Trike Over at 50+ MPH

[pcombe]

good lord, Thats a bad scrape my friend.<br />
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I know what having several ribs broken feels like.<br />
The paramedics broke a bunch of mine when i had a heart attack.<br />
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It's a bit rough sleeping sitting up, Keep a soft pillow handy to hold against the ribs if you cough. It helps a might.<br />
Threaten to shoot anyone that makes you laugh!<br />
There is a few months of recovery ahead of you and even small tasks will be hard at first.<br />
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I don't like medications, but take the pain pills the dr. prescribes ok?<br />
Sleep is a great healer at first.<br />
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I have had chest tubes for drainage. The site where the tubes are inserted will hurt because your body wants that tube out of you.<br />
Thank god you can't feel the tube inside of you.<br />
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Don't push things, ribs heal slow, soon you will get tired of people babying you, but let em do it for a while?<br />
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Just think? You just got yourself out of the lawn mowing task for a while!<br />
When you can do it, WALK. It will help keep phnumonia at bay, A little shot of oxygen might even be helpful if you can't take a deep breath.<br />
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Let us know how your doing ok?<br />
Paul

 

[crackercap]

Glad to hear you're on the mend, I know what you're going thru, the wife and I had a bad spill about 4 years ago, I broke 9 ribs, collarbone and also had chest tubes. It will get better but takes a long time. I never had pain like that before. We're back to riding so hopefully you will be before long also. Godspeed and keep the faith.....

 

[Aussie Annie]

Glad you're on the mend Bill. Hope the trike comes through okay too

 

[Lunchbox1983]

Praying for your sussessful mend and for the day you ride again.

 

[Angelbymyside]

Don't push yourself too hard. I was in a bad accident a few years ago and the healing takes time--- physically AND mentally. You are in my prayers.

 

[sellect]

Get well soon. Praying for your recovery.
Ed

 

[triketomcat]

Healing at any age is a bitch but worse when older, traded in the 2 wheeler for the trike when I was facing lower back surgery, just got ok to ride from saw bones after six months but still lots of pain, gettin old ain't for sissy's

 

[Rollin Thunder]

Bill: Glad to hear you made it thru that. Hope you have a speedy recovery . The bike will be fixed! But you've got to take it easy and get healthy again. GOOD LUCK Bill ThumbUp

 

[crackercap]

A bummer for sure, I know all about those broken ribs and chest tubes, had 9 myself broke about 4 yrs ago, slow process but hang in there, it does get better, just takes time.