recovery resurfacing w/ Dr. Su

[Anniee]

Me too - I would have freaked out!

[David]

At 5 weeks post-op cautiously ventured outside today on the mountain bike (on the road) with my 9yo son for an easy 3 mile ride.  Felt great!  My boy was psyched to be able to lead Dad and point out trouble on the road.  This ride is much more memorable than any I can remember...
Best... David

[ScubaDuck]

Great memories for both of you.

I am at nine weeks and haven't been brave enough to get out on the road yet.  And now the bad weather is starting to set in.  I may still be able to get out on a dry day.  And last winter I road even at night if it was dry.

Best wishes on your continued rehab.

Dan

[Boomer]

David,

Very nice post. You captured the essence of what all of us are looking for. Thank you for the inspiration!

Boomer

[jjmclain]

Great news David!!! Sounds like your recovery is going well and you will be back running and racing tri's again soon!

June

[Tin Soldier]

Good job.  I hear your brother.  It's so nice to ride a bika again.  I was worried for awhile that my 14 yr old boys would be trailering their old (42), drunk dad around in the kid trailer for the rest of my life. 

Danno - Don't let the crappy Oregon coast weather stop you from riding your bike.

[David]

6 weeks post-op today...weather has been rediculously nice for a NY October...
Lots of firsts after surgery this weekend...
Sat....First swim followed by a 2 mile Stand Up Paddle.
Sun...15 mile MB ride on the road followed by some ocean swimming.
Mon...20 mile road bike for the first time.
I'm really starting to like this NO PAIN thing...
I think I'm still listening to my body...it's saying tired now  :P

[hernanu]

Good news David! the no pain thing is addicting.

[ScubaDuck]

Wow, David, that's inspiring.  Keep it up!

Best wishes.

Dan

[jjmclain]

That is great David! I was too chicken to ride on the road that early because I was worried about falling. But you are doing fantastic and are such an inspiration to those who have not had the surgery yet. Keep up the hard work!

[David]

Well, I can't say I haven't thought about the "falling factor". But just try to concentrate on the positive vibe of being outside and the strength and confidence that that brings.  Trying to limit my exposure to stop signs, traffic lights, busy roads, etc.  Riding with a siren and disco ball on my helmet too to ward off any animals crossing my path...
...and by the way, in the last ten years I've fallen off of my indoor bike trainer many more times (didn't tighten the rear wheel vise enough) than an outside spill. :o

[David]

7 weeks post-op...
3 road bikes this week 80 miles total...
25 mile bike this a.m....was going to just hit some balls at the range but ended up playing 18 this afternoon...
very cautious at first, but then opened up on the back nine....ended up shooting 42.
yes...I'm feeling good...
Boomer this one is for you!

[Boomer]

I read you loud and clear David!

Thanks

Boomer

[David]

Was going to keep this quiet for a while, but had a couple of beers...
Have an opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro in January-February and I think I'm going to go for it as long as Dr. Su says it's good when I see him late November...

[hernanu]

Quite the hike, David. Good luck, hope you get to go.

[David]

8 weeks post op...
goof ball...did an 8 mile stand up paddle...
felt great...worst part was falling in the 55 degree water once with no wetsuit on...
last half hour was chilly...

[newdog]

God job, David! Be careful, don't hurt that new hip.

[Woodstock Hippy]

Dave,   It's good to hear that you are doing so well. Keep up the good work, it sounds like you will be running again in the spring.

I'm getting close; pre-op test and classes on tuesday.

[curt]

man, I'm walking a mile a day with my dog at 4 weeks.  Feel like I'm doing awesome, but not ready to climb Mt. Fuji.  I went from doing marathons, to half, to 10Ks to barely walking.  I'll settle for walking for now I guess.  Keep up the great work!!  Curt

[David]

10 weeks post-op...I've been doing a lot, pushing it a bit, but think I'm good at listening to my body.  Walking at least 2-6 miles a day, did a 7 mile hilly hike at a fast pace Sunday with my ski poles (they are awesome to take a bit of weight off of the hip up and down hills).  Golfed two days in a row, yesterday and today, am a little sore but that's probably just muscles I haven't used in a while.  Getting 2 bikes of 30 miles each a week in too.  To say I'm giddy is an understatement.  I need to get some work done, but the weather here in NY has been great and I am taking advantage.
My buddy who is a Veteran is doing a 24 hour race this Wed. to Thurs. to honour all Veterans and I am going to join him for 8 miles of his venture walking.  What better way to honour my Dad, my friends and all for their service and celebrate my new life...
Best...
David