tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post370930192190215295..comments2024-03-11T12:46:28.806-04:00Comments on You. Me. Ride This Crazy Train - Adventures and Observations on The GO: Health updateC.J. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-85283006495502971862015-06-29T07:21:40.355-04:002015-06-29T07:21:40.355-04:00I am going to assume that whomever clicked "W...I am going to assume that whomever clicked "What a moron"?, did so in reference to the bus driver.<br /><br />Yah Team CJ!Skin Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-84083476250010722732015-06-27T09:54:20.745-04:002015-06-27T09:54:20.745-04:00Fresh asphalt is definitely one of the nicer thing...Fresh asphalt is definitely one of the nicer things in life when riding the roads around Ontario. <br /><br />Thrilled to hear you're back in the saddle. Happy Trails!J. Allannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-1664308148349130002015-06-26T11:29:42.417-04:002015-06-26T11:29:42.417-04:00Hills are awful as I can't put the full weight...Hills are awful as I can't put the full weight on the knee to push to pedal. Anything that's steep, I have to walk the bike up where before the injury - please, I was a champ. It's very frustrating but I remind myself it could be worse. Like George, it could where I couldn't do any kind of incline!<br /><br />I'm working hard. As always, I appreciate the support.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-36035871006932819282015-06-26T11:05:28.800-04:002015-06-26T11:05:28.800-04:00I wish I could ride a bike again. I've now bee...I wish I could ride a bike again. I've now been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left knee and hip. Walking is a chore until I get moving a bit and bike riding is fine as long as there are no hills :(<br /><br />At least I can still golf (using an electric cart) and bowl although not at my previous skill level. I'll have to live with it but I don't have to like it. I refuse to use the standard NSAID and other anti-inflammatory drugs unless the pain is unbearable. <br /><br />Keep it up CJ. One day hopefully somebody will come up with a therapy that works. Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-33660568836739428142015-06-26T08:58:48.349-04:002015-06-26T08:58:48.349-04:00Good luck to you! I know the battle, over the pas...Good luck to you! I know the battle, over the past year I have put on a lot of weight and struggled. I challenged myself to a 25KM walk to raise funds for cancer this fall, all around it makes me feel motivated and forces me to get back into shape. <br />I loved your previous updates, you are awesome and should be proud of your progress. Hope your feeling better. Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747774356428753615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-44321493732060606802015-06-25T20:52:25.045-04:002015-06-25T20:52:25.045-04:00I've got cool lights! Thanks to your suggestio...I've got cool lights! Thanks to your suggestions!C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-87151936942528278962015-06-25T20:34:21.990-04:002015-06-25T20:34:21.990-04:00I'm glad to hear you're back in the saddle...I'm glad to hear you're back in the saddle, Cindy.<br /><br />Did you get all those bike lights you wanted last year? I've taken to riding with mine in strobe mode all the time. Trust no driver. I also want to get one of these <b>Flash Flags</b> http://bit.ly/1IgFq5T (copy/paste to browser address bar). Yes, they look geeky, but not as bad as a hurt cyclist lying on the road.<br /><br />Keep up the great work! We look forward to more progress reports over the summer.<br /><br />Ciao, bella!Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-59341049731588596502015-06-25T15:36:27.186-04:002015-06-25T15:36:27.186-04:00Good luck!Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-8315445342488706052015-06-25T15:07:10.078-04:002015-06-25T15:07:10.078-04:00Get a Personal Trainer. You only need a few sessio...Get a Personal Trainer. You only need a few sessions and, if you find a good one (shop around, try a few til you get a good match) they'll set you up with a good program.<br /><br />Whenever I need to lose weight I revert to Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. Works every time (except you need to jump around so you might be a few months away from trying it).<br /><br />Good luck and keep us posted!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-57829212942164030452015-06-25T14:37:10.844-04:002015-06-25T14:37:10.844-04:00Try this cream. I had tendonitis and it was painfu...Try this cream. I had tendonitis and it was painful walking but this really helped: Penetrex. I got it on amazon and it helped with the inflammation and swelling and remember to elevate your legs. Also tried home use ultrasound machine from Costco. The combination really helped. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-78997725107977811592015-06-25T14:17:03.739-04:002015-06-25T14:17:03.739-04:00Good luck and keep up the great work with the exer...Good luck and keep up the great work with the exercising. That's my downfall. I need to move more. Some days, I just don't wanna.Bickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-39198713228301606342015-06-25T13:29:25.931-04:002015-06-25T13:29:25.931-04:00Good for you! I am so proud!!!
Oh man, luckily I ...Good for you! I am so proud!!!<br /><br />Oh man, luckily I no longer crave or desire all the "drive and get" or "doorbell" kind of foods (DQ blizzards were my vice). But I have my weaknesses and pepperoni pizza with anchovies is right up there. I will indulge but I found, before the injury, if I was going to eat that I had to be prepared to burn it off, and I would. I'd eat it and the go for a 2 hour walk where most of the walk would be uphill.<br /><br />Bursitis can be managed. This all I've taken away from it. I'm just grateful for being able to do stairs and to get up and out of a chair without pain. Some days are still better than others, but at least I can kick a door close without dying. <br /><br />And thank Christ, I can ride a bike without pain. Pedaling up a steep hill is difficult but pedaling up a long incline is manageable. I also need to buy a proper road bike that is fitted to me. C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-52499009124006059002015-06-25T13:07:27.095-04:002015-06-25T13:07:27.095-04:00Good Luck! I am officially on a diet (10lbs in 6 ...Good Luck! I am officially on a diet (10lbs in 6 weeks so far) but found I cannot restrict/omit something. If I crave it, I need to deal with the craving. Otherwise, it becomes a complete monster and nothing I eat will satisfy me. So, any ideas on Pizza Hut pizza? I am craving that one something fierce right now.<br /><br />I myself have the bursitis (took an MRI to figure that one out) and another issue with the knee. The last couple of days of this current flare up, I can't go down the stairs normally. I take them 1 at a time. And deal with the dirty looks. I find it interesting that physio sessions worked for you. I took about 10 of them, then backed away. It made the issue so much worse. Regardless, I feel for you. Literally. It sucks. And the truly sad part: it can never be healed. It can be maintained only.Squigglesnoreply@blogger.com