Altachic's doctors orders

**Telephil** · 01-12-2004, 03:22 PM

Talking to Liz this weekend, her doctor ORDERED her to ski only once a week until the beginning of February or the swelling will NEVER go down, it will never feel good. She has not been the most willing to comply, although she knows she should.

Normally I try to convince her to go and deal with it, halfway joking, but this time I'm forcing her, the best I can, to stay off and ski once a week till feb. So, the reason for the post is this. She'll ski anyway unless everyone is on her to not, she's got to be a 100% for the mini right?

There ya go Liz.

**Twoplanker** · 01-12-2004, 03:25 PM

I wish my doctor would orer ME to ski once a week.

**iskibc** · 01-12-2004, 03:26 PM

heh, never thought I would tell someone this..... Hey AC, DON'T SKI!

**gincognito** · 01-12-2004, 03:29 PM

All's I can say is, be smart.

d.

CS · 01-12-2004, 04:26 PM

Dammit altachic, be smart.

That is all.

**Plakespear** · 01-12-2004, 04:28 PM

Your knee better be healthy when I get out there. So take it easy for a few weeks. Because if you're still on the injured list when I show up in Utah, you're gonna have some expalaining to do.

**altagirl** · 01-12-2004, 04:48 PM

Rest and heal up! You've been doing a lot on your knee already (which is cool - my doc said he wanted my graft to heal for a year before skiing - luckily timing and location made that bearable) but getting rid of swelling and stiffness takes time and rest. There's nothing you can do to catch up on rest when you're doing too much. Take the time off so it can fully heal and you can REALLY enjoy skiing pain-free again!

**phUnk** · 01-12-2004, 05:00 PM

What's a guy gotta do to get a "I've got the prescription for you; One hot-beef injection!" Simpson's reference around here?

**Lumpy** · 01-12-2004, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by phUnk
What's a guy gotta do to get a "I've got the prescription for you; One hot-beef injection!" Simpson's reference around here?

Three squares a day and a side of beef weasel for maximum healing power.

So, if we see you on the playground, we're gonna MAKE you take you ball and go home.

**altachic** · 01-12-2004, 05:50 PM

damn...harsh words. Good thing school begins for me tomorrow. I'll be filling up my ski time with things that need to be done, but have been avoided because i've been skiing too much.

i'll be seeing you all out there soon for the mini.

**zion zig zag** · 01-12-2004, 06:00 PM

so, i don't guess i'll be seeing you at basin this week?

you better heal up good and strong and not mess it up.

or you could use your one time for a trip up here this week!

**Buzzworthy** · 01-12-2004, 06:15 PM

Yeah, she told me this too last night too as I called her after a successful day of skiing for many years off 2 planks and on one.

AC, do what the doc says or you may end up hating it for a long time. You do not want to give up your passion for a measly few weeks out of your life. You gotta gape with me at Alta anyway, so please do not push it. I know you are very mad and frustrated, but hang in there.

-Buzz

**seldon** · 01-12-2004, 06:34 PM

i'm sorry AC. that sucks! (wow, state teh obvious why don't you? /smacks himself/) get on that exercising shite.

**altachic** · 01-12-2004, 08:56 PM

thanks for the words guys.

i told dantheman i'd get that straightline in bad news...definitely following those orders. period.

**phUnk** · 01-12-2004, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by altachic
thanks for the words guys.

i told dantheman i'd get that straigtline in bad news...definitely following those orders. period.

I'm definitely keeping your sneakers until I hear from the doctor that you're cleared to shred again.

**Ski Monkey** · 01-12-2004, 09:04 PM

Speaking of sneakers...you still have those force 9's we found in park city?

**phUnk** · 01-12-2004, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by Ski Monkey
Speaking of sneakers...you still have those force 9's we found in park city?

Whoops. No. They were waaaay too big for me. (Odd that I didn't notice that the night we found them...)

**Dantheman** · 01-13-2004, 01:14 AM

DON'T SKI!

**Big E** · 01-13-2004, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by Buzzworthy
AC, do what the doc says or you may end up hating it for a long time. You do not want to give up your passion for a measly few weeks out of your life. You gotta gape with me at Alta anyway, so please do not push it. I know you are very mad and frustrated, but hang in there.

-Buzz

Yeah, what Buzz said. Frustrating indeed, but keep the bigger picture in mind.

**bad_roo** · 01-13-2004, 07:52 AM

I bet you've already got more days in this year than my best ever season. Throttle it back, girl.

**truth** · 01-13-2004, 11:47 AM

Time to start snowboarding AC.

**Ski Monkey** · 01-13-2004, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by truth
Time to start snowboarding AC.

Them be fighting words.

**watersnowdirt** · 01-13-2004, 01:41 PM

UGH. So sorry to hear that! I know it's a been a long haul, but everyone's right - gotta follow orders or regret it later.

HEAL! REST! You'll be better, stronger, faster as a result.