Too far???

**bikerchick68** · 10-23-2006, 09:23 AM

you've been given lots of great advice! I'm excited for you and look forward to hearing all about your ride

have a great time and remember to smile lots... when I'm tired I smile and somehow it just helps!

**luv2ride94** · 10-24-2006, 06:20 AM

I'm feeling much better almost no pain really. Thanks, and tomorrow I go to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon that specialized in sports medicine.

I really hope he'll tell me something better than last week. That doctor told me only how severe my accident was and that I shouldn't expect a full recovery and then he was gone.

Anyways good news! My bikes done, its getting picked up today, they say its almost as good as new! I hope they are right!

**bacarver** · 10-25-2006, 07:39 AM

Hi Katie -

How did the appointment go with the pediatric ortho surgeon? The doctor you saw last week was cruel to you. He needs to take a look at how he treats people. There are good doctors and health care providers out there. They care and they talk to you and answer your questions. They will encourage you and believe in your recovery.

I'm glad to hear that your bike is ok. Expensive bikes usually handle crashes pretty good. My trek 1500 was ok after I was attacked by the dog last summer.

Set goals and focus on getting better.

Barb

**bikerchick68** · 10-25-2006, 10:17 AM

DOH! This is what I get for not reading the WHOLE thread!

Katie... here I was rooting you on, and you've already done the ride and are in recovery... sorry 'bout that. I'm just back on the bike after a surgery and came late to your story...

dang, sorry you crashed but glad you rode! You'll be back... and passing old women like me in no time!

hope the surgeon gave you better news than the other doc...

**luv2ride94** · 10-25-2006, 07:54 PM

My appointment today was MUCH better! I really like this doc and liked what he had to say a lot more than the last!

He said mobalizing it is everything or I will loose range of motion so I got a full extension brace so I can move it up and down just not side to side and he said the fracture had already started to fuse so I just have to be careful not to make contact with any hard objects only.

I can already move it more than when we left his office this afternoon and I go back in 3 weeks my goal is i want to be able to fully straighten and bend it.

He said I just became my own worst enemy and best friend and that my speed of recovery was up to how much i could handle working with it. It hurts but I'll live.

AND!! I can get in the water and do kick sets to stay in shape!!!

Anyways today was a GOOD!

**Veronica** · 10-25-2006, 07:59 PM

Hey, it's a school night. Shouldn't you be in bed!

That's great news Katie!

Veronica

**snapdragen** · 10-25-2006, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Veronica

Hey, it's a school night. Shouldn't you be in bed!

Spoken like a teacher...

Glad you got better news from the new doctor Katie! You'll be back on the bike before you know it.

**bacarver** · 10-26-2006, 08:05 AM

Hi Katie -

I think it's great that this doctor was so much kinder and more encouraging!
He cares about you. He believes in you. Get back in the groove and start exercising in ways that protect your injured wing. It's good that you have access to a pool.

Are you home-schooled? You seem a bit different from the average public school kid. I also get the sense that your family does a great job guiding you.

I have to go to the doctor next Tuesday. I've had left wrist pain for about 3 years and no one could tell me WHY. I discoved a bump/lump in my wrist when I was at work 3 nights ago. I was twisting my hand around (yes, I was REALLY bored) and I saw this "thing" that doesn't belong there. Once I get this thing taken care of, I hope to resume doing push ups again. I had to quit because it hurts too much. And, yes, my new family doctor is very nice. I like her a lot.

Once again, I am so glad you found a nice doctor. Send a thank you note!

Barb

**Triskeliongirl** · 10-26-2006, 08:06 AM

Wow, I was travelling last week and while I checked in periodically I totally missed this. So sorry to hear about your crash, but its great to hear that things went as well as possible. It was good you planned to not ride alone, and that your sister was able to summon help and stay with you (and much thanks for reporting to us what happened). Unfortunatly accidents are part of our sport, and hopefully if you follow the pediatric orthopedists recommendations you will recover your range of motion and be just fine. I also think its important to learn from our accidents. Just like you had a plan for this ride, think about how you might handle this, or any dangerous situation in the future. Usually there isn't a whole lot you can do if a small animal runs into your wheel, but having a contingency plan sure helps. The League of American Bicyclists offers safety training courses. Maybe when you are feeling better it would be good to take one of those. This might also make your Mom feel better if she is worried about your riding again. Here are healing wishes headed your way!

**luv2ride94** · 10-26-2006, 04:43 PM

Lol it WAS a school night but I had to stay up b/c I forgot to take the medicine earlier so I had to wait up to take the last round.

Ha I am homeschooled actually.

My elbow is huge and UGLY today and it HURTS but I made it to almost 45% and yesterday couldn't get past 70 so its worth it! He said it will hurt but it won't actually hurt my elbow to push it.

BACARVER-- I hope its noting serious wrong with your wrist. Good luck on tuesday.

**bacarver** · 10-31-2006, 05:04 PM

Hi Katie -

How are you and how is recovery going? One of the other forum participants who goes by "Silver" lives about an hour from me. She and I had exchanged messages. Next thing I know she's in the hospital after crashing at 30mph. She is banged up. Being injured is such a tough life lesson. I hope you are continuing to heal and feel better.

Do you have an indoor trainer? This would be a good way to maintain your fitness.

I saw my doctor today. MRI of my left hand next week. Appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon in 2 weeks. I'm a nurse, but I still find all this stuff confusing and overwhelming. Insurance is driving me nuts.

How long have you been home-schooled? What are your plans after high school? Whatever they are, I'm sure you'll do great.

Barb

**luv2ride94** · 11-07-2006, 11:49 AM

Barb,

I'm doing good. Yesterday I got my arm to full extension!!! It hurt but was easier the next time. I guess it just takes a while to stretch everthing back out. I go back to the doctor a week from tomorrow.

I have been reading the post about and from Silver. It sounds really painful...

I have been homeschooled since I started school. My plans for after high school are to swim at a Division 1 school hopefully either Texas, Tennesee, Michigan or Penn State. We'll see though. Hopefully my elbow will heal right and not have any problems that will change those plans.

Have you been to have the MRI yet? Hope everthings alright.

Katie

**silver** · 11-07-2006, 05:05 PM

Hi luv2ride94! You were such an inspiration for me while I was recovering! We will get through these things won't we! I'm so glad that you are making so much progress!!!

bacarver, any chance that you will be over my way to see a doc? Is there a chance it is a ganglion cyst? Thank you so much for your encouragement!

silver

**eofelis** · 11-07-2006, 06:19 PM

Hi Katie,
I have a book recommendation for you! And all the other ladies on here might like it too!

"Hey Mom, Can I Ride My Bike Across America" by John Siegel-Boettner

You should be able to find it in a library.

It's one of my favorite books and I think you might enjoy it and be inspired by it as I am.

It's about a middle school teaher who takes 5 of his students on a coast-to-coast bike tour, fully loaded! These were 12 and 13 yo kids. They did 100 mile days! They all made it from Va to Ca.

**bacarver** · 11-08-2006, 12:03 AM

Hi Katie -

I was waiting for an update from you. Glad to hear a good one. Full extension is A+. It takes time for the muscles, nerves, and all the inner parts to get back to normal. I remember when my right leg was healing after my bike wreck. There were times that I couldn't walk on it at all. I scooted through the house on my butt till my doctor finally agreed to my request for crutches. Then my leg decided to swell 8 days after the wreck and I had to go back to the ER. Then it turned into one huge bruise. Then it felt "wooden" when I started riding again. It took me a year before I could do my full leg stretches. I still have to baby my right knee. I still feel that something isn't right. Cycling agrees with my knees though because the pedalling motion is always the same. I'm really surprised that my ankle and knee weren't broken because of the way I was twisted and slammed during the crash. I must have strong bones. I love milk. MOO
I had the MRI yesterday morning of my left wrist. Not fun. It's hard to stay in one uncomfortable position for over one hour. I'll see the surgeon next Monday. We'll find out what the plan is that day.
Do you still have a cast or splint?
How is your bike?
Do you have any other talents, pets, or hobbies?
Best wishes with the next doctor appointment. Make sure the doctor is nice to you. You deserve it.
Barb

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