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[skid jackson]

Nice pics steve!!
Hope the head is doing well....
F5 the mountain pics are in New Hampshire not cananda.

[nhrider]

Originally Posted by skid jackson

Nice pics steve!!
Hope the head is doing well....
F5 the mountain pics are in New Hampshire not cananda.

Thanks.
Depends on who you ask about my head. My wife didn't even want me to ride but I couldn't resist...or maybe she was sick of me talking about riding.

Yes, only the last two pics are in Canada.

[GMP]

Now thats my idea of winter adventure! Very cool. I just dropped coin on a new Tundra Crewmax truck so sleds are doubtful in the near future. But wait..I'll just borrow and spend, and pay $.60 on the dollar as settlement, if the govt can do it why can't I?

[nhrider]

Originally Posted by GMP

But wait..I'll just borrow and spend, and pay $.60 on the dollar as settlement, if the govt can do it why can't I?

That's the American way...sad.

[nhrider]

Quick update.

Shoulder area is still sensitive to touch but not as bad as it was. Maybe I'm toughening up. Push-ups feel strange but I can do them. Other then that...I'm good. The scare looks good...see pic. I'm still going to have the plate removed next March.

[GMP]

Steve,

Looks better than mine that was cut three times! My scar looks longer as I have the biggest (ten hole) plate. The skin on the very front of my shoulder outward of the edge of the plate is still about 30% numb, but its no big deal and I never notice it. By next March, you will be even more used to it and say why bother. Right now you are likely where I was a year ago when I was cleared, and I can tell you with certanty that you are still in the later stages of healing and things will feel even better and more natural in a few more months.

A good indication of how your body is adjusting is how comfortable you are throwing a baseball. This was still somewhat uncomfortable and awkward (more awkward than normal as I really suck at field sports) even after I started riding again. I played catch with my son, threw balls for the dog a lot and think the motion really helped break down scar tissue/loosen things up and get total comfort back. I have not asked the Doc about this its just a guess on my part.

When you gettin' a new scooter?

[nhrider]

Thanks

Yes, the skin is numb on the front side of my shoulder. Maybe 3" diameter and ending just just below my collarbone. No feeling right on the collarbone but sensitive if lightly touching. Fine if pushing hard and not on the plate. It has only been 9 months since the plate was installed. I'm sure it'll feel better by next year.

I would throw and ball around but that will not help that side...I'm right handed. I do feel the awkwardness you mentioned. I can also feel my shoulder tighten up if I sit to long at the PC...just need to move it around some.

No new scoot for me any time soon. Maybe in 2012 when things "change"...I "hope". Seriously...I'm going to hold off for another year...year and half. But...that may change. I may pick up a new or new to me mtn. bike in a month or so. I'm getting porky. LOL

When you picking up a sled?

[GMP]

Sounds like you need more PT, shouldn't be tight from sitting at this point. If you go to a gym focus more on shoulder specifics. Doc Mark had me do that from day one with just a water bottle, pushing the limits of ROM. I guess its a little different being its not your dominant arm.

Sled? I have a big storage problem. You should see my garage. Five bikes plus benches, tools, gear etc in a SINGLE bay garage. I need a bigger house but the market sucks, couldn't sell last year, neighbors can't sell this year. I'll try again in a couple years, hopefully the socialist will get booted and things will turn around. My wife says I can get what I want when we get a new and bigger house, a sled would be an easy sell as she likes them.

[(F5)]

The physio told me to pinch at the scar. Fold & roll. Helps pull the scar away from the muscles etc under the skin. Isn't pleasant, do it in the shower. Acts like normal skin after a short while.

I've been concentrating on the parts of movement that were problems. For me I can hold my arms straight up but further back was a drama. Physio tried some Dry Needling to release a few muscles at upper bicep (whatever its called). Helped a bit.

Lying on the ground I found there was areas that I was weak or sore. I work on trying bit by bit to get movement & working there. It has been really successful. I think I'll make 100% recovery if I keep at this, probably 95% now & this was having not raised my arm past 45deg for a year.

Two of my DRZ riding mates have just bought GasGas. Haha. But I rode the 300 & my 200 may have to get upgraded when some money comes together.

Good luck.

[nhrider]

"Fold & roll"...no thanks! That just creeps me out. The scar isn't the problem. It is more in my under pectoral area. Right at the crease where the peck meets the shoulder. That's the numb/sensitive area. This is why it feels weird some times when I reach out and when lifting objects at funny angles. I can do it but it is strange feeling.

Glad to hear that you are also coming along.