Quote Originally Posted by bikemom View Post
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.
Thank you, that sounds like a good idea. Right at first Ifelt so determined to get back on the back on the bike, but as the days go on and dealing with this pain in reality (trying to go about my regular life, not in the hospital with lots of vistiors stopping by to tell me how great I'm doing) now I'm getting so fearful and teary about trying to ride again.

I feel quilty for having the Madone sitting downstairs in my kitchen and for causing everyone so much trouble.

elaine (feeling whiney this morning)