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mimoore

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #30 on: September 05, 2009, 09:57:06 am »
Thanks Donnalynn,
That was so nice of your husband. It is a nice feeling though when you can do things on your own. I feel like I am one of my kindergarten students "I CAN DO IT!"  ;D
Yes, I wear a helmet and bring my husband, when I decide that I am brave enough to go on my own then I can bring my phone. Good you wear a helmet, you girls and your pink helments hehehe!
Hey that would be awesome if we lived near each other, we could start a bike club. I can see it now a bunch of us weaving all over the road and people thinking we are riding our bikes drunk!  :o
Take care, happy riding!
Michelle  ;D
 
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #31 on: September 06, 2009, 12:01:53 pm »
Not to steal your thunder Michelle, but wanted to let you know, I got on my bike this morning....I did it!  Didn't go far because I needed to get back to watch the kids so James could go to work, but I just needed to prove to myself I could do it.   ;D  No training wheels needed!

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #32 on: September 06, 2009, 07:40:21 pm »
Yahooooooooooo Lori! Feels good eh? Knowing that our AN has not taken our life away from us! We are strong!!!!!!!!
Wish we could ride together. Let's try no hands next! Hehe
Michelle  ;D
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Retrosigmond surgery on June 4th, 2008 for an AN. 100% hearing loss and facial paralysis (was not prepared for facial paralysis). Size: 2.3 cm, 2.1 cm, 1.8 cm. some tumour remains along facial nerve. Pray for no regrowth. Misdiagnosed for 10 yrs.

leapyrtwins

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #33 on: September 06, 2009, 08:45:16 pm »
Congratulations, Lori!

And thanks Michelle for being her inspiraton!   ;D

Jan
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #34 on: September 07, 2009, 08:02:49 am »
Michelle, maybe we can ride and meet half way!  By then, we'll be too tired to ride any more though!   :D  And I don't think I could ride with no hands before!

Donnalynn, going out to buy a new helmet this week - one more thing that hasn't been uncovered after the move.  I'm sure it'll turn up after I buy a new one.

Lori
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #35 on: September 07, 2009, 11:18:10 am »
Quote from: lori67 on September 07, 2009, 08:02:49 am
going out to buy a new helmet this week

Lori

Will it be sporting Disney characters??

(Sorry Phyl, I'm trying to behave, but I couldn't just let that one go  :D )

Put the bullwhip away!

Jan
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #36 on: September 07, 2009, 02:56:05 pm »
Quote from: leapyrtwins on September 07, 2009, 11:18:10 am
Will it be sporting Disney characters??


Oh I like Jiminy Cricket ...although I have yet to spot a helmet with this as a motif...

My next choice for my disney helmet would be Sally from Pixar's Cars.
http://disney.go.com/cars/#/characters/sally

So Jan- what is on your helmet? ... ;) ;D

BTW
Way to go LORI!!

DHM


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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #37 on: September 07, 2009, 08:43:55 pm »
Quote from: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on September 07, 2009, 02:56:05 pm
So Jan- what is on your helmet? ... ;) ;D

DHM

Actually I don't wear a helmet (GASP!!!  :o)

Guess I'm just a bad example to my children!

Jan
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #38 on: September 07, 2009, 09:10:29 pm »
Quote from: leapyrtwins on September 07, 2009, 08:43:55 pm

Actually I don't wear a helmet (GASP!!!  :o)

Guess I'm just a bad example to my children!

DOUBLE Gasp! :o

You had micro-surgery- yes?

You have big stress fracture points from the craniotomy... one fumble off the bike and it is game over... Jan you need to buy a bike helmet!

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #39 on: September 07, 2009, 09:37:21 pm »
Yes I had brain surgery - and a BAHA implant.

I have a helmet - very nice shade of mint green.  Don't wear it.  Old habits die hard.

I make it a point not to ride in traffic, and I wear my BAHA so I am aware of my surroundings. 

That's the best I can do.  We've all got to go some time  ;)
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #40 on: September 07, 2009, 10:02:59 pm »
Naughty Jan!

What would you kids do if you had a cracked skull and were in serious shape? As long as others depend on you - you should wear a helmet.

WEAR the helmet JAN!!!

... I was thinking how the baha would fair with a helmet. Does the abutment rub on the helmet?

DHM
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #41 on: September 08, 2009, 05:37:08 am »
Congrats to those that can ride a bike.!!!!!!!

I have been back on my bike for about a year now. We usually take them to the local park that has a great set off bike trails. I can ride for about 5 miles before my head starts getting funky. I still get very nervous when the park get busy though, I"m  always afraid that I will hit some one or fall into them. The one thing I still have an issue with is trying to ride and turn my head to see what's coming up behind me so I really don't like riding on the road yet.
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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #42 on: September 08, 2009, 06:03:04 am »
Quote from: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on September 07, 2009, 10:02:59 pm
... I was thinking how the baha would fair with a helmet. Does the abutment rub on the helmet?

DHM

The BAHA abutment does not rub on a helmet, but you can't wear your processor when wearing a helmet - not enough room inside.

Jan
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I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #43 on: September 08, 2009, 06:21:26 am »
Sorry Jan, I must side with DHM on this one. I'm an avid biker, 80 to 100 miles weekly and would never consider going without a helmet. I know it's a little challenging being SSD, but accidents can happen anywhere at any time. Even without having had the craniotomy, you've got to protect your head. Better to go without the BAHA. I'm accustomed to watching/hearing(from the right ear) for my surroundings. Would be nice if a helmet could be designed to fit with the BAHA, but don't think there's a big global demand for that. Anyway, be safe.

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Re: I CAN RIDE A BIKE!!!
« Reply #44 on: September 08, 2009, 06:25:17 pm »
Patrick, I think you've actually convinced me.

Thanks for your input and your concern  :)

Jan
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Left AN 3.0 cm (1.5 cm @ diagnosis 6 wks prior) SSD. BAHA implant 3/4/08 (Dr. Battista) Divino 6/4/08  BP100 4/2010 BAHA 5 8/2015

I don't actually "make" trouble..just kind of attract it, fine tune it, and apply it in new and exciting ways
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