my crash!

[ehirsch83]

Thanks everyone. Those pictures were from 8:30 this morning(and i had already taken some percoset!)we then went to the grocery and then I came home and slept for 3 hours!! I went downhill real fast with how I felt today. 2 hours out and about was way more then I could handle right now!hehe oops!!!

[Miranda]

Glad you are well enough to post about your crash to us! And so sorry it happened. I recently posted about a nasty one I was in myself. Crimony... these things just sux.

Your helmet and head cut... yea, I know what you mean! My helmet too did not come completely off, but it did indeed shift. Had a couple nice lumps and abrasive cut etc. Though, my helmet certainly did it's job and took the first blow. Sounds like yours did the same.

I called someone at Giro about mine. And I think a bit of it has to do with the nature of the crash. Like I know I landed head first w/my last speed in my Garmin at 23mph.

Yours might have had some shifting to get the gash in your head, then shifted back in place on something. Unless it was completely split where the gash is.

I just was trying to figure out if there was anything I could have done differently to protect my head better. From what I gather with my conversation with Giro, more than likely not.

Hope you have the best recovery possible!

[ehirsch83]

turns out it was a pedal/cleat that went into my head. The guys cleat had skin & hair in it!! soo gross!

[Grog]

ewwww

So sorry this happened Emily. I wish you a speedy recovery!

That's a weird head injury I've seen. Did you get your tetanus vaccination updated? I'd recommend it, if a pedal hit your head and some of the head was left on the pedal.

At least you get to keep your hair!

[emily_in_nc]

Yikes! Glad you're (relatively) ok. Heal well!

[WindingRoad]

Oh sweet Jesus! Glad you are all right. You got a purpose on this Earth girl!

[channlluv]

+1 to that, for Emily and Miranda, too!

Thank God for helmets, yes?

Roxy

[staceysue]

You sure look good for what you went through!

How long before you can ride your bike again?

[OakLeaf]

Yow Emily, so sorry that happened to you - and heal up quick!

[ZooZoo]

Wow! You're actually smiling in the pic! More than I could do, that's for sure. Sorry to hear about the crash but glad you're okay.

[Bike Goddess]

Emily,

Amazing how you look considering....

I broke my elbow 2 1/2 yr ago- bike accident (compound fracture)- and was in a cast, then PT. I can only say that it's a tough injury to recover from, but with lots of work on your part, you should be able to get most of your strength and flexibility back. I was off the bike from that injury for 8 months. I don't think yours sounds as complicated as mine was so hopefully you'll have a faster turnaround time.

I was able to start spin classes about 4 weeks out. That really helped me emotionally as well as physically. I hope you'll be able to follow that regime as well.

Get lots of rest and just let us know from time to time how you are doing.
I wish you a speedy recovery

[smilingcat]

OUCH!!!

Take it easy and heal fast. Ane when the cast comes off your arm, do what the Physical Torturer tells you. Their favorite phrase always seems to be "Let me help you!!" To which, one should reply with "NAWWWW!!!! STAY AWAY!!! I'LL DO IT MYSELF!!!"

I've never been stapled but oh man oh man... It could make Frankenstein envious.

I guess if you still have the staples during Haloween party, you could go as bride of Frankenstein.

I am glad to see you up and about and smiling. The crash sounded pretty bad. Being run over is no laughing thing. You came out as best as one can hope for from a paceline crash.

take care,
Smilingcat

[Wahine]

And when the cast comes off your arm, do what the Physical Torturer tells you. Their favorite phrase always seems to be "Let me help you!!" To which, one should reply with "NAWWWW!!!! STAY AWAY!!! I'LL DO IT MYSELF!!!"

Wait a second!! I resemble that remark.

Emily, take care, heal fast and don't be in a big rush. It will get better but give yourself the time you need to heal well. And yes, do what your Physical Torturer says. As many people have already said, proper early management and motion are key to healing elbows fractures.

I'm listening if you have any PT type questions.

[aeiea]

Wow! Very glad to hear you are okay, and a brave one too.

Did not expect those pictures at all... but I'm glad you posted them -- crashed and smiling. Speedy recovery!

How are the other two people?

[redrhodie]

How are you feeling, Emily?