Be CAREFUL on the outside stuff. You don’t want to upset the repair job and go back to step one.
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That’s some good news! Be safe out there and have fun. Thank you for the update!
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Okay thought I’d share a couple more thoughts on my recovery now that I’m mostly healed. Overall I feel like I managed the injury psychologically and physically about as well as I could. Held off any intensity for several weeks and did a lot of easy spins (Inspiration rides, etc.) to keep the legs moving. Here’s how the fitness loss/regain looked:
The chart shows my fitness in April (after a solid winter of SUF/XC skiing) and then the expected decline from April 25th to when I got back on the bike in early June. FTP obviously dropped off as well.
I have been pleased with how I was able to regain fitness relatively quickly, and the last couple of weeks have been able to train harder/longer. I’m finding recovery is still taking longer than pre-crash (hard for me to ride back-to-back days).
Still doing PT to regain range of motion/strength in my shoulder. Ribs seem to be completely healed at this point. I have to keep the metal plates in the collarbone for at least 9 months. Then I’ll assess whether or not to have them removed (I’ll keep them and avoid another surgery if possible).
Thanks for your support and encouragement!
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Impressive dedication and recovery’s Sir!
Thank you Sir Glen!
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This is good news. In the meantime, I’ve broken another rib just when i was gaining strength and stamina. I’m not back to square one, but I’ll be joining you, and others, clawing back, again.
Just saw this @jmckenzieKOS. So sorry to hear!
