Comments on: The Bee Got Me

By: Guillermo

Guillermo — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:31:46 +0000

I feel the pain too. I streched my LCL last fall and I was away from the mat for 5 months. Now I am training again but I still have to take it easily cos the ligament is still loose.
I am doing movements shown by physioterapeutist to toughen the muscles around the knee. I hope that helps and I don’t have to get surgery. I’ve already had surgery on the same knee (meniscus, couple of years ago).
In our gym it seems that there is knee-injury-epidemic. I am not the only one.
Caleb, you should have some knee expert on your show and discuss this stuff.

By: torn meniscus

torn meniscus — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:23:58 +0000

i can feel your pain (figuratively…maybe a little bit literally as well) and i hope you get better soon. i tore my meniscus on new year’s eve (rolling…who goes to jiujitsu class on new year’s eve). i’m about 4 months away from even drilling again and it seems like an eternity. a little advice…go on amazon and buy some gel pads for your crutches. they’ll save you from calloused arm pits.

By: ninjamurf

ninjamurf — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:12:22 +0000

Just heard about it Tues. night. Tragic but I think that the fact that you have “gumby legs” to begin with will definitely help you through PT. My knee was pretty stiff for about a year after my ACL replacement but I didn’t have BJJ at the time (nor was I all that flexible before the injury!) Hoping for the best for you.

On a side note you mention that your girlfriend is a nurse…whew, I’m just glad to hear that you’re back with girls! …j/k

-Murf

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:00:44 +0000

Old age is catching up with you brother.

By: Jiujitsu365

Jiujitsu365 — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:58:15 +0000

It is good to see that you have a sense of humor and a positive outlook.
BJJ will always be there for you and I am sure you will find ways to continue to grow while you heal.

By: rowdy

rowdy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:41:06 +0000

oh man!! now i know what fully happened. and you are right, it was a sickening angle your leg was at when you fell. makes my stomach churn replaying it in my mind.

i hope you have a great surgeon and that you heal awesome.

By: chokeman

chokeman — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:02:44 +0000

Hey Caleb, I’m really sorry to hear about your injury. It can certainly be scary, but I’m sure you will bounce back fom this even stronger and hopefully with a bionic leg. I’ve had some knee problems in the past and it taught me to always keep my body strong and take – very good – care of it.

Been a fan of your podcast for a while now but never got to post or write anything – until today! Anyway, best of luck on your recovery and I look forward to hearing about your return to the mats asap.

By: slideyfoot

slideyfoot — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:01 +0000

That’s terrible news: hope you heal up soon!

If nothing else, all that time recovering could be the perfect opportunity to translate your way through the Reyla Gracie book… ;p

By: Jesse Skallerud

Jesse Skallerud — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:44:59 +0000

Oh man… I’m the purple belt from GB Temecula that’s written you previously… Wow!!!
I sympathize completely… I have ACL replacement on Wednesday… I’ll send you pics… Holy S… Mine happened the same way…

By: Justin Soni

Justin Soni — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:20:11 +0000

Caleb buddy I hope you rest up and come back strong. that really, really sucks! did Doc tell you how long injuries like this can take to heal? i gotta do some LCL research and find out some more info.

try to take the down time to your advantage. we’ll all be thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

take care dude,
Justin

By: Stephen "Pesadelo" Hall

Stephen "Pesadelo" Hall — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:43:49 +0000

SO SO sorry to hear the news. I really hope you have nothing else wrong, and will pray that your surgery goes great and your recovery time is very short! Keep your spirits up!

By: Ars

Ars — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:45:56 +0000

Caleb,

Sorry to hear about your injury. I hope your recovery is really super very fast.

Cheers,
Chris

By: Gerry

Gerry — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:41:55 +0000

I hope you get better soon. It is crazy how many of our injuries occur in the most unlikely of ways.

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:41:51 +0000

I am SO, SO sorry. Been there, done that twice so I certainly feel your pain. Have the surgery, get through the PT (physical therapy OR pain & torture) and you’ll be dancing at your wedding! You’re in our hearts and we love the both of you TONS.

By: Radamez85

Radamez85 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:08:52 +0000

Oh man im sorry to hear about your knee. i hope u make a speedy recovery
and please keep us posted man.

goood save btw
“I am lucky that my fiancee (who is already heroically understanding with my passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu) is a nurse as well and much cuter than the nurses at any hospital.”

hope to hear from ya soon.

By: Trey

Trey — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:28:27 +0000

Caleb,

Sorry to hear the news of your injury. Although I wouldn’t wish them on anyone, I think injuries can be a blessing in disguise. I separated my shoulder last year and it made me explore aspects of my game that I hadn’t previously. Good luck to you in your recovery. It sounds like you have a good nurse to help you through things. Be well.