Getting "a little" Older?

Age is an interesting phenomenon. As we grow up, we grow older. Brilliant so far.

There is a funny transition that happens with age. As a teen...you normally want to be older than you are. As a matter of fact, I am sure if you looked up on "google" somehow, there is probably some stat that says when the "magic" age changes. What I mean by that is, what is the age...that when you arrive, you want to be younger.

Is it 25? maybe 32? or is it 40? I am not sure. I do know that at some point though people wish they were younger. Not all, but most, in my opinion.

I do. I wish I were younger. I wish I felt younger, but right now...I do not.

I found out about 3 years ago that I have osteoarthritis in my right hip. It sucks.

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Arthritis means "joint inflammation." It causes pain and swelling in the body's joints, such as the knees or hips. There are many types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common. Also known as degenerative joint disease or age-related arthritis, osteoarthritis is more likely to develop as people get older.

Osteoarthritis occurs when inflammation and injury to a joint cause a breaking down of cartilage tissue. In turn, that breakdown causes pain, swelling, and deformity. Cartilage is a firm, rubbery material that covers the ends of bones in normal joints. It is primarily made up of water and proteins. The primary function of cartilage is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a "shock absorber." The shock-absorbing quality of normal cartilage comes from its ability to change shape when compressed. It can do this because of its high water content. Although cartilage may undergo some repair when damaged, the body does not grow new cartilage after it is injured.

 

I copied that blurb off the internet...but I added the highlights. And I have to tell you...that hurts.

Who the hell are they to say I am old(er). What do they know?

 

I am a lacrosse player don't you know. A World Class Athlete (ask the Dimarco's)

 

I am playing in the Grand Masters Division of the World Championship of Field Lacrosse next summer in Denver. Old???? -I laugh in your face.

 

I can be rebuilt.

 

Step 1 - I am playing no sports right now...slowly trying to "rest" my hip to eliminate my pain. Good plan for pain relief I guess...not so good for staying in shape.

 

Step 2 - I am doing a weird combination of physio, massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic's. It is helping...but not fast enough. I need exercise.

 

Step 3 - might have to try some swimming...don't mind it...but needs a commitment.

 

Step 4 - Back to the gym...to fine tune this lacrosse playing machine body

 

Step 5 - MOB Lacrosse in the spring and summer to get my skill level up

 

Step 5 - Denver - World Championships - July 2014

 

Step 6 - Back to the rehabilitation.

 

Step 7 - Wayyyyyyyyyyy down the line. Decide if I call my brother or my son...to ensure they get a commission on my hip replacement surgery. (they both work for Zimmer One) - Let's not worry about that one just yet.

 

I will be back.