Baller JohnCox Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 Well, my season on the ski is done...Finally looked at my daughters pics yesterday (as usual, she took some GREAT ones). The first here is going in to 2 at 35 in round 2. At the end of the turn, I heard and felt a pop in my left arm...so, naturally just held on and pulled through the wakes. When I released off the wake going to 3 (next pic), I knew it was bad, so I just dropped the handle. For the record, I got 2.25@35 that round... :) Surgery on Monday. Immobile for 3 weeks, nothing for 3 months. 3 more months of light activity. Done for 6 months on the ski. But, I'm not gone. I'll stay in the boat coaching until I can drive, and then be there for that. Skiing was my catalyst to lose 80lbs....I cannot get big again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grab2go Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 John, sorry to hear about your injury. Hope you have a speedy and successful recovery. Eighty pounds and 35off is a helluva achievement. Wish you the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller klindy Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 @JohnCox again sorry to hear about your injury. You've worked incredibly hard and improve both your scores and your consistency. This is a setback but heal well and come back stronger than ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 @JohnCox - Heal quick my friend. Sorry you won't be able to ski for the "summer" - but you'll be back stronger than ever before! Great attitude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 30, 2014 Administrators Share Posted May 30, 2014 sucks Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 Heal well, John. You'll be back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'd give you 2.5 due to effort! I read your post again and see the 6 months layoff, that sucks. Stay thirsty for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 great attitude John - Can I ask what popped in your arm? Keep your head up and stay close to the water during recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller usaski1 Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 Broke my ankle on a bad OTF 10 years ago first week of June. I know the feeling... You can still drive the boat though? Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sucks man, recover well and enjoy what you can along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted May 30, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 30, 2014 my guess would be a ruptured biceps tendon. have a close friend went through that and it does suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted May 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2014 Dang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OTF Posted May 31, 2014 Members Share Posted May 31, 2014 Heal quickly and properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Commuterfisher Posted May 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sorry to hear that. Your video is an inspiration to me! Lost 12 lbs so far 20 more to go! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMLVMI Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sorry to hear that. Skiing is my catalyst for weight loss as well, so I feel your pain in that regard. Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted May 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2014 I had the same injury half a dozen years ago. Popped mine muscling my dock into place in April. Missed the season. Spent the summer driving and bike training. Surgeon said this injury doesn't generally happen to people unless they have an already damaged tendon from injury or years of abuse. He suggested that my other tendon probably is also susceptible. Knock on wood no other problems since, but I assure you I don't curl 80 lb dumbbells anymore! Good luck with surgery and recovery @JohnCox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sorry to hear it. Your story of waterskiing saved your life is awesome. I hope you get back soon. (I also thought that should have won the video contest). Speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller XR6Hurricane Posted May 31, 2014 Baller Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sorry John, that sucks. Especially so early in the season. Seems like body parts and boats never break down in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 @JohnCox, good luck with your recovery. Hope your back skiing as soon as you are able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted May 31, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thanks, guys. I appreciate the comments and support. @Texas6, the tendon at the base of my left bicep snapped. No doubt it was partially gone already (took a bad hit last Wednesday that I know now did some damage), because the connection off of 2 was not hard. That just was the last load it could take... @Commuterfisher - great job! Keep that up! Food will be my challenge, but also that I cannot train in the gym like I want to. All the work I've put in to build some size and strength is going to fade a little..... One of my training partners has put together a basket of clean healthy food for my recovery so I might not eat junk...... And is insisting I come train them to keep me involved. I won't let myself get away from it. I'll go to the gym and do what I can and train my regulars. I will ride and coach in the boat every chance I get (went twice this week). As soon as a can after surgery, I'll be driving, because I love to drive. I was supposed to ski at Little Mountain this coming weekend.....obviously I cannot do that, but if I'm up to it, I will go watch at least one day. My goal this year was to run 38 in a tournament (since the ones in practice don't really count). That will have to wait until next season, I suppose. I'll keep you guys posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiKolb Posted June 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2014 Glad your spirits are up. I was hoping the injury was not bad. I know you come better and stronger! Did you still take your daughter to Cobles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted June 1, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted June 1, 2014 I take her tomorrow, eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2014 That sucks. I tend to struggle with food when I can't workout so I feel your pain. I am struggling with a shoulder right now and haven't skied yet. I am hoping I can find a way to get through the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted June 1, 2014 Baller Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hang in there John. Several years ago, I snapped my biceps tendon and tore my rotator cuff and labrum when I dislocated my shoulder while skiing. I was out for 9 months, but used my desire to get back on the water as incentive to rehab as intensely as possible. I ended up coming back in much better shape than I started, and PB'd the following season for the first time in many years. Work as hard during your rehab as you have while losing 80 lbs, and you will come back stronger than ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted June 9, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted June 9, 2014 Well, I have gotten the surgical cast off and advanced to this.... for 6 weeks. Total time still projected at 6 months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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