As some of you know I had a severe leg injury skiing in Switzerland on January 27. Swiss Dr. called it a 6 out of 5. Required two surgeries to repair, and initial prospects for recovery were not too encouraging; a year plus and 80 % of function. Well that prognosis has significantly improved. I'll spare the details, but I could possibly be sailing by August. Yea, I will miss a lot of the season, but at least I'll get out some, hopefully with crew, but that is for another post (thanks Glen!). I attribute the improved prognosis to an active lifestyle, healthy diet, and not too many vices (love those peanut butter cups!). Of course, lots of credit to a very skilled surgeon (second surgery was 9 hours). So when things look a little bleak, "Rock on" and keep pushing!
My regards to all the Old Salts and new ones too!
Great news Brian! Good to hear, and hoping for your continued recovery.
Fantastic !
(also love peanut butter cups)
Very glad to hear the improved prognosis.
With my knee replacement, I tripled the frequency of the exercises, and achieved the desired 1 year progress in 4 months.
That allowed me to drive to Florida, and go sailing with a friend during Christmas week.
Both my doctors and therapist were pleased.
Norman
Norman - I agree! Keep pushing until it hurts, and then a little more exercise. While in the hospital the Doctors, Nurses and Physical Therapists all agreed that for 67 years old I was in great shape, but I've been exercising and active since my teenage years. I know my downhill skiing days are done, but I am determined not to give up the Nordic track, cross country skiing or swimming, along with light weights. Same with hiking, archery, fly fishing and sailing. I was never a couch potato, drinker or smoker all which detract from being physically fit.