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Post by alibama on Jul 2, 2014 13:18:57 GMT
Friday evening my husband and I went bike riding as usual. I didn't end as usual though. He was turning his bike around to go another couple of miles and somehow he lost control (he was not going fast) and he went down a small embankment and landed on some really big rocks. He ended up in the hospital for a few days. He fractured eight bones in his upper body including a bone in his neck and two vertabras. He will be in a neck and back brace for three months. He is also in a sling because of the collarbone. THANK GOD he was wearing his helmet. If not it could have been so so much worse then it was.
The only reason I am sharing this is for the simple fact his helmet saved his life. So many people don't wear them and if they could only see his helmet and see that it was the only thing that saved him. I see kids and adults riding all the time with no helmet. In fact the young man that stopped and helped me with my husband was on a bike and had no helmet (I bet he rethinks that now).
You can see on his helmet where he hit and it is cracked all the way through.
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Post by KikiPea on Jul 2, 2014 13:20:47 GMT
Yikes! How scary.  Prayers for a quick and full recovery! |
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Post by miominmio on Jul 2, 2014 13:21:30 GMT
Please wear your helmets!!!!!!!!!!! This bears repeating. OP: I'm glad your DH is doing well, all things considered. ((Hugs)) to you both. |
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Post by traceys on Jul 2, 2014 13:22:08 GMT
Thanks for taking time to share that reminder. I'm glad your husband is going to be OK!
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ginacivey
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Post by ginacivey on Jul 2, 2014 13:22:47 GMT
i am so sorry to hear this. i hope his recovery is complete and swift
and i hope you have a vast well of patience for your patient!
gina
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Post by gloryjoy on Jul 2, 2014 13:23:12 GMT
OMGOSH, I am happy to hear that he is going to be okay.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Jul 2, 2014 13:23:16 GMT
I am so sorry to hear about your husband's accident. I'll keep both of you in my prayers for a full healing and peace.
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Post by *christine* on Jul 2, 2014 13:23:13 GMT
OMGoodness!! I hope he makes a full and fast recovery.
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Post by shevy on Jul 2, 2014 13:23:40 GMT
I'm glad he's not hurt more. Speedy recovery.
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Post by TankTop on Jul 2, 2014 13:23:39 GMT
Wow! I am glad your hubby is going to be okay.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 2, 2014 13:25:23 GMT
That is scary! My Aunt fell without wearing a helmet and had a bit of long-term effects. I am happy to hear that your husband was wearing a hat and that he wasn't hurt any more than he was. I hope he heals quickly.
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Post by 1lear on Jul 2, 2014 13:27:41 GMT
Thanks for the reminder. Glad your husband will be ok.
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Post by rumplesnat on Jul 2, 2014 13:28:04 GMT
I'm so glad he's okay!
Ironically enough, just this morning, one of the girls I babysit for came with a scooter, but no helmet. She's 4. Mom's a doctor and dad's a surgeon. You'd think they would know better, but I've found that brains don't always equal intelligence. Blows my mind. Needless to say, she won't be riding her scooter today since she didn't bring her helmet.
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Post by giatocj on Jul 2, 2014 13:28:53 GMT
Oh no!! How scary! I hope his recovery is quick and complete!
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Post by whiskerfish on Jul 2, 2014 13:29:49 GMT
I'm glad he's going to be ok.
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Post by moodyblue on Jul 2, 2014 13:31:47 GMT
Wow! How scary for you guys. Hope his recovery is uneventful and as fast as possible.
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Post by pynke on Jul 2, 2014 13:32:39 GMT
I hope your husband heals quickly. We are helmet wearers here. It is amazingly how little you have to do to the right area of your head to cause a fatal brain injury.
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Post by cropaholicnora on Jul 2, 2014 13:33:56 GMT
Sending thoughts for rapid healing. Thanks for the PSA. I remember going about a million rounds with my kids over wearing their "brain buckets."
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 2, 2014 13:38:58 GMT
I am so sorry your husband is injured. I hope he has a quick recovery.
Thank you for the reminder about wearing helmets.
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Post by Lexica on Jul 2, 2014 13:39:14 GMT
I'm very sorry your husband was injured, and I really appreciate your sharing this warning with us, reminding us how critical it is to wear a helmet. Especially since summer is upon us and there will be so many people out on their bikes.
My ex fiancé was in a bike race and went down. He broke his neck badly and was in one of those halo things for months. His helmet is what saved his life. I realize they are not all that comfortable, it makes my head sweaty and gives me helmet hair, but I will never ride without it again.
I will say some prayers for your husband's quick healing. It sounds like he was a very lucky man to have sustained the injuries he did and be able to live to tell about it.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 2, 2014 13:40:07 GMT
Wow, Alibama. That's some scary stuff. Thanks for taking the time to post a PSA. Many people don't realize just how important helmets are. I hope your husband recovers quickly.
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Post by creative*moma on Jul 2, 2014 13:42:49 GMT
How scary, I'm glad he's going to be okay! I hope he heals quickly.
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Post by alibama on Jul 2, 2014 13:43:25 GMT
I can say I was not cut out to be a nurse lol. Life has changed 100% for the next several months. He can't drive, he cant put his socks or his shoes on, can't shower without help, pretty much can't do much of anything. He can not hold anything heavier then a cup of coffee. I have to learn how to be more organized so I can do all that needs to be done.
To make things more of a challenge at the moment is we have my son and his family are coming to visit from CA tomorrow, this has been planned for a long time and it is a total surprise for my daughter that lives in the same area I do. We have all of the family coming from out of town to see my son on Saturday so there is extra lot to get done. I thank GOD that my daughter has been close by to help me with her dad but trying to get my house ready for all this company without wondering what in the world is going on has been a challenge.
As upset as I was about my daughter not going with me to see my mom in a couple of weeks that has turned out for the best because she will have to stay with her dad and take care of him while I am gone. I can't put the trip off because they only gave her three months and it has already been 1.5 months.
I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers! You guys are the best.
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Post by ten&rose on Jul 2, 2014 13:43:39 GMT
Helmets are the rule at our house! If you're old enough to be on a bike, trike, scooter etc you must wear one.
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Post by alibama on Jul 2, 2014 13:44:16 GMT
I'm so glad he's okay! Ironically enough, just this morning, one of the girls I babysit for came with a scooter, but no helmet. She's 4. Mom's a doctor and dad's a surgeon. You'd think they would know better, but I've found that brains don't always equal intelligence. Blows my mind. Needless to say, she won't be riding her scooter today since she didn't bring her helmet.
wow just wow! You would think they of all people would no better!
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Jul 2, 2014 13:47:48 GMT
P & PT to you both/ the family.
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Post by Miss Ang on Jul 2, 2014 13:53:48 GMT
I am so sorry that happened but thankful that he will be ok.
And I will admit, I am guilty of not wearing a helmet when I ride. As a matter of fact, I don't even own one. But this post is such a great reminder to me that I have got to get one. Riding without one is so dangerous; it's stupid really.
I promise I won't ride again until I get one. So, THANK YOU for the message!
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Post by leannec on Jul 2, 2014 13:54:08 GMT
Helmets are the rule at our house! If you're old enough to be on a bike, trike, scooter etc you must wear one. Same here! Alibama, positive thoughts to you and your dh for a speedy recovery  Leanne |
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Post by BoilerUp! on Jul 2, 2014 13:56:18 GMT
Wow! That sounds scary!
I'm glad that it was nothing worse.
Hoping for a full and speedy recovery.
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 2, 2014 14:03:29 GMT
Oh my goodness... I'm so glad to hear that he'll be OK. I know a couple of people whose lives were saved by helmets - including a friend of mine hit by a car while riding her bike, and a 13-year-old boy who fell off his skateboard (who is amazingly fine after spending 3 weeks in a medically-induced coma).
Helmets save lives. Period.
Sending ~*~ Get Well Soon ~*~ vibes to your DH!
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Prayers for a quick and full recovery!
