stan23
Well-known member
Like and idiot, I crashed a month ago and had a nice stay at the Stanford ICU for a few days. The first few days were brutal, I could not get up and walk, and I was in severe pain. I've broken other bones, but nothing compared to the pain of the broken ribs. When the ambulance hauled me off, I could not lay on the board w/o whimpering in excruciating pain! They shot me up with morphine, but it barely made a dent into the pain.
Anyways, a month later, and i'm still feeling the pain from the broken ribs. Sneezing and coughing has been my enemy. My thumb needed surgery (which I neglected) and I have barely any movement and I can tell that the recovery will take some time.
I had the bike fixed within a week of the accident, and yesterday I decided to take it up and down the street for a shake down run. On my way back from a 15-minute street ride, I get popped for speeding! I guess the universe is telling me i'm not ready to ride.. That may be a welcome sign, as my thumb was throbbing.
Anyways, I can't wait to fully heal up and ride -- I may actually need to re-break my thumb and do surgery -- we'll see.
I wore full gear with the exception of my armored pants which I really regret. I have road rash on my knees for the millionth time and I can still feel some pain.
I know my accident could have been worse, and i'm just glad I didn't hit anyone or anything.
Take care and ride safe!
Anyways, a month later, and i'm still feeling the pain from the broken ribs. Sneezing and coughing has been my enemy. My thumb needed surgery (which I neglected) and I have barely any movement and I can tell that the recovery will take some time.
I had the bike fixed within a week of the accident, and yesterday I decided to take it up and down the street for a shake down run. On my way back from a 15-minute street ride, I get popped for speeding! I guess the universe is telling me i'm not ready to ride.. That may be a welcome sign, as my thumb was throbbing.
Anyways, I can't wait to fully heal up and ride -- I may actually need to re-break my thumb and do surgery -- we'll see.
I wore full gear with the exception of my armored pants which I really regret. I have road rash on my knees for the millionth time and I can still feel some pain.
I know my accident could have been worse, and i'm just glad I didn't hit anyone or anything.
Take care and ride safe!