invsblwmn in hospital!

[lph]

Just in case y'all aren't reading the "officially a bike commuter"-thread - invsblwmn is in hospital after being run down by a suv

I'm going to meddle and repost her story here:

"when the boss threatens to fire u if u ever get near a bike again...
good news.. i'm alive

i am typing this from my hospital bed, been here since last wednesday. have had two surgeries on my right arm, have at least 3 more over the next few months. can't walk, but should be able to in the next few weeks. going home today or tomorrow in a wheelchair, still w/ unbelievable pain. thinking about hanging up the bike. got hit in a crosswalk by an 80 year old man going over 40mph in a suv who didn't even see that there was a light. plain lucky to be alive. happened right in front of hospital, so docs were there in less than a minute and a fire fighter stabilized me until then. i have lots of support as i work at this hospital, but i miss riding so much. not looking 4 pity, just support and understanding. no head injuries or torso, just back and limbs (left arm works and has iv lines fot morphine and antibiotics). do u think i should get back on?"

[indigoiis]

Wow. How discouraging! I hope you recover fully and are back to good health again as soon as possible!

Thanks for reposting her post.

Indy

[makbike]

Gosh, what an awful experience. I hope you heal quickly and pain subsides with each passing minute. Hang in there and take care of yourself.

[Pax]

Holy cow!!

Lots of healing thoughts headed your way.

[sbctwin]

invsblwmn, give yourself time to heal. Getting hit by a car takes a toll, physically and mentally. I am glad you are going home and can rest and heal. YOU ARE ALIVE. When it is time for you to get back in the saddle, you will know if/when it is 'right'. I hope you don't end up giving up riding. Good luck in your healing process....

[pll]

(((invsblwmn)))

Yikes. First order of business is to take care of yourself and heal. Get better soon. Like sbctwin says, you'll know when the right time for biking is.

[Tuckervill]

Here's hoping the worst is over for you!

Should you ride again? I'd say it's too soon to tell, but if I had to guess I'd say YES!

Healing vibes speeding your way.

Karen

[sgtiger]

<<<<<<invsblwmn>>>>>>

I hope you have a speedy recovery and I'll be sending you healing energy in my meditations.

Hang in there,

~Soo

[mimitabby]

Invisiblewmn I think you need a new screen name, like VERYVISIBLEwoman!

get well soon!