stair steps is not for going down on your hand

X-ray this past Monday showed some separation from two of the bones from the screws, so now I have re-inforcement and strict orders NOT to do anything stupid (which I haven't been good about mind you ).

I think I'll listen this time.....Good news is the movement doesn't warrant a second surgery, nor does is set-back my recovery. I think my ortho regrets not putting me in a hard-cast...LOL

 

FlyGirl: Bummer!

But you gotta ease off!

Speaking from recent experience:



Listen to the Ortho - you can mess this up and be rehabbing way longer than you want to believe.

Back off!

 

Ouch Obie OUCH!!! I got it way better than you. At least I can still run!

 

Yes...listen to ortho...I was put in a hard cast...then after 6 weeks he put me in a soft cast but said if I did *anything* out of direction he would put me back in the hard...also told me if I was 20 something it would have been another hard cast but he thought he could trust me ... I did good and healed completely...actually stronger than ever.

 

Yes

61 days post-surgery and I've finally got the brace off!! WooHoo. I couldn't be happier. I'm cleared to ride smooth trails only, as the hand is super weak and the doc says I can't hang on. Did the strength test and my right hand got a 60 whereas my left: 7 LOL.
Sooooooooo, the stairsteps revenge ride will have to wait.

What are some nice smooth trails around? B* is like a highway these days I hear. Anyone have suggestions on "butter-trails"?

 

Riverbed trail Sooooo Smooooth.....

Congrats on the brace removal!

 

Congrats on the brace removal.

If your hand is still that weak, I'd stay away from any long descents until you build strength back up. extended downs can be taxing on a weak wrist/hand, along with good brake control.

 

Woohoo! Healing is fun!! Get a good PT and build up that strength!

 

Stairsteps will always be there, as chunky as ever.. glad to hear the brace is off and you're back in the saddle.. congrats! Jim

 

To rebuild strength without subjecting it to impact, get one of those Gyro balls rock climbers use...

http://www.rei.com/product/699801/dynaflex-lighted-gyro-power-ball

There's a model with a handle on it as well...been using versions of the latter for years...

http://www.dynaflexpro.com/store.php?crn=220&rn=401&action=show_detail

Cue inevitable jokes in 3....2....1....

 

Love those dynaflex balls. Used one to improve my strength for tennis for several years.

 

Kelly Whiting is not bad as long as you stay on the Whiting Road down (fire road), not long like B*. I'd give a week or two.

 

6 months later and the middle finger is still broken:



so they went back in last week and gave me some more bling.


I love my new cast. It's so...............ME :lol:



I'm gonna be a good girl this time. Got a trainer from a friend, and a nice slick from Irv so I can still "ride" my shiny precious. If ya see me running at Oaks stay the hell outta my way or I'm gonna flag all your Strava segments as hazardous

 

ROFL.....that's some funny shit!! Can't wait to ride w you when you're back on your bike; how about StairSteps??...can you teach me?? XXOO

 

So fitting for you........ Heal up!

 

everything in this thread gives me the heebee-jeebees

Sorry to see anyone go through all this much pain. & from such a common move we've all done a million times...

Now, to never look at this thread or ever see these pics ever, ever again.

 

gasp. Drink more milk?

Heal up soon! and yeah, no more x-rays plz LOL

 

Yikes. Coaster brake fat bike as a rehab tool?
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/general-discussion/67299-walmart-fatbike.html

 

Dang, that sux. It looks like the middle finger after six months didn't even come close to healing.

 

dang........ that sux to hear. Well, at least the healing should be better with the new bling. Maybe you can have your doc prescribe you a SS29er for rehab.

Heal up quick!