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Carbon_Dude

Won't be riding for a while.
« on: December 08, 2014, 07:28:20 PM »
Hi Guys, wish I didn't but I did.  I broke my right leg (tibia & fibula) while on vacation last week.  A pretty bad break too, looks like I'll need surgery on it to make sure everything heals properly.  I will be glad to continue to give advice as I expect I will have plenty of time on the couch over the next few months.  Thanks in advance for the well wishes.
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Vipassana

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2014, 09:48:02 PM »
That's a bummer!  I hope you'll be on the mend soon.

How did it break?
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Andy

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2014, 10:31:27 PM »
I am so sorry CD.  Do me a favor.  Put the orange tabby on your lap, relax and take heart in the fact that this happened in the off season.  You'll be back up and running before you know it.  Stay active here on the forum....we love your input.
Andy. :)
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Sitar_Ned

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2014, 10:53:19 PM »
Yep, sorry to hear it CD... Injuries SUCK! Whenever I get injured I always try to just take solace in the fact that it wasn't a spinal/neck injury. Your break def sounds painful.. but you'll come back to 100%!

Also.. details? Unless you don't wan't to share, which is totally understandable.
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carbonazza

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2014, 03:48:36 AM »
On top of the bone break. Not be able to ride for few months must hurt as well.
Take care and courage.
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MTB2223

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2014, 04:35:56 AM »
Quote from: Vipassana on December 08, 2014, 09:48:02 PM
How did it break?
A combination of rum drinks on a cruise ship ?  ;)

As I said before (on FB), I hope it will heal without problems. Take you rest and get better soon.
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turboenterprise

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2014, 06:25:22 PM »
Damn, speedy recovery...
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Patrick C.

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2014, 07:22:55 PM »
Ouch!  Sorry to hear that.  Hope you heal well and heal quickly!

I keep meaning to get up to Chicopee, but haven't made it yet.
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Carbon_Dude

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2014, 11:05:26 AM »
No drinking at the time, the break happened while we were on a cruise in the Caribbean, no drinking was involved.  Maybe if I had a few drinks I wouldn't have gotten hurt as badly.  Surgery scheduled for Dec 22nd, this will be a Christmas to remember.
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Cnasta

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2014, 11:09:13 AM »
Take care (carbon) dude!
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outriding9800

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2014, 09:18:31 PM »
Do your PT!...

Dont cut corners..  push your insurance to get the maximum number of sessions you can get.

I had knee survery due to a fall on the bike.  The doc and my PT was surprised at my recovery

With your activity level you should be back riding by spring with no issues..
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Sitar_Ned

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2014, 09:49:19 PM »
^^ This man speaks the truth. Took me longer than it should have to recover from my knee surgery - The doc half assed my PT recommendations.
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Carbon_Dude

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2014, 07:29:01 PM »
Yep, thanks guys.  I will take the PT seriously.
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Carbon_Dude

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2014, 01:40:55 PM »
Surgery tomorrow to screw some metal bits into my leg bones.   Hopefully I will be on my way to recovery after that.
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MTB2223

Re: Won't be riding for a while.
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2014, 02:23:23 PM »
Carbon or titanium screws ? ;)
Good surgery. You will recover fast, you're a young and strong guy. Don't worry. Before you know, you're riding your bike again. Good luck.
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