Gretaboy’s recovery
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby find_bruce » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:54 am
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby westab » Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:08 am
Also the spirit, the head, and so many other things.... ah just too many to think about.find_bruce wrote:Braking & changing gears is probably great therapy for your hands too
Great work Gretaboy - just fab
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby g-boaf » Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:28 am
Awesome - I hope to pay you another visit shortly.gretaboy wrote:Found out today that there are some recumbent trikes here at the rehab unit, am pushing hard to get access to them so I can get out on the little track they have here. Saw another patient doing laps this morning and I was jealous.
even asked about bringing my last road bike here with a stationary trainer to practice and got told they already have a stationary trainer....things are looking up, might be on a bike sooner than I thought
That's very, very good.gretaboy wrote:Saw another patient doing laps this morning and I was jealous.
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby moosterbounce » Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:19 am
Rehab tool only...means to an end. We can't afford to lose you completely,to the dark side!!gretaboy wrote:Haha...no fear of the beard happening. I would b kicked out to the doghouse permanently if I had anything close to resembling a beard.moosterbounce wrote:Oh dear...I'm assuming the beard has already started growing and the sandals are on order?gretaboy wrote:Found out today that there are some recumbent trikes here at the rehab unit...
I see the recumbent as another way to strengthen my right leg....to get moving by pedal would b so good
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby gretaboy » Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:48 pm
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby gretaboy » Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:10 pm
How funny you say that, said to the rehab staff member who oversaw my first attempt that I might have to create a strava segment...but strava segments are now in the pastfind_bruce wrote:Woo hoo!! Strava ??
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby foo on patrol » Fri Feb 28, 2014 10:07 am
What do you mean the past?gretaboy wrote:How funny you say that, said to the rehab staff member who oversaw my first attempt that I might have to create a strava segment...but strava segments are now in the pastfind_bruce wrote:Woo hoo!! Strava ??
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby Jimbobtwoshoes » Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:54 pm
Cheers
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby Rhubarb » Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:08 pm
Depending on the nature of your injuries recumbent trikes might be good options for you both long term. The ultimate recumbent trike of course is a velomobile. I have a mango sport velomobile which is my daily commuter. I have done over 10000kms now and still really enjoy it. It is slower up hills since it weighs 30kgs, but its about 25% faster on the flats and even better on the downhills.
I really hope you both make full recoveries that make all options available to you, but I just thought I'd let you know that if you are going to be restricted to a recumbent trike, you can still have a LOT of fun!!!!
Oh and 9 of my 10 strava KOMs were set in the velomobile, so thats not ruled out either.
PPS - Whilst strongly recommended, wizard beards and sandals are not actually mandatory to ride recumbents
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby westab » Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:08 pm
corrected that for yougretaboy wrote:How funny you say that, said to the rehab staff member who oversaw my first attempt that I might have to create a strava segment...but strava segments are now getting fastfind_bruce wrote:Woo hoo!! Strava ??
ps log the kms - its the road back to commuting so I say that they count (any other who have a different opionion feel free to be wrong )
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby gretaboy » Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:28 pm
Jim, am sorry to hear that you have had and am on a similar journey as the one I am onJimbobtwoshoes wrote:I wish him well and a good recovery, I myself have just come home from close to 4 months in hospital with 3 of those being at a spinal rehab facility in Melbourne, So when I say I have an understanding of what Gretaboy has been going through I mean it. From the video that trailgumby posted it looks like you are going really well, I hope it keeps up at the same rate and does not plateau any time soon. My injury is a lot lower down and I'm still getting about on crutches and a wheelchair for longer distances. Keep up the good work as you are only going to get better and stronger if your moving that well only a month after your accident!
Cheers
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All I can say is stay positive, you are alive, life is great. This thread is about my journey but please feel free to also share your achievements here.
I am so lucky with what I have regained but I am aslo stubborn and refuse to let this beat me
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby gretaboy » Sat Mar 01, 2014 9:03 am
I am also hoping they will assist me getting back on a bike or recumbent...either buy a recumbent or modify a bike if my balance allows me to ride one.
I have also been given overnight leave from my "prison cell" so we can go and see the Lion King show tomorrow....am even allowed to stay overnight at a hotel. Will make me feel somewhat normal, been six weeks stuck in hospitals.
Also got an appointment with a nuero surgeon on monday re my spinal fractures and hopefully, fingers crossed, my neck brace can come off, sick and tired of the neck brace despite knowing it is there for a good reason.
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby trailgumby » Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:43 pm
*Might* be able to get over next Sunday arvo, more likely the following weekend. In the meantime, keep up the good work. See if you can book a pair of those recumbents - I'll bring the GoPros and race you 'round the grounds
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Re: Gretaboy’s recovery
Postby Pedaling » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:09 pm
You seem to be getting stronger at a super human rate.
Thanks for sharing your journey GB, and I hope you lose the noose real soon.
Cheers,
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