Crunch time

[sudsmaster]

Just wanted to let my friends here know I broke three ribs and a shoulder blade in a motorcycle accident over the weekend.

Should be a full recovery, just a little painful in the meantime.

Won't be carting any vintage appliances around for a week or two... but I do enjoy following the efforts of others. Keep up the good work!

 

[gadgetgary]

So sorry........

to hear of your mishap. Wishing you a speedy revovery.

Perhaps a comforting cup of Caw-fee might ease the pain a bit.

 

[sikiguya]

OUCH!

Hope you are on the road to recovery and that the painkillers are "good" ones!

Relax and get better soon!

 

[maytagbear]

Oh, too bad!

Here are wishes for a speedy recovery, as well.

If you have to go through Physical Therapy, do exactly what they say.

Lawrence/Maytagbear.

Heather, you have email.

 

[sudsmaster]

Thanks, folks. Right now I'm having a nice cup of 100% arabica Columbian... ummm good.

Have had a variety of pain killers... currently taking vicodin and ibuprofen. Can't really wait till I can get back to work and rearranging/sorting/cleaning up things at home as well.

 

[toggleswitch]

a speedy recovery to ya!

Save a few vicodin, they come in handy!

 

[veg-o-matic]

Geez, Rich, I hope you were wearing a helmet.

Motorcycles. Those things make me nervous.

Tom, don't read this thread! Whoops, too late.

veg

 

[gansky1]

Thank goodness you escaped with only minor injuries, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[foraloysius]

Ouch! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

 

[frigilux]

Take care and ride safely! Broken ribs are freakin' PAINFUL, aren't they?

 

[sudsmaster]

Thanks, yes they are painful. I didn't want to downplay the extent of my injuries - the impact was severe enough that I couldn't take a breath for about 15 seconds, and then only with great difficulty thereafter, and then only partially. It was a bit scary, but I'm breathing ok now. Luckily there was no puncture of the lung or internal bleeding, so I'm out of the woods.

It was a hit and run, but the negativity of that was balanced by the great help offered by witnesses and passers-by. A lady doc stopped and was very helpful in the initial diagnosis and in getting me prompt medical help.

 

[appnut]

Rich, I"m very grateful it wasn't any worse than it was. And thanks for taking the time to let us know!! A gentle hug. Bob

 

[tlee618]

Rich I am just thankful that you were not hurt any worse than you were. Here's to a speedy recovery!! Terry

 

[DADoES]

Oh my! I think this is the first time I've heard anybody having a broken shoulder blade. Hope the perp can be caught.

 

[eluxomarty]

Rich

Sorry to hear of your accident. Hope you have a speedy recovery. If you have to cough, hold a pillow to your chest and give yourself a big hug when you cough to support your chest. If you suddenly become short of breath or cough up blood, go to the ER or call 911. Did they give you a shoulder sling? Eat something when you take the ibuprofen. It can be rough on the stomach. If you smoke, don't for awhile. No heavy lifting or exercise. Take Care, Marty (+(

 

[frontaloadotmy]

one broken

rib would be one too many for me, I can't imagine three with
a side of scapula. I hope you're on the mend and somebody saw
at least a partial license plate # and make.

 

[panthera]

Rich,

I wish you a speedy recovery and less pain with every day.

 

[sudsmaster]

Thanks for all the well-wishes and advice.

I'm keeping the little bottle of Vicodin by the bedside so I can get out of bed in the morning without waking up the whole neighborhood ;-). I tried weaning myself off it last night but when I couldn't lie down in bed I realized I still needed the pain relief.

Don't know about the license plate. Fortunately there was an eyewitness who saw the whole thing. He says the other driver was reckless, and paused briefly after the impact so it's likely the other driver saw what they had done, but took off anyway (or because of it). Bastard. But I have no idea if the other driver will ever be identified. Right now I'm mostly concerned with getting well and "doing the right thing" to the best of my ability.

 

[eluxomarty]

Rich

When you go to bed , which ever side is the non injured side, sit on that side of the bed then slowly lower yourself onto your good arm until you are lying on your side then roll onto your back. Get out of the bed by rolling onto your good side then push yourself up on your elbow and lower your legs as your upper body sits up. Try sleeping with alot of pillows behind your back so that your head and upper back is elevated. My patients at the hospital are more comfortable when the head of the bed is elevated a little bit. Helps with the breathing too. Take care, marty