Rehab.....

Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:36 pm

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Windlord 3 thumbs up Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 4768 Location: Montana	Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:02 am    Post subject:     Sounds as though the timing will be just right. Painting is good PT and therapeutic for the mind. Keep us posted on your progress.
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day dreamer 2 thumbs up Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 3794 Location: McClure Pilot	Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:36 pm    Post subject:     I can't wait for you to get back into the air man!
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NMERider 3 thumbs up Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 7483 View Blog	Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:50 pm    Post subject:     AJX just hasn't been the same without you Joel. I can hardly wait for Spring just to listen to your wit in the LZ once again.
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soarass 3 thumbs up Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 233 Location: Desert California View Blog	Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:51 am    Post subject:     The orthopedic surgeon said I'm getting really good range of motion for ten weeks out of surgery, and my next checkup is in two weeks, rather than the 4-week interval he's been using so far. I have been cautiously exceeding the recommended exercises so as not to re-injure the shoulder, but to speed up the strengthening, and still not impede the flexibility. Seems to be working, as he is surprised/pleased with my progress! That makes me happy, too. I hear the sky calling and I have to be really careful not to drive off the freeway craning my neck to get a glimpse of the pilots on Marshall Mountain/Crestline ridge. My frustration has been such that I have not dared to show up at Andy Jackson LZ for fear of starting to drink heavily. I may have to change that for the Toy Drive this weekend. The kids still need toys, and I WILL FLY eventually. I really miss flying and then playing guitar in the LZ with Chris afterward. That's like getting cake and eating it too! I really dug the video one pilot posted with the Pink Floyd "Learning to Fly" music in the background. I sat there with tears in my eyes just soaking it up, then I played it over again. (Sorry I don't recall his name) Thanks, my friend, and thanks to all who have posted encouraging words here. Merry Christmas to all of you. Now how the hell am I going to finance a Sport 2 175............ Joel
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soarass 3 thumbs up Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 233 Location: Desert California View Blog	Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:39 pm    Post subject:     The therapist implied I've gotten just about as much range and flexibility as I can reasonably expect, and said "building the strength is the thing for you". So my Bowflex is my new best friend, as long as I don't hurt my self. I think it is reasonable to pursue strength and stamina for the Spring time air. Hopefully the Big O Loop at AJX will be operational soon and I will be able to spend a day polishing up the landings, after an 8-month hiatus. The shoulder had to get fixed, because I was DAMNED if I would give up flying after only 2 years. I could not risk the Workers Comp catching me flying while I was being treated, even though my ego told me I could. Losing the house to pay medical bills wouldn't go over well with the frau. At least I get a chance to jam with my bro Chris while I wait it out. "Music hath charms to sooth the savage pilot who's so air-horny he readily considers anti-social behavior to finance a flying vacation in France", Or something like that......Joel
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