I passed!!! - Page 2

28-05-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Morag

Thank you, thank you

Quite possibly the best feeling .... IN THE WORLD <Jeremy Clarkson voice>

Now get yourself better!

28-05-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Morag

Hi Will
Thanks, I'm riding VERY carefully! Must meet for that ride when better...
M

Just give me the feeblest of excuses to escape and I'll be out on the bike :-)

ricky · 29-05-2008, 06:20 AM

congrats!!!!!

its a great feeling isnt it?? keep er lit missus!!!

29-05-2008, 06:33 AM

Well done Morag and good luck with the knee. As Snips and Will have said you're in our area so we will have to get us all out for a ride when you're sorted. Keep us posted as to how things are going.

Graham

singletrack · 29-05-2008, 10:19 AM

Well done Morag.

I had my knee replaced 18 months ago - it was the best move I ever did!

It won't be too long before you are back on the bike, but it will feel like a lifetime - my consultant made me wait 3 months!
Let us know how you get on.

29-05-2008, 10:26 AM

fukkin congrats !

make sure yer knee replacement is somethin lighweight like carbon or titanium so you can shave off a few miliseconds on yer lap times

29-05-2008, 01:18 PM

Soooooo many thanks for all your congrats...

Rode to work this morning, including the gravel farm track! So feeling pleased as punch.

I passed an instructor this morning with some pre-test bikers, he gave me the 'nod' I just giggled out loud in my helmet that was me just a week ago, small things and all that!

M

29-05-2008, 01:21 PM

Congrats on ur test! No thing like the monster grin!

29-05-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zxebeast

fukkin congrats !

make sure yer knee replacement is somethin lighweight like carbon or titanium so you can shave off a few miliseconds on yer lap times

I will, every ounce counts!!!! thanks..

29-05-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by singletrack

Well done Morag.

I had my knee replaced 18 months ago - it was the best move I ever did!

It won't be too long before you are back on the bike, but it will feel like a lifetime - my consultant made me wait 3 months!
Let us know how you get on.

Thrilled your knee replacement has been successful. Can you give me any advice for recovery or...?

It obviously bends enought to ride a Monster - was worried about this!

Morag

29-05-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by squiffything

Well done Morag and good luck with the knee. As Snips and Will have said you're in our area so we will have to get us all out for a ride when you're sorted. Keep us posted as to how things are going.

Graham

Thanks, wish I had a few more weeks to ride. Might come along to meet for a coffee on one of your routes, when I can drive again (automatic thankfully) will keep you posted...
Did I meet you at the BMF on the Duati owners club the other weekend?
Morag

singletrack · 29-05-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morag

Thrilled your knee replacement has been successful. Can you give me any advice for recovery or...?

It obviously bends enought to ride a Monster - was worried about this!

Morag

I had no problems riding the Monster, but did struggle to bend my knee enough to ride a sportsbike straightaway - no problems with that now though.
I have almost as much movement in my replacement knee as in the other one, but mine was just uni-compartmental ( half knee) so I am not sure how different it will be with the full knee.
The best advice I can give you is to make sure you do all your physio - and some! Take notice of what the consultant says, and don't overdo it to start with.
It's a shame you are going to miss the summer riding your bike!

Take care, and make sure you give us regular updates.

Anne

29-05-2008, 02:31 PM

Hi Morag
Well done! And just in time too before the legislation changes. I passed in November so I still have that euphoric and slightly smug feeling everyday! Good luck with the surgery, I'm wincing at the thought!
Justin.

30-05-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cairojay

Hi Morag
Well done! And just in time too before the legislation changes. I passed in November so I still have that euphoric and slightly smug feeling everyday! Good luck with the surgery, I'm wincing at the thought!
Justin.

Hi Justin

I know, I was a touch worried but I passed, so now I can just enjoy. Fingers crossed for nice weather this weekend!
Hope you enjoy your first Ducati summer, not that I'm jealous or anything! Maybe I should get some ducati stickers for my crutches...

Morag

30-05-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by singletrack

I had no problems riding the Monster, but did struggle to bend my knee enough to ride a sportsbike straightaway - no problems with that now though.
I have almost as much movement in my replacement knee as in the other one, but mine was just uni-compartmental ( half knee) so I am not sure how different it will be with the full knee.
The best advice I can give you is to make sure you do all your physio - and some! Take notice of what the consultant says, and don't overdo it to start with.
It's a shame you are going to miss the summer riding your bike!

Take care, and make sure you give us regular updates.

Anne

Hi Anne

Thanks, I'll take it easy for sure. I had major knee surgery two years ago and I came out of hospital to early. This time should be better because I can at least put weight through it. I was non weight bearing for 3 months last time, so had very strong shoulders by the end of it!!
So glad you had no problems riding the Monster again, guess the riding position for your sportsbike is much more 'compact'.
Has it releived all your pain? Is there anything you can't do?

Enjoy your summer riding, I'll keep my fingers crossed for SUNSHINE for you all.

Morag

29-05-2008, 06:20 AM	#18
ricky 5ft 3 of perfection!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: enniskillen Bike: M620 Posts: 524	congrats!!!!! its a great feeling isnt it?? keep er lit missus!!! __________________ wee man syndrome drunk: *Northern Irelands answer to common sense-NORTHERN IRELAND REP!!*

29-05-2008, 10:19 AM	#20
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	Well done Morag. I had my knee replaced 18 months ago - it was the best move I ever did! It won't be too long before you are back on the bike, but it will feel like a lifetime - my consultant made me wait 3 months! Let us know how you get on. __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

29-05-2008, 06:33 AM	#19
squiffything Guest Posts: n/a	Well done Morag and good luck with the knee. As Snips and Will have said you're in our area so we will have to get us all out for a ride when you're sorted. Keep us posted as to how things are going. Graham

29-05-2008, 10:26 AM	#21
zxebeast Guest Posts: n/a	fukkin congrats ! make sure yer knee replacement is somethin lighweight like carbon or titanium so you can shave off a few miliseconds on yer lap times

29-05-2008, 01:18 PM	#22
Morag Guest Posts: n/a	Soooooo many thanks for all your congrats... Rode to work this morning, including the gravel farm track! So feeling pleased as punch. I passed an instructor this morning with some pre-test bikers, he gave me the 'nod' I just giggled out loud in my helmet that was me just a week ago, small things and all that! M

29-05-2008, 01:21 PM	#23
Diego Guest Posts: n/a	Congrats on ur test! No thing like the monster grin!

29-05-2008, 02:31 PM	#28
cairojay Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Morag Well done! And just in time too before the legislation changes. I passed in November so I still have that euphoric and slightly smug feeling everyday! Good luck with the surgery, I'm wincing at the thought! Justin.