Back in the saddle

[PrincessBandit]

Well, I'm probably starting to sound like a broken record here, but WOO HOOOO!! first jaunt out on el bandito since my surgery. (Had the plate put in on Dec 9th, and on Christmas Eve had my first outing of three on the back of Balu's burger).

Surprisingly my jacket did not aggravate the scar at all as I'd expected, but I did find the ride this afternoon out to Clevedon and home just a good length for my first ride. There was a bit of tenderness at the top of my shoulder initially, but no problem at the break site. It took the first 10 minutes or so to start to feel comfortable on the bike again, but by the return ride home I felt like I'd never been off it.

How soon have others been back (in the rider's seat) after having surgery? (Mine was collarbone btw).

p.s. will update my blog after seeing the specialist again on the 29th of Jan. Fingers crossed that the xrays will show good news!

[Pedrostt500]

Good on ya,

[crazyhorse]

Its hard to stay off the bike after surgery, so good on ya. I waited 5 weeks after my back operation.............. but bending over a sports bike is hard to do, and then it was about 7 weeks after my hip operation. Thank god I'm all good now - love my bike, and won't stop riding until I can't. :)

[YellowDog]

Nice one Princess.

You can't keep a determined rider down :)

[Pussy]

Its hard to stay off the bike after surgery, so good on ya. I waited 5 weeks after my back operation.............. but bending over a sports bike is hard to do, and then it was about 7 weeks after my hip operation. Thank god I'm all good now - love my bike, and won't stop riding until I can't. :)
"We can rebuild her.... we have the technology".....

You got any original bits left, crazyhorse? :)

[gijoe1313]

Ahh my fine lady of musical endowment, your talent and boundless zeal for the art of two wheels of locomotion is most refreshing indeed! I durst not hope that such a favourable and quick return to your trusty steed's saddle was in the books! Good on you for seizing the bit and doing what all bikers know what to do best. Just go and ride! :niceone: I do hope we can meet on our merry meanderings through the countryside on a serendipitous moment!

[TOTO]

Well done Princess. May you ride long, enjoyable and care-free rides from now on. :ride:

[crazyhorse]

"We can rebuild her.... we have the technology".....

You got any original bits left, crazyhorse? :)

Yeah, everything else I was born with :rofl: Everything else that hasn't broken yet :crybaby:

Never broken a bone in my body though............. tired of people telling me I'm too young to have a new hip.......... and yip! I am, but my parents must've been in too much of a rush when they made me, cause it didn't last the distance. But I'm all good now.

Still, nothing will keep me off my bike for long :done:

[Dodgyiti]

You tend to find ways around physical condition. I got back on 6 weeks after a broken femur and pelvis. Had a backpack with my crutches in for when I stopped, took 3 months before I could get it on the centre stand though...

[<G>]

Glad you're able to get back on your bike and enjoy the great weather we've been having :)

[Genie]

:msn-wink:well done PB.

Little and often. 3 or 4 rides a day should do the trick.

What did you have done? I remember reading it somewhere but in my blondeness I have forgotten.

I wish you a speedy recovery so you can return to riding in the style you have been accustomed too.
:clap:
Genie
(oh I found smilies)

[one fast tl1ooo]

good on ya, get back on and ride.

[Edbear]

Goodonyer! But do listen to the body, doesn't help to aggravate the injury and thus prolong the recovery. Better to be gentle until it is strong enough, otherwise may cause issues down the line.

[nothingflash]

my parents must've been in too much of a rush when they made me

My Mum says that's Dad's problem too.

[crazyhorse]

My Mum says that's Dad's problem too.

LOL :rofl: Well, thats my story, and I'm sticking to it!

[Fatt Max]

Nice one mate, glad to hear it...

Means that we have to meet for a pootle and a pie though, so maybe not so good, eh....

Just take it easy out there

[Pussy]

Yeah, everything else I was born with :rofl: Everything else that hasn't broken yet :crybaby:

Never broken a bone in my body though............. tired of people telling me I'm too young to have a new hip.......... and yip! I am, but my parents must've been in too much of a rush when they made me, cause it didn't last the distance. But I'm all good now.

Still, nothing will keep me off my bike for long :done:
So all the good bits still okay then, crazyhorse? :)

[crazyhorse]

So all the good bits still okay then, crazyhorse? :)

More than good ................thanks Pussy :lol:

[FJRider]

"We can rebuild her.... we have the technology".....

You got any original bits left, crazyhorse? :)

A pair of the "original bits" seem ok ... :innocent:

[wbks]

Well, I'm probably starting to sound like a broken record here, but WOO HOOOO!! first jaunt out on el bandito since my surgery. (Had the plate put in on Dec 9th, and on Christmas Eve had my first outing of three on the back of Balu's burger).

Surprisingly my jacket did not aggravate the scar at all as I'd expected, but I did find the ride this afternoon out to Clevedon and home just a good length for my first ride. There was a bit of tenderness at the top of my shoulder initially, but no problem at the break site. It took the first 10 minutes or so to start to feel comfortable on the bike again, but by the return ride home I felt like I'd never been off it.

How soon have others been back (in the rider's seat) after having surgery? (Mine was collarbone btw).

p.s. will update my blog after seeing the specialist again on the 29th of Jan. Fingers crossed that the xrays will show good news! I think I remember you from motott last year... Pink jacket and scorpio, right? Saw ya on thurs I think? Didn't look like you had been off the bike for too long:cool:

[PrincessBandit]

I think I remember you from motott last year... Pink jacket and scorpio, right? Saw ya on thurs I think? Didn't look like you had been off the bike for too long:cool:

Ah, no that wouldn't have been me - I ride a dark blue 650 bandit and my jackets are either a red Suomy (which I still wear thanks to Kerry at MSW patching up after my accident) and a pretty baby blue M2R (which was the replacement one from my accident). Check my profile pic as the only mod the bandit has had done since is a higher Givi windshield.
I'm sure we'll meet up somewhere along the line though!

[wbks]

Oh, I've mixed up KBers, here. Random question, but do you mean you only ride from Auckland city to clevedon?

[PrincessBandit]

Oh, I've mixed up KBers, here. Random question, but do you mean you only ride from Auckland city to clevedon?

A popular ride in our area is the Maraetai/Whitford loop which includes Clevedon along the route. I'm in Manurewa which makes home to Clevedon and back about an easy 45 minute ride - just a nice length for my first pootle back in charge on 2 wheels.

[caseye]

Hey thats naughty!, but if it felt OK then do it again tomorrow! Pleased you are back on the bandit.Ratbags bike is once more all go too so perhaps a quiet country ride in the not to distant future.Take care out there PB.

[PrincessBandit]

Nice one mate, glad to hear it...

Means that we have to meet for a pootle and a pie though, so maybe not so good, eh....

Just take it easy out there

You betcha!!

Had a great ride this morning to Te Aroha with Balu, stopping for coffee at one of our favourite coffee places Espresso Banco. Shoulder a little tender, but quite managable - nothing like the shocker I had a few months ago riding home from Hamihole in agony!
Plenty of bikes out on the road, lots of waves, no stupidity from any riders - the only dickhead was a car driver who thought it would be fun to cut me off while carving up the traffic on the Bombays.

Look forward to catching up with you if you collect fishy(ies) for Mini Max.

[The Everlasting]

Good to hear your able to ride again..:)

[Grasshopperus]

At the risk of sounding like a fag, try some pilates. It's good for rehab. Google or youtube it up.

[Scotty595]

Hope all heals up well. good to see your so determined to get back out there.

[F5 Dave]

Good to hear it went well. Take it easy, don't want to push that plate too much until it's done it's job & the bone heals.

[KiwiGs]

Pleased you can ride again!
A while back I broke my back, no op but 6 weeks in hospital, I had a sneaky ride the day I got home from hospital :shutup:
Last year after a knee reconstuction on a Friday I was back on the bike the next Monday.....

[crazyhorse]

A pair of the "original bits" seem ok ... :innocent:

Sure got those "original bits" bit more saggy than I'd like, but at 21 again, what would you expect :rofl:

[crazyhorse]

Good to hear it went well. Take it easy, don't want to push that plate too much until it's done it's job & the bone heals.

I'd agree - don't over do it. Make sure you heal well first. :sunny:

[Tink]

You betcha!!

Had a great ride this morning to Te Aroha with Balu, stopping for coffee at one of our favourite coffee places Espresso Banco. Shoulder a little tender, but quite managable - nothing like the shocker I had a few months ago riding home from Hamihole in agony!
Plenty of bikes out on the road, lots of waves, no stupidity from any riders - the only dickhead was a car driver who thought it would be fun to cut me off while carving up the traffic on the Bombays.

Look forward to catching up with you if you collect fishy(ies) for Mini Max.

Good on you, text me in two weeks if you remember, will be a free weekend!!!! We headed out to Pokeno on Sunday, OH I am finding the motorway a breeze now... you know where I am :)

[klingon]

Yay PB! I just caught up with the news (have been on holiday... turn my back for 5 mins and everything changes...)

Glad to hear you're out there riding again because I know it was driving you insane!

[howdamnhard]

So how is your shoulder holding up on your Sth island trip? I managed to pop mine out yesterday while holding onto something and discovering the ground wasn't quite where I thought it was i.e. not under my feet . I've hurt it before and it took ages to come right,grumble,grumble.

[caseye]

Not a good look there howdamnhard, hope it goes back together Ok mate.
Yes PB and Balu you guys snuck off rather quietly to get your South Island ride undrway.
Hope it's been fun so far and that the weather holds.