This is Silver's estrogen laden hubby...now known as 'girlyman'.
She's Home Resting!!!:D :D :D
I'm sure she'll be on to update you soon.
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This is Silver's estrogen laden hubby...now known as 'girlyman'.
She's Home Resting!!!:D :D :D
I'm sure she'll be on to update you soon.
Woohoo!!! Glad to have you back, Silver!
What a relief! Girlyman, you did a great job!
YAY!!! :p
Hello, lovely ladies!!!!
I've tried to finish my description of the wreck on the other thread. I can't stay at the computer too long, the seat hurts my back, but I will get back!!!!!
woooooooooohooooooooooo!!!!!! I'm so glad to hear that you've been able to come home. Take care and best wishes for quick healing from both my husband and I. Thanks for all the updates "girlyman" we appreciated knowing how silver was doing.
You must be SO glad to be home! I believe that if I'm gonna hurt no matter which bed I'm lying in, I'd rather be in my own :) I read the completed post about your accident and wow. Just wow. I am SO glad you are here to type and tell about it... it must have been very scary for your friends as well... I have been with 2 friends who have crashed and both times I swear my heart stopped for a moment til I saw them move...
As to the meds, remember that your body having pain is it's way of telling you something is wrong... the meds keep it relaxed enough to allow the healing process to happen... I have to say, I hate taking stuff too tho!
Hey girlyman... despite the amount of estrogen flowing thru your veins now we still think you're a stud. :D the updates have been great... thanks!:)
Hooray, Silver is home! Hopefully your recovery is speedy. :) Your description of the accident is very surreal. I hate being on meds myself, also, but sometimes it's the best you can do for your body. Hang in there!
It's always so nice to be home from the hospital! Rest and get well, girlfriend!
Whoo Hoo! Welcome Back Silver! :) I am glad to hear you are home. Please get plenty of rest and take care.
Hooray, Silver!
and three cheers for Girlyman!
wonderful!
Welcome home, Silver! :D So glad you're doing better. And a big thanks to girlyman. What a guy. :cool:
Silver, that was one bad**s crash you had, girl, and look how strong you are! A few days in hospital, 5 broken ribs, etc....and here you are posting! Wahoo!!!
Take your pain meds. Relax lots so you can heal comletely!
Hugs and butterflies,
~T~
Hi Silver
It's great to know you are OK, your poor body must be somewhat traumatised let alone racked with pain.
I'm not religious but after reading your accident report, I think you are right about your guardian angel.
Just take it easy and keep taking the tablets, as they say.
I hope your hands are OK............I have noticed the beautiful silverware that you make.
Take care and that goes to Girlyman too.
Sally
Hi Silver -
I'll be in Evansville on the 13th. Appointment is 2PM. I have no idea how long I'll be at the doctor's office and/or what to expect. The MRI of my left wrist was less than fun. Wonder what lies ahead? Ganglion cycst is my best guess, but the mystery is why I've had left wrist pain now for almost 3 years. You have my e-mail. Send me your address/phone number and other info and a quick stop by may be possible.
Wanna hear something funny? After my bike wreck, I was on Percocet for a short time. I always knew when it kicked in because I started talking like Daffy Duck on helium. The first time it happened, it totally cracked me up.
If I am able to visit, I'll bring my "boo-boo" book that I made as I recovered.
Isn't that Katie kid awesome for someone who is only 12!!
Barb
Silver, wishing you the best recovery. Sorry to get in late, I read through some of the post, and wow, you've had a tough time. Enjoy that new bike when you are able.
Silver's home!!!
When I cracked my ribs, I found it easier to sleep in my big comfy chair for about a week & a half. I could use the arms to help me turn and get up. Otherwise, I was lake a turtle on it's back.
That's wonderful Silver and Girlyman! It's so hard being in the hospital and having your loved one in the hospital. Now, you can get better!
glad to hear your back at home silver. thanks for the updates all along the way girlyman. :)
I'm glad to hear that you're home, Silver. Take good care of yourself and thank Girlyman for keeping us updated!
Glad to hear that you're home. Looks like girlyman takes good care of you. Heal up quickly.
Hi lovely ladies! Oh, it's good to be home. There were days when I knew I needed to be at the hospital, but it is nice to be home now.
Oh my there is so much to tell you all. let me see if I can get up pics.
The silver bike.....back wheel taco'd , probably from impact from falling out of the air
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...g/100_0509.jpg
Top tube dented from impact from the handlebar twisting back, probably what made me pop up into the air.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...g/100_0512.jpg
Really not in terrible shape. It cost $100 to get it back to ride-able condition
I'm amazed at how well your bike held up. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by silver
Too bad it doesn't only cost $100 to get you back in ride-able condition. ;)
Oh, dear, I don't even want to imagine what my hospital bill is. :eek:
ok, here's a pic of my helmet, see the indentation of gravel?
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...g/100_0515.jpg
cracks on the inside, not sure if you will be able to see this
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...g/100_0517.jpg
And now me....I'll put these in links (hopefully, I'll be able to figure it out)
my elbows and knees:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...g/100_0498.jpg
my right hip: and this is several days later....(warning graffic)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...g/100_0501.jpg
that's my chest tube hangin down. :eek: :eek:
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wow, silver! that looks very owwy!
Take good care of you! Enjoy every little bit of improvement, take your meds, and rest often. It's not often the universe forces us to rest!!
(gentle) Hugs and butterflies,
~T~
OW OW OW!! :eek: You have battled with the pavement, and are emerging victorious. Yeesh!
Oh Silver, you poor love.
I know I have already posted on this thread but when I saw your photos, how absolutely awful, you must be in so much pain everywhere, I really do feel so sad.
Silver, let me thank you, I posted a thread yesterday with regards to info on wearing a helmet. After looking at the state of your helmet after the crash, I realise how dumb I have been, in not wearing one. :confused:
So, despite all you are going through, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you.
Am off to look at helmets asap.
Now you get yourself better real soon but keep letting TE know of your progress.
Big hugs.
Sally
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Silver, wow, you are quite a trooper. Those are some awful-looking owwies!
When I had my crash (April 2005) that fractured my pelvis, I was bad off on the inside, but only had two small scrapes on the outside (thumb and elbow), since I didn't slide but just went right over sideways with all the force going to my hip. My helmet also "looked" perfect, but of course I replaced it anyway, since my head did hit the pavement (after my hip!) I looked a lot better than you on the outside! I would have been an even bigger baby than I was if I'd been all scraped up on the outside -- those things HURT.
Healing wishes!
Emily
Sally, I saw your post but didn't want to reply there. I fully believe that I would be a vegetable today if I didn't have my helmet on. Please do wear a helmet, my dear! and thank you for your sweet words.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClockworkOrange
elaine
Emily, my hip looks ugly but it's still pretty superficial. my biggest pain comes from the broken ribs. and the thing thtat kept me inthe hospital form 10 days was the collapsing lung. but even though the doctors say its ok my pelvic bone hurts. so I've wondered if there's something wrong there.Quote:
Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
It hurts to bang the ole hip bone on the pavement, doesn't it?
Emily I'm feeling afraid of riding again. how did you go back?
elaine
You may not have broken the hip, but you could have BRUISED the bone. I fell once right onto my shin hitting the edge of our concrete steps, I was in terrible pain and the swelling was something aweful, ended up having bruised the bone. I hope you heal up quick, let those pain meds work for ya though. ((((gentle hugs))))
Mary
Elaine - I am so glad you are home. Please try to rest. I am also glad you responded to Sally in regards to a helmet.
When I crashed in April (no where near as bad as you), I received a "deep bone bruise" in my left cheek bone. I was lucky it was not broken; unfortunately, it still is uncomfortable at times even today. My doctor at the time told me it can take up to 6 months to heal these type of bruises.
When you can, I would suggest you get up on your bike on a trainer to spin. Get comfortable again with your bike. I know it can be scary back on the road - I am still playing mental games going around corners. Everyone I speak with says this will take time.
Rest and I am glad you had on a helmet.
Mary, I think you are right, that there may be some element of bruising there. it just feels loose, like after childbirth. They said everything looked fine on the scans. And I know that a great element is the inactivity when I was on the suction chest tube. I could not be "unplugged" to take walks like theyusually take the patients on to keep them moving. I'd have to move around a small 4x4 foot space in my room.
Mary thank you for your continued kind words. I'm soooo glad that we got to meet at the Hilly. I only wish that I gotten to spend more time with you.
Thank you, that sounds like a good idea. Right at first Ifelt so determined to get back on the back on the bike, but as the days go on and dealing with this pain in reality (trying to go about my regular life, not in the hospital with lots of vistiors stopping by to tell me how great I'm doing) now I'm getting so fearful and teary about trying to ride again.Quote:
Originally Posted by bikemom
I feel quilty for having the Madone sitting downstairs in my kitchen and for causing everyone so much trouble.
elaine (feeling whiney this morning)
Elaine -Quote:
Originally Posted by silver
Try not to feel guilty about not riding. Right now it's much more important to give yourself time to heal, and to ease back into both your normal daily life and riding. Your bike will still be there when you're ready; I'm sure she is patiently waiting.
I don't know if it will help you any, but recovery from my own crash experience took longer than I expected initially. I was off of my bike totally for 6 weeks, and then it took me a number of months to work up to my previous mileage levels. Give yourself time; I'm sure that you will be back.
--- Denise
Best wishes for continued fast recovery. Feeling good on the bike will take some time. Start slow, ride a trainer some, take it easy, you will be back. The really neat thing is you will LOVE that Madone, riding it will be so much different then your 1000, IT will help you get back as much as anything else.
I too wish we'd had a little more time together at the Hilly in October. I'm just glad that we saw each other at all in the madness that is pre-ride LOL!! There's always NEXT year. Get well!
So glad to hear you are home safe and sound. (well almost sound)
Wow - after seeing the pics it really hit home, accidents do happen - I haven't had a bad crash since 1975 and at that I wasn't really injured except for some road rash (I was very lucky - 25mph going down hill and another kid riding with us was screwing around and locked pedals w/ someone else - domino effect - we all went down and slid, and back in the no helmet days)
Healing body and mind thoughts and prayers being sent your way