Silver is Home

[bacarver]

Hi Silver -

I'll be in Evansville on the 13th. Appointment is 2PM. I have no idea how long I'll be at the doctor's office and/or what to expect. The MRI of my left wrist was less than fun. Wonder what lies ahead? Ganglion cycst is my best guess, but the mystery is why I've had left wrist pain now for almost 3 years. You have my e-mail. Send me your address/phone number and other info and a quick stop by may be possible.

Wanna hear something funny? After my bike wreck, I was on Percocet for a short time. I always knew when it kicked in because I started talking like Daffy Duck on helium. The first time it happened, it totally cracked me up.

If I am able to visit, I'll bring my "boo-boo" book that I made as I recovered.

Isn't that Katie kid awesome for someone who is only 12!!

Barb

[SR500]

Silver, wishing you the best recovery. Sorry to get in late, I read through some of the post, and wow, you've had a tough time. Enjoy that new bike when you are able.

[SouthernBelle]

Silver's home!!!

When I cracked my ribs, I found it easier to sleep in my big comfy chair for about a week & a half. I could use the arms to help me turn and get up. Otherwise, I was lake a turtle on it's back.

[spokewench]

That's wonderful Silver and Girlyman! It's so hard being in the hospital and having your loved one in the hospital. Now, you can get better!

[chickwhorips]

glad to hear your back at home silver. thanks for the updates all along the way girlyman.

[mtkitchn]

I'm glad to hear that you're home, Silver. Take good care of yourself and thank Girlyman for keeping us updated!

[Trek420]

Glad to hear that you're home. Looks like girlyman takes good care of you. Heal up quickly.

[silver]

Hi lovely ladies! Oh, it's good to be home. There were days when I knew I needed to be at the hospital, but it is nice to be home now.

Oh my there is so much to tell you all. let me see if I can get up pics.

The silver bike.....back wheel taco'd , probably from impact from falling out of the air



Top tube dented from impact from the handlebar twisting back, probably what made me pop up into the air.



Really not in terrible shape. It cost $100 to get it back to ride-able condition

[colby]

Really not in terrible shape. It cost $100 to get it back to ride-able condition

I'm amazed at how well your bike held up.

Too bad it doesn't only cost $100 to get you back in ride-able condition.

[silver]

Oh, dear, I don't even want to imagine what my hospital bill is.

ok, here's a pic of my helmet, see the indentation of gravel?



cracks on the inside, not sure if you will be able to see this

[silver]

And now me....I'll put these in links (hopefully, I'll be able to figure it out)

my elbows and knees:



my right hip: and this is several days later....(warning graffic)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...g/100_0501.jpg

that's my chest tube hangin down.

[LBTC]

wow, silver! that looks very owwy!

Take good care of you! Enjoy every little bit of improvement, take your meds, and rest often. It's not often the universe forces us to rest!!

(gentle) Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[colby]

OW OW OW!! You have battled with the pavement, and are emerging victorious. Yeesh!

[ClockworkOrange]

Oh Silver, you poor love.

I know I have already posted on this thread but when I saw your photos, how absolutely awful, you must be in so much pain everywhere, I really do feel so sad.

Silver, let me thank you, I posted a thread yesterday with regards to info on wearing a helmet. After looking at the state of your helmet after the crash, I realise how dumb I have been, in not wearing one.

So, despite all you are going through, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you.

Am off to look at helmets asap.

Now you get yourself better real soon but keep letting TE know of your progress.

Big hugs.

Sally
x

[emily_in_nc]

Silver, wow, you are quite a trooper. Those are some awful-looking owwies!

When I had my crash (April 2005) that fractured my pelvis, I was bad off on the inside, but only had two small scrapes on the outside (thumb and elbow), since I didn't slide but just went right over sideways with all the force going to my hip. My helmet also "looked" perfect, but of course I replaced it anyway, since my head did hit the pavement (after my hip!) I looked a lot better than you on the outside! I would have been an even bigger baby than I was if I'd been all scraped up on the outside -- those things HURT.

Healing wishes!
Emily