Silver is Home

[LBTC]

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~

[colby]

OW OW OW!! You have battled with the pavement, and are emerging victorious. Yeesh!

[ClockworkOrange]

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.

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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[emily_in_nc]

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

[silver]

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

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.

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

[mary9761]

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

[bike4ever]

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.

[emily_in_nc]

Emily I'm feeling afraid of riding again. how did you go back?

You are completely normal, never fear. It definitely took awhile for me. I was unable to ride for several months while my fractures healed. After about two months, I was able to start slowly riding on the trainer. I had my first road ride about 4 months after my crash. I was slow and could only do short distances at first. I was nervous about riding anywhere near others (my crash occurred when I hit my husband's wheel when two large dogs ran out right at me without my seeing them until the last moment). I had residual hip pain on longer rides, which took some of the fun out of riding, but I did manage a hilly 50-mile event 5 months after my crash (Sept. '05).

That's still my longest ride to date, because the following month, my father died in a car accident, and that made me even more fearful of the road and just what could happen out there -- I just felt far too vulnerable on a bike. I didn't ride on the road for about nine months after that, but I did start mountain biking this past June and loved it. I bought a lighter mountain bike and concentrated on that, since I didn't have to worry about dogs or cars. Of course, mountain biking being what it is, I managed to fall several more times as I attempted single track and realized how little I knew about technical bike handling despite years of road riding, but no broken bones (just a few bruises, abrasions, and yet another new helmet!) I did finally get back out on the road a few times later this summer, doing rides up to the 30+ mile range, but I'm certainly not riding like I did prior to my crash -- I used to ride five days a week, and this year I think I rode (on the road) five times total! But each time I felt a little more comfortable.

Sorry I can't be more encouraging. For me, it's a combination of continuing pain issues from my pelvic injuries that you will hopefully not have from any of yours, and definitely some psychological issues. And then there's the fact that getting away from road cycling for awhile allowed me to discover other activities I enjoy a lot too -- hiking, running, kayaking, and of course, mountain biking. Now, instead of forcing myself to road ride in the cold over the winter, which I always endured rather than enjoyed, I'll spend all winter hiking (a much warmer activity!) And who knows what next year will bring? I might get back to road riding, I might not. I just try not to pressure myself too much and go with what feels right to me at the time.

I surely hope you will be back on the road sooner and with less "baggage" than I have. But be gentle with yourself and only do what you are comfortable with. You will find your own time table.

All the best to you!
Emily

[silver]

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.


Sally
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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.

elaine

[ClockworkOrange]

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.

elaine

Silver

I just read your recent comment, well, hope this does not make you any more weepy.

Guess what, I just chose my helmet, now if I had not read what you wrote, those very thought provoking words above, I may have seriously regretted it one day. Hey, I could start calling you St Silver!!!

You can check my funky helmet out on my helmet thread.

Thanks................now all I want to hear is that you getting a little better each day, I expect you will have several grotty days but am sure they will get fewer and fewer.

Take very good care.

Sally

[7rider]

Silver,
Glad to see that you are home again.
Rest up. Heal well.
Take your time - don't rush yourself. Now might be a good time to catch up on those books (or magazines, or newspapers) you've been meaning to read or movies you've been meaning to watch. The road will be there waiting when you are ready to return, and so will your circle of friends.

[bikerchick68]

Silver... just wanted to tell you I'm aching right along with you... I'm glad these wonderful women have been able to help address your fears... I can only imagine what you must be feeling... just know we're all listening. Continued thoughts to you for a good recovery... both physical and emotional... hugs...