I'm back and it isn't pretty - Page 2

roverbarmy · 21st August 2020, 10:17

Time heals and would echo the advice to follow the physio"terrorist's" instructions. I hobbled about for months after an injury, to be told by a physio to "Throw that dam*ed stick away!" Within two days, I was walking much better and without the bachache that walking tilted, using the stick had caused! Speedy recovery to you. The human body is a wonderful thing.

bl52krz · 21st August 2020, 10:26

Hi Glenn. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Not very nice injuries.I did a similar thing, back in the 70s. I had mine happen while mowing grass. The Mountfield mower picked up a stone and it hit my left leg right in the middle of the tibia, and then I tried to walk on it and snapped my fibula. Took eleven months before I could go back to work. I can tell you that you must do everything that the physiology Doctor tells you with regards to getting movement back in you knee and ankle.
Anyway you just look after yourself, and just keep thinking about what to do after you are mobile again. Good luck and commiserations. Get well soon.

rab60bit · 21st August 2020, 11:37

Set back after set back; keep smiling and working hard on the rehab. through the winter - and on the upside, the Rover's odo is at a standstill.

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 13:07

Thank you all for your thoughts. Yes, life is on hold, but not over. It is just so frustrating - and painful. I also realize I must do the best I can with the physiotherapist (physioterrorist

hadn't heard that before). Right now I can say the ankle range of motion is the biggest problem. The rest is mostly strengthening. The whole thing really sucks.

And yes, the car is waiting patiently.

Cheers,
Glenn

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 13:12

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Originally Posted by planenut

How horrible, and in the midst of all the precautions everybody is having to endure. I do hope that you and your family recover and find a comfortable way forward. Such a trauma affects all those around one, those outside that circle cannot comprehend it.

Yes, that it does. I'm a "glass half full" sort, but my wife is the "glass half empty" type. We usually keep a balance, but this is hard on her.

Hmmm, planenut from LHR. I retired from 37 years in aviation (all on the ground), so I am pretty familiar with challenges.

Cheers,
Glenn

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 13:16

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Originally Posted by macafee2

Glen that is very nasty, my son broke his tibia and fibula a few days ago and like you has a plate and screws.
I hope you make a good recovery. Motorcycling is so dangerous when you are at the mercy of so many others.

Having you life on hold again must be hard.

good luck

macafee2

Macafee2, you understand. I am really sorry for your son's accident. I hope he has an easier time of it than I am. I've been riding for 40 years and this is my first incident of any kind. I just can't believe it.

Regards,
Glenn

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 13:19

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Originally Posted by AndyN01

As a former biker myself I'm really sorry to hear this.

I know you'll be sick of hearing this but do what the physiotherapists tell you. It'll make a big difference to how well you can walk about in the future.

Other stuff will have to wait but so be it.

Good luck for a speedy, full recovery.

Andy.

Thanks Andy. The one flicker of light is that I wasn't on my Triumph Trophy. We've been through so many trips together, I'd hate to lose her.

Cheers,
Glenn

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Time heals and would echo the advice to follow the physio"terrorist's" instructions. I hobbled about for months after an injury, to be told by a physio to "Throw that dam*ed stick away!" Within two days, I was walking much better and without the bachache that walking tilted, using the stick had caused! Speedy recovery to you. The human body is a wonderful thing.

Thank you. I can't wait to progress to a stick!

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

Hi Glenn. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Not very nice injuries.I did a similar thing, back in the 70s. I had mine happen while mowing grass. The Mountfield mower picked up a stone and it hit my left leg right in the middle of the tibia, and then I tried to walk on it and snapped my fibula. Took eleven months before I could go back to work. I can tell you that you must do everything that the physiology Doctor tells you with regards to getting movement back in you knee and ankle.
Anyway you just look after yourself, and just keep thinking about what to do after you are mobile again. Good luck and commiserations. Get well soon.

Thanks David. Wow, that was a freak thing that happened to you. I sure hope my 4 month estimate doesn't grow longer. I am thinking about what to do, alright. Move to Europe

before something else goes wrong! I will have to spend the winter rebuilding the bike, too.

Cheers,
Glenn

slovcan · 21st August 2020, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by rab60bit

Set back after set back; keep smiling and working hard on the rehab. through the winter - and on the upside, the Rover's odo is at a standstill.

Thank you and good point.

21st August 2020, 10:17	#11
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Time heals and would echo the advice to follow the physio"terrorist's" instructions. I hobbled about for months after an injury, to be told by a physio to "Throw that dam*ed stick away!" Within two days, I was walking much better and without the bachache that walking tilted, using the stick had caused! Speedy recovery to you. The human body is a wonderful thing. __________________ Oil in my veins!

21st August 2020, 10:26	#12
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Glenn. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Not very nice injuries.I did a similar thing, back in the 70s. I had mine happen while mowing grass. The Mountfield mower picked up a stone and it hit my left leg right in the middle of the tibia, and then I tried to walk on it and snapped my fibula. Took eleven months before I could go back to work. I can tell you that you must do everything that the physiology Doctor tells you with regards to getting movement back in you knee and ankle. Anyway you just look after yourself, and just keep thinking about what to do after you are mobile again. Good luck and commiserations. Get well soon. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

21st August 2020, 13:07	#14
slovcan Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDT MK2 manual in Glorious Grey Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Slovakia Posts: 987 Thanks: 926 Thanked 346 Times in 252 Posts	Thank you all for your thoughts. Yes, life is on hold, but not over. It is just so frustrating - and painful. I also realize I must do the best I can with the physiotherapist (physioterrorist hadn't heard that before). Right now I can say the ankle range of motion is the biggest problem. The rest is mostly strengthening. The whole thing really sucks. And yes, the car is waiting patiently. Cheers, Glenn __________________ Southern Slovakia Anything can happen in Formula 1 and usually does - Murray Walker 1999 Triumph Trophy 900, Saddlesore 1600, Iron Butt Riders Association #63720 2005 Rover 75 CDT Tourer MK2

21st August 2020, 11:37	#13
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	Set back after set back; keep smiling and working hard on the rehab. through the winter - and on the upside, the Rover's odo is at a standstill.