There is a distinct possibility that I may not be able to lift weights again.

[primetime21]

I have already gotten 2 opinions and both said the same thing, though my main doctor is slightly more optimistic.

Look it would be great to be able to gut it out for a couple years and be able to have big muscles in my arms but at what cost? At age 35 my elbow might creak like a rusty hinge and hurt like a bitch.

I'm doing what's best for me for the entire span of my remaining life. Not what's better for next summer or the year after.

I still skateboard so that's cool.

Assuming my elbow is not fit for heavy presses I'll probably become a runner <gasp> and lift light on some days. I've always had a very good wind and I used to tell myself you know, when I stop playing football I should try cardio. So I'll lift somewhat just so I don't have that awful skinny fat look that many runners have but the focus will be on skateboarding first, and general fitness second (including looks).

Looks like you have the right attitude. Make the best of the situation. My guess is that you will be able to lift (maybe not as heavy) again.

 

[Scotsman]

Best of wishes to you. Just focus on the recovery and the future will take care of itself.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[jbauer]

Hope everything works out for you lumberg. I know how passionate you are about lifting. Best advice I have is to do the full PT that they prescribe for you and follow your pts guidelines to the letter.

why does that sound so familiar.....






well at least you'll listen to someone

 

[Lumberg]

Still waiting to hear when I'm going in....the wating is killing me....can't wait for it to be over.

I guess I'll be constructive and start looking for a PT NOW

 

[PolishHammer1977]

good luck buddy

 

[biteme]

Best of luck man. I fear this is going to happen to me. Over the last year, my knees have began to ache and I'm constantly injured to the point that I can still lift but in pain. Oh well, if you get the worst news, you can still probably do a military type workout, pushups, pullups, etc.

 

[Heahy Minister]

Good luck man! Hope everything turns out well. Stay positive and things will turn out positive.

 

[Dial_tone]

You can still juice anyway; I don't think most people here bother to work out so why should you.

 

[Lumberg]

You can still juice anyway; I don't think most people here bother to work out so why should you.

I might talk to my doctor about Phs that convert to e. It may help joint healing.

 

[coldblue1955]

can you at least do push-ups?