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Jade East
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Just thought I'd update you.
Cast is coming off my left wrist on Sept 5. I had to have surgery to put pins at the base of my thumb. My fifth rib was broken in two places by the camera I was carrying in my pocket - that is the most painful of all injuries-coughing, sneezing, laughing - ouch! It has now been a month and the pain is much more tolerable. I went back to work after a week. My boss didn't expect to see me for months. I didn't want to mope around the house and feel sorry for myself. Been to the dentist 3 times and have most of my teeth capped. Need to replace my bridge which is big dollars (ICBC). Still look at my bike out of the corner of my eye and keep thinking...what do I do next. My brand new $450 Arai helmet has been shipped back to the manufacturer for inspection. Not sure how hard it was hit as I had my visor up and took a good blow to the face. Hopefully it won't be condemned. I have had to go for a CAT scan which has revealed multiple fractures to my facial bone. No wonder I haven't been able to bite down with my front teeth. All in all, I feel fortunate that as bad as it was, it could have been worse. My wife is talking to me again!
I just got back from a successful week's fishing off the west coast - good activity for recovering. I actually was able to handle a fishing rod somewhat.
Hope everyone is having a good summer riding. I miss riding badlybut do admit I'm reconsidering whether I'll ride again - apprehensive and lots of pressure from family and friends. Don't want to make any decisions yet.
Take care!
John
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Just thought I'd update you.
Cast is coming off my left wrist on Sept 5. I had to have surgery to put pins at the base of my thumb. My fifth rib was broken in two places by the camera I was carrying in my pocket - that is the most painful of all injuries-coughing, sneezing, laughing - ouch! It has now been a month and the pain is much more tolerable. I went back to work after a week. My boss didn't expect to see me for months. I didn't want to mope around the house and feel sorry for myself. Been to the dentist 3 times and have most of my teeth capped. Need to replace my bridge which is big dollars (ICBC). Still look at my bike out of the corner of my eye and keep thinking...what do I do next. My brand new $450 Arai helmet has been shipped back to the manufacturer for inspection. Not sure how hard it was hit as I had my visor up and took a good blow to the face. Hopefully it won't be condemned. I have had to go for a CAT scan which has revealed multiple fractures to my facial bone. No wonder I haven't been able to bite down with my front teeth. All in all, I feel fortunate that as bad as it was, it could have been worse. My wife is talking to me again!
I just got back from a successful week's fishing off the west coast - good activity for recovering. I actually was able to handle a fishing rod somewhat.
Hope everyone is having a good summer riding. I miss riding badlybut do admit I'm reconsidering whether I'll ride again - apprehensive and lots of pressure from family and friends. Don't want to make any decisions yet.
Take care!
John
