Monthly Archives: October 2010

Update At Week Six – Free At Last

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Al

I walked out of there a free man, ready to start phase two of my recovery, my rehabilitation to regain myself as a doctor and an athlete. Continue reading →

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Back In The Saddle Again?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Al

this coming December or January, whenever I get back out on the road again, I will do so carefully, with concern, but not with fear. I am not ready to hang up my wheels yet; to keep rolling, I have to keep alert. Continue reading →

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Week 5 Update

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Al

Forward progress on all fronts this week. Continue reading →

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My Days Are Filled With Mystery and Wonder – Conclusion

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Al

I have a rough and ready rule of thumb for when to send my surgical patients home: if you can walk and you can eat, then you are probably better off at home Continue reading →

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My Days Are Filled With Mystery and Wonder – II

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Al

Reality set in soon enough. I took stock of the tubes and wires I was connected to … Continue reading →

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Week 4 Update

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Al

This week’s progress report Continue reading →

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My Days Are Filled With Mystery and Wonder – I

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Al

I spent a considerable amount of energy just trying to get those who were caring for me to understand what I was worrying about, and my perspective on my care needs. Continue reading →

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Ironman 2010

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Al

You never know where your limits are until you try to go past them. Such an approach carries an inherent risk, but is more and more needed for ultimate success in this most grueling event. Continue reading →

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A SIlent Thunderclap Invaded Me

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Al

A silent thunderclap invaded me with the power of a thousand suns. Continue reading →

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The Accident

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Al

Until I have more strength to put together a more coherent tale, is is a brief description of my bike accident on Sat Sept 18, and a list of the injuries I sustained. Briefly, I was riding 25 mph in … Continue reading →

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