I’m out of the loop. What happened to Tom?And still in baggies! Glad you didn't don the race kit.
I wonder if we could set up a race between you and Tom van Steenbergen? He's out of the hospital and starting to move... I think you could take him.
Today was X-rays and staple liberation day!
Turned out to be fairly uneventful. But it did finally lead to my first shower in 3 weeks. For a while, I thought everyone around me stunk… turns out, it was me…
The return of Frankenstein
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A close up for gross out…
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Then you saw them, now you don’t! With staples gone, I’m thinking there is no chance of going back to being a leg model for sure.
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They put this silly antibacterial glue on and apply like 40 little strips sort of like stitch bandaids but many did not even survive the drive home.
But when I DID get home…
I took a shower!
Uh… not with my glasses on.
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I got some paper prints but I left them at my Moms on accident.
3 weeks! That wasn’t so bad, was it? Think of all the time you got back in life!Today was X-rays and staple liberation day!
Turned out to be fairly uneventful. But it did finally lead to my first shower in 3 weeks. For a while, I thought everyone around me stunk… turns out, it was me…
The return of Frankenstein
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A close up for gross out…
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Then you saw them, now you don’t! With staples gone, I’m thinking there is no chance of going back to being a leg model for sure.
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They put this silly antibacterial glue on and apply like 40 little strips sort of like stitch bandaids but many did not even survive the drive home.
But when I DID get home…
I took a shower!
Uh… not with my glasses on.
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TFPU! Looking good, Mikie. Now eat something.Today was X-rays and staple liberation day!
Turned out to be fairly uneventful. But it did finally lead to my first shower in 3 weeks. For a while, I thought everyone around me stunk… turns out, it was me…
The return of Frankenstein
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A close up for gross out…
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Then you saw them, now you don’t! With staples gone, I’m thinking there is no chance of going back to being a leg model for sure.
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They put this silly antibacterial glue on and apply like 40 little strips sort of like stitch bandaids but many did not even survive the drive home.
But when I DID get home…
I took a shower!
Uh… not with my glasses on.
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Great progress. Time to get a Hurrycane. I took my first ride today so I am progressing a little. All pavement to a water tank and back. A small step but a first step.
The new Ti-Guy: Prior to staple removal. These are paper prints I asked for to have something to bring home. By far, not high def pics. My body knows this has been done, I can’t feel them at all. I know this was done, the pain is still there, and muscles are sloppy beyond comprehension!
So the pic is looking up at my knees from below while slightly bent.
Today was X-rays and staple liberation day!
Turned out to be fairly uneventful. But it did finally lead to my first shower in 3 weeks. For a while, I thought everyone around me stunk… turns out, it was me…
The return of Frankenstein
View attachment 78908
A close up for gross out…
View attachment 78910
Then you saw them, now you don’t! With staples gone, I’m thinking there is no chance of going back to being a leg model for sure.
View attachment 78909
They put this silly antibacterial glue on and apply like 40 little strips sort of like stitch bandaids but many did not even survive the drive home.
But when I DID get home…
I took a shower!
Uh… not with my glasses on.
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The new Ti-Guy: Prior to staple removal. These are paper prints I asked for to have something to bring home. By far, not high def pics. My body knows this has been done, I can’t feel them at all. I know this was done, the pain is still there, and muscles are sloppy beyond comprehension!
Yet… it all still seems so surreal.
Right leg head on. I’m standing for these pics…
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Right leg side view. Closes to you is the inside of my leg slightly bent. Notice the addition to the patella (knee cap).
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Left knee standing head on. It’s odd the knee cap does not show up.
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Inside shot of left knee.
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In this X-ray, I’m laying on a table with my knees slightly bent up in the air. The shot is taken from down by my feet and I have the receiver up at the top of my legs in my lap pointing towards my feet. A guarantee I have been radiated to never have kids.
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This pic is from this morning of the goofy strips they put on yesterday. As you can see, like “The Hulk” I’m busting out of ‘em!
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Ummmm....
The most common banjo type is a 5 string banjo and has a standard tuning in open G - the notes from the 5th string to the 1st are G, D, G, B, D.
Amazing x-rays, BTW!
It was “supposed” to just be a glib joke.
Every super hero has their hidden identity.
Every super hero has their hidden identity.
That was my mild mannered Mike Watson look.
But get me back on my bike…
TFPU – awesome stuff! Design that puts anything bike related to shame. I'd be proud to sport that gear. Power on, Mikie.The new Ti-Guy: Prior to staple removal. These are paper prints I asked for to have something to bring home. By far, not high def pics. My body knows this has been done, I can’t feel them at all. I know this was done, the pain is still there, and muscles are sloppy beyond comprehension!
Yet… it all still seems so surreal.
Right leg head on. I’m standing for these pics…
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Right leg side view. Closes to you is the inside of my leg slightly bent. Notice the addition to the patella (knee cap).
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Left knee standing and pictured head on. It’s odd the knee cap does not show up.
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Inside shot of left knee.
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In this X-ray, I’m laying on a table with my knees slightly bent up in the air. The shot is taken from down by my feet and I have the receiver up at the top of my legs in my lap pointing towards my feet. A guarantee I have been radiated to never have kids.
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This pic is from this morning of the goofy strips they put on yesterday. As you can see, like “The Hulk” I’m busting out of ‘em!
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Afterwards, CJ and I went to Rubio’s and I got a couple Fish Taco’s Especials even though it was not Tuesday! However, I think my stomach has shrunk and could only get a taco and a third down (I know… blasphemous!).
Chug some tailwind and get back on that stationary bike! Have CJ and Stephen ready with a camera!
I like - no - I LOVE everything about this post! Congrats and keep it up - except when you need some down time.
I like… no LOVE that you loved this.
Keep up the good work Mikie. We are all pulling for you!Today is 4 weeks to the day from surgery. Seems like an eternity… No, I didn’t fall off the STRAVA Map. I have been focused on stretching and strength training which has been way more beneficial than walking in circles outside. The 5th Wheel has steps and I have been working on climbing and descending the stairs. Descending is the biggie.
I have a training plan from my PT and I need to to do it 5 times a day, then ice down. It’s like a full time job! I usually get in actually 3 to 4 times a day.
The knees are looking better…
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Just went for a quick walk with CJ and Elsie. I had the route pre-approved by the UCI so @Faust29 and @UPSed can bite it!
Although I still have those microsecond fear of knees buckling on occasion, I notice I’m walking less and less like stilts more and more with occasional slight knee buckles, so I’m getting stronger.
Look at that massive sprint speed increase!
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Check out that ramp up in mph!
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Glad to hear the good news about the pace of recovery!
Going outside is good for the soul, but you’ve got priorities right. Nice work, Mikie. A month, hard to believe. Power on!Today is 4 weeks to the day from surgery. Seems like an eternity… No, I didn’t fall off the STRAVA Map. I have been focused on stretching and strength training which has been way more beneficial than walking in circles outside. The 5th Wheel has steps and I have been working on climbing and descending the stairs. Descending is the biggie.
I have a training plan from my PT and I need to to do it 5 times a day, then ice down. It’s like a full time job! I usually get in actually 3 to 4 times a day.
The knees are looking better…
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Just went for a quick walk with CJ and Elsie. I had the route pre-approved by the UCI so @Faust29 and @UPSed can bite it!
Although I still have those microsecond fear of knees buckling on occasion, I notice I’m walking less and less like stilts more and more with occasional slight knee buckles, so I’m getting stronger.
Look at that massive sprint speed increase!
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Check out that ramp up in mph!
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