Author Topic: Oh dear, I've had a mishap!!! (Read 9833 times)

delthebike · « **on:** 05 July, 2015, 05:35:09 pm »

Fractured left scapula after coming off on gravel strewn corner in the rain!

What a tit!

Nothing to show for it yet, bruise wise, but I'm back to hostipal tomorrow for a CT scan at the fracture clinic. Breathing deep, sneezing, coughing, laughing, burping, and sniffing is really painful, Co-Dydramol knocks it back a bit though, Wearing a sling courtesy of St. John's, which is taking the weight off my immobile shoulder.

Bike is fine, just a scuffed brake lever.
Tomorrow will be my first non riding day since Nov. '11.

Oodles of sympathy and piss taking are expected for my convalescence..

mcshroom · « **Reply #1 on:** 05 July, 2015, 05:38:31 pm »

Ouch. GWS.

Pancho · « **Reply #2 on:** 05 July, 2015, 05:41:36 pm »

I'm really, really impressed that you've ridden every day for three and a half years! Are you on the run our something? I think you deserve a couple of days off. GWS and enjoy the drugs.

woollypigs · « **Reply #3 on:** 05 July, 2015, 05:52:45 pm »

Woor, you come off and have no pictures to show, well it didn't happen then.

GWS.

NB: Get a copy of the CT they look cool too

Oaky · « **Reply #4 on:** 05 July, 2015, 05:53:18 pm »

Ouchies! GWS del!

Ruthie · « **Reply #5 on:** 05 July, 2015, 05:57:52 pm »

Oh, poo.

GWS.

clarion · « **Reply #6 on:** 05 July, 2015, 05:59:39 pm »

Quote from: delthebike on 05 July, 2015, 05:35:09 pm

Breathing deep, sneezing, coughing, laughing, burping, and sniffing is really painful,

Best to avoid sneezing, coughing, laughing, burping and sniffing. To be on the safe side, stop breathing entirely.

I found with a broken shoulder, laughing pretty much took care of itself.

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Bike is fine, just a scuffed brake lever.

That's the important information

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Tomorrow will be my first non riding day since Nov. '11.

GWS, heal well, and get back awheel soon, so you can set an even longer unbroken record.

hellymedic · « **Reply #7 on:** 05 July, 2015, 06:03:03 pm »

OUCH! GWS!
Hope ribs beneath scapula are OK!
It's not a common injury, though I knew a chap with a drink issue who suffered this.

Mend well and fast!

delthebike · « **Reply #8 on:** 05 July, 2015, 06:05:16 pm »

Badly drawn X marks the spot and then, channelling $ProRider, I soldiered on a bit until I realised it was a bit more serious. Stopped at the audax hotel at the top of Middlemead for bro. and SiL to rescue me. I didn't want an amblyance as I could have ended up at Basildon!

Basil · « **Reply #9 on:** 05 July, 2015, 06:13:08 pm »

Bugger!
Gws

delthebike · « **Reply #10 on:** 05 July, 2015, 06:14:01 pm »

I've just looked at the GPS recording. $:-\$
30kmh on impact!

My bad!

Canardly · « **Reply #11 on:** 05 July, 2015, 06:24:38 pm »

GWS it hurts!.

Kim · « **Reply #12 on:** 05 July, 2015, 06:29:42 pm »

Puts my (expensive, but ultimately harmless) plastic bag attack into perspective.

GWS!

numbnuts · « **Reply #13 on:** 05 July, 2015, 06:35:32 pm »

Ouch GWS

Torslanda · « **Reply #14 on:** 05 July, 2015, 07:04:46 pm »

GWS. Listen to the quacks and your body. Don't risk damaging yourself trying to get back in the saddle too soon...

Marj · « **Reply #15 on:** 05 July, 2015, 07:09:23 pm »

Hope you heal quickly and the pain gets manageable.

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #16 on:** 05 July, 2015, 09:31:09 pm »

GWS, hope it heals straight. Mine didn't and scrapes my ribs when I move my shoulder.

How did you land on your back?

Jurek · « **Reply #17 on:** 05 July, 2015, 09:31:31 pm »

Del.
You Twit.
I hope you get well soon

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #18 on:** 05 July, 2015, 09:44:20 pm »

GWS Del!

Redlight · « **Reply #19 on:** 05 July, 2015, 10:10:34 pm »

Sounds nasty. Take it easy; don't push yourself too hard to get back on the bike or you may do more harm.

A shame you will miss Hereward the Wake but Tom's Autumn rides are just as good

Wowbagger · « **Reply #20 on:** 05 July, 2015, 11:04:39 pm »

Bad luck Del!

How are you fixed for entertainment? Is it your pint-lifting arm? There may be something I can do...

Pingu · « **Reply #21 on:** 05 July, 2015, 11:14:20 pm »

Ouchy! GWS Del.

delthebike · « **Reply #22 on:** 06 July, 2015, 06:53:51 am »

Many thanks for the kind words.

Clarion, I tried the not breathing but the problems it brings far outweigh any pain relieving benefits.

Wowbagger, when it comes to beer I am ambidextrous!

Si_Co · « **Reply #23 on:** 06 July, 2015, 07:12:05 am »

T42 · « **Reply #24 on:** 06 July, 2015, 07:30:49 am »

GWS. At least there's the TdF to watch.

A CO2 pump is a good idea if you haven't already got one. After my collar-bone healed in 2002 I had a flat on my first outing and no longer had enough strength in my arm to pump up again - had to flag someone down.

Author Topic: Oh dear, I've had a mishap!!! (Read 9833 times)

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