Great Ride, Bad Ending

[Jagermeister]

Last Thursday, I took the day off work, and rode the Upper Cumberland Plateau. It was a great day - perfect weather, bright leaves, and curvy roads. Exploring commenced.

Unfortunately, I rode home in an Ambulance (after a 2-day layover at Vanderbilt Hospital). Why? Stupidity. I wasn't paying attention, and rear-ended a minivan. The sun was in my eyes, and I didn't notice the brake lights in front of me, but that's a poor excuse. Just stupid.

I woke up laying on the pavement several yards away from the bike, and noticed (fighting off the shock) that my left arm felt odd. Looked down - bone protruding from my forearm. Other stuff was injured, but the left arm was worst.

EMS was on-site quickly. Those guys were great, and medicated me for the ride to Nashville. Once at the hospital, I experienced testing, more narcotics, floppy hospital gowns, excruciating pain, bones set, more narcotics, more pain, more tests, floppy hospital gowns, surgery, more narcotics. Discharged in 40 hours.

This is probably not the most violent crash I've had, but it's the one that nearly killed me. The Tenere is being appraised now. In the meanwhile, I'm healing, and reassessing.

 

[tpak]

Ouch! Heal quickly. I almost rear ended a car this summer the same way, too close in bright sun.

 

[rem]

Sounds familiar, dude. I can identify with a lot of that, but no broken bones. that's a real bummer. Glad you came out of it. Take your time healing. I tried to push it. I'm 66, and it just takes longer than I thought it would. It's been 7 weeks for me, and I still have some sore spots. Hang in there. We're pulling for you. All the best. R ::008:: ::003::

 

[jmoore]

Sorry to hear , heal quickly.

 

[joneil]

Just terrible. I pray you have a complete recovery.

 

[Salmon Sam]

Best wishes. The hazards of this passion. A lot of us have been through this. When you start getting mad at breaking your bike, you are on your way to recovery. Heal fast!

 

[GrahamD]

Best wishes from me too.

Take your time, eat the veggies and calcium tablets, look after yourself.

Hope everything mends up well.

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Graham

 

[MrTwisty]

Damn Chris! Sorry to hear about this. Hope everything heals properly and quickly. Glad Tiffany wasn't with you.

 

[snuffcityrider]

Sorry to hear this, thoughts and prayers on a speedy recovery.

 

[TNWalker]

Dang Chris, so sorry to hear this. I'm really glad that you are going to be OK. I totally understand the hospital thing as I too have spent much time there this year. Vanderbilt is a great facility with great Doctors. Do what they tell you to do and you should heal just fine. So lucky it wasnt worse than it is. If I can do anything to help you out please let me know. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way.


Stay in touch

Steve

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[MikeBear]

Sorry to hear this. Get well.

 

[spklbuk]

Man I really did not want to click this link Chris. Here's hoping both body and mind heal well my friend. If ya need anything holler.

 

[Topgear]

Sorry it had to end that way. Hope you mend quickly. Keep the spirits up and you'll be on the road again before long.

 

[terrysig]

i know your pain brother the s10 and i were taken out by a deer in april. still peicing the s10.back together ...almost done.

body is different crushed my right wrist 16 screws and two plates. and i feel it every day. almost hurts as much as.my shoulder, knees and other wrist!

bottomline we're alive and can count our blessing...and more proof that chicks digs scars!

good luckk

 

[HoebSTer]

very sad to hear of your incident. be careful and often slow waaaaay down when the direct sunlight overcomes the visible driving path. hope for a speedy recovery for you and best for your bike as well.

 

[jajpko]

Sorry to hear about your get off. Listen to the doctors and nurses and you'll be back on the road in no time.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Ouch! Very sorry to hear of the incident. A friend of mine did something very similar with a car a few years ago. I'm happy to report he made a full recovery. I do hope all turns out equally well for you. Heal quickly.

 

[thfraser]

I pray that you have a quick recovery. As painful as it must be, I'm glad you shared the reason for the accident so we can learn from it.

Get healthy soon!

 

[newventurer]

I pray that you have a quick recovery. As painful as it must be, I'm glad you shared the reason for the accident so we can learn from it.

Get healthy soon!

+1

 

[merchant]

Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing. I usually have the evening sun in my eyes on the commute home. While I try and maintain a reasonable distance between me and next guy, your story is a great reminder that we have to watch out for ourselves. No one else will.