Fossy's Back Up after being Down

[fossyant]

Thought I'd better not clog up the commuting thread.

Got right hooked on Longford Lane in North Reddish. I'd just turned onto the road so wasn't going quickly and I was filtering on the outside. Saw the car, but he suddenly went for a gap, except I was in front of him.

Too close to break so I smashed into the front, twisted and then hit the bonnet and floor. I knew something was wrong before I hit the floor.

The pain was incredible so just lay on my back groaning. The driver did stop but looked shocked.

Two ladies stopped and one was a nurse so she immobilised my neck.

Rapid response were there pronto. The police got the drivers details and let someone take my bike in.

Lots of scans and the CT showed multiple ribs fractured and my L4 cracked in two.

Very lucky I wasn't paralysed. That came as a shock.

I think commuting by bike is a no no now. Will have to get the fixed replaced with an MTB.

 

[Ganymede]

Oh Fossy that's awful, very sorry indeed to hear it. Keep us updated. Very gentle virtual

 

[welsh dragon]

Sorry to hear of your accident. Take care and I hope you get well soon.

 

[L Q]

Not good, very sorry to hear that.

GWS

 

[Dogtrousers]

GWS

 

[roadrash]

sorry to hear that , hope you heal well and wish you a quick recovery

 

[fossyant]

Can tell my ribs are buggered, just been put on oxygen as stats only 88

 

[GetAGrip]

Oh no, ouch! really sorry to hear about you're injuries. Are you still in hospital? edit - of course you are - (doh). Sounds like you've been lucky (I guess). You're racking up quite a list of rips & breaks over the years Fossy.
Here's for a full & fast recovery

 

[rich p]

Bugger gws

 

[dan_bo]

Said it before dude, say the word and I'll be over to keep Frank warm.

 

[Neilsmith]

What a nightmare best wishes for a speedy recovery

 

[Brandane]

Sh!t; that sounds extremely painful. Broken ribs are no fun. At least it sounds like you have been lucky in a way, if that's any consolation. Get well soon.

 

[arch684]

That's bad news hope your recovery goes well

 

[Markymark]

Broken ribs are horrible. Don't read anything funny or breathe in anything that might make you sneeze.

Safest thing then to be sure is buy a Miranda box set.

Broken ribs are annoying as bugger all you can do about it other than wait and remember they heal back stronger than before.

 

[mjr]

GWS.

The scary thing is that that looks like a fairly unremarkable straight road, so it's in the "how the HELL didn't they see you?" category