Best to Worst in a Day

[Bike Goddess]

Cassandra- You say " a rotator cuff in pieces". What does that mean- do you have to have surgery?

Please let us know- meanwhile many wishes to a speedy recovery (hmm- not sure how long that might be!). I too am sorry to hear the news, and, no don't let your mind make you think you could have done anything differently.

What happened, happened. Now you just need to heal and that means putting to rest the "what if" stuff! Whatever we can do to support you, please ask. This is a great group of women.

[mtkitchn]

OMG, Cassandra, that is just awful. Glad you are home and healing up and will be okay.
There is nothing you can do about the way people drive. Get yourself better!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I guess you just have to count your blessings that YOU weren't under that truck wheel instead of your bike. I hope you heal rapidly and well. What a terrible thing.

We should all read this about those right turns, it makes sense:
http://bicyclesafe.com/
I think it was Nanci who pointed it out a few days ago, and I was glad to read and think about it.

[Cassandra_Cain]

BG - the doctor said I'd a partial tear of the rotator cuff. I can feel it actually because that area hurts the most in my entire shoulder.

No kidding about practicing right turns - you can never take them fast or sharp enough when it comes to avoiding a car. Practice and more practice.

100% agree with all of you - better the bike, rather than me, under the tire. I shudder at the thought.

Still, I'm anxious to ride again. I figure I'll go to the gym once I'm feeling up for it - and just ride a little stationary exercise bike to keep myself from getting too stiff.

Thank you all for the encouragement and positive words.

[Nokomis]

Oh no! Mend quickly ~ sending you healing & pain free thoughts!

*virtual hug* - don't want to squeeze & hurt ya!

[Bad JuJu]

Oh, that's scary! Like everyone else, I'm glad to hear you didn't get hurt worse than you did. Also glad to hear that you're eager to get back on the bike...eventually. I know you can't help replaying the whole thing in your head, but don't try to second-guess yourself--there's only so much you can do to combat the inattentiveness of drivers.

Take care!!!

[WrensMom]

OMG, I'm glad you are ok! I am always worried about the drivers here in ABQ--they seem so clueless, and sometimes even out to get us. Of course, that kind of thing goes on everywhere for cyclists, I guess What intersection were you at when it happened? Let me know if there is anything I can do for you while you are recovering, since I am local here and all.

[Lise]

I am so sorry to hear about the accident. I'm glad you have the memory of the ride before it. Glad you're alive to tell the tale, as others have said. And thanks, Lisa, for posting the bicycle safety site. I was glad to see I do most of what they suggest, and learned some new things, too.

Healing best wishes, Cassandra--keep us posted on how you're doing. Some Traumeel (homeopathic remedy for injuries) and Rescue Remedy (homeopathic treatment for a bad scare) might not be a bad idea. Take care. L.

[Bikingmomof3]

I am so glad it was not worse. You must have been terrified. I certainly would have been. Rest, take care, heal quuickly and try not to think about the what ifs.

[emjae]

Ohmigosh, what a terrifying, surreal, unfortunate experience. So sorry that happened to you. Here are wishes for a speedy and complete healing.

[wavedancer]

Cassandra,
Sending you healing thoughts and prayers. What an awful thing to have happen to you. I am sure there was nothing you could have done to avoid it. So now keep your thoughts focused on your healing and let us know how your recovery goes.

Best wishes,
Linda

[chickwhorips]

i'm glad to hear your ok and that it wasn't worse. positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.