Featured A "little" Detour--after A Bicycle Crash And Two Broken Bones

Thanks for the reminder to be patient, @Bad Billy. I do need those reminders because Patience is not my strong suit. Just ask Mr. Sandi. He, on the other hand, is being very, very patient through all of this! By this time tomorrow I should've had my follow up visit and will know what will follow regarding PT. I appreciate the support and advice... and empathy.

 

Oh my, @freck! That is terrible! Horrible injuries made all the worse by the "injuries" to your brand new beautiful motorcycle. I am so sorry that happened to you. And to your Ducati. I'm assuming the motorcycle was totaled. Did you get another like it? How long did it take you to be healed and back in the saddle?

 

Thanks @stevie28! We have Netflix so we'll do a search for it. I'm always interested in things like this. I know there's a huge connection between health, diet, and healing. Appreciate the recommendation!

 

Thanks @Duckadiledundee! I'll take all the hugs I can get, virtual or not. Yes, puppy's bed is very comfortable. Because it's normally not her bed, it's normally Mr. Sandi's and mine! Annie normally sleeps in her open dog crate on her own dog beds at night (which is in our bedroom I might add). But the night of the accident our comforter fell on the floor and she claimed it and has had it as her very own ever since.

 

Thanks, @Biker Jock! I have had people tell me I'm a nice person. But then I've also had people tell me the opposite. You did get the bored part right, however! I'm one that really ever sit still and even if I do under some circumstances such as being on the forum, I can type as fast as my fingers will fly. I'm trying to look for positive things to learn through this. And I am most certainly finding them. I have many, many blessings--among them a great spouse and family and tons of amazing friends.

I don't see giving up being a cyclist and riding my bicycle, either. I rode bicycles all the time as a kid around the farm where I grew up. I started cycling seriously in my late 20s after growing tired of being an injured runner. And I raced bicycles for about 25 years. The funny thing is that in all of those years of racing, I only ever crashed one time. That was at the hands of my ex-husband when I was a passenger on our tandem. And it was most certainly his fault. But, that said, I didn't break anything in that fall!

No, I don't see my elbow going anywhere with all that heavy metal in there. As I said, I'm quite sure that my elbow is no stronger than it was before I crashed! Not that I went to strengthen my other elbow in the same fashion.

 

Maybe you could incorporate that titanium plate into a piece of art or furniture like @Dozers Dad is doing, @Bad Billy!

 

Thanks @JerryBB! How has it been to live with that plate and pen in your leg for decades?

 

Thanks @Foxy1! No, I don't tend to do things by halves...to the detriment of some things I've done in my lifetime! And to the chagrin of some of my loved ones. But, it's just who I am.

I really do appreciate you typing in English! Not only is it a pain to have a broken elbow and pelvic bone, it's also a pain to try to use the computer with one hand. Voice dictation helps but presents its own set of challenges.. I guess this is another "opportunity" to learn to be a bit more patient.

 

Thanks @Dave C! I appreciate your wishes for a speedy recovery. And yes, Mr. Sandi is a darn good chap, that's for sure!

 

Thanks for the best wishes, @stollydriver! Hmmm, a more more heroic story. Good idea! Perhaps a skydiving accident?! I broke my little finger some years back while training for a marathon. I fell at the end of a long run. A woman I worked with at the time said I should tell folks that I broke it in a bar brawl.