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You guys are your logic...

I'm talking with the original surgeon also just to clarify a few things, as he's the local gun on these things. I think I will get it removed, but I may wait to at least give it the full 12mths so everything around it is as strong as it can be when I go ahead and weaken the structure again. Ad Troy: I'm happy with the progress I've made already, I started Squatting and DL 30kg remember... lol

I'll paste this here as I don't think anyone reads my build thread which is admittedly more a tracking tool for me, my stats and thoughts. Well it was a mixed bag at the Fracture Clinic. The good news is the metal work has not moved and the Dr is suggesting we wait another few months to give it a full year before making any calls. The bad news is that he's also suggesting that removal might be the better long term solution because then there's no question of if it's causing me any irritation. That would mean up to 6wks off any impact sports/exercises etc, so no squatting and no DL. Everything else I could do and walking would be fine. I'm wondering if ham string and leg curls could be OK but I have no provision for doing those at home. I'll be seeing the physio on Friday to talk about it more now that we know that at least the metal work is staying put. Part of me wants it out never to have to worry about it again, part of me doesn't want 6 wks off when I'm just starting to get some momentum in things. Then I think well whats 6wks in the grand scheme of things if it means not having to think about the metal any more. If I just go ahead and leave it in and then find out it's an issue say 5yrs down the track, it's a more serious surgery to remove it as the bone grows over/around it over that length of time. 1-3yrs is the ideal window for removal. What would you do?

Well it was a mixed bag at the Fracture Clinic. The good news is the metal work has not moved and the Dr is suggesting we wait another few months to give it a full year before making any calls. The bad news is that he's also suggesting that removal might be the better long term solution because then there's no question of if it's causing me any irritation. That would mean up to 6wks off any impact sports/exercises etc, so no squatting and no DL. Everything else I could do and walking would be fine. I'm wondering if ham string and leg curls could be OK but I have no provision for doing those at home. I'll be seeing the physio on Friday to talk about it more now that we know that at least the metal work is staying put. Part of me wants it out never to have to worry about it again, part of me doesn't want 6 wks off when I'm just starting to get some momentum in things. Then I think well whats 6wks in the grand scheme of things if it means not having to think about the metal any more. If I just go ahead and leave it in and then find out it's an issue say 5yrs down the track, it's a more serious surgery to remove it as the bone grows over/around it over that length of time. 1-3yrs is the ideal window for removal. What would you do?

This is awesome stuff Snowy, I'm really looking forward to you getting back on the track.

Haha poverty. I was lucky, my best mate was the instructor so that meant we got to skip some of the crap and spar much harder.

We'll see how I go with the HANS stuff, I may go for it, in the meantime I will try out the donut just for "something" and then I may move to a new helmet and HANS in August if I get a bonus at work. Went for a multi-layer 3.2/5 suit, shoes and gloves which are a bit better than than the 3.2/1 rated single layer stuff. $324 delivered for everything, that suit is normally $300, got it for 84, STEAL.

I didn't think it was a big deal personally and not being able to do it was pretty poor in terms of flexibility. Back when I was doing Karate it took me 10mths when I first started to get to my toes, I had THE worst flexibility. I try and stretch regularly now as it pays dividends.

Yep, when fully warmed up. I'm only 6ft remember.

Sounds stupid but stretch I can now touch my toes easy when cold and palm the ground when warm because I stretch daily. I also do back and hip stretches as well, has made a big diff for me.

I've been speaking with RaceQuip and going over specific measurements. To ensure its comfy I'll be getting it a tough larger so it should have plenty of space (also to accommodate any growt from gym). As for safety I was originally just getting a single layer but will eat a multi layer SFI 3.2/5 Cheers for the feedback.

Nah I mean doing almost over double what I DL, and at less weight No 1RM training, I have to take it pretty slowly on the ankle.

Awesome stuff, not quite double me yet but almost lol

Cheers. Think I'm going with the RaceQuip stuff, it's very good value. Further to this. On the topic of neck protection, I was just going to grab one of those FIA spec 2" tapered foam donuts that all my mates where in speedway but I'm wondering if something lie a Leatt brace is a better choice (as opposed to full fledged Hans which would require a new helmet for me too).

On it as in searching that site among others for potential causes/fixes Feeling a bit better today. Toiling in the garage on the car.

Pretty sure that's what I'm getting.

Yeah on it.

Not unusual to think so. I'll see how I go and may go back and see Matt again now I'm being able to get a little deeper.

Like I said, awkward... Kate's sister is down and had a good chuckle.

I am. Foam roller FTW.

She's already asleep after only 4hrs sleep last night and a grumpy baby today =\ Parenting life...

It's just the one side and I was already doing hip flexor stretch, walking spider man, etc, I may just need to do a few more and be careful when it's cold. I have slacked a little with my stretching, it was daily, now it's just on workout days so I'll pull my finger back out. Thanks for the stretch suggestion, I'll add it in. I'm gonna go awkwardly foam roller my groin...

Minor progress. Consolidated at the increased squat weight, all low bar this time which felt easier but I now have a light groin strain as per the main thread. Increase on deads and rows, consolidated on increased chins and dips. Gym Squat low bar 75.5 80.5 85.5 90.5 95.5 Bench 95.5 99.5 104 106.5 109 DL 80.5 85.5 90.5 95.5 100 Row 73 77 79.5 82 84.5 Chins 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 Dips 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 I have an appointment Monday to see the fracture clinic about my X-ray results.

If I've got a light inner quad/groin strain from squatting is there anything specific should be looking to improve in the form? Does this mean my stance is too wide? I'm outside shoulder width as that's most comfortable on my ankle. Feet about 30deg. From what I read its about poor hip mobility and I have had tender hip flexors for a little while. I sit all day so no surprise.