I'm back!

[Valkahuna]

Although I've had back problems for what seems like forever, things got to the point in February where riding, walking, etc, became almost impossible without a bunch of white little pills. Not good!

To spare the many boring details, I had back surgery on 3/29. Finally now things have gotten to where with caution I can do things, as long as I don't bend, lift, or twist. (Try living a normal life and not doing any of those things! ). So, while I still have to be careful, and am limited in how long or how hard I can do things, I have started to ride my bicycle to start building up some endurance and strength again. I've even ridden my Indian for 50 mile trips, but can't ride the the Phat Gurl yet since it's taller, heavier, and getting it backed up and out of the ride-on chock is a pain, but I will get there. The Indian sits in a Wheel-Dock chock, and while expensive, you get what you pay for. The bike just rolls out after releasing the pneumatic cylinder!

So, long story short, I'm back to lurking on the board, and trying to be a part of the riding family. Sometimes you don't realize what you have until you've lost it! I'm glad to be back.

[John Schmidt]

Pete, glad to hear from you again. Unless things settle down with my back(thank you for that memory Uncle Sam), I might be following in your footsteps in a year or so. As long as I can function w/o those pills, I'm OK. But the muscles generally stay fired up trying to hold things in place. Growing old ain't for sissies!   

[_Sheffjs_]

That's good news Pete.  We need to plan something in your area. 

[Bronxboy]

Awesomwe News 

[Flrider]

Welcome back, hope your recoup goes well and you are back 100% 

[larue]

Welcome back Pete ,  Great to hear  about your  progress . Great news

[sixlow]

Keep up the progress and we look forward to seeing you soon.   

[Thunderbolt]

Glad to hear that you got some relief Pete.  Keep up the therapy.