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Ok, well there is some good news and some bad news....


Good news:  All 7 fractured vertebrae are healed.


Bad news: I have a protruding disc in my lumbar region.  It has gradually been causing me more pain so I hope that it isn't getting worse.  Also, I have edema and swelling around my compression fractured T3 & T4 that are causing nerve pain in my back and shoulders.


Basically, I probably shouldn't be riding again just yet.  Its going to be really hard not to since I now have a lovely new bike gracing the garage.  I need to focus on getting healthy and healing my back fully before I think about riding.  I think I'm going to hold off on riding until January and try to do what I can to help heal myself.


Maybe I can race in the Spring, I hope so!!!


Wish me luck and think good thoughts for me!

I got my bike tonight!  I'm so excited!  I can't wait to go ride and make my comeback next year!


WOOHOO!