Bargo Blog

Well I couldn’t help it I had to go on the annual golf outing in Northern Michigan.   I was right on 6 weeks post op when I left.   18 holes the first day worked out ok.    I made sure I drove close to the ball….gave up and dropped out of most bunkers or trouble spots (I played a few but it took too much out of me).  A post round of cards and too many beers to count led to day 2….. 36 holes.   I made about 23 then the fatigue really stared to set in so I stopped ….drove the cart enjoyed a few more beers and team jager bomb.

Day 3 was another 36 I knew in the morning if a played 18 that would be a miracle.  Basically I played about every other hole for 18 and called it good.   My good leg was worn out as was my whole body!   But all in all I made it and glad I went.    The next day I had some  pretty big swelling….I iced it went to bed a 8pm and woke up pretty good.  But I am not sure I have ever been as tired as I was that night.

Now that the weekend is gone I think I gave my good leg alot of work.  Today it feels so much bigger and stronger than my bad leg.  My rear end also feels the difference.

I am getting much more comfortable touching and putting cream on my scar.  For some reason I just did not want to touch it.  I kept feeling something a hard.  So I got in good light to investagate.  I found that I has a suture poking out.  I could pull it a little with tweezers but could not pull it all the way out.   I found out it was part of a dissolvable suture…..it doesn’t hurt anything other than it will only dissolve if wet.

So per instruction of a friend in the field….I pulled it with tweezers as far as I could and snipped it.  Low and behold it worked…..    I was feeling so cool I did it I snuck on a pair of shoes and walked around the bedroom  WOW!…   Not suppose to do that for a few more days but could not help it….PT starts next Wed.   My how time flies (well not really but I think you all know what I mean).

Its really amazing how far you get in 5 weeks.  I went back and read my first blog 3 days out of surgery.   Actually I could have read most anybodys because they are all so similar….bummed out feeling sorry for myself…why me…..  I had two trips planned in the next 4  weeks wondered if I could even go.  I got the welcome replies..thanks Dennis, Doc Ross,johnskier….  First I was shocked anyone even read it or understood.  But it really helped my attitiude change and change fast.  Then the learning began.

 Well now I am FWB with no more wedges in my boot…..yes no more $%#@ wedges it makes FWB soo much better.  I actually played 18 careful holes of golf Monday and shot pretty good,  I was a little liberal with the cart extremely careful but it worked out. I will be playing every monday in my league.  I gave my scar and tendon some lotion and a little massage for the first time.  I am still learning to get comfortable touching the area too much/hard.  Over the next 2 weeks I will start some in house walking with no boot and plan to be in the now famous “2shoes for me club”  starting week 7.

 Two free hands clubs at least for now.  I certainly look at things different and can’t wait for next trip wth no boot.  Not planned yet but lots of ideas…

 Anyway weather is getting good in Michigan and this injury is not stopping me from enjoying it.   I actually shot a couple baskets in the driveway……careful now!