Steph_Abegg Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) I suffered a severe broken leg back in September during a climbing accident. (It's been a tough recovery so far, I have posted a "recovery trip report" on my website: https://sites.google.com/site/stephabegg/home/tripreports/recovery) Anyway, I've just been cleared to start using a recumbant exercise bike. Money is pretty tight for me these days, so I was wondering if anyone had an old recumbant exercise bike lying around that I could borrow for 3-4 months?? I would be willing to pay for it too. Please contact me at sabegg@gmail.com or respond to this post, thanks so much. UPDATE FEB 10: I got a bike, thanks everyone for your kind words and help. Pedal, pedal, pedal... -Steph With this atrophy, I'll be riding that bike every chance I get. Edited February 10, 2011 by Steph_Abegg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Holy crap, what a story. If I had one I'd loan it out to you for sure, Haydar suffered a similar injury (nasty tib-fib break) and will most likely be needing it not long after you finish with it if not sooner. Wow! You're like 4 months into this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh Phuzzy Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I blew my kneecap into seven pieces last year, I feel for you. Good luck on the recovery have you tried CL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph_Abegg Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Wow! You're like 4 months into this thing. More like almost 5..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcg Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Nice one in Washougal for $75... http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/spo/2200976704.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph_Abegg Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Nice one in Washougal for $75... Thanks, but I am hoping to find one in the Seattle area if possible.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi steph, I've sent a mail to the cycling group at my office. I'll let you know if anything comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banos Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Aside from the atrophy, which would be expected from your ordeal, your wounds are actually looking pretty good now.. Looks like you have finally put infection behind you... As you know.. it could be worse.. I'm sure you'll find your bike and begin the rebuild process of your muscle mass.. You body knows what's supposed to be down there. Glad you're on your way back Steph... Mark Edited February 9, 2011 by banos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banos Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/for/2197462375.html Edited February 9, 2011 by banos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimZam Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Pls, pls, pls keep doing the alphabet with your foot. My wife (RIP) had a serious tib/fib/ankle pile-on fracture. She regained most of the mobility. My sincerest wishes for your recovery.Doing sit-ups and setting off the alarm in the hospital. Gnar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson.g Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 http://bellingham.craigslist.org/spo/2205207903.html If it is too far out of your way, I would be willing to help out with transporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympicMtnBoy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yikes, quite the ordeal but you are right about the positive attitude. I found your journal quite fascinating and it made me feel very lucky about my own much less complicated fractures. I can't help with a bike but I think you'll find that it will help quite a bit with both the physical and mental aspects of recovery. I also found swimming to help quite a bit for strength, cardio, and mobility during my "limited weight bearing" phase, once I figured out how to stop swimming in circles anyways. Yoga as well, even if you do a funny one-legged version and make creative use of those foam blocks. It's still up hill from here, but you like going up hills. ;-) Good luck and best wishes! - Stewart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympicMtnBoy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Oh and don't do what I did when they finally let you ride a real bike, and crash it. I looked pretty funny trying to get back into climbing with a walking cast on my foot and one hand wrapped in bandages with stitches from the bike wreck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Sears is selling a cheapie stationary recumbant for $199 Edited February 9, 2011 by rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetsailor Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I don't know for sure, but I could believe that the UW IMA has some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph_Abegg Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 I don't know for sure, but I could believe that the UW IMA has some. Problem is, a parking pass costs more than a decent recumbent bike of my own. And I'll probably want to hog the machine for hours....=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuchosPixels Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Hi Steph, I feel your pain. I broke my femur about 7 1/2 years ago (hit by a car while training on my MTB on the road). It was a very painful recovery but in a few months (about 5) I had gained a lot of strength thanks to the help of a trainer and lots of careful work on the gym. Very light to no weights at first and lots of exercises using cords and plain old gravity. I mostly worked my core and upper body at first, that helped in making me feel better. After about a year I was in better shape than when I had the accident. Years after I still get some discomfort if I dont keep in shape so It motivates me get outside, work out (im not a gym person) and just be active. I do a LOT of cycling and helps a lot in keeping my legs feeling great. But, need to do some other exercises to help with lateral movement strength (cycling helps zero there) and also running performance (cycling works out slightly different muscles). The key is to have some balance, eventually. I wish you a full recovery! Edited February 10, 2011 by MuchosPixels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubler Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hello Steph, Sorry to hear about your accident - I'm sure you'll heal up soon and be back on the rock in no time....of which we can enjoy more of your TRs (excellent by the way!) Have you ever looked at an Schwinn AirDyne? They are tremendous for recovery and rehabilitation, however afterwards it is an insane machine for cardio workouts. If you can find one on Craigslist, the investment is worth it. Worst case is that if you don't keep it, you'll still get your money out of it should you sell. Here's to your recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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