It figures

 Cycling  3 Responses »
Jan 282009
 

Now that my hand is starting to feel better, and I was thinking this morning might be a good opportunity for a bike ride, it turns out to be the coldest morning since I had my hand operated on.

Oh well, maybe it’s for the best, and I should give my hand some more time to heal. I’m not so much concerned about being able to ride my bike, but what might happen should I get a flat. I still don’t have a lot of strength in my hand, and any excessive effort (usually required when putting the tire back on the rim), does cause some pain.

So I guess it’s off to the gym again!

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At least my blood counts were stable

 Edie, Life, Work  2 Responses »
Jan 232009
 

Because I sure can’t say much about the rest of the week.

Even my beloved Steelers, defeating the Baltimore Ravens to start off the week, didn’t do much to stem the mostly negative tone to the week.

It started on Tuesday, when I put gas in my car at the neighborhood gas station, before going to work, and soon discovering the gas station 1 mile down the road was selling it for 6¢ less per gallon. That was followed by my realizing I had forgotten to brush my teeth before leaving the house (and I was too far from home to turn around).

Then the work week seemed overly burdened by some very annoying customers [thank goodness Becky was there to calm me down]. One customer even sent us a letter stating we weren’t working to the latest revision of a specification that was released barely a month ago.

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Red sky in the morning

 General Health, Life  5 Responses »
Jan 192009
 

cimg0462Sailor take warning?

I’ve never held much credence in that statement, because I’ve never found it to be true, but then again, I’m not out at sea.

Got up this morning, and this picture of the sunrise got me to thinking about that saying. Maybe the red sky, just isn’t red enough, as the forecast for today is partly couldy and a high of 81°F.

Of course maybe the red sky has more to do with my hand then anything else.

I just can’t do much with it, as there is still considerable swelling. Fortunately, with the exception of slight twinge every now and then there is little pain. The worst part is, I’m starting to have trouble maintaining my weight.

So Friday I decided to go for a short run (to ease back into exercising), and then Saturday Continue reading »

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What a relief!

 Cycling, General Health, Life  No Responses »
Jan 152009
 

Yes, I got the splint and bandages removed, but it sure doesn’t look pretty.

The hand still has some numbness and swelling, plus it hurts to move the pinky and ring fingers, but according to the doctor, that is all to be expected. He had to do a lot of cutting. I just hope the hand improves a lot more by the time the stitches come out next Thursday.

In the mean time, the doctor gave me a few exercises to do to help the mobility and reduce the swelling.

Time will tell, but I’m  still hoping to be back on the bike by the 1st of February. At the very least, now that the heavy splint has been removed, I should be able to start running again.

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With friends like these

 Cycling, Life  4 Responses »
Jan 122009
 

L-R Robbie, Jerry & SteveWho needs enemies!

As you can see by the photo to the right, it was a perfect day for a bike ride, and this is the kind of sympathy I get from a couple of my riding buddies, as I sit at home unable to ride my bike.

My only consolation is to try and rub it in to some of the less fortunate in the world, who are experiencing something less than ideal weather.

Don’t you wish you were here [there]? I know I sure do.

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Day 4 post operation

 General Health  2 Responses »
Jan 122009
 

I am definitely feeling a lot better than I have been in the last couple of days.

My hand no longer hurts, so there is no need to take any more pain pills [something I am pleased about], but there is still some swelling, causing pressure on my hand, forcing me to keep it elevated as much as possible.

And I’m still essentially helpless, unable to easily do simple tasks like brushing my hair, showering, fixing myself something to eat etc. as any exertion on the hand, even just letting it drop below my elbow, is painful, and that is very frustrating.

I know, I’m such a whiner, but I can’t help it. I just can’t wait to get this cast off on Thursday, and then get back on the bike. This sitting around the house all day is getting real old about now.

The only upside to all this is, at least I haven’t gained any weight.

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