Hell To The Yes!

Continuing along the vein of the utterly mundane details of my life, I got some good news today.  The Ortho doc told me I could start working out again!  I was so happy I almost did a cartwheel right there in his office. lol

He took a new x-ray and the bone is completely sealed. [1]on the outside, the inside of a bone takes 2-4 months to completely grow back  He didn’t put any restrictions on me other than just easing back into my routine.  That was sort of a no-brainer but God love him for making the effort.  Basically, if it hurts, don’t do it is what he told me. 

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So naturally, I high-tailed it over to the gym!  I spent the first hour just testing myself, feeling out my limits.  Actually, my joints resisted more than my collar bone did.  I ended up working out with about half the weight I’d normally do for chest day.  I also only did 2 sets of each group instead of 4.  No need to go overboard and make it worse.  Even still, it felt so good to just be working out.  I love the feeling of my muscles feeling all tight and perky afterwards.  I’m not ashamed to say that the endorphin release gave me a little bit of a stiffy afterwards. heehee 

As I was leaving the gym, I ran into a guy I’ve met a few times around town.  He didn’t recognize me and was flirting hard.  He was on a Suzuki GSX 1300.  Of course, we started talking about bikes and riding.  Anyway, I couldn’t resist and reminded him of who I was.  I’m not sure why he was so embarrassed but it was fun watching him blush.

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After the gym I hopped over to the Chiro doc for a much needed spinal adjustment.  I’ve been having some lower neck and lower back problems since the accident.  I usually adjust very easily but he had to take his time with my neck today.  That said, I’ve never heard my back pop so much in one session.  He said my alignment was all “cock-eyed.” [2]Little does he know how true that really is…  He is also really cool about billing me.  Not knowing if my bike insurance would cover my x-rays and stuff, he did’em anyway but only billed me at cost.  So very nice of him. 

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It has been a good day.  I feel better physically and mentally.  Tomorrow is my Friday so now what to do with my weekend….hmmmmmm?

References

References
1 on the outside, the inside of a bone takes 2-4 months to completely grow back
2 Little does he know how true that really is…

One thought on “Hell To The Yes!”

  1. Woo Hoo!!! Look who’s back!

    I am surprised that you got told this quickly you can go work out… but it’s excellent news!

    Have fun at the gym now 😉

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