Crashed Yesterday

Had a hard crash yesterday. I went over my handlebars and landed face first in the dirt. EMS said that my helmet probably saved my life as I hit the ground that hard. I had gone down a hill, went into a dip and lost control of the bike when it hit a root. The trail then turned suddenly and I was going too fast to make it.

I'm pretty much out of commission for now with a concussion. Thankfully, the 2nd CT scan said the bleeding they thought I had with the 1st scan was gone and they sent me home with instructions to come back if things change.

Thankfully; my son was with me and was able to call 911. It took the EMS a few minutes to find us as we weren't sure of our location. Turns out we weren't far from the exit.

I lost two cell phones and my glasses. I vaguely remember taking them off..or I think. DH and my son went back to look and found my Android. They couldn't find my glasses or my dump phone. Hopefully Verizon won't give me a hard time about the phone.

I'm going back to bed. I'm stuck wearing my sunglasses until I can see my doc on Wednesday.

Oh man. Rest and heal up quick!

Oh dear! Take care. So good you had your son with you.

So glad you weren't alone, and that you weren't hurt worse. Get better and let us know how things go!

Bummer, Bethany. How's your face?

Sorry to hear. Hope you have a speedy recovery

It's a good job you weren't alone. Good wishes for a quick recovery!

Glad you're okay. Rest up for a few days. Let the family take care of you.

And do you need to go shopping for a new helmet?? Sounds like it took a hit. (I think it earned a spot in the trophy case though.)

Oh no! Take care and get lots of rest!!

Doing better today..sort of. I hate the in/out of everything feeling and it's driving me nuts.

I landed in soft dirt and did more of a "plop" instead of skidding which saved my face. My helmet took most of the fall and then my knees. Grateful there wasn't any poison ivy where I landed either.

I have some bumps on my face and it's sore, but I'm grateful I have all my teeth and didn't break my nose. The crack I heard was the helmet hitting the ground.

My back disc brake is gone. You can press on the brake and the bike moves like there's nothing there.

That's scary stuff. I'm glad you're going to be okay. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Oh No! Get well soon - I'm glad you are ok.

Yikes! Hope you're doing better soon! Glad you didn't break your face though. :p

Hope you heal up quickly!

Take good care! I'm so sorry this happened to you. Thank goodness for helmets.