For me, six weeks is the magical time where I get to begin the process of walking again after my microfracture knee surgery. Read more →
An Emotional Day – Preschool
Emotions were a little high for me, but not because of my surgery and pending release from crutches. Today was the first day of school for my oldest daughter. Read more →
Progress on the Boat
Some little projects on the boat are getting done and I am dreaming of new ones. Read more →
2nd Folow-Up with Dr. Behr
I had my second follow-up visit with Dr. Behr today. I’m not sure if I should be excited, or just glad that it wasn’t too exciting. I am progressing nicely, but I have a long way to go still.
The best part of the visit was hearing I have less than a week left on crutches. He said that my knee looks good, I have a decent quad set (quadriceps muscles in upper thigh) and that I have good range of motion. All in all, he likes what he sees. He thinks that since I am an active and relatively fit person, I should have a good recovery. Read more →
Micrfracture Surgery Recovery – 5 Weeks
Today marks my 5th week post surgery. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something feels different. Read more →
Bike Lust – Garmin Edge 705 Bicycle Computer
One of my favorite gizmo sites, Engadget, just introduced me to a very cool looking bicycle computer; the Garmin Edge 705. Their story can be found here. I’ve been a user of the Garmin Edge 305 for about 18 months now and I love it. Read more →
Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee
I am an east coat transplant living in California. My parents were born and raised in LA, so it is no shock that I moved west. There aren’t too many things that I really miss from my time on the east coast (Florida and Rhode Island). ONe that I do miss is Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Read more →
4 Weeks: Crutching Along
Today marks the 4th week since my microfracture surgery. During the first week, a lot happened, and I am glad to say the rest of the time has been more or less boring. Read more →
Driving During Microfracture Recovery
I’ve been very focused on being non weight bearing. Since I had the surgery on my right knee, I avoided driving as long as possible. I started driving again this weekend. Read more →
New-To-Me Boat
Against my better judgment, I bought a boat. It is a small 18′ aluminum fishing skill; a Westcoaster 18′ Bayrunner with a 40hp Mariner outboard. Read more →