PRP Medicale Advise

That would be suite if ya did. Try to time it for when we have some waves to keep us busy all day and then crush some brews after. Spring is usually pretty fun around here.

 

Great to hear about the PRP treatment. I've got advanced cartilage damage due to some non-cancerous tumor growth that had to be removed from my ankle. Used to run 20 miles a week, play a few soccer matches, surf when possible, boot camp, etc. Switched to biking and light running, had to give up soccer, and thankfully the only thing that my surfing suffered was some fitness loss, but it took a good 9 months post-op to even be able to walk without pain again. At 33 and still a strong desire to be active its a small bit of hope to know that maybe things won't just be a slow spiral of pain and limited activity.

Like you said - technology and science are just going to get better, so it's all about hanging in there until they have a fix for the ailment. I am super worried about arthritis, in the last 5 years I've dislocated my (other) ankle, broke my fibula (repaired with a plate), shattered my wrist and scaphoid (another plate) and then had the tumors removed. I can give up soccer and running, but the thought of losing surfing scares me, its the one activity I've planned on being able to continue through my 60's.

 

very happy for you...and it gives up all hope.

My scope is next week. They drew blood and x-rayed me yesterday. Doc says both knees show signs of "de-mineralization"...kinda worried about that, but apparently it's from decreased walking over the past year. Got ice packs and Norco ready...now, if my ride would quit acting so flakey.

wow, that really puts things in perspective.

I understand the surfing thing. As dude-speak as the old saying seems, it IS "the source". Wrote a cheesy song about it:

Before a long day and it's toll
Beyond the glassy surface, peaks
Thoroughly sanded vehicle
A finely tuned instrumental

After a dry, demanding shift
Immerse the flotsam
and let jetsam drift

Nature's greater views
Panorama not many eyes include
We pay all our dues
Contrary to what people say
Life is good, everybody sing, we're...

Goin' surfin'
Keep on smilin'

Nature's greater gifts
A banquet from not many can enjoy
We've learned where it is
A sunny day is disguised gray
Happy to be alive, okay, we're...

Goin' surfin'...

 

Awesome lyrics WB!

I'm glad to hear you're on the mend, Yank! This tread reminds me to take nothing for granted, every day is a gift. Hey, while you are sitting around with a cold one, try reading "Breath" by Tim Winton. I'm only a third way through, but it is true prose, set in Western Oz, Tom and Huck meets Riding Giants is the vibe I'm getting. The author is like an aussie Tom Wolfe. You'll like.

 

Thanks for the update and glad things are going well. Sounds like you will be in the water in not too long & TPTSNBN treks are on the horizon.

 

That's is Absolutely wonderful Yankee. Good info too!

 

thanks. Inspiration came when messing around on a crappy casio keyboard (it has drums and bass built-in). It's raw as hell, but the link is here (press "download", but then just choose "open w/ media player").

 

Stoked that things are working out for you yank. Surfing in 4 weeks sounds awesome. Glad you won't be out of the water much longer

 

That's awesome Yankee-- I know you can do it. You got the whole SwellInfo team behind you.

 

Dolce, the same guy who works with MMA fighters to cut lots of weight safely? He knows his sh*t! Good luck, you can do it!

 

what's up with the "afta-care" ?

 

speaking of MMA, a lot of those fighters get effed up knees of some sort. I read one guy, Douglas Lima, has had 4 surgeries on his knee. Most of his meniscus is supposedly gone. He did PRP and is back, winning.

 

That's good news!

 

Right on, I'm sure it will help a lot.

 

had arthroscopy yesterday. Nice big medial meniscus tear and some nasty looking chondromalacia under my kneecap. I just hope I can pop up on my board this year.