silver in the hospital

[silver]

this is silver's hubby (feeling a little self-conscious on the team-ESTROGEN site).

Silver was in a 30mph wipe out today that left her with a couple of broken ribs, back bruises and some really nasty road rash:eek: . Bike is ruined, helmet cracked, but she's going to be OK, except for pain.

Here's my request:

Please post a long list of best wishes to her so she can come home tomorrow and "feel the love"...:D

No PMs please.

Update: She's up to five broken ribs, small pneumothorax (mildly collapsed lung?), and the pain is getting worse. In addition, now that I'm on the TE site twice in one day, I'm feeling a little 'girly'. Not sure if she'll be home today or not...

Good news is: a) I've done a lot of laundry today and b) I just bought the new Trek Medone she's been wanting to cheer her up. Shhh! It's still a secret...

[Thistle]

oh silver, sorry to hear about your crash! :eek: :eek:

lots of downunder love coming your way wishing you a speedy recovery. sorry to hear about the bike, but the main thing is that your injuries are mendable!

[Bikingmomof3]

(((((Silver)))))
I am so sorry about your crash. Feel better soon.

[CyclChyk]

Well Silver's testosterone laden DH, fear not - estrogen wipes off easily unless you are female :) .

I am so sorry that Silver had such an aweful accident, but am very glad to hear she is going to be alright. Please tell her to post details once she is able to motivate and in the frame of mind to share.

And Silver when you read this, know that I am sending you mental hugs and wishes for a speedy recovery. Why not milk this, and have the DH wait on you hand and foot?? I certainly would! ;)

[mimitabby]

Silver, please get well soon and as soon as you can, tell us all the gory details!

[Popoki_Nui]

Get well soon silver!! {{{{{hugs}}}}}


~Sherry.

[colby]

Best wishes for a fast recovery, silver! Get well soon. :)

[snapdragen]

Sorry to hear about your crash silver, hope you're feeling better soon!

[Xrayted]

(((silver))) Oops, hope the hug didn't hurt. ;) I'm so sorry to hear about your crash. 30 mph? Dang girl you're tough. Ribs are quite painful and take a long while to heal since breathing keeps them moving around. Just hang in there and go very slowly. If you ever feel like something isn't right or you're strangely out of breath, don't hesistate to call your doc ASAP.

Best wishes on a speedy recovery and I agree with CyclChyk, milk it. :cool: Actually, I think you'll find he'll need to do just about everything for you for a while anyway. When you're ready, I'd like to hear a little about what happened.

Take care! (and thanks silver's hubby for letting us know what happened and that she's ok.)

x.

[Lifesgreat]

(((verygentle((( Silver ))))))

I am sorry you are hurt and wish you a speedy recovery.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Oh wow, that's awful! Poor poor Silver!!!
Thank goodness you will be ok with time.
Please feel better soon. We all wait to hear from you again as soon as you can type.
Thank you Silver's husband, for so kindly letting us all know! (and my husband always chuckles whenever I get a bike gear package in the mail from "Team Estrogen")

....shivering at the thought of crashing at 30mph!...

[luv'nAustin]

Hey Silver,

We're here for you...wishing you well and sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. 30 mph? Details when you are ready.

Oh yeah, sorry about the bike too...

[Triskeliongirl]

Hugs and get well wishes going your way. Get well soon, and please write when you can. Glad to hear you are gonna be OK. Just be glad it wasn't worse.

[gobles]

Silver you have a great DH. Glad he let us know you are down so we can send some much needed support your way. Take care and DO NOT, DO NOT rush to get back on a bike anytime soon. Let your body recover, no need to reinjure yourself, take it from me, off my bike going on 8 weeks now and possibly another 5 weeks to go. Let the body heal!!!!!

[DDH]

What a wonderful DH to think about getting on here for you and letting us know what happened. Thanks DH!!!

Silver I am very sorry you had such a bad wrech but am relieved to hear that you will recover and be fine. I hope you have a speedy recovery and aren't to terribly sore.

Please let us know how you are feeling. ((((((HUGS)))))) I hope they don't hurt.

[tygab]

Glad to hear you will be better soon. You will be ok in time and eager to ride again, but as others have said give yourself time to heal. You'll know when you're feeling ready, but no sense rushing it until then...

[Aggie_Ama]

Silver- Sorry to hear about the crash! Hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Thankfully nothing that can't be replaced (you!) was damaged beyond repair.

[Grog]

Big hugs your way, but gently so not to hurt your ribs.

Warm thoughts, heal fast.

[Kitsune06]

Hey Silver-
30 mph crashes are nothing to laugh about but maybe we can look back on it later sometime and grin... :D Heal up and take your time in doing so- don't rush it. Lots of rest, lots of calcium, D and C. ... and E! Heal up, hon, and get back out there. We're all here for ya!

xx
-Aryn

[bikerHen]

Glad you will live to tell the tale! Hope the healing process goes well. Take it easy and recover. You'll need your strength to shop for a new bike. :D bikerhen

[KnottedYet]

(((((Silver))))))

[bacarver]

Hi -

Barb from Perry County here. I feel for you. I crashed last summer and I know what it's like to struggle through the healing phase. Be patient with your body. Listen to it as you mend day by day. I'm sorry about your bike. Make sure the doctors are NICE to you. You've earned the right to compassionate care. Focus on healing and feeling strong again. Let us know how things are going when you can.

[Velobambina]

Silver--Sorry to hear about your crash. Take care and get well soon.

Sounds like you'll need a new bike...

[rocknrollgirl]

Sorry to hear about your accident. I hear chocolate heals broken ribs....really, I swear....

Sending you speedy recovery karma

Ruth

[DebW]

Silver, so sorry to hear of your accident. We're all pulling for you to recover quickly.

[Nanci]

Poor Silver!! I hope you feel better soon!!

Get well from Nanci, Dill, Milly, Maizey, Choco, Addy, Koko, Buttercup, Fagalo, Mr. Toad, Frog From Hell, and Scaredy Anole.

[Bluetree]

Hi Silver
Oh, that sounds terrble. I know you've been through a lot lately, esp seeing a fellow rider killed and I feel for you. Rest up, heal and be strong... remember, you are a triathlete - nothing can keep you down for long!

(((Sending thoughts of a speedy recovery!)))

Joy

P.S. Sending nice vibes to a thoughful DH, too.

[recycle613]

Have yourself a complete and speedy recovery!

Maybe we'll all get to hear about your search for a new bike ... after this recovery period. Remember, painkillers are your friends! Don't go all heroic and suffer more than is necessary.

Best wishes!

Tzivia

[margo49]

30 mph!!!
you are one lucky lady!!!
Rest, rest and more rest. Let people love you and help you. They *like* to do it; so it is not an imposition or an admission of weakness or lack of independence.

Advice from personal experience:
Take the pain meds, Silver.
There are a zillion-ba-jillion kinds and one will suit you.
Pain just depletes our personal resources that are needed for getting well.

Good for your DH to post this

[mtkitchn]

Ouch, Silver! Sending healing wishes your way. We'll be here when you want to talk about it!

[jobob]

Take care, silver, I hope you're up and about soon.

[sarahkonamojo]

Hi, ho Silver!

Sorry to hear of your mishap. I feel your hurt. Get well.

Sarah

[7rider]

Ouchie, Silver!
Boy, when you wipe out, you do it right! :eek: 30 mph! Man!
If you are home when you read this, Welcome Home! Your DH was a great guy for letting us all know so we can send you good, healing vibes.
I'm wishing you a speedy recovery, but don't push yourself. "Feeling better" and "being healed" are 2 totally different things.
Take care of yourself.
(p.s. Brave Soldier is great for road rash (hmmm...speaking from experience? Yup!))

[xeney]

Oh, no. Sounds like a heck of a crash. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[mary9761]

:eek: :eek: :eek: 30 MPH!! I'm so glad you weren't hurt worse than you are. Thankfully the helmet took the biggest blow to your head too! It was such a pleasure to have met you during the Hilly and I know you were nervous about riding after having ridden with the fellow who was killed on a ride. Please take care of yourself, take you pain killers (they ARE your friend, when you sleep your body heals) and when you are ready and totally healed, don't let this scare you off the bike. (((((gentle hugs))))))
Thank you so much Silver's DH for letting us know about her accident. (((((((Hugs for DH too)))))))) You hang in there, I know that had have been quite a scare for you too.:eek: :(
Mary up in Indy

[mtbdarby]

Silver - healing thoughts your way as well. Sorry to hear about the crash but glad it wasn't worse. You're in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

[tprevost]

WOW! That must have been a crazy crash! Sending lots of healing thoughts your way :D

Trac'

[GLC1968]

OMG, Silver! Glad to hear that you are going to be ok!! Get well soon!

I had rib injuries from snowboarding a few years back and as I recall, the pain kept getting worse long before it started getting better. Here's to hoping that you are on the upswing of the pain side (or at least that you got good meds!)...

When you are up to it, let us know how you are doing! :)

[indysteel]

Silver, I'm sorry to hear about your crash. How scary. hope you have a speedy recovery and are back on your feet (and your bike) in no time.

Best wishes and virtual hugs,

Kate

[cosc]

Silver, I am soo sorry about your accident, but glad you will be alright. You will be surprised how fast your body can heal after such a painful and traumatic event. You'll be in my prayers.

[maillotpois]

Oh Silver! So sorry about your crash! I hope they took great care of you in the hospital and am so glad the injuries weren't more serious. You'll be sore for a while, so take it easy and baby yourself!

You are so lucky to have a husband with sufficient testosterone to come visit the TE site and make a request for good wishes!! :)

[bikerchick68]

Oh man... 30mph? :eek: I can't even fathom crashing, let alone crashing at that speed... I know this sends a chill down my spine on your behalf...


hoping for a full recovery and the ability to still find joy in riding... gentle hugs your way and my thoughts with you...

silver's DH- thanks for posting and letting the forum know so we can keep you both in our thoughts... this had to be terrifying for you as well...

BC68

[Quillfred]

Silver,

Sending you warm wishes for a speedy recovery.

[kerrybelle]

So sorry to hear of your accident. Sending lots of good wishes your way for a speedy recovery!

Kerry

[chickwhorips]

silver sorry to hear about what happened, but sending good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery.

[Adventure Girl]

Hi-yo Silver!!

I just wanted to add my best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery! Take it easy. Try to milk it for as many chocolate chip cookies as you can!:D

[PinkBike]

best best best wishes for a speedy recovery! spend the down time eating chocolate, watching movies and surfing for that great new bike! 30 mph, whewwwwwwwwww, i'm impressed. get better soon!
and thanks silver's hubby for sharing

[BeeLady]

Silver - so sorry to hear about your accident. Thanks to your DH for letting us all know.

Please post all the gory details when you are up to it, and lets us know how your search for a new bike is going.

So glad you will be OK - take good care of yourself.

[LBTC]

{{{{{{{{{{silver}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Heal quickly and completely.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Jo-n-NY]

Hi Silver...like everyone else here, I am wishing you a speedy recovery. geeez 30mph. I can't even imagine how nasty that must be. My dh often says how bad it would be crashing at a speed like that.

My thoughts are with you and hang in there.

~ JoAnn

[Triskeliongirl]

SILVER'S HUBBY: please post an update to let us know how she is doing. If she can't go to the computer out yet, print out our well wishes and bring them to her!

[Trekhawk]

Hey Silver
Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Take Care and get plenty of rest.

[KSH]

WOAH! A wreck at 30 mph :eek: ! That sounds so scary... and it looks like the end results were pretty bad too.

Thank goodness your head is in piece... and after some good rest and healing... you can get back to it.

Keep us updated and I hope you get to feeling better soon. Until then... get some serious pain meds and dose yourself up!



PS- Your Hubby has been a good man! ;)

[Hub]

So Sorry to hear that you were hurt! ANd your trusty mount as well!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery ( Speedy- as in I hope it stops hurting- Take your time for part where someone fusses over you and waits on you hand & foot)

Update us on the details of your accident and your shopping

:p

[guanajagirl]

Silver, Praying for a speedy recovery for ya!

[short cut sally]

silver, at that speed girl, you are lucky..best wishes to you for a quick recovery..

[sbctwin]

Here's hoping that you heal quickly...but take the time to heal thoroughly....

[kaybee]

Silver -- hope you're better soon!

KB

[wannaduacentury]

{{{{{SILVER}}}}} Big hugs to you(gentle hugs). I'm sorry you're cooped up in the hospital healing from a nasty fall. I hope you feel better soon. Jennifer

[Geonz]

{{{{{Silver}}}}}

Take it easy, don't move fast ... sending recovering thoughts your way.

[crazycanuck]

Silver,

Sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you feel much better soon.

Sending a nice but gentle hug your way.

c

[liberty]

Silver, I am so sorry about all you have been through. Take it easy, heal up, and remember you have a lot of TE friends who are rooting for you. I will be praying for you.

[latelatebloomer]

Yow!! Silver, holy heck! I am so sorry you had such a nasty crash, and I'm so glad you have a DH who let your buds know. Take it eeeasssy, friend. I'm sending psychic, painless hugs, chocolate same.

[mimitabby]

gosh, he might not check this thread at all! As soon as she comes up from the heavy drugs, she'll probably write to us though.

[twin]

Silver please know we are thinking of you and have a speedy recovery.

[Bad JuJu]

OMG, I'm just seeing this now--poor Silver--so sorry! I'm glad to hear you weren't hurt any worse, though. Keep your wounds slathered in something like Neosporin, so they'll heal faster and less chance of scarring. Sounds like you've got one terrific guy taking care of you (not to mention one terrific surprise to come home to.)

Sending hugs and compassionate, healing thoughts your way.

[emily_in_nc]

Silver - so sorry to hear this news. Seems like there have been so many crashes among TE gals this year. I had my big crash (fractured pelvis in 3 places, surgery) last year, so I can unfortunately relate to what you're going through and will continue to go through during your recovery for some time to come. However, I'll also say that I'm back to running, hiking, and riding (mountain more than road) now, and I appreciate what my body can do so much more than I did before I ever crashed and went through months of not being able to do much at all. I remember thinking "Will I ever be able to power walk again?" And now I'm running! Really puts things into perspective and helps you feel grateful for life itself.

You'll be in my thoughts. Be good to yourself and take all the time you need to come back.

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Ladies, go back to the first post of this thread from silver's DH and read his update...sorry to hear about her pain, but woooh-hoooh on the surprise!!!!!

Whatta gem of a husband she has!!!! :p

Emily

[eclectic]

Silver

I am so sorry to hear about your crash, wrecked body, bike, helmet, but also glad to hear your injuries are healable. Thank yous to your DH for letting us all know.
Take care of yourself and let your body heal.

Prayers that you heal quickly and well and the pain is minimum

THEN I go along with everyone else - let us know all the details :D

[mimitabby]

HE SAID:
Update: She's up to five broken ribs, small pneumothorax (mildly collapsed lung?), and the pain is getting worse. In addition, now that I'm on the TE site twice in one day, I'm feeling a little 'girly'. Not sure if she'll be home today or not...

Good news is: a) I've done a lot of laundry today and b) I just bought the new Trek Medone she's been wanting to cheer her up. Shhh! It's still a secret...

wow! this IS one cool dude!

:)

[pll]

Silver,

I wish you a quick recovery. Hope you get home soon.

-patricia

[annie]

Silver,

Broken ribs are SOOOOO painful! I hope you take it easy on yourself and heal quickly!

annie

[DDH]

Oh my goodness!!! 5 broken ribs. OUCH

What a sweet husband!!!! I think we should let her know that you are definitely a keeper!!.

I hope she is feeling better soon. Please give her our best wishes and let us know when she gets home.

[bikerchick68]

Oh Silver... ow on the FIVE ribs but I gotta say, rub that Madone on them to help them feel better soon! :D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Update:...In addition, now that I'm on the TE site twice in one day, I'm feeling a little 'girly'. Not sure if she'll be home today or not...

Good news is: a) I've done a lot of laundry today...

Hey do you think if you keep reading TE you'll start baking cakes and taking up knitting too? ;) :rolleyes:

FIVE ribs??? OMG that must be incredibly painful. :eek: :( :( :(

[Squeaky]

An accident at 30mph?! :eek: You don't mess around do you? I suppose if you're gonna do it, do it big...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and enjoy your new bike!

hmmmm, I wonder what will be more painful: a) recovering or b) looking at your new bike and not being able to ride yet. :p

[jeannierides]

Silver, you are very lucky to have such a sweet hubby! ;) Get well wishes being sent your way from Virginia! Take care of yourself!

[redhot3368]

Oh my goodness....so sorry to hear about your crash silver.
best wishes for a speedy recovery.
My thoughts are with you!

Karen :)

[Trek420]

((silver))) very gentle non hurting cyber hugs (pat pat)

but my hat's off to you, I've never even seen 30 mph.

[velogirl]

Silver, I'm so sorry to hear about your crash. Do not laugh. Seriously, laughing hurts so bad when you've got broken ribs. No comedy shows, no reading funny posts on TE, no silly friends, no Sunday comics. Do not laugh. Or sneeze. Or roll over. Heck, what can you do? I think you deserve to sit on the sofa and let hubby bring you bon bons and chocolate milk!

I hope you feel better soon, Silver!

[weathergal]

Ouch. Five broken ribs sound awful. Hope your recovery goes swiftly and you start feeling better soon Silver.

[Dogmama]

((((((((SILVER!!!)))))))

Take good care!!!

[luv2ride94]

OUCH!!! Crashes are scary and I was only going half as fast as you were!! I hope you get better fast and the doctors take good care of you!!

[Ninabike]

Best wishes for a quick and thorough recovery. I can't even imagine crashing at 30 mph!! And thanks to your DH for keeping us posted. It's so nice to have a hubby who appreciates your love for cycling.

[Lise]

Best wishes for speedy healing and new-bike love! You've got a good hubby there. :D Lise

[TrekJeni]

((((SILVER))))

Get well soon. Hope to get to meet you at next year's Hilly! I'm so glad that my crash at 20+ last month only resulted in stitches to my face! Congrats on the new bike though! You deserve it!

Jeni

[RoadRaven]

well... adding my name to the many wishing you well... I crashed at 30kph 18mths ago and that was not pretty... 30mph??? Dont wanna think about it.

Wishing you speedy bone-knitting and easing of swollen bits... if you don't have it already get arnica... a cream to rub on the bruises (but not open wounds) and arnica liquid or tablets to work on the bruising from the inside.

If I had no other first aid thing in the house, I would have arnica...

Aroha from Middle Earth, Silver (and your lovely partner to get here for us and let us know)