Yeah baby! I'M BACK! Not 100% of course, but today's Doctor appointment and x-ray shows good progress.

I was sent home with a large rubber band type thing to do more exercises, or use my free weights, which is what I've been doing. I may try the thing out though

I was told it looks good so far. I am allowed to do my normal activities within reason. I'm not allowed to lift 50lbs (there goes hay and grain chores yet), but I am allowed to CYCLE AGAIN! Which of course...I had to ride today



I'm also allowed back into my hot tub!!! YEAH!



So...I don't go back until September 9th now. I am scheduled however to get a NCS (Nerve Conduction Study) done the end of August. I've had issues with my left hand for years now numbing up. I decided to ask about it today and go through with some checking into and possibly surgery. Hell, I've met my deductible in insurance, so why not?!?! I like these Doctors and they seem to do a great job and are truly sincere in my best interest. That says something to me.

So I'M BACK people! (Well almost hehehe)


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So onto the actual come back and ride.  Once I got home I promptly geared up for the ride and prepared a bottle of water.  After a quick check on the radar, I rolled "Miss Just Natasha" out the door.

I mounted the bike and stood there taking a deep breath.  I glanced down to check on my computer.  A cold chill crawled up my spin as I read the computer stats.  They were the same as the day I crashed.  I quickly reset the computer and took several more deep breaths.  At around 3 minutes, I clipped in and headed out the driveway.  My come back ride started.

The ride started out with myself being overly cautious.  My legs screamed out on the first slight climb.  Once I warmed up, I felt better.  By the time I turned at Glades auction, I said out loud "yeah, this is what I miss" and continued onward. 

I had intended on only doing 7 miles.  Then I decided 10.  Well I wound up doing 13 and loving it.  I have to say the biggest problem was breathing.  Then again...I'm hauling 15lbs more weight on myself around!  Time to buckle down and get into shape again.  Breathing was definately my biggest issue.  

No sign of any of my "usuals" out there today (although I did pass a woman on a hybrid on Trout Run and waved a hand at her), but it was 4 p.m. before I left.  I'm hoping tomorrow after I do my work out and my new "rubber band" exercises, to get out again.  Distance will depend on how I feel.  Right now I feel pretty good and it's almost 2 a.m. here now.  I post the time as yesterday so it says the right date  

I will take Spikey's treat that "Coach Phil" bought if I get out tomorrow and earlier.  My plan is if I don't catch Trudy within a week or two, I will call my friend whom she works for up the road and see if she can get a message to her since I don't know her phone number.

As promised...here is the special pictures of my come back ride after better part of 3 months without riding.  Yeah...I gained weight...so HUSH there   I'll lose it!  YES, the Quickstep kit (well jersey "Coach Phil bought me) is on.  YES, the TOW bracelet is on...which I tried to show it off in the pic and I think you can see it   Note the special surprise I have on the second one that I mentioned earlier I had "worked on" over a lunch.  I'm going to wear this "kit" for THREE rides straight.  My favorite number is THREE for one...and to make sure people really know...

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Why'd ya have to mention BACK!
Ouch.


Seriously, great news.
Keep it up.

CONGRATULATIONS! THAT IS SO AWESOME!
NOW BE CAREFUL!!!!!!

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Will do Tracy and thanks! I've been overly cautious for the most part already on each ride. Concentrating and aware of everything around me as much as possible. Trying to not let my mind wander. I suppose it will take a while before I relax a bit more. Meantime...BACK BRAKE IN EMERGENCY STOP! I keep saying that over and over in my head! LOL

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