Anyone break a hip?

[RW16610]

I'm so sorry to hear this and wish you a speedy recovery

[GB-man]

Wishing you a quick recovery! First Breguet Rolex scared me into wearing my helmet now blue side is going to scare me off my bike! I ride a trek rail 7 and I’m always doing exactly the kind of crap you mention.

[Tri-Tip]

I had a friend who just did. She is 59 and got tangled up getting onto her bike, wasn't even moving. Went down and broke her hip. They were down at the beach.

Her husband told her to "walk it off" and she tried to, but it really hurt, so they packed up the bikes and he was going to take her to Urgent Care. He didn't really think she was badly hurt and talk her into stopping for lunch before Urgent Care. Eventually, they got to a clinic and they said it wasn't something they could handle, so he took her to the ER (about a 40 minute drive back to the closest Kaiser facility). She had a broken hip. This was Sunday afternoon, surgery was Monday at 1:00 pm, and she was up on a walker on Monday at 4:30 pm. Went home the next morning.

Within 2 week you could never tell that this whole thing ever happened.

Hope your recovery goes just as well Bluside!

[Bluside]

Again, I just want to thank everyone who has responded and given words of encouragement. (I haven't figured out how to quote multiple posts and respond to each one, but thank you).

Luckily, I live with a nurse and she has just been wonderful. I'm sure this will cost me another Rolex, but she deserves it. I couldn't imagine going through this without her.

Once I get the use of my left arm back, I'm sure things will improve tremendously. I have a physical therapist coming 3 times a week now. (It's only been a week since my crash.) This seems to be helping. Plus, the wife is trying to get me out of the house and moving around.

I also know, that things can be a lot worse. I learned that years ago working as a volunteer at our local hospital that was a top trauma center for our area. It's hard to complain about anything when you see what comes through there.

A big thanks to everyone on here for the good thoughts.

[Raypep]

I apologize for my 'negative' post earlier. One thing from my experience is everyone was very positive and truthfully I wish someone just told me what the new reality would be.

I do hope for your recovery! There will be a new normal though and that's ok!

[Bluside]

Originally Posted by Raypep

I apologize for my 'negative' post earlier. One thing from my experience is everyone was very positive and truthfully I wish someone just told me what the new reality would be.

I do hope for your recovery! There will be a new normal though and that's ok!

I just went back and reread your post. I didn't find it negative at all. In fact, that is why I started this thread. I want to hear what other folks' experience has been. It is what it is. There is no way to sugar coat it. I'm 65 and not 28.

I've already accepted the fact that my mountain bike days are over. The last thing I need is to fall on my already screwed up (pun intended) hip. I'm hoping to be able to ride my other bikes though. That is yet to be seen.

You are right. There will be a new normal and that's OK.

[Raypep]

Originally Posted by Bluside

I just went back and reread your post. I didn't find it negative at all. In fact, that is why I started this thread. I want to hear what other folks' experience has been. It is what it is. There is no way to sugar coat it. I'm 65 and not 28.

I've already accepted the fact that my mountain bike days are over. The last thing I need is to fall on my already screwed up (pun intended) hip. I'm hoping to be able to ride my other bikes though. That is yet to be seen.

You are right. There will be a new normal and that's OK.

Don't count out mountain biking! I just got a hitch installed on my new vehicle and I plan to hit the trails. Not sure it will be as fast as years past, but that's ok!

Honestly, I'm still trying to find my love for my bike again. It's been a struggle and i'm hoping that mountain biking may provide that love again.