i had to get a minor surgery on monday, and i have strict orders for no bending or stretching for the next 2 weeks. i'm going crazy. how do i stay in shape while i'm hung up? i got some metolious rock rings, and one of their training ball things, but that's not cutting it :( suggestions?

Just take it easy and rest so you don't screw up your rehab. Two weeks is a tiny amount of time in the big scheme of things.

Try not climbing for a year or two... Screw up now and that might be you.

Two Weeks? Thats all? I can't have any weight bearing for two months! (no this is not a contest) What is the part of the body affected? I know how you feel, its hard to sit still when this is turning out to be a great fall climbing season (so I am told). I say Rest, Relax, and harass everyone on M.P.

I broke my ankle last spring and couldn't do ANYTHING for two and a half months, I was just too sick and in too much pain from having my bones bolted back together. Two weeks is nothing, just use a hand exerciser a lot and enjoy not HAVING to work out, it can be kind of nice actually.

No bending or stretching of what?

Join the club. I tore my meniscus at Shelf Road on Saturday and can't straighten my left leg. Recovery is 2 weeks to 2 months after surgery. I guess pullups, and campusing for the next couple weeks.

Club???

Is this like the "hair club for men" only its for older "wannabe" climbers?

If it is .............. can I join, possibly be on the board of directors!

Invest in some high grade weed.

i had a cyst removed in my lower back. so no bending or stretching of the core area or my stitches will pull out. and i guess it's not so bad when i think about how bad it could be, but it's still irritating. especially since this'll probably be the last week of good weather of the year. my condolences to you that have it worse though. knee and ankle injuries are the worst. i just recently got over a broken ankle.

Mark................... UM, WOW.

That was the best post of the day

hahaha no, not quite. getting it surgically removed wasn't nearly that worth it.

You boys are sissies! I've been out for 4 months now because of a friggin' stress fracture in the midanterior portion of my tibia - I have to wear an archaic looking leg brace until it heals and can't do any cardio except swimming without my legs....

That meant no climbing for most of the summer and half the fall - all because I decided to break from climbing every weekend to train for a half-ironman - apparently I am not built for running...

Was it like this one?