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you're forgetting my broken bones For those new to the blog, and for those who need reminding; nearly 2 / two years ago I fell from the top of a 6 / six foot ladder onto a concrete slab, resulting in a very serious injury that put me in the hospital for 10 / ten days, and from which I am still recovering. Technically I’m still rehabbing, because by most definitions I have fully recovered. That’s some news worth celebrating, and I don’t get to do much of that these days. Celebrating, that is. My recovery was slow, and painful, but I weaned myself from painkillers just as soon as I could, and found myself able to bicycle a mile before I could walk confidently around the block. In all honesty, cycling was not recommended during rehab, but it saved me. At this point, I can confidently ride 20 / twenty miles in a day and not be so exhausted I can’t do it again the next. When I climb familiar hills I don’t have to shift down as far as I used to in order to make the trip easier, which is progress I can track and be very proud of. When I fell, it was directly onto my right hip. Said hip decided to try and visit my pelvis, so that gives you an idea of how sever the damage was. The number of days I spent in the hospital might also clue you in. The doctor had to cut some of my leg muscles to do the surgery, so in essence I had to learn to walk again as they repaired. I went from relying heavily on a walker to crutches, then a cane for a little while. There was a large section of time when I needed one of those mobility scooters stores have available at the entrance for people with issues. If I hadn’t been in severe pain, and felt a bit embarrassed, it might have been a fun experience but I was happy to make it as quickly through the phases I just mentioned as I could. Eventually the lure of the bike won out over being safety conscious, and that’s when my rehab really took off. Instead of placing all my weight, and therefore all the pressure on my wounded hip, I was sitting on a bike seat and working those slowly repairing legs muscles. Granted, it was different groups, but it had many alternate benefits. For the longest time I thought for sure I would walk with a limp, because I couldn’t seem to shake the habits I’d picked up while favoring my right side during recovery. Eventually those muscles developing because of the biking seemed to lend a hand, and I began to walk with more confidence. Now I do not have even the hint of a limp, but I’m still not fully recovered. There is loss of sensation, pain, and plenty of strength to still build. I don’t know that I’ll ever FULLY fully recover but the fact that I have made it as far as I have is noteworthy. The doctor saved me by doing his job exceptionally well, and I have done the rest. Maintaining a good diet, not forcing myself into physically taxing situations that would hurt or stall my recovery, and taking rehab seriously have all been major factors. Little things like going back to filming solo adult movies for a while helped me gain back some flexibility, believe it or not, but it was and still is the biking that remains the most important aspect of my recovery. If I were having sex, I could do so with strength and confidence, but if it turned into wrestling or something on the rough end of the spectrum I’d probably still be lacking in confidence. I’ve only had a single bike accident since I the surgery, and it was minor, but I’m still frightened of what might happen if I have to jump too far, land too hard, fall on my side again, you name it. Even typing about it makes my stomach kind of turn. That sort of pain is something I fully admit I am frightened of experiencing again. So I’ll just end this paragraph and wrap things up on a good note. The progress I’ve made is notable, and I am proud of myself for making it. Nobody has really celebrated with me, or really encouraged me along the way, so self-satisfaction is the best I can hope for. I’ll continue to heal, and make progress, no matter who is (or isn’t) watching.  |
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I think your progress is remarkable!
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