Silver is Home

[margo49]

wonderful!

[Xrayted]

Welcome home, Silver! So glad you're doing better. And a big thanks to girlyman. What a guy.

[LBTC]

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~

[ClockworkOrange]

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

[bacarver]

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

[SR500]

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.

[SouthernBelle]

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.

[spokewench]

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!

[chickwhorips]

glad to hear your back at home silver. thanks for the updates all along the way girlyman.

[mtkitchn]

I'm glad to hear that you're home, Silver. Take good care of yourself and thank Girlyman for keeping us updated!

[eclectic]

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

[Triskeliongirl]

Hi Silver- speaking as another recovered crash victim I totally understand where you are coming from. I broke my pelvis, hip, sacrum and L5 vertebrae when hit by SUV who made an illegal right turn into my hip. At first, I was afraid it would hurt too much to ride a bike, so I just hopped onto a gym exercise bike to see that I could physically do it. But, then I was afraid to face traffic, so I just started back with slow easy rides on a car free bike path. After about a month of this I was ready to face the road. The hardest was facing my commute, and to this day I sometimes get panic attacks on the street I had my accident on. The first time I road through the intersection, I burst into tears, not even realizing how much emotion was stuck inside, but it was also cathartic to get it out. My husband also had a serious crash, and the only way both of us can really enjoy riding again was to make rules that decrease the liklihood of another accident. We don't ride in the dark, we don't ride on wet pavement, we take our descents cautiously, we choose our riding buds carefully, only paceline with folks we feel have good bike handling skills, and try to 'ride within ourselves'. We also ride very defensivley. If we don't make eye contact with a driver, we don't go even if we have the right of way if we think they didn't see us and could end up hitting us. I also think its important to give yourself time to heal. Don't feel guilty about anything, when you are ready to ride again, you'll know. And, remember we are hear when you need to talk about it. -eileen

[BeeLady]

Geeze silver - so glad you are home. Right now job 1 is taking good care of yourself; please don't pressure yourself about if/when you'll be back on your bike. That will take care of itself when the time is right.

You are a brave, tough lady. Please be gentle and patient with yourself!


Eileen - I had no idea about your bad wreck. You mentioned an accident, but
I had no idea it involved an SUV and broken bones! I'm so glad you are back cycling and have the voice of experience to help Silver and others.