I’ve just had an L5-S1 Laminectomy (back surgery). When the disk fully herniated, there was immense pain. Post surgery, there is also a lot of pain at the spot of the procedure. For both, the prescription is Percocet. It does take the edge off the pain, but there is more to it. Read more →
Category: Microfracture Surgery
Tour de Poway 2012 – Post Microfracture Century
Completing the 101 miles of the 2012 Tour de Poway is a good measure of my microfracture recovery. In 2007, I had microfracture surgery on my right knee. Ultimately, I went to the doctor because I couldn’t ride anymore. In the 5 years since the surgery, I’ve been able to get back on the bike. Read more →
Microfracture Surgery – 5 Year Update
I have not forgotten about the microfracture surgery (as I seem to have forgotten about this site). There is no question I am still happy with the outcome and am leading a better life. Read more →
Microfracture Surgery Recovery – 3 Year Update
Today marks 3 years since my microfracture surgery. I wasn’t a planned celebration day, but it was a nice day. Read more →
Chance Encounter with my Knee Doctor
Dr. Behr is a man I truly appreciate, but he is not one I want to see on my own accord. You see, when it is time to visit him, it means something is bad with my knee. This time it was a pleasant surprise. Read more →
Knee is Strong, Endurance is low
Saturday was the longest ride in about 2 years. Maybe more… I don’t remember how long my knee was hurting my riding before the surgery. At around 2 1/4 hours, I rode about 63 km. The 2 1/4 is the key number in my rehab. Read more →
Knee Update: Feeling solid on the bike again
It has been roughly 20 months since my surgery. At around 14 months I really started to feel good. Now, 6 months later, I feel like I am back to pre-surgery abilities. Read more →
Knee Update – I am feeling pretty good!
The second storm of the year is coming through and I feel good. I had feared these storms since they have made my bones hurt in the past, but I don’t seem to be bothered by them. I’ve even been riding more and doing some weights. All in all, I am on my longest streak of time without majore swelling… Read more →
A Better Time out Sailing
I got out for a Hot Rum “race” to see how my knee would react to being on the boat again. It is hard for me to not be active and involved on the boat. I did another casual sail on one of the summer beer can races that left me pretty sore. Read more →
Knee Update
The good news is that I haven’t been thinking about my knee too much recently. Read more →