2010 Disabled List

[bvibert]

there's so much in here to have fun with but out of respect for your injury, i'll leave it alone. :razz:

Laughter is the best medicine.... :lol:

 

[wa-loaf]

Bummer, hope you work something out.

Sky had a hernia fixed this fall. You might want to ping him to see if he's got any tips.

 

[jack97]

Sorry to hear the news.

Whats the downside in waiting after the season? If its pain, meds can do wonders (ok, half j/k)

 

[bigbog]

>Sky had a hernia fixed this fall. You might want to ping him to see if he's got any tips.
...Definitely...words of experience help...a Forum over on TGR

Keep yourself as healthy as possible G, you've got more than a few years of skiing left.

$.01

 

[basemoto]

I am a premed student and have been shadowing many different docs and i would say most surgeons are going to advise the surgical option. You do not want to strangulate the intestine because that is bad news bears. I would sit tight until your surgeon sees you, and get the procedure done asap. The recovery should be very quick compared to most surgeries. You should be skiing in mid march no problem. Good Luck stay optimistic!!!

 

[Greg]

Well, good news. While I will need surgery to repair this, it's not critical right now and the surgeon sees minimal issue with me continuing to ski. He cautioned me that the area is in a weak state, but I should be able to hold off until spring to have it repaired. Other good news is that it can be done laparoscopically so full recovery is only 2-3 weeks. I'll schedule it between ski and MTB season unless of course, I notice it worsening.

So, for now, game on.

 

[gmcunni]

Well, good news. While I will need surgery to repair this, it's not critical right now and the surgeon sees minimal issue with me continuing to ski. He cautioned me that the area is in a weak state, but I should be able to hold off until spring to have it repaired. Other good news is that it can be done laparoscopically so full recovery is only 2-3 weeks. I'll schedule it between ski and MTB season unless of course, I notice it worsening.

So, for now, game on.

did he at least prescribe massage therapy?

 

[Vortex]

Sounds like the best news really you could have received. Make some turns.

 

[gmcunni]

congratz on the good news.

 

[Greg]

Sounds like the best news really you could have received. Make some turns.

Absolutely. I'll probably still take it a bit easy, and try to avoid ice bumps and taking air, but otherwise, I'm psyched.

 

[bvibert]

That's great news! So, are you gonna ski in the January comp?

 

[gorgonzola]

I'll schedule it between ski and MTB season

glad to hear the good news but that only leaves about 45 minutes...

 

[Greg]

That's great news! So, are you gonna ski in the January comp?

Yup. Unless the course is really bad. I'll also have to come up with some air that is least taxing on the groin, probably a twist as opposed to any sort of spread.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Happy 4 u Greg

 

[gmcunni]

Yup. Unless the course is really bad. I'll also have to come up with some air that is least taxing on the groin, probably a twist as opposed to any sort of spread.

"dumper air" or "the Jesus" would probably be safe, IF you can pull them off.

 

[bvibert]

"dumper air" or "the Jesus" would probably be safe, IF you can pull them off.

The "dumper air" can cause some serious strain on the groin area when not performed correctly. An alternate might be "the Hulk", or maybe just stick to the ground and pull off a "pole daffy"...

 

[deadheadskier]

good to hear Greg. So, surgery in June?

 

[Greg]

good to hear Greg. So, surgery in June?

I would guess May. We'll see how things go...

 

[Johnskiismore]

Good luck!

 

[severine]

Glad it's not too serious, Greg! Take it easy!