Aaaaargh, broken back!

[roguedog]

sorry to hear this. rest easy and get well.

[Aggie_Ama]

Ugh, sorry to hear this Clock! Heal quickly and I think it awesome you still want to try to fund raise for the event. Even if you don't get to ride it helps something you believe in!

[smilingcat]

How horrible to have borken you back. Wishing you a quick recovery. Please rest and take it easy for a while.

Dreaming is good. So if you want to ride and do other things, just dream. Our old dogs do. They sleep and you hear them talk, tail wagging and legs do the twiching, I think they are dreaming of chasing other dogs and being chased. They are happy.

Maintaining a positive outlook will improve your recovery.

[featuretile]

So sorry you hurt yourself! The Strida is a one-speed? I've seen pictures of it with the tiny wheels. I thought it did not look very safe and your experience confirms that. I hope you have a complete recovery (that's the most important), and know how disappointed you must feel to not be able to participate with your team.

[malkin]

Oh, ((clock))) that just stinks.

Get well soon, and in the meanwhile GOOD MEDS!

[Running Mommy]

Oh clock, I feel like an AWFUL friend just seeing this! That's it, you WILL get a package from me just as soon as the "bird" can fly it over to you! And I promise it won't cost you this time! haha ,,,, sigh,,, oy.
You have a birtday coming up soon, (well maybe in a few weeks) so lets see if you can at least get up and going for that. Too bad about the ride, as I know it's one u look forward to.
Shoot if only I had my passport up to date, I'd come take care of you. We could share a "cuppa" and commiserate our crazy lives!!

[tzvia]

Oh no...

Don't rush things, listen to the DR and the PT and you will be out of that brace and back on the bike in no time.

[arielmoon]

I would give you a hug but it might hurt! EEk! I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[IFjane]

I cannot add anything more than everyone else has said. Just know healing thoughts are speeding across the ocean to you each and every day!

[Desert Tortoise]

Clock, how awful! I wish you a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted on your recovery.

[ClockworkOrange]

How lovely to come on here and read all the super messages, you guys are the best.

Now two weeks since the accident and have now been home for one week.

Going quite well, apart from trying to sit down comfortably, that really is the worst.

The maximum time I can spend on my laptop is about 20 mins tops, walking is not too bad and laying down is good but still damned frustrating.

My GP is quite amazed at the progress I am making but that is just being a stubborn person.

OK, I need somebody to do me a small favour. I emailed the following company but have had no reply, all I need to know is the weight of the brace:

Terrapin LSO - Size 3

Boston Brace International
20 Ledin Drive
Avon, MA 02322 USA

Phone: 800-262-2235
Fax: 800-634-5048

General Information: info@bostonbrace.com
Customer Service: customerservice@bostonbrace.com

No good, just cannot sit any longer.

Clock......feeling very wound up at the moment!

[ClockworkOrange]

Much to my surprise, the time is going by quite quickly, it was three weeks ago yesterday that I had my accident and I have now had my brace on 2 weeks 2 days.

Very quickly I have managed to be quite independent despite it takes me about 40 minutes to wash and have half a shower! I have to wait another 4 weeks before I might be allowed to have a proper shower or bath and I cannot wait.

With regards to just resting, that is not happening and I don't want it to. As soon as my partner goes out I am busy but obviously being careful not to bend, twist or lift anything too heavy.

I had my 4th walk on my own today and I managed 0.64 miles! It took a while and I got home and went straight to bed and slept for 2 hours! Also I figured because it was so sunny, I should be out in the sun soaking up the vitamin D.

BEST OF ALL, I can now sit down for so much longer, which means I can get on my computer and contact friends.

I was due to go on a short holiday break as a birthday present but the hospital have said I must not travel.......

No, all in all, I am pleased with the progress I am making plus I am now only on Paracetamol 4 per day.

Roll on when I can get on my bike.



Clock.....................who is slowly going quicker

[MartianDestiny]

Glad to hear that you are slowly improving!

[GLC1968]

I don't know how I missed this the first time around but I'm glad that you are on the mend, Clock! Take care of yourself - don't do too much too soon!

[spindizzy]

I'm sorry about your accident, Clock. It now sounds like you're doing magnificently- way to go!