Post surgery

A couple of weeks after surgery and it seems that things are starting to improve. The X-rays look good, the bone is healing well (although still a good four weeks from healed) and most importantly at this stage, my movement is returning. The recent physio appointment revealed that I wasn't far from a full range of movement, which is great considering I have been immobile for nearly four weeks.

I am still a long way off being on a moving bike, or even in a gym. These are early days and the process is slow, sometimes long, boring or frustrating. Step by step I can feel things improve as the titanium plate slowly becomes a part of my body, and I begin to wonder if, or when, the time comes to have it removed, will I miss it? I do at least hope I get to keep it! The scar on the other hand I could do without, although it's not as bad as expected. Another mark on a body already marked with experiences.

The basic plan now is to get healed, get stretched and get strong, in that order. This equates to more waiting but I am now mobile and making my way to Perth as I write to see some friends and make best use of the time I have. It's nice to be out and about again and look forward to seeing a city or even a state I am yet to visit and the last one to tick of all the Australian states and territories.
Stretching is next on the agenda, mainly of the shoulder joint to increase range of movement, but also to sort out some other small niggles I have had on and off for many years. This is the best time as the repetitious nature of cycling won't be a factor. I may even find the joy of running here again , which after the slow, inefficient feel of walking will be a blessing. Finally some sweat!
Finally will be a combination of gym work and stationary trainer which I am looking forward to. The gym is somewhere I like to be, it's a good "me" time where I can cruise around and think things through. I have the luxury of a reasonably quiet gym and I love it, no waiting and you can do what you set out to, when you're ready.

So even though I'm roughly four weeks away from wind in the hair riding, there is plenty to keep me busy and plenty to aim for.