Quote Originally Posted by jessmarimba View Post
Hi!

Definitely got a sponge-on-a-stick...best invention ever.

Yep the braces are from Hanger. No idea how long I need to wear it - I have heard 6-8 weeks and 8-12 weeks...but there was also a ton of confusion initially over whether I needed one to shower and could put it on sitting up, so I've decided to believe no one about anything til I see the guy who did the surgery (next Friday). I do know I have 6 months til I can do anything but walk so I won't be surprised if they are conservative with the brace.

And I'm embarrassed to admit where it happened...I was at Elk Meadows Park, up in Evergreen, and we had just come out of the trees onto the grassy section again. Probably the least technical part of any ride I've done out here.

I'm also a little embarrassed to respond so quickly, but I'm beyond bored at this point from being stuck at home all week Can't wait to drive again!
Don't be embarrassed!!! I am just sorry it that happened. I was reading about someone being hospitalized because she injured her kidney when she fell at LOB. A fluke accident. I myself tumbled 20-30 feet down a "cliff" at Centential Cone when I unclipped going around a switch back and my foot landed on the outer edge of the switch back and I fell backwards tumbling wth my bike in tow.

I would err on the side of caution with the back brace and the donning and doffing reccommendations. Most of the time the docs prefer if the brace is put on while in bed prior to sitting up and to wear it while showering.

What part of Denver are you in? Feel free to send me a PM if you would like.