Crashed out in Sundays Breath of Life Olympic, first trI crash in over 10 years of racing so guess I am lucky. Major injuries were broken left clavicle and broken ribs 1 through 7 on the left. Plus a small pneumothorax requiring a chest tube. Thank god for a good helmet as the side of my head took a good thwacking. Head had a nice sized egg but helmet (which is being trashed) showed baaically no sign of impacr.
First broken ribs. I've done the clavicle a few times. Together they seem to be especially painful. Other than a 2 mile swim in August (obviously out) have nothing else plannée until October time frame, so I am not in any hurry or have any deadlines.
Any advice or thoughts how long this will take to be in the rear view mirror? Or thing to do/not do to assist recovery. Had a separated shoulder a few years back and got really good advice here . I also acknowledge you can't give medical advice,only practical tips. Also wondering if the rib/clavicle combo changes the typical 6-7 weeks for bone repair.
Thanks in advance
Eta writing from the hospital under dilauded so you'll excuse the errors...
First broken ribs. I've done the clavicle a few times. Together they seem to be especially painful. Other than a 2 mile swim in August (obviously out) have nothing else plannée until October time frame, so I am not in any hurry or have any deadlines.
Any advice or thoughts how long this will take to be in the rear view mirror? Or thing to do/not do to assist recovery. Had a separated shoulder a few years back and got really good advice here . I also acknowledge you can't give medical advice,only practical tips. Also wondering if the rib/clavicle combo changes the typical 6-7 weeks for bone repair.
Thanks in advance
Eta writing from the hospital under dilauded so you'll excuse the errors...