eskimobasecamp 0 Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 thanks pete that's so kind i'll see if a mate in the uk can find it first, thank you though!!! 2pintsmate emm beer isn't really my thing, though did find cranberry finlandia vodka yesterday in nagano and sipping on some now Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm a vodka lass too but this summer the pictures of the beers on the train looked so tempting that I'm really craving beer at the mo. Lasonil-wise my mum is coming over on Oct 25th so if you haven't had any luck by then let me know. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 thanks will let you know if i don't get some saw a physio today, who said no problem, just takes a LONG time for all that fluid to go - reckons my muscle tissue is fine - said exercise, such as biking will speed up the de-swelling process... so bring on more of this almost-autumn-sunshine! Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by eskimobasecamp: - said exercise, such as biking will speed up the de-swelling process... BoobCamp – I am pleased to hear that the Doc put a little future sunshine on your injury. And his opinion: a little light exercise. Just what I said. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 just back from another bike ride, feelin good Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 haven't heard about yourbum lately. how is the recovering going, repairthelegcamp? Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 i'm on the mountain bike recovery plan and after only 3 days after picking up my repaired and ready to go bike, my leg feels much better for it - i'm doing about 50 minutes everyday, last night in the dark through bear territory ho ho. still fluid there, i think i really bashed the muscle, it's going to take a while, seems it's a big injury. i'll be fine on resort but my backcountry plans are out the window for now and i won't be buying skis to put the AT bindings on until i'm fully OK. unless i make a faster recovery i don't imagine doing any major mid-winter bc trips - only spring. i feel like my leg is getting there though, slowly very very very slowly. muscles are all good biking, it's just all that fluid - and the area is still sensitive and has nerve damage. thanks dizzzzzzz. how are ya? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 just go slow on the bike better to have a good heart rate then speed. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Glad to hear you are recovering. Did you get some lasonil EBC? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Can you get the remaining fluid drained ebc? How big is your bruise now? Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 cb - there's still nerve and muscle damage on top from what i can feel - so i think that fluid is there for a reason, but the biking despite only 3 days makes it feel much better, and perhaps even slightly smaller - so i'll keep on going with that, see what happens after a few more days. if it's still there in december or something maybe i'll have to drain it, but for now i'm letting it do its own thing slowly. that's ok i've accepted it and the fact that it feels even better today and maybe smaller makes me feel so happy. i seriously can't wait for the day when my leg is normal. i realise how much we take 'being normal and uninjured' for granted. pp - i put on arnica every morning, i don't think any topical lotion will make a difference now - not really bruising as such, more like scar tissue/muscle repair and fluid slowly disappearing. thanks ft - just on the flats around hakuba for 50 minutes, not much speed involved or anything that knocks me about, just about getting some fitness, stamina and injury recovery in. feels really good. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 glad to hear its getting better ebc. Theres nothing worse for me than not being able to be active in the way I want. Especially as its my main outlet in getting rid of stress. Its a bummer that you wont be strong early season and not in shape to tour. Enjoy the pow and tour in the Spring Just dont screw it up and make it worse Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 yeh thanks it's super slow, i hit it on a rock so hard. It has never got worse, only better slowly which is good - but i won't overdo anything to cause any unecessary strain, at the risk of screwing it up. hopefully it will be ok. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 still want to see rocks Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 i don't... ever again Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 well ok here's the advice i got from a sports injury doctor at home after i described to him at length and in detail my injuries..... "Wow! It sounds as if you have severely damaged the big thigh muscles, which then bled internally. A clot would form, and it this that takes so long to go away. The extra fluid will go fairly quickly. If you played for Man Utd, you would get Rolls Royce treatment with daily physio, and so on. However, you are doing all the right things, especially exercising now, with heat in between. The more circulation you can get through the muscle, the quicker the clot will be broken up and taken away. Not just that, though - the exercise should prevent the clot calcifying, an uncommon complication but a nuisance if it happens. I would avoid ANY attempt to drain anything - leave nature to do the job. Carry on with heat and exercise, as much as is comfortable, try x2 or 3 daily if you can - you may find cycling on a static bike one of the best exercises. Running might hurt too much, but is fine if not. Same with rowing. If you need me to have a look when you are here, please let me know." Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 more from the doc.... "Length of time is difficult. Given what has happened to you, I guess another 2-3 months before you feel fully back to normal. But that is a guess. As to the nerve, yes, it should return, hopefully to normal but if not, the neighbouring nerves should restore partial sensation. Occasionally it doesn't recover, but the only bit affected will be the lateral thigh. I guess the one thing you wouldn't want is vigorous massage, when I think about it. Stretching is fine, gentle massage too. But you don't want to create any more bleeding or injury. Blue skies, hot springs, skinny dipping - sounds bliss! Roll in the snow and back in the hot water? Good for muscle injuries and morale... Nice one!" "You will go back to normal, so should expect to do all that you could before the injury. It is important, though, to take your time, and regain confidence. Yes the hot springs are perfect - daily is great. I would love to try it myself!!" Feel much better having asked the lovely Dr Duck's advice Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Nice one. Good to hear EBC Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 EBC, That's a great photo you've posted of your fall - nice rad-doll technique. I hope by that stage of your descent you were as out of control as the photo suggests? What was the angle of the slope - from the photo it looks to be about 20-25 degrees. Link to post Share on other sites
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