Broken neck...Update 2

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Got some new X-rays on Friday and saw the neuro doc on Monday. He was pleased but wants to keep me in the halo for six more weeks–two weeks longer than what I was hoping for. It’s been 8 weeks already. Looks like not much chance of racing this season.

I will get a CAT scan in a couple of weeks that should give a better depiction of how I am healing. The doc has also ordered a “bone growth stimulator” for me. I guess I will wear it about 4 hrs. a day around my neck. I wonder where else I could wear it?

I go see my lawyer on Thursday to tape a deposition for the dog owner’s insurance adjuster. I’m keeping good notes to help myself remember everything. I never thought of myself as a litigious person, but I feel I am striking a blow for all my fellow bike riders against irresponsible, law-breaking dog owners.

Just heard about a friend who got knocked off her bike by a dog too. Apparently lots of road rash and bike damage, but otherwise she is okay. She got hit by a car about 2 years ago and broke her shoulder and trashed her bike.

Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts and remember—Be Careful Out There!

BC

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Pick-up line:

Ladies, I’ve got a halo, but I’m no angel.

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Look on the bright side, you may be missing this season, but you will have a next season.

Keep you chin up, of course with the halo that is manditory. :>)

Seriously, good luck on your recovery.

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I just read about your incident. I am sorry. It is a terrible thing to happen. It really makes all this other stuff seem a little meaningless. But hang in there and take it one day at a time. It sounds from your update that there is light at end. I ruptured my achillies and went through all the associated unpleasntness of that. That was 9mos ago and I am running again. But I started out walking on the treadmill at 3mph for 20min. The months went by very slowly, but it gets better. Just HANG IN THERE.

Bassey

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**The doc has also ordered a “bone growth stimulator” for me. I guess I will wear it about 4 hrs. a day around my neck. I wonder where else I could wear it? **

Yeah, let us know if that works, okay?

Good to know you’ve not lost your sense of humor…as others have said, hang in there. This too shall pass. And sue the friggin pants of the dog owner!

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Does not work for other things…I had one and tried and tried and tried…damnit. I hate being average in about every aspect of life…

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Hey man, you’re not average in everything…sounds like you had the worst race experience ever, certainly way, way above average on the “how f***ed is this?” scale!

Still can’t believe that after reading your report a couple times. Wow.