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Decision Time 08

Decision time 08

So… its time for me to make a mature decision about the condition of my leg and how I will approach the second half of the season.
I have been reaching out to curtain specialist MD’s from hip doctors to back doctors and I even had a conversation with Floyd Landis about his doctors and past experienced with having hip problems.

With a swing of big races coming up and my condition getting worse, I feel that getting the surgery would be the wisest thing to do. At this point racing on the flats is no issue because I can stay seated for the most part and use the peloton to my advantage and make no effort until the end of the race, as I did at Athens.

Even though I won Athens, medically I should have been dropped in the first 20 minutes. The little hill on the backside of the Athens course gave me tons of problems however I didn’t show it. I just sucked it up because I was riding for the moment.

I figured I could spill the beans right now sense I was informed already that I’m not on the list for Philly week, I would go ahead and get the surgery in the next few weeks and pray I would be back for US Crit Nationals in Chicago.

Ill keep you all posted.

Published Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:35 AM by admin

Comments

Saturday, May 10, 2008 1:02 PM by Steppinrazor

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Hope you have a fast recovery, good luck.
Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:58 PM by velomack

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First off bro' I believe you made the best decision in regards to your health and future. I would have to tell you the decisions the team is making frightens me, you are not on the list for philly? I feel as if they continuously put you on the back burner, when you initially put rock racing on the map with the win at CSC and Manhattan Beach and now Athens with 2 teammates and a broken bike! I dont know maybe the shot of patron tonight got me on one, but I know that man at the end of the train at all the big races should be you. Get that hip fix and come back strong. Ash and I are praying for you B. 100
Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:59 PM by velomack

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First off bro' I believe you made the best decision in regards to your health and future. I would have to tell you the decisions the team is making frightens me, you are not on the list for philly? I feel as if they continuously put you on the back burner, when you initially put rock racing on the map with the win at CSC and Manhattan Beach and now Athens with 2 teammates and a broken bike! I dont know maybe the shot of patron tonight got me on one, but I know that man at the end of the train at all the big races should be you. Get that hip fix and come back strong. Ash and I are praying for you B. 100
Monday, May 12, 2008 7:43 PM by bweekes

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Mr. Bahati:
So, what exactly are the surgeons doing to correct your problem? What’s the prognosis after surgery? How long do you expect to be off the bike after surgery? If you get a moment – let us know. In the mean time, best wishes and a speedy recovery - try to enjoy the time off.  
Later

Bweekes
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 11:52 AM by admin

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...okay i know you all want to know the details and ill have them as soon as i get them. Seeing a nother doc in the next few days.

ill holla
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:01 PM by Simeon

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Just focus on getting better man. You have a lot of people behind you and we all want to see you kick everyones a$$ so get better and come back again.Take care of your body, you'll know when you're ready.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:01 PM by Simeon

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Just focus on getting better man. You have a lot of people behind you and we all want to see you kick everyones a$$ so get better and come back again.Take care of your body, you'll know when you're ready.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:01 PM by Simeon

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Just focus on getting better man. You have a lot of people behind you and we all want to see you kick everyones a$$ so get better and come back again.Take care of your body, you'll know when you're ready.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 2:02 PM by Simeon

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Just focus on getting better man. You have a lot of people behind you and we all want to see you kick everyones a$$ so get better and come back again.Take care of your body, you'll know when you're ready.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:19 AM by snomonster

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Rahsaan,

What about the CSC Invitational were you not listed for that race either?  

Best wishes with your surgery.
Friday, May 16, 2008 4:43 PM by admin

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CSC is in the book right now. That is the only race ill do. If all goes well, ill also do the race in Harlem, NY on father day. I believe its June 15th

ill keep you posted.
Friday, May 16, 2008 4:43 PM by admin

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CSC is in the book right now. That is the only race ill do. If all goes well, ill also do the race in Harlem, NY on father day. I believe its June 15th

ill keep you posted.
Friday, May 16, 2008 4:43 PM by admin

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CSC is in the book right now. That is the only race ill do. If all goes well, ill also do the race in Harlem, NY on father day. I believe its June 15th

ill keep you posted.
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