Comments on Chubby Super Biker: It's hard to write when you don't ride

GT - Thanks amigo! Great to see you around, and d...

2010-01-19T09:43:36.103-06:00

GT - Thanks amigo! Great to see you around, and don't worry - it appears I've broken past the stage of question and am now in the "almost healed" stage. That's enough to make me go "let's rock it" and "pass the bike" :). Without doubt we will cross paths in 2010, and darn sure hope it's on a long gravel road.

db - I'm convinced you are absolutely correct. Progress was slow, but now - now it's been jumping off into Rockin'. Can't wait to spin the cranks again, but I'm giving it Time.

Stephen - Thanks for all the insight, seriously, especially this. It's good to know that even if the worst happens, the bike is still in. Heck, if I can ride 10 miles, well, right now I'd be good with that :). Wish your wife well for me, and pass on my respect - back issues, well, they're the worst.

Ben As with my previous post I forgot to mention t...

2010-01-18T16:13:29.738-06:00

Ben
As with my previous post I forgot to mention the one thing that my wife can do after the disk surgery and the arthritis part of it is she can still cycle. max distance for her though is 30-60 miles due to it but even when they told her no more raquet ball, basketball, rock climbing or running they said cycling was ok. I hope you dont have to get part of disk removed but I would really keep an eye on the leg, the more you talk about it the more it parallels Jens leg (as it advanced she had issues with numbness and weakness in her left leg).
Steve

Stick with it, Ben. It takes time, but physical th...

2010-01-18T09:19:32.970-06:00

Stick with it, Ben. It takes time, but physical therapy works.

Hey Ben, It's Guitar Ted. I met you on the GLG...

2010-01-16T22:40:45.950-06:00

Hey Ben, It's Guitar Ted. I met you on the GLGA last September riding with Oli Banta.

Man! I don't know what to write exactly, but I want you to know that I believe you are going to work through this. There HAS to be a way for you to get back on the bike some how, some way.

I see a glimpse of a positive attitude and hope in your post today and I just want to encourage you. I am going to have you on my mind and will be praying for your full recovery.

Take care Ben! I am sure we'll be turning cranks on some dusty gravel road somewhere someday.