The Update

Well, today was the big day. I saw the surgeon. I guess there is good news, and bad news. The good news is I'm likely going to live a few more years. The bad news is I need to take an unscheduled "season break".

I'll be off my bike(s) completely for at least 3 weeks (and two of my favorite races). During that time I'll be getting the steroid shots in my back to see if my body can heal itself, or if they have to do surgery to fix it. I guess my odds aren't as good as "normal", because I've got some other back issues going on. But if they do have to do surgery, they'll only be removing part of my disk that's bulging. . . . .with the hopes that will do the trick.

I guess if Lance Armstrong can come back from cancer to be a 7 time Tour de France winner, I can take a month or two off my bike and hopefully come back stronger next year. I'm trying to put a positive spin on this gloomy news because I know it could be worse. . . . .a LOT worse. But right now having someone tell you that you can't do the one thing you LOVE to do, for who knows how long, seems pretty bad.

Tomorrow is another day. Baby steps.