ER Visits

[DeniseGoldberg]

Should I feel bad since I'm like the only one with bike related ER visits? Maybe I am a clutz!!!!!!!!

Uh, my only ER visit was bike related. I can tell you from experience that it's really not a good idea to flip your bike forward (as in I think my front tire got caught, and the bike and I kept going) and to then land on your head. (It's a really good thing my poor head was covered by a helmet!) I was actually in 2 ERs for that accident but I have no memory of either. Oh, and I missed the helicopter ride too. You're right, I was there, I just don't remember it.

Please - don't feel that you are alone!

--- Denise

[bcipam]

Oh Denise I remember another ER visit - your post reminded me - I also "rearended" another cyclist (for some stupid, reason he stopped right in the middle of an intersection during a paceline - he didn't call out, I was the cyclist behind). My front wheel got caught on his rear cassette and lieterally my bike (and me) rolled up and over his bike. I landed first on my head (yes thank goodness for helmets) and then rolled onto my bum. I thought I was OK until I hear someone say "uh-ho" and looked at my wrist. It was bruised and swollen and looked broken. I was taken to the nearest hospital (Irvine Regional). After sitting there for 4 hours with what I thought was a broken wrist, I called a friend who then drove me over to St. Joseph's. They took me in immediately (thank goodness for good insurance) and x-rayed the wrist. Not broken (whew) just badly sprained.

OK I admit I am a clutz!