Category Archives: Injuries and Recovery

No Pictures, Please!

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Al

“Do you have any questions about the procedure? Anything we can do to make you more comfortable?” Continue reading →

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The Man With Two Belly Buttons

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Al

It’s been a month since I last wrote an update (hell, it’s been a month since I wrote anything), and I’ve had more than a few people wonder what’s wrong with my site, why it’s not showing anything new. Continue reading →

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Final Weekly Update (8)

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Al

Yep, it’s finally happened. I’ve gotten tired of talking about myself, or at least about my accident and its sequelae. Besides, I’ve got other things I want to start writing about again, like reviewing a couple of new TV shows, … Continue reading →

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A Day in The Life

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Al

I haven’t tried an apple yet, but I fit right in on Hockey Night.
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You Should Have Seen the Other Guy

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Al

One way or the other, I’m going to get a new bike out of this. Continue reading →

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Week 7 Update – Rehab Begins

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Al

A week full of good news and forward progress. Continue reading →

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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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