anxiousartist 13 Posted February 9, 2015 Any update with the shoulder or how the orthopedic surgeon appt went? Well I had an MRI so I'll find out if there is anything wrong, but the shoulder feels much better, not 100% but much better. But I had another wipeout at the end of january. I could still surf with the shoulder. I would just be in more pain afterwards. I landed on my back on the bottom of my board and my fins went through 5 millimeters of wetsuit into my torso. The fin cuts have pretty much healed but I have something going on with a rib or ribs, kind of a crunching sensation. So I'm getting that x-rayed friday. I guess the x-ray tech was gone, so the earliestt I could get in was friday. I'm trying not to gain weight,but i'm gaining Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted February 15, 2015 Went to the doctor and got the results of the x-ray and yep I have a broken rib. The results of the mri showed i had a torn ligament. the doctor thought that I injured that shoulder several times in the past, but i don't remember injuring it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted February 15, 2015 I've come to terms with dying surfing, but I haven't come to terms with getting injured Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stones345 32 Posted February 15, 2015 ohhh... broken ribs can hurt I've heard especially with breathing... take it easy and let it heal... don't push your limits... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted February 18, 2015 Thank You Stones Fortunately, my breathing is OK, but sneezing is traumatic. Since, I can't lift any weights and fuel any muscle growth I've decided to see if I can lose some fat while I'm healing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted February 21, 2015 I did 3600 steps on the stair stepper. Eventually I'll get to 5000 steps... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stones345 32 Posted February 21, 2015 Great progress artist ... remember when you achieved 2000 Steps? Up an additional 1600 is something to feel really good about... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted February 24, 2015 TY Stone345 not only do I remember achieving 2000 steps I remember when I would be bent over, gasping for air, after 500 steps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted February 25, 2015 Well since I broke that rib I have learned that I can do too much on the stair stepper. The only exercise I've been able to do since I broke the rib is the stair stepper and I've used it several days in a row and it was too much for my back... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stones345 32 Posted February 26, 2015 all in moderation artist, all in moderation... pace yourself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted March 3, 2015 I was finally able to do something other than the stair stepper today, which was great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted March 6, 2015 I did 4100 steps on the stair stepper, which is a new record. The limiting factor were my joints, not my muscles or cariovascular system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stones345 32 Posted March 6, 2015 3600 steps to 4100 is a big jump... no wonder your joints limited you. How's the healing of the rib coming along, all better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted March 7, 2015 rib is healed, but i'm still having problems with the shoulder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted March 10, 2015 I did some bench and the bar felt so good in my hands. I really miss it. But I payed for it for a week afterwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stones345 32 Posted March 10, 2015 Not surprising since you hadn't done that in a while. If the shoulder is still bothering you, maybe the bench is too much for it yet. Have you been surfing lately? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxiousartist 13 Posted March 10, 2015 went surfing today and it was great! I'd say it was about a 9/10 today. it was about 4' really clean waves with the occasional barrel. Only thing that could have made it better were longer waves, more barrels, and a little more size Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
