Back from the Hospital

[emily_in_nc]

Very scary! Glad you're okay (or will be).

I had pain behind the knee awhile back and Lorri told me her story, so I went to the doc and asked about DVT, just in case. I didn't have it, just tendinitis, but I learned a lot about it just from reading Lorri's article and a few other sources online. It's scary that you didn't even have the leg pain to forewarn you about this.

Best wishes for a quick recovery.

Emily

[maillotpois]

Thanks for all your nice words, you guys.

It must be mentioned that SK kept me "company" most of the night via email, which was a HUGE help. It is pretty scary in the hospital by yourself. She was super helpful looking stuff up for me (because she had a real computer) and just generally sassing me to the degree needed.

So thanks SK, 'cause you're the bestest.

[SadieKate]

I didn't do anything you wouldn't have done, including the sassing.

Just remember when we send those shirtless bike mechanics:
http://www.engrish.com/recent_detail...ate=2006-06-08

[mtkitchn]

Holy Cow, Sarah! That is incredibly scary, but I'm sure glad you're pretty much okay. Did they give you advice on how to keep this from happening again, or CAN you keep it from happening again?
Take care of yourself, for sure!!!

[mtkitchn]

Oh, just read the linked article....wow, good information.

[Denise223]

Hi MP:

I'm very happy to hear that you are home & things were caught before they progressed further!

Originally posted by Maillotpois: Velogirl and SK have been extremely suportive, with the former issuing a real "get with it, you could have died" directive which made me think maybe backing off on the riding while I am on heavy anticoagulants is not a bad thing.

Please don't take any unneccesary chances with riding or any other activity in which you could hurt yourself & cause bleeding.
Your bike will be waiting for you when you're off of the blood thinners.

Sending many prayers & well wishes.

Denise

[bikerchick68]

oh my gosh sarah... I don't know if you recall... but about 8 months I posted something about my tan lines giving me away... I met this couple at the Trek Store... the man immediately spotted my tan lines and asked if I ever rode with newbies... we planned to ride together the following weekend.

During that conversation he asked if I had difficulty breathing on the bike. Huh? So I told him no, and as he described more I told him he needed to get to the doc. He had already BEEN to the doc, and had a followup a few days later...

the next weekend I called to meet them and the woman (purepink here on the forums) said that her DH would not be riding... about 2-3 hours after we met, he could not breathe... and was rushed in. Yep, he had a pulmonary emolism as well. He was on blood thinners for 6 months. He is now able to ride again... it was very, very scary tho... and like something like this will... it shifted his priorities...

(tprevost... if you read this, the man is Mac, who you rode with... Purepink's DH!)

Hugs, Sarah... glad you're OK... if you have questions about stuff lemme know and I will ask purepink... she is now pretty well versed on this subject...

[Lise]

MP, thanks for posting the story and the link. I had no idea that endurance athletes were at increased risk for DVT and PE. As someone said, "You don't mess with clots". Nor do you mess with blood thinners. Please follow directions. Even a casual bump into the furniture can cause massive bruising. I don't like to think what a tumble from a bike could do when you can't clot your blood.

Just so very glad you're here to tell the tale. ((((MP)))) L.

[maillotpois]

Again, thanks guys. You make me cry!!

And I just got off the phone with my FC 508 partner and broke the news. She just got back from a trip herself, and had done some research on her own and completely expected this. TIme for some easy rides (once I am cleared). I'd still like to do the doubles I have lined up but we'll just see how it goes.

Maybe I just start walking the dog a lot more. He'd really like that.

[bikerchick68]

I know that Mac was prohibited from riding while on the blood thinner...

walking the dog sounds great... and maybe some stuff with petitepois... any projects you've wanted to do that have been put off to make ride time??? This could be a great time to be "forced" to do stuff you've put off...

when my mom fell down the flight of stairs in March and I couldn't do CAM I just decided that I would finish my backyard... I'm currently about 1/2 way done! My mileage is way down, but my home looks amazing...

[maillotpois]

when my mom fell down the flight of stairs in March and I couldn't do CAM I just decided that I would finish my backyard... I'm currently about 1/2 way done! My mileage is way down, but my home looks amazing...

Well, that's true - I've seen pictures!!

[Trekhawk]

Sarah - that really is one scary story. You listen to Auntie SK and make sure you get plenty of rest and no hard riding.

I hope you are back in tip top condition soon.

Take things easy while you are on the blood medication. My dad takes them for a heart condition and if he cuts himself it really can be dangerous.

[DirtDiva]

Sheesh! That's scary! Take it easy, ya hear!

[Geonz]

Sheesh! Glad things are moving back in the right direction.