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snapdragen
04-26-2009, 07:37 PM
It is official, my neurosurgeon released me on Thursday. Hooyah! Once again he made me promise to wear a helmet -- I imagine he's seen the worst case scenario when it comes to head injuries, since he's a trauma surgeon. Anyway, I am fixed, with cautions. There is always a risk I'll need additional surgery because of the DDD, but it's a very low risk.

Now if I can get this shoulder b.s. fixed, I'll be back on my poor lonely bike!

My latest xray -- all the cool kids have neck hardware you know....:rolleyes:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/snapdragen/MsgBoards/XRAY-FRONT-090422.jpg

crazycanuck
04-26-2009, 07:47 PM
Yahoooeeyeyeye Madame Snap :)

Here's hoping you don't need to visit the hardware store again!

Do you think you'll be back on your lonely bike soon? :)

sgtiger
04-26-2009, 07:47 PM
Snap, you're hardcore!:D Not everybody wears hardware inside their bodies. Body piercings are so last century now. Glad to hear you'll be back in the saddle.:cool: Watch out world!:eek:

OakLeaf
04-26-2009, 07:55 PM
w00t! :D Hope the shoulder feels better soon. :(

withm
04-26-2009, 08:19 PM
Isn't it amazing what they can do with a couple of pop-tops? :D

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Congratulations on your recovery.

jobob
04-26-2009, 08:20 PM
All the cool kids have titanium hardware. :p


Once again he made me promise to wear a helmet You can tell him I'll nag you. :D

Perhaps we can celebrate our return to biking simultaneously. Now would that be Epic ??? :cool:

Grog
04-26-2009, 08:40 PM
Will it beep when you walk through the metal detector at the airport?

Impressive stuff.

Tuckervill
04-26-2009, 08:43 PM
Congrats! Hope the shoulder heals miraculously!

Karen

bikerz
04-26-2009, 09:10 PM
Is it just me, or does that hardware resemble a couple of links from a bike chain?

Congratulations, Snap! :D

cylegoddess
04-27-2009, 02:02 AM
It does!
Hey and did you know, the singer from Kraftwerk( a very famous German electro seminal band from 80s, who also did a great song called 'Tour de France' have a peek on utube) used to ride 280 km( or was it miles) a day.
Well, HE crashed too,on the only day he NEVER wore a helmet! When he woke up three days later, after being in a coma, he said( drum roll) HOW IS THE BIKE?!!!

Glad to hear your ok!

Trekhawk
04-27-2009, 04:38 AM
Is it just me, or does that hardware resemble a couple of links from a bike chain?

Congratulations, Snap! :D

LOL - I was just thinking the same thing.
Have a celebration drink for me Snap.:D

Aggie_Ama
04-27-2009, 04:21 PM
Woohoo. Your hardware kind of looks the link of a bike chain. :p I envy some titanium but not that kind!

Aggie_Ama
04-27-2009, 04:21 PM
Is it just me, or does that hardware resemble a couple of links from a bike chain?

Congratulations, Snap! :D


Oops, I thought this too when I opened the thread. I see I wasn't the only one!

maillotpois
04-27-2009, 04:34 PM
I thought the exact same thing - about the bike chain! Now you are bobble-less?

Get that durned shoulder fixed up!! We want you on a bike!

SadieKate
04-27-2009, 04:38 PM
My latest xray -- all the cool kids have neck hardware you know....:rolleyes:It's perfect so don't over accessorize. That is so gauche.

TxDoc
04-28-2009, 10:41 AM
Glad you are back - and with hardware! :)


Once again he made me promise to wear a helmet

Yes and please do listen to him!!!

NbyNW
04-28-2009, 11:57 AM
Congratulations!

Karma007
04-28-2009, 01:33 PM
That picture is awesome. Glad you're mending!

ClockworkOrange
05-17-2009, 02:00 AM
Hi Snap

Phew, you have been through it a bit! :eek:

I'm just a tad worried it doesn't look straight http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/snap.jpg

So my only concern are you going to look a bit like Germina http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Missbe/giraffe.jpg

I guess it will be useful riding around corners?

Joking apart, brilliant to hear you will be able to get back in the saddle.

Ride safe hun.

Clock

snapdragen
05-17-2009, 09:30 AM
OH my gawsh! What happened to that giraffe??:eek:

ClockworkOrange
05-17-2009, 11:53 AM
Hi Snap

Pleased to see you around.

Actually, I am very sad, when I found her photo on the internet, I did not read about her properly. The zoo was in Santa Barbara but unfortunately she died back in 2007 purely of old age. :(

I do feel guilty but then again, if she's looking down with her crooked neck from Giraffe Heaven, she will probably be smiling knowing that she is still famous. :rolleyes:

Clock

snapdragen
05-17-2009, 12:24 PM
I just read an article (http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jan/11/beloved-crooked-necked-giraffe-dies/) about her, she had a good long life -- 21 years!

ClockworkOrange
05-17-2009, 12:47 PM
...................and the good news it wasn't her neck that finished her off! ;)

Clock