Bike Accident

11 April 2020, 05:39 PM

RealPlayer

Bike Accident

In case you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, on Mar. 27 I was sideswiped by a car while out on my bike. Taken immediately to local hospital. Surgery for broken hip 3 days later.

Been at home for a week now; visiting nurse and physical therapist pay visits. Getting around on a walker, with pain meds. Thank goodness for dear Ms. Realplayer, who is caring for me in so many ways.

I am stiff and sore, but I think my therapist is good, and is pushing me in the right way.

I have loads of insurance paperwork to fill out...may need a lawyer’s advice on how to do it.

So I haven’t been on WTF much. Typing on the smartphone as I can’t climb the stairs to get to the main computer.

Have to see my surgeon in Manhattan Tuesday. Should be interesting logistics getting there. Car service probably.

Anyway I feel pretty good otherwise, even doing some minor cooking and practicing.

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“It's hard to win an argument with a smart person. It's damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person." -- Bill Murray

11 April 2020, 05:44 PM

Piano*Dad

Oh ... My. Really sorry to hear about this. This sounds like a very serious collision. My wife was hit a number of years ago and luckily avoided breaking anything. Just lots of abrasions, soreness, stiffness.

How are the hands?

11 April 2020, 05:44 PM

wtg

Oh, RP, I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I had been wondering where you'd gone to and hoped it wasn't coronavirus-related.

Glad to hear you seem to be recovering well. Welcome back!

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We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then we return home. - Australian Aboriginal proverb

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11 April 2020, 05:45 PM

Mary Anna

Oh, my gosh. Joe, that's terrible! I'm so glad you're getting better, but what an awful experience!

11 April 2020, 05:48 PM

ShiroKuro

I am so sorry to hear this!! But I’m glad it wasn’t any worse!!

Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery and do keep us posted when you’re able to!!

11 April 2020, 05:51 PM

RealPlayer

Thanks. Well, at least this is considered a common and highly successful operation.

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“It's hard to win an argument with a smart person. It's damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person." -- Bill Murray

11 April 2020, 06:04 PM

Nina

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, and glad you were able to get in and dealt with before all the hospitals became overrun.

Here's to a speedy and full recovery.

11 April 2020, 06:16 PM

jodi

Omg, I am so sorry. What an awful thing to have happen!

11 April 2020, 06:18 PM

Steve Miller

Yikes! I'm glad it's not worse.

Hoping for a speedy recovery!

11 April 2020, 06:34 PM

Daniel

Joe, I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I'm glad you're getting the care you need. Please keep us updated.

11 April 2020, 06:44 PM

AdagioM

Joe, I’m so sorry this happened! I hope your recovery is swift and complete. Glad to know you’re doing ok, and even playing the piano a little.

11 April 2020, 06:47 PM

Mikhailoh

That's terrible...so sorry you had to go through all that. Bad enough under normal circumstances, far more stressful now.

Hoping you heal well and get a REALLY FAT SETTLEMENT.

11 April 2020, 07:53 PM

Wow...how horrid

Hope you feel better soon

And my best to you for the surgery

11 April 2020, 08:47 PM

Amanda

So very sorry, Joe! I worry so much about my biking sons (and friends), if possible especially now when I hear there are even more bikes out there.

And (of course) the culpable ones, the drivers who somehow don't SEE bikers, or if they do, realize they are also worthy vehicles to be atended to.

My sons have highly reflective vests (almost dazzling even to a degree, in daylight ) and many flashers and headlights. Yes, not a few gifts from me.

I don't know what it will take to shake motorists out of their torpor and get them to realize cyclists are also rightfully on the road - and helping the environment too.

Mend well, Joe! SO glad you have such excellent support - I wouldn't have been sure you'd be able to get home physical therapy and visiting nurse with all the restrictions. That's good news.