Jane, you beat me to it, but yes indeed, I did it!It has been 6 months since the accident that fractured my pelvis in six places, fractured my ribs in four, my back once, injured my lung, my spleen and my bladder... in short - almost killed me... but I guess I'm too stubborn to be down for long...
The rides were not easy... on the longest one (45 miles!!) we had a wicked head wind for a good portion of the ride... and we stopped often... Other than the wind, the weather was near perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better week.
Originally Posted by teigyr
I bet she is so proud of herselfIndeed she is!
Oh, and Jane... that'd be just shy of 120 miles
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09-04-2007, 10:52 AM #1
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Yep, I'm back!
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09-04-2007, 11:01 AM #2
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Good for you JeannieRides - I never had any doubt that you would be back!
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09-04-2007, 11:02 AM #3
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Well that's the last time I let KayTee do the math for me! Originally Posted by jeannierides
Oh, and Jane... that'd be just shy of 120 miles 
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09-04-2007, 11:38 AM #4
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What fantastic news and yet another success story on what is possible. If I remember correctly and correct me if I am wrong, but didn't the dr's give you not much hope in getting back into the saddle? You should go visit them on your bike.
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09-04-2007, 12:01 PM #5
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WOW!!! Great job!!!
You're an inspiration to us all
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09-04-2007, 01:34 PM #6
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That is so great Jeannie. I am so happy for you!!
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09-04-2007, 01:36 PM #7
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09-04-2007, 01:43 PM #8
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Wonderful news!
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09-04-2007, 01:43 PM #9
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Way to ride, Jeanie.
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09-04-2007, 01:46 PM #10
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Sooooo glad to hear that you're back!!! Very proud that you had the courage to get back out there and that your body held up for you.
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09-04-2007, 01:46 PM #11
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Jeannie!!!! I'm soooo happy for you! Wow! You are amaazing!!!
I know what it was like when I got back on the bike after my wreck and I know how wonderful it feels. You went through so much more than me too.
Did you feel stiff? I did.
I wish you many, many happy miles!
just curious.....(if you don't mindme asking) do you have any chest pain from the ribs/lung injury? Did you have a chest tube? What issues are you still dealing with?"Being retired from Biking...isn't that kinda like being retired from recess?" Stephen Colbert asked of Lance Armstrong
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09-04-2007, 06:25 PM #12
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Thank you. Originally Posted by Tuckervill
No worries. Originally Posted by KayTee
What can I say -- bad typing abilities and JUST SO EXCITED about what Jeannie accomplished that I transposed. Sorry, kid, didn't mean to sell you short.
JEANNIE, YOU ROCK!
Thank you. Of course, I don't mind you asking, Silver. Ohhh yes, I did/do feel stiff!! Originally Posted by silver
I didn't ever have too much pain from the ribs. Of course, in the beginning, I suppose most of that pain was very well medicated! The lung did cause some discomfort, and yes, I had a chest tube. I have a not so pretty scar just under my right shoulder blade from the chest tube and ensuing stitches. They didn't worry so much about the look of things. I also had a stint put in my ureter to keep it open because my bladder was lacerated.
I'm not having any issues with those injuries, and surprisingly never had any real issues with the ribs. I guess the pelvis was enough.
As far as issues I'm still dealing with... there are many, but mostly manageable. Some pain in my lower back/coccyx/pelvis - mostly achy, and mostly when I've over done (which is pretty much every day). My knee was also involved somehow, and the nerves going to my right foot, and I have a good bit of pain from that. Flexibility. I can't sit yoga-style with my feet crossed. I can't stoop. I can do squats, but if I just stoop down to, say, get something out of a bottom cabinet, it hurts so bad I have to go all the way to the floor! Those are things I can work on... Not major, and life goes on...
There are other things that aren't physical... I'm very emotional these days, and have a bit of trouble focusing on things for more than a short while. I have trouble dealing with crowds. That is at least partially due, I'm thinking, to the fact that I've pretty much been out of *real* life for six months now. Hopefully it will get better with a little more time.
And now I'm getting prepared to go back to work part time this week. My disability company has totally messed things up, and stopped paying me with no warning, so I'm dealing with the added stress of having, through no fault of mine, absolutely no money.
My strength and patience are being tested at every turn.
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09-04-2007, 01:57 PM #13
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I am truly in awe. You are an amazing example of what someone with strength, determination, bravery, and heart can achieve. I'm very happy for you.
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What can I say -- bad typing abilities and JUST SO EXCITED about what Jeannie accomplished that I transposed. Sorry, kid, didn't mean to sell you short. Originally Posted by IFjane
Well that's the last time I let KayTee do the math for me!
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