drat - shattered scapula

[maillotpois]

No familiar faces in the ER - it has been a whole year and a half!

Interesting fact - breaking of the scapula accounts for fewer than 1% of all bone breaks. Tough bone to break - usually the collarbone goes, but all my years of horseback riding may perhaps have perfected the "tuck and roll" fall.

The GP was immediately behind me when it happened. He though, but did not say, "I told you so." (he had warned me of slick corners earlier in the day.) He's been very helpful. This is the first time I have ever had a serious injury that will affect my ability to do normal life things. I've never even broken a bone before.

[jobob]

That must have been some fall to break your shoulder blade. Did you get style points at least ?? (sorry, couldn't resist)

Sending you a big virtual getwellsoon hug.

[Pax]

Holy COW!! That sounds like one yucky break!

Hope you heal up soon, your Bonnie will miss you.

[maillotpois]

yeah, Queen, wish you could come ride her for me while I'm laid up!!

[crazycanuck]

Owieeee

I'm sorry you're injured! Poo! Take care of yourself(some wine with the california ladies perhaps?) and enjoy coach Troy!!!

[bmccasland]

MP - Oy! The scapula is one tough bone to break. So you got style points for your tuck and roll but couldn't stick the landing?

Hope you get to feeling better soon, and then you can rediscover how much "fun" PT is!

[velogirl]

ouch, Sarah! how the heck does one break a scapula and get road rash on her face? do you remember what happened? and at least it happened in winter, right? I bet all the extra clothes saved you from some serious road rash.

heal quickly!

[bikerz]

Wow Sarah! You sure know how to take advantage of your local medical facilities! Get well soon, and take very good care of yourself.

I think you should take Snap on her offer - I hear polenta is very good for the pain - just smear it on warm, like a poultice. Or, I guess you could just eat it, with a nice peppery Zin!

[sundial]

OW! Ow, owie!! Poor you! Bless your heart, girl. I hope you recover quickly and that you are back in the saddle soon. Glad you had your own medic when you took the spill.

[maillotpois]

ouch, Sarah! how the heck does one break a scapula and get road rash on her face? do you remember what happened? and at least it happened in winter, right? I bet all the extra clothes saved you from some serious road rash.

Left hand turn, bike went right out from under me. First thing I really remember was my (new! ) helmet hitting the ground (you should see it - and I've not got even a headache nor did I lose consciousness - testament to helmets and making sure they fit right). And I did tuck and roll, but all the force must have just hit just right. Arm warmers, etc., probably saved major road rash - you're right - better to crash in winter. I have a deep scratch down my cheek (sunglass lenses maybe?) and my chin has what almost seems like rug burn. There wasn't a lot of dirt in it according to the ER nurse.

My wedding ring dug into my hand pretty well, but otherwise my gloves protected my hands. I have mild road rash on my left hip - but my shebeest shorts were unscathed.

They had to cut my 2005 Death Ride jersey off. It was so painful to get my vest off that I didn't even want to try to save the jersey. Sad.

[maillotpois]

Snap - that is mean!!!! It's not like I can just pop down to Willow Glen tonight....

[Tuckervill]

And you're able to sit and type? Sounds very painful! I'm sorry it happened. Sending the healing vibes your way!

Karen

[maillotpois]

And you're able to sit and type?

one handed. what else am I going to do?

[IFjane]

Oh Sarah! I am so sorry!!! Sending healing vibes from the east coast - heal quickly, rehab even more quickly and hang in there! {{{{HUG}}}}

[sbctwin]

{{{{maillotpois}}}} Sorry to hear of your accident. I was contemplating commuting to work tomorrow and then I remembered the fall on ice I had when I decided to quit the commute until better temps. Luckily, I was only bruised. Let's hope your healing comes along quickly.