Another car hitting cyclists - this time, it's me!

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Hi all - thanks some more for your kind messages...all is going along well as can be...I had my sutures removed on Monday and went in for an MRI on my elbow this morning, followed by a consult with the orthopedic surgeon re: my knee and, he said that, besides 'dodging death' and amazingly, not breaking any bones, that he doesn't think that I'll need anything "more invasive" aka surgery! I'm release to heavy duty PT care ie 2-3x/week for 8wks, so that I can rehab my quads and get treatment for my several sprains/strains, but my patella is tracking ok and only shows mild bruising - oh joy!

MRI report on elbow to come...keeping fingers crossed on that too...
be careful out there!
Mary

[Blueberry]

Mary-

That's great news!!! (at least under the circumstances). Crossing fingers for you on the elbow.

CA

[Wahine]

Wow!! That's amazing. You are doing so well. Keep it up.

[Zen]

That is nothing short of miraculous.

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Hey all -
I hope all of you are well...it was fun to meet CC and her DH and see our other TE friends, when we gathered in Seattle recently. I was sure tired by the time I got home, though! Seems like most activities take lots of extra effort...I haven't been able to work full days, as my concentration is off and I get so tired so easily, so I've been pacing myself and just kinda moving along here...s-l-o-w-l-y...as all is healing at a glacial pace it seems! I've had follow-ups with docs and have started working with my PT too. Also, both Linda and I have each received a concussion diagnosis, which didn't come as much of a surprise to either of us...I'm still getting headaches, fatigue and other symptoms, albeit mild in nature, they're still challenging for me! I've never been hit by a car before, and all of these injuries and the aftermath are new and unwelcome intrusions into my life!
Also, I think I'm doing surprisingly well in not sulking when I watch everyone else enjoying their rides! I wonder how I'll feel when I finally am able to ride again?? Of course there's still the huge issue of not having my bike, broken as it is, as yet either; the prosecutor contacted my attorney the other day to say that he wants the police evidence photog to take more pictures of it, before he releases it to me...now THAT's going to be an emotionally tough moment...sigh
Enjoy your rides and will someone please have a 'whooping, hollerin' gleeful downhill for me??
Tailwinds!
Mary

[Trek420]

I've never been hit by a car before ...

and don't do it again. That's an order

[Blueberry]

Glad to hear things are progressing, but sorry it's slowly That sucks

Hopefully they'll release your bike soon. Any update on what the charges will be for the driver??

Thinking healing thoughts...

CA

[MM_QFC!]

and don't do it again. That's an order

There won't be a next time but if there ever is, I'm going to hit the car back harder!