The long road back has started!!

[mr_hippo]

I am still not 100% following September's abdominal problems nor October's massive 20+kg weight loss. The loss has not been fat but muscle and it has come from where I need it most - thighs and lower back; I now cannot stand for long and have to resort to a wheelchair in supermarkets!
I took delivery of a new bike (Trek 3900 Disc) 2 weeks ago and have done 2 short rides totalling 15 kms (up to yesterday). Last night, I decided to revert to my usual procedure when I am recovering - get on the bike and ride it out! I have set up the bike so I can get on it and hopefully over the coming weeks, I will be able to tweak it mm by mm so it will be in the optimum position for me!
Today's ride - just over 3 kms on the flat followed by 1 km slight climb to a petrol station for a coffee and then back again. Feeling good with no aches and pains!

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I'm not surprised that you have no aches and pains losing over 20kg of muscle, there'll be nothing left to ache! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[Biker Joe]

Well done to you for getting back on the bike .
I hope your health continues to improve.

 

[HLaB]

All the best Mr H!

 

[cosmicbike]

That's good news Mr H. Little and often is the way forward, sometimes you will have to rein yourself in. Also remember to take a rest day as this is when your muscles really benefit.
Good luck with the recovery.

 

[tyred]

Hope you can make a full recovery and well done for being so positive and getting back on the bike.

 

[Leaway2]

Chapeau, for even considering riding a bike. GWS.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Best Wishes and GWS and take it easy, don't over do it like I am rather prone to doing...

 

[downesy]

Well done Mr Hippo hope you make a full recovery. Been through the same this year with rheumatism, started on the flat &low miles. Now after a couple of months, pretty much back to normal.
Take it steady it will come back , all the best to you

 

[ColinJ]

Good luck Mr. H! I went through a similar thing last year and know how hard it can be to build the muscles back up.

 

[gavroche]

That's what I call determination. Well done and I hope you will get back to full fitness soon.

 

[Skipper]

I can only endorse the rest of the comments. However, you've picked a pretty tough time to start recovery, mid winter! Best of riding to you sir, I doff my cap (eh .... bike helmet).

 

[Albert]

Good luck. It is hard starting up again after problems. You have my admiration.

 

[skyair]

he is in Thailand so its not mid winter over there it will be roasting

 

[Hip Priest]

GWS Mr Hippo.