Total mileage for 2017: 2639.2
Yesterday I had a follow-up visit with the orthopedist, and after getting and viewing a new x-ray, Dr. Fitzsimmons told me, "Well, you've graduated! The hand looks good, and I don't need to see you again—unless you hurt it. SO DON'T HURT IT!" 😃
He also told me, "The brace is totally optional. Feel free to wear it if you want—say, if you're lifting something—but you don't ever need to."
Consequently, I rode without it today—and what an incredible feeling of freedom and relief it was, to be able to use my right hand to shift again! I had wanted to ride three round trips to Marsh Park, but found that, not surprisingly, my stamina has taken a big hit ... so I settled for consecutive round trips, riding 18.7 miles in 2:05 on an absolutely gorgeous, sun-drenched day that was 61° when I began, at 12:30, and 67° when I finished.
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