also 48 hrs of post op antibiotics and two weeks oral. Pain is tolerable today going to be on crutches for awhile. Not going to mess anything up by being impatient. Several docs also told me Bhr had nothing to do with the fracture, would've happened on the other side as well. I just wasn't going fast enough to slide. Hip took the entire impact. I'll keep you all posted.
Spencer
glad to hear...heal well!
Next time, remember to keep the dirty side down.
Chuck
Great attitude!
Good news spencer! Next time go faster? :o But good to hear that the results were positive and the HR wasn't involved.
Spencer, How r u doing???? Need some more brownies?
Hip
Hey Hip,
Doing a little better each day. I'm 16 days post surgery. I cannot put any weight on the right leg for another 4-10 weeks. But i can use one crutch and handrail to go upstairs now. My day consists of sitting in the recliner and coaching my tri clients via the internet and phone, reading and watching the series Breaking Bad on Netflix, as well as watching the Stanley Cup playoffs, NBA playoffs, Giro d'Italia and starting Sunday, the Tour of California.
I also use a wheelchair to get around the kitchen and crutches to go anywhere else. Monday i went to the doc and posted my current x-ray in the gallery, check it out. My next appointment is June 1st and I'll get a better idea of how how the healing process is going. I'm definitely optimistic about the outcome as long as i adhere to the restrictions.
take care,
spencer
Wow you weren't kidding, I just checked out your x-ray, pretty impressive. Praying for continued improvement and a full recovery. Best of luck to you 8)
Hang in there, Spencer. This is going to be a tough one. You can do it and be back in the game though, we will all be behind you. Just like in your races!
Just looked at it. Lot of hardware, but sure looks like the hip is fine. Good luck, will be wishing good things for you.
Wow! No sneaking through airport security with that. At is amazing how well the HR held up.
Best wishes on your recovery.
Dan
Woe, pretty impressive for sure.
Wow spence!!! Just checked out your xray and thats a lot of metal work!!!!!!!! I wouldnt go getting on any planes though as i got strip searched just cos of my BHR the other week youve got like 3 times as much metal so theyd probably have to probe you some how! ;D
Quote from: Dannywayoflife on May 12, 2012, 03:43:49 PM
Wow spence!!! Just checked out your xray and thats a lot of metal work!!!!!!!! I wouldnt go getting on any planes though as i got strip searched just cos of my BHR the other week youve got like 3 times as much metal so theyd probably have to probe you some how! ;D
You were stripped searched! OMG
Had my second xray today and all is proceeding well although slowly. Doc gave me permission to toe touch while using the crutches and putting the foot flat on the floor while standing still. It's a small but significant step forward (pun intended). I go back for my next xray on July 13 (yes, it's Friday the 13th) and if all goes as planned then full weight bearing and rehab start. I posted today's xray in the gallery (not quite as good as the first in terms of quality)
best,
spencer
Slowly is OK, as long as you're moving forword. Hang in there, Spencer, you can get there. It's going to take all your patience, but you'll get there!
Nice job Spencer, Agree with Woody, take 'r easy. I think in a few months you'll look back and this will be a short memory.
Hey Spencer, glad that things are improving. Like others suggested, take it easy, you'll be good in due time.
It's been 12 weeks since my crash and I had my third x-ray today (posted in gallery) and the verdict is......the healing has begun,! I'm cleared to walk (one crutch until no limp), pool exercise, light leg presses, 1/4 squats (bodyweight only) and stationary biking. Four weeks of the aforementioned exercises and then i can start aggressive PT, training and back to teaching indoor cycling. By the end of August or early September I should be able to get back to cycling on the road. Thanks to everyone for your support.
spencer
Excellent, Spencer - sorry you've had to go through it, but glad that you've kept the hip happy. Have they removed any of the extra hardware?
Congrats Spencer. You have sure been through it, coming out with a master's degree in recoveries. Like you, we were all impressed and happy to hear how well your resurfacing survived the crash.
Heal well, and thanks for all the help and support that you have provided to others on this site.
John
It's great to hear that you are recovering. Keep working on it; slow and easy wins this race.
Thanks guys.
@Hern: they won't take out the hardware until for 12 months (from April 24th). But, tonight I am going to try my home brewed IPA- named, Metal Hippy IPA!
So I've got that going for me......which is nice.
have a great weekend!
spencer
Great Caddyshack reference. Will have to get some metal hippy IPA in due time. Just make it so you use a scalpel to POP the cap. ::)
Good for you Spencer, that IPA sounds great right about now.
Hops and hips.
Take care
moe
Spencer
Gunga galoonga
Dan
Good news today.16 weeks since my crash and the fractured trochanter is healing very nicely. I've been released to aggressive PT and non-impact exercise. Will go on my first road ride tomorrow. Next consult is next March for a pre-op consult and hardware removal next April. Thanks to you all who have been so supportive, it really means a lot to me. Don't worry, I'll take it slow and no racing for a while. I've been teaching spin for the past week with no issues so it's time to giddyup. Also doc told me I can start running 3 months after the hardware is out, but that will be a story for another day.
spencer
Brilliant news Spencer you are making great progress. Having hada large plate/pins for femural fracture many years before my HR I ran numerous half marathons and a few marathons after the hardware removal, so I know you too will make a full recovery. But just take it slowly.
Best
Toby
great news, spencer, nice progress.
Spencer that's great news!