Back in the saddle again.

[Gary N.]

12 weeks since I got my new knee and I went for a good ride today. Only about three hours off and on but no issues. My knee is still pretty stiff and it is worse when I stay in the same position for too long, like sitting on the bike. So I stopped often and got off and didn't have any problems.

I was hoping to do a fall bike trip but I'm really not ready yet and Mary has no plans to get on the bike with me yet either. So next week we are trying a bus trip to the Cape Cod area. This will be a new experience for us. Hope it works out.

[calperin]

Gary,

 

Glad to hear about your recovery.

 

I had a car accident last year that broke my knee too, and it toke me around 6 months until I was in a mood to ride again.

 

Was painful at the beginning but now I'm Ok.

 

Hope to see you soon.

 

Carlos

[Nemo]

I found that the best exercise after my knee replaced was riding my bicycle. At first it really hurt and I had to actually slide my hips over in order for the knee to bend far enough. After continuing, the knee slowly limbered up and rode with ease. Each day, for awhile, I had to repeat the process until finally it all worked perfect again. Just takes awhile.

[Barry.B]

Good to Hear your back in the saddle again give it Time it will come :thumbsup2:We still need to meet up for a coffee sometime

 

Barry

[saddlebum]

Glad to hear you were able to ride again. Keep up the exercises as well. Very important to keep that knee moving.

[leo3wheel]

Gary, Glad you're back in the saddle. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[ReinyRooster]

Way to go Gary. Enjoy the east coast.

[cowpuc]

Even with some stiffness, getting back on your bike HAD to feel great!! Congrats Gary!!

Hope you folks have a wonderful time on your Cape Cod journey!!

Puc

[Eddie]

Good for you Gary , I know personally about having to stay away from the bike from doctors orders. They they think they know everything.

[dogman]

Gary, that is great news. Keep pushing yourself, but at the same time listening to what your body is telling you.

 

Have a great trip on the bus and see all of the beauty. Especially don't forget the one sitting beside you.

[Wrench]

That's good news Gary, good for you! Three weeks from tomorrow and I'll be getting my new hip. The wife and I just got back Thursday from a 1300 mile trip with another couple. The hip is sore, but not nearly as much as I expected, we averaged about 200 miles a day so that helped some too. Good luck to you on the trip.

[Evan]

Great news Gary. Hope your progress continues so Mary and you both fell comfortable back in the saddle, together. Also hope you enjoy you trip to Cape Cod and we are looking forward to your next visit here.

[Gary N.]

Great news Gary. Hope your progress continues so Mary and you both fell comfortable back in the saddle, together. Also hope you enjoy you trip to Cape Cod and we are looking forward to your next visit here.

 

Maybe soon Evan. We are long over due.