Finally,
It appears I'll going back to work on February 2. Still Cant believe it. It's been an amazing ride.
Well after 2 opinions, I have come to accept the terms... It's healed! The bone is healed anyway.. I still have a ways to go. Some swelling in the knee, but over time that will go down. There is a lot of scar tissue in the knee joint that needs to be worked out and a whole lot of atrophy to overcome. So that means I need to really hit the Gym hard now. Both Doctors I saw said pretty much the same thing. Get on a bike and pedal your ass off. Really, they both told me that was the best way to work out all that scar tissue and rebuild my leg muscles. Both Doctors stated much of the same with their final evaluations of my knee. Basically the bone is solid and as strong as it will ever be. Well Hell, let me just relay this Email I got:
To:
Scott W
From:
WILLIAM DO
Received:
1/21/09 9:11 AM
I will place a VOT in the computer for return to work on Monday Feb 2. You may stop by the office to pick it up at your leiseure. Just tell the staff to print most recent VOT.
Keep up the good work at the gym. As far as the PT advice, There is some potential truth in it but as a general statement I would disregard it. You may get arthritis in that knee. When - no one knows. You may be limited in activities by pain. Keep using and trying the knee out - and we'll see how it goes. You tibia is strong and can tolerate most normal activities. Dont do any skydiving but start with light stuff like bike and tennis and progress as tolerated. Any force which rebreaks your leg now would probably break a normal tibia.
I know its been a tough haul through this but you picked up the pace and are doing great now. Keep up the hard work and forget about any messages from anyone that include the word "Never".
Take care,
DR J
So there you have it!
I'm working out at the Gym 3-4 days a week now. The gym thing all started in the least expected way. I had a loss of motivation over the past month. I was having a pretty down day with some anxiety about getting my job back with this economy, the State was getting on me about my current status, blah blah, blah. I really needed some motivation. Later that night, along comes Cousin Frank. Franks a fairly exciting and happy person. Always looking for a laugh etc. Just what the doctor ordered! Before long were all laughing and then bang! Frank through a curve ball out of nowhere. Before I know it, were debating with my wife over the need for me join the gym he's at. Well a Big Thanks goes to my Cousin Frank who persuade my wife let me join Gold's. Could not have come at a better time..... It's been a couple of weeks and I'm sore as hell right now but, I feel great! The leg is getting better everyday, and I'm ready to get my life back in gear!
As far as work is concerned, well It looks good. Spoke to the boss a few times in the last couple of weeks and it appears they have a spot for me.. Music to my ears!
Wont be long before I can throw a leg over my bikes again. But it will take some time. I still have a few things to get worked out.
One thing is for sure,
I wont be giving up motocross,
I have a plan........
Stay Tuned for Details!
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