Robots are cool

Went to the hospital yesterday for my delayed appointment. The news was probably mostly as I expected apart from the annoyance of not being allowed to do press-ups, pull-ups or sit-ups until I’ve seen them again in four months. I had been hoping to be able to do a little indoor climbing, but it looks like that’s not happening for a while. Also no running and I’m not really meant to play racket sports where I’m lunging about too much. I was tentatively told I could cycle on the road, but to take it easy.

“I’m afraid I don’t think you’re going to listen to me.” the surgeon said as I was leaving. She’s judged me wrong though – nobody is more keen to get back to kiting, climbing and all the rest than I am, but the last thing I want is to hurt myself more. ‘Click, click, pop’ would not be cool.

Yesterday I was reminded again what a serious injury it is. Although there’s always a bit of pain, it can be easy to forget. I’m also starting to realise how long it’s going to take to get strong again. My priority for the next four months is to get as fit and strong as possible, although I’ll need to find out what the best way to strengthen my back is. Longer term plan is to be back to kiting strength by the start of September.