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bzaks1424 — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:57:24 GMT

7.5 days of shots Why quit drinking after 7.5 days? However I commend your ability to do shots on such a regular basis!

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swimmj — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:48:31 GMT

Thanks so much That Guy, Elaine, and Gigi. I'm doing well, counting the days that shots and crutches are still needed. Swam again today and loved every minute of the workout. 7.5 days of shots and 18 more days with crutches. :D

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swimmj — Mon, 23 May 2011 06:31:57 GMT

Why quit drinking after 7.5 days? However I commend your ability to do shots on such a regular basis! I wish they were shots of adult beverages. Anti-blood clotting shots and I hate needles. Will be so happy when the twice daily shots are all done!

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gigi — Sun, 22 May 2011 07:34:21 GMT

I'm getting on this thread late, and I'm glad to see that you're back in the pool already! It sounds like you have a great PT team, family team, and masters team. Go teams! Best wishes for a 100% recovery!

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Elaine Krugman — Sun, 22 May 2011 07:14:46 GMT

:cheerleader: YEAH! WAY TO GO MJ! :cheerleader: I'll second that! Congratulations! :applaud: P.S. Hey, That Guy, great use of font, color, and Smilies! :wine:

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That Guy — Fri, 20 May 2011 04:05:59 GMT

:cheerleader: YEAH! WAY TO GO MJ! :cheerleader:

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swimmj — Fri, 20 May 2011 03:32:57 GMT

Back in the pool today. I practiced how to hold my leg in PT on Wednesday, and getting in was a snap. Teammates helped with swim gear and crutches. It felt a bit odd at first, but nothing hurt, just felt "funny". It was sprint day and I did 2800 meters, swimming with friends I often only see in the locker room. Walls are awkward and will be for 3 weeks, but it felt wonderful to be in the pool. Very, very happy to be back in the water where I belong. :bliss:

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swimmj — Mon, 16 May 2011 09:24:56 GMT

I am happy to report that this occurred. MJ was there today working the clerk of course. The lifeguard stand near the clerk of course was all wrapped up in yellow tape proclaiming CAUTION - OPEN TRENCH. MJ, it was good to see you today! :argue: Wait, that's the wrong smiley... :bitching: ... no, not that one either... :anim_coffee: aahhh close enough. In other news, Allen Stark and I traded places today. He swam the 100 and 200 SCM fly and rocked 'em both. I swam the 100 and 200 SCM ***, which I hadn't raced in years, so I got some best times too. :chug: Fun to see you, That Guy and great to see Allen as well. Nice swimming!

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That Guy — Sun, 15 May 2011 09:48:12 GMT

MJ, get well soon! I hope to see you at the Hood River meet, whether you're able to be in the water or not. :cheerleader: I am happy to report that this occurred. MJ was there today working the clerk of course. The lifeguard stand near the clerk of course was all wrapped up in yellow tape proclaiming CAUTION - OPEN TRENCH. MJ, it was good to see you today! :argue: Wait, that's the wrong smiley... :bitching: ... no, not that one either... :anim_coffee: aahhh close enough. In other news, Allen Stark and I traded places today. He swam the 100 and 200 SCM fly and rocked 'em both. I swam the 100 and 200 SCM ***, which I hadn't raced in years, so I got some best times too. :chug:

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no200fly — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:17:55 GMT

I have been told my plate will just stay in - I sure hope it does. Thanks again, MJ When I had it done (25 years ago) they told me that since I was active, it would be best to take the plate out after a year because there could be a problem with stress fractures developing at the end of the plate (since the bone would bend but the titanium plate would not). If you run, bike, ski, etc. you might want to ask your surgeon about this. That being said, removing the plate is a cake walk. I was really dreading it, but it turned out to be a non-event.

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swimmj — Mon, 09 May 2011 04:02:04 GMT

When I had it done (25 years ago) they told me that since I was active, it would be best to take the plate out after a year because there could be a problem with stress fractures developing at the end of the plate (since the bone would bend but the titanium plate would not). If you run, bike, ski, etc. you might want to ask your surgeon about this. That being said, removing the plate is a cake walk. I was really dreading it, but it turned out to be a non-event. My plate is on the outside of the hip, and so is thought to not interfer. I will let you know how it goes. MJ

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orca1946 — Mon, 09 May 2011 02:26:26 GMT

Yeah ! They talked about a plate for me,but the bone density is so low that it would not work.

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swimmj — Sun, 08 May 2011 02:25:38 GMT

MJ - So glad that you are doing so well. I shattered my hip a long time ago and had a plate surgically installed and later removed. One suggestion I would make is that you do not try to do too much too soon. You have had a big surgery and it will take some time to fully recover. I made the mistake of over doing and ended up delaying my recovery. Feel better soon. Thanks so much for the reminder. My PT and hubby know me well, so I have folks to remind me to rest. I have been told me plate will just stay in - I sure hope it does. Thanks again, MJ

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no200fly — Sat, 07 May 2011 11:13:08 GMT

Twice replaced hip? Ouch! So sorry to hear that! Thanks for your thoughts. Less pain daily and my swimmer upper body makes crutches easy, so I have much to be thankful for. MJ MJ - So glad that you are doing so well. I shattered my hip a long time ago and had a plate surgically installed and later removed. One suggestion I would make is that you do not try to do too much too soon. You have had a big surgery and it will take some time to fully recover. I made the mistake of over doing and ended up delaying my recovery. Feel better soon.

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swimmj — Sat, 07 May 2011 09:30:13 GMT

So sorry to hear of this! My twice replaced hip ache for you!:cane::badday: Twice replaced hip? Ouch! So sorry to hear that! Thanks for your thoughts. Less pain daily and my swimmer upper body makes crutches easy, so I have much to be thankful for. MJ

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orca1946 — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:28:54 GMT

So sorry to hear of this! My twice replaced hip ache for you!:cane::badday:

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bzaks1424 — Thu, 05 May 2011 12:09:55 GMT

Tough break MJ! (no pun intended!) - Make sure to follow your PT program to a "T", $50 says you'll be destroying the pool come Auburn!

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swimmj — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:49:39 GMT

Get well soon, MJ! Let's think of the positive here. You're perfectly positioned for an interview at next year's Nationals! "MJ Caswell broke her hip on deck last year in Mesa, but this year she's back and set SIX new National records." :banana::cheerleader: Heheheh pretty funny. I'm all for the new national records, but miss my teammates way more than anything. MJ

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swimmj — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:29:19 GMT

Awwwwwwww! Thanks so much for all your kind thoughts and words. I am an unbelievable klutz and this is my most spectacular mishap yet. The surgery did go really well, and the dr expects a full recovery. I got out of the hospital Tuesday and am been driven home in my Dad's cushy RV. We stopped last night at Santa Nella, in the central valley of California. I hope to be home by Friday. It will be another week beyond that to get back into the pool. Fort, I would love to race you again, although 100's or longer are my best shot at beating you..I won't be in Aubern this year, but am planning on Omaha next year. Thanks again for everyone's support - I always knew masters swimmers were some of nicest people on the planet and this incident has reenforced my beliefs. Hugs to all, MJ

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swimmj — Thu, 05 May 2011 04:23:35 GMT

Sorry to hear about your mishap. I've had a couple close calls near the Kino lifeguard stands too, and these were before early morning workouts, no talking/chatting. The wheels kind of surprise you. Glad to hear you're on the mend. I was out of town and had planned to find out where you were at when I returned, but noticed you were already on your way back home. Best of luck and I hope for a speedy full recovery! Thanks so much - I actually did not see it, my head was turned towards the pools where my friends were walking next to me. And I am short enough to walk under the darn things except for the nasty horizontal rails 9 inches off the ground. I ended up with my foot hooked under the rail and pitched forward hard. My friend caught my upper body (thank goodness, otherwise I would have smashed my head into the ground as well) and I dislocated my hip and then relocated on impact, breaking the hip socket. The surgeon expects a full recovery and I should be back in the pool in a week or so. I continue to be amazed at the support from the masters swimming community. Certainly some of the nicest people on the planet. Thanks again, MJ

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AnnG — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:47:39 GMT

Get well soon, MJ! Let's think of the positive here. You're perfectly positioned for an interview at next year's Nationals! "MJ Caswell broke her hip on deck last year in Mesa, but this year she's back and set SIX new National records." :banana::cheerleader: I think this is the best plan yet! Hope you heal quickly we will miss you at practice!

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aztimm — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:44:40 GMT

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swimmj — Thu, 05 May 2011 01:37:24 GMT

Tough break MJ! (no pun intended!) - Make sure to follow your PT program to a "T", $50 says you'll be destroying the pool come Auburn! I was given exercises to do at the hospital and I have doing them faithfully. Some I flat out could not do day 1 (abduction and heel slide) and now I can do them, which is very encouraging. My PT is a fellow masters swimmer (ironman tri gal) and the leader of a "strong chicks" strength building class I faithfully attend. She is awesome and a big part of why I am recovering well. Most getting up and down is a 1 leg lunge, and thanks to her I have done 1000's of them. It's great advice to follow your PT and I absolutely will. MJ

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knelson — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:53:08 GMT

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Elaine Krugman — Sun, 01 May 2011 12:30:50 GMT

MJ, I don't know you, but I feel bad for what happened to you at the meet. Here's a :bighug: and hoping you have a successful and speedy recovery! Good luck! :cheerleader: