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January 24, 2006
*It's the Final Countdown*
No, not some god awful song by 'Europe' from the 80's but the recovery time on my know infamous knee.
Chinese whispers at work have elevated my injury to the heady height of either a dislocated knee or a fully torn MCL, so some people have been rather disappointed to see me walking let alone without an entourage of constant carers.
Just got back from physio for another bout of bending, twisting prodding and EMS. I'm down to 6* only ~10* to go... Karina 'taped' it up at the end, bit confusing but all you need to know is my knee cap is currently covered in surgical sticky tape. I expect you'll hear the screams in England when I remove it tonight...
My quad is getting a little stronger (you can at least see it now) and generally bending my knee is feeling a lot better.
Today I mustered up the courage to ask (for the first time) *the* question, the one every obsessed sports person asks their doctor/physio when injured... How long ? I was told 4-6 more sessions - which equates to just over 2 weeks, which is pretty good news.
The weather in Whistler today can only be described as gorgeous! Clear blue skies and a slight rise in temperatures have made conditions on the hill amazing. SK is currently up boarding away, Ben is at work and I'm inside about to start to watch Lost series 2 and 24 series 4. Damn I'm sad.
My Christmas 'stocking from home arrived yesterday after being sent by surface mail - thanks Mum :o) All toys have already been greatly welcomed :o)
Those more sad astute amongst you will have seen the additions to the photo album and video section. Some pictures and video from my MRI scan looking through my knee. Nothing gory I promise, just black and white photos/video :o)
Anyway, more drivel when it happens
p.s. Hello to all those in Ski school who have started to read my blog having found out this site isn't blocked by the new company firewall - get back to work!
Posted by edwardnorthridge at January 24, 2006 02:48 PM