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Post by BlueBear on Nov 19, 2015 16:49:48 GMT -8
It's a derogatory term. My wife was disabled during the last three months of her life. Having accessible parking spaces was very important to her independence and the quality of her life. I didn't/don't think of her as a "gimp" - I think of her as beautiful. Of course you're free to refer to yourself however you like. Hopefully you don't think it's okay to refer to a person with paraplegia, an amputation, MS, etc., etc. as a "gimp." Thanks for the thoughtful explanation. I appreciate that. I always thought of being/feeling "gimpy" was a fairly light-hearted term (and I certainly feel gimpy now). I certainly meant no insult to anyone's beauty or anything else. From your experiences with your wife I could see that ruffling feathers though, and you have my sincere apologies.
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Post by cloudwalker on Nov 19, 2015 17:46:24 GMT -8
I just had the same thing happen to a facebook friend of mine's husband. He was biking home from work in Boulder.....wait, you're from Colorado? Never mind!
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Post by speacock on Nov 19, 2015 17:56:26 GMT -8
Geesh Mike, I leave you alone for a couple of days and look what you do.. Can't take you any place! Have a safe recovery. And short. And plenty of sympathy too. That works better than chicken soup. Great to meet your kids. Really smart kids, too.
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Post by BlueBear on Nov 19, 2015 18:42:25 GMT -8
A couple quick screen shots from x-rays. The collar bone is not supposed to be in so many pieces (notice the 1-2 shards, and the generally horrible displacement): This one shows you at least one of the cracked ribs too (of 4), which are proving all kinds of fun as I move around. - Mike
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Post by cloudwalker on Nov 19, 2015 23:50:56 GMT -8
I'm no mechanic but that looks broken!!
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Post by xiaolichen1988 on Nov 20, 2015 2:30:33 GMT -8
Glad to hear you are ok, hope you recover soon.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2015 3:37:41 GMT -8
A couple quick screen shots from x-rays. The collar bone is not supposed to be in so many pieces (notice the 1-2 shards, and the generally horrible displacement): Yeah, that does not look like any fun at all.
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Post by toejam on Nov 20, 2015 5:28:50 GMT -8
I like your attitude. Keep your chin up for the next few months.
I had some cracked ribs and shattered scapula from a similar accident. After they fix your collar bone you can start feeling the other injuries. The healing process sped up when I felt good enough to start running again. And I got a nice settlement that went towards the downpayment of the house I was trying to buy. I was glad I had broken bones and not torn ligaments - the soft tissue injuries take longer to heal.
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Post by zeke on Nov 20, 2015 5:57:27 GMT -8
Plates screwed into place? I thought about your situation last night. Wondering if metal plates will make you colder in Greenland? That kind of cold has to penetrate, and the plates would cool down faster than muscle. You might keep the settlement open until you find out how much this will affect your chosen field.
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Post by rebeccad on Nov 20, 2015 8:18:08 GMT -8
Plates screwed into place? I thought about your situation last night. Wondering if metal plates will make you colder in Greenland? That kind of cold has to penetrate, and the plates would cool down faster than muscle. You might keep the settlement open until you find out how much this will affect your chosen field. Interesting point. My mom says her titanium knees are definitely colder than real bone. Those x-rays are kinda scary, and being that disabled is beyond frustrating. I had enough trouble dealing with my foot surgery a couple of years ago, but this seems much more disabling. I've been wracking my brain for something I could do or send to help out, and can't think of a thing, since as far as I know patience isn't something you can buy by the pound (if it were, I'd have already bought up the whole supply). Looks like it's just going to take time and suffering. Hope it helps to know we are all pulling for you.
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Post by BlueBear on Nov 20, 2015 8:23:07 GMT -8
Plates screwed into place? I thought about your situation last night. Wondering if metal plates will make you colder in Greenland? That kind of cold has to penetrate, and the plates would cool down faster than muscle. You might keep the settlement open until you find out how much this will affect your chosen field. I'm not really sure whether it'll affect my reactions to the cold in that way. We have heavy parkas that insulate any bare skin. It could though, I'm not sure. We'll see. At this point I'm more concerned that the ribs may not be 100% by this Spring. We haul 100# boxes, work heavy drills and climb ladders up towers all around the ice. Several still-sore and twinging ribs could really hamper my effectiveness on a campaign where "all hands on deck" are needed. Or if the collarbone reconstruction ends up having any complications, that could affect my ability even to go at all, a real sore spot if I'm supposed to be leading. It's not *the* most important thing, but it is a major factor for me, and it's being carefully considered.
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Post by BlueBear on Nov 20, 2015 8:34:13 GMT -8
I had some cracked ribs and shattered scapula from a similar accident. After they fix your collar bone you can start feeling the other injuries. Yeah, great, looking forward to that, lol. :( Thanks though. In the big picture I'm still doing quite well. I'm learning to use my right hand and toes more autonomously without moving my torso. Putting on socks this morning put a big smile on my face, even if it took me five minutes.
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Post by reuben on Nov 20, 2015 9:01:04 GMT -8
Wow, sorry to hear that. Cyclists tend to break two things, collarbone (roll when landing) or wrist (bracing when landing). I've crashed twice and have the hardware to prove it. Yes, always wear a helmet.
Speedy recovery!
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Post by BlueBear on Nov 20, 2015 16:50:59 GMT -8
Our 2yo daughter tested my resolve this evening, lol.
I was eating dinner when she put a big mixing bowl over her head, walked across the kitchen and bonked into the side of a chair right in front of me. She fell down and started laughing. I tried my best not to, but pain or not, I couldn't help that. :D Ouch. One of the funnier things I've seen in a long time.
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Post by starwalker on Nov 20, 2015 19:10:50 GMT -8
Glad you're not more seriously injured. I'll be thinking and praying for you.
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