Thoughts in my Head
Well, it's official. Monday's MRI results showed a torn ACL and some other damaged knee-goods. So much for a sprain.
I meet with the Orthopedic Doctor tomorrow. I'm assuming one of two things will be discussed: 1 - surgry or 2 - bionic knee brace. Either way I'm out for a while.
I will accept my fate whatever it may be. I just keep thinking about what a great season I was having - all the progress I'd made and all the things I still wanted to try. I felt like I had just earned my pack's trust as a pivot and was feeling exceptionally comfortable on the track during game play. But I guess everyone gets injured at some point - this is a full contact sport after all.
I know I'll be back, but I can't help but letting the dark thought in my head that I may have peeked. That's it for me. I'll never reach the next level of game play. Even if I never get to play as Bombshell again at least I can say I did it, and I did it well.
When I really think about it I accomplished something amazing. I saw something on a TV show that sparked my interest. I tried out for derby by myself, I had no friends on the league or who even really knew what derby was. I worked my ass off. I set goals and I got good. How many people in the real world can say they did that? A little post-injury retrospect for ya.
I know an ACL injury is the most common sports-related injury and that through physical therapy, CrossFit and the determination, passion and love for derby that I have, Raven Von Kaos will be back . . . with vengeance.
Hugs & Bruises,
Raven
I meet with the Orthopedic Doctor tomorrow. I'm assuming one of two things will be discussed: 1 - surgry or 2 - bionic knee brace. Either way I'm out for a while.
I will accept my fate whatever it may be. I just keep thinking about what a great season I was having - all the progress I'd made and all the things I still wanted to try. I felt like I had just earned my pack's trust as a pivot and was feeling exceptionally comfortable on the track during game play. But I guess everyone gets injured at some point - this is a full contact sport after all.
I know I'll be back, but I can't help but letting the dark thought in my head that I may have peeked. That's it for me. I'll never reach the next level of game play. Even if I never get to play as Bombshell again at least I can say I did it, and I did it well.
When I really think about it I accomplished something amazing. I saw something on a TV show that sparked my interest. I tried out for derby by myself, I had no friends on the league or who even really knew what derby was. I worked my ass off. I set goals and I got good. How many people in the real world can say they did that? A little post-injury retrospect for ya.
I know an ACL injury is the most common sports-related injury and that through physical therapy, CrossFit and the determination, passion and love for derby that I have, Raven Von Kaos will be back . . . with vengeance.
Hugs & Bruises,
Raven
Labels: injuries, santa cruz derby girls
posted by Raven Von Kaos at
7:35 PM
1 Comments:
Oh No! Sorry to hear that, Raven! I have avoided further searches for Xrays and medical care and was afraid I wouldn't be able to afford the Physio, so I am on my on with my recently began to heal ankle, and I am happy to have made it through a skills clinic with no major pain this week, but have been sore since.
It takes time, but sounds like you are getting the medical care needed for a full recovery. You'll make it back, just give it the time it needs and you'll come back and maybe even be stronger than before....
Take care! Hugs and Slugs!
Nia
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