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Apologies to my dear friends and watchers
12 years ago
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As many of you know by now, I was in a bad motorcycle accident 11 days ago. A lot of injuries that kept me in ICU for over a week. I was released a few days ago and was recovering well, but yesterday I found myself unable to bear any weight on my left leg,which was fine before though I have been on a walker. Also my shattered wrist that I thought was fixed is aching terribly 24/7. My pain pills don' touch either one. I'm staying with a friend out in the country who is helping me out immensely,but she is at work today, so I'm alone. I'm feeling worse by the hour and I'm not sure what to do. I had work done on my spleen where they tie off the arteries and veins to kill it and stop it from leaking as it had ruptured and I was losing blood fast. Im' wonderoing if something is going wrong there. My friend thinks I just over did the walking the day befofre and talked me out of going back to the emergency room yesterday. Now I'm not so sure that was a good idea. I really don't know what to do right now.
Anyway, all the whining aside, I meant this journal to apologize for not getting back to every one to whom I owe thanks and comments and such. I just can't get motivated feeling as poorly as I do and rather mixed up. I'm sorry.
Meanwhile, I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts as to what I should do. I'm way out in the country where an ambulance is going to have a hard time finding me probably, and I don't want to feel like I'm wimping out, but I'm in a lot of pain andjust not sure what is my best thing to do. Suggetions would be appreciated.
Now I'm going back to bed for an hour or so to try to meditate some of my pain away,but I'll be backto see what replies, if any, I get after that.
Thanks to all of you for your understanding and any help you can give me decision-wise.
Anyway, all the whining aside, I meant this journal to apologize for not getting back to every one to whom I owe thanks and comments and such. I just can't get motivated feeling as poorly as I do and rather mixed up. I'm sorry.
Meanwhile, I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts as to what I should do. I'm way out in the country where an ambulance is going to have a hard time finding me probably, and I don't want to feel like I'm wimping out, but I'm in a lot of pain andjust not sure what is my best thing to do. Suggetions would be appreciated.
Now I'm going back to bed for an hour or so to try to meditate some of my pain away,but I'll be backto see what replies, if any, I get after that.
Thanks to all of you for your understanding and any help you can give me decision-wise.
Ps...in case you hadn't guessed, I have decided not to ride motorcycles anymore. You know anyone who wants a used Triumph Bonneville, let them know. If/when this one gets fixed....as it may.....I'll be selling it at a good price.
*Hugs* Whatever you decide to do, I hope you feel better and I'm sending good thoughts and wishes for the best your way, most definitely. Also, there's no need to apologize for not getting back to people on comments, etc. You've been through a hell of a lot, and the most important thing for you to do right now is to focus on resting and healing up.
I think you're right. Maybe I'll wait tillmy friend gets home from work this afternoon and ask her to take me. That might give me more time to see which way things are going. I don't THINK anything that quickly life threatening is going on. The pain in the ass of going back to the hospital is nothing comparedto the mental and physical suffering I'm going through by not going back. And as to the cost....welll screw it. I believe I'll have a good case against the one who turned in front of me. The police cited him for his unsafe actions at the scene and flatly stated it was all his fault. He's insured, though I don't know for how much. One way or another it will all get paid for.Even if my insurance has to cover part. I have a good comprehensive policy on me and the bike.
I do hope you can get something out of the other guy to cover the costs, too. It sounds like you've got a pretty good case, and, personally, I'd like to see you nail him to the wall for this.
I may not go back till Monday. I talked to Sis and she reminded me that there's a clinic i'm supposed to use for stuff like this in my home town. If things don't get worse,I'll wait and go there Monday. I'll try to make it. I'm starting to feel a bit better now, though my leg still won't bear much weight
And I know it isn't wimping out. I just am not used to having to seek help like this. Getting older isn't for wimps, I'll tell you that true!!
PS It's really good to hear from you. Been a long time since that time you hunted me down and ate my hind leg, hasn't it? I still adore the pictures you did for me of that RP!!!!
im doing better in the main gotta go for another wrist surgery tho. so thas a big step backwards for a while.
i agree about the RP it was SO fun. you are great :) very good times
It might be nothing, but when it comes to your health, you're better off playing it safe.
Wishing you a quick recovery.
*sends comforting bunnyhugs*
I will definitely get it checked. It being the weekend (naturally :( ) I'll probably put it off till monday unless it seems to be getting out of control. I seem to be doing better this afternoon.
I had a high speed blowout of the rear tire, came to rest across the road from the old oddfellows cemetery, took that for the warning it was and haven't ridden since!
recovery takes time when you have racked up the miles, being on the other side of 50 myself, things just seem to take a little longer than they used to,
hang in there honybun, and take the time you need to mend.
--Rick
*comes over and takes care of his buddy*
Get better soon and take it easy!
Bring some girls to help keep my mind off the pain okay? Even if it doesn't work, it can't hurt.
I'm taking it easy as I can. Nap a little, get on here a little, snack a little ......repeat. If that don't help I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
PS if you are wondering why I'm not texting you lately, it;s because I'm staying with my friend out in the hills who can take care of me better than I could alone. We're so far out there is no cell service.As soon as I get back home I will resume. Sorry if it seemed like I was ignoring you.
I had meant to post another journal about your status, but you beat me to it!
When healed, it's gonna make Scooby look kinda like a unicorn. =p
And repeating what a few have said. Better safe than sorry when it comes to your health after something like this. Just take it easy and trust what your body is trying to tell you. :)
I hear ya about listening to your body. I will do that. >:3
Get information from your doctor, ask them what you might expect to feel in the next few days/weeks/months as you heal and the meds do their job, get information and inform yourself of what you're going through!
Meanwhile, yes that is darn good advice about talking to the doc about what to expect etc. I plan to do that too.
Oh, and my neck and ribs hurt something awful. Think I could use your tail for a pillow for a few days? I KNOW it would be very therapeutic for me!!
Have a good day and blessed day.
And feel free to pass by any old time.
As far as advice, I can't say anything different than what others have said. Get better soon!
I'm seeing doctors every day and getting into physical therapy. I'll be fine one of these times. It'll just take time and work.
Good thing is I've decided not to ride motorcycles anymore. I just can't see taking the risk again.
I always knew it was a matter of when,not if for an accident. But I was lucky even though I got hurt fairly seriously. I'm going to heal fully and still have all my parts. (except my spleen)
I still don't understand why helmets aren't mandatory. Go on and on about your 'freedom' all you want, but it's my taxes that pay for the fire department to come out and scrape you up off the road. I've always worn one.
well anyway, my new 'no motorcycles' rule will ssave me from another one like this....thankfully.