[narlus]

damn, scary outcome for a seemingly innocuous event i'm sure we've all had (except for the (non)-strategically placed handlebar end).

great to hear you didn't need surgery and are at home. rest up douglas. seems like a good opportunity to catch up on reading or decimating yr netflix queue.

 

[hooples3]

welcome home doug.. let the healing begin.. and be patient.. no rushing back once you feel a little better

 

[bluebug32]

Oh man doug. That's pretty scary! Glad you're home now.

 

[MMcG]

I've ridden where Doug got hurt and there are lots of rocks and when wet they are super duper slippery.

Rest up and heal up my friend.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

OMG what a freak accident?!

I think I'm going to cover the ends of my handlebars with cotton balls!

 

[douglas]

yawn, up from my nap

yup, totally freak.......I decided not to waste my time with the IF's (IF I was going faster I would have endoed instead of belly flopped, or IF I ....)

but for the bars, duct tape and

my volleyball friends just called....they're coming over to cheer me up (and drink my beer before it goes bad )

 

[Rip]

I never realized how many awesome friends I have, I am so totally blown away..To everyone that helped me get out of the woods and to the hospital, or visited me, or called me, or sent me healing vibes, or posted in the monkey down thread, or did a Tequila shot in my honor, or hooked me up w/magazines / games / booze, or said a pray - YOU ALL ARE THE BEST! and thank you so much

I am home, still in pain (feels like I did a couple million situps yesterday) but its less pain, and I have a big bottle of Loratabs. Oh, and at least 5 days off from work.

The bad news, Doc says 3 months before I can bike again.

I'll write more later, its nap time now

Glad to hear you are ok. Did my trail ride today in your honor.

 

[robdamanii]

The Jan would have being kicked the soul out of the handlebars and eaten some mortal's liver to replace the one that is being damaged.

 

[bluebug32]

Some people get chain rings or cogs tattooed on their arms, but you had to go and upstage everyone and get something totally unusual: an internal and external handlebar print! Way to be creative, Doug

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Welcome back, douglas, we will suffer for you in the VT 50!

 

[Skookum]

Take your time and heal up right.

 

[Changleen]

Good luck Doug, take it easy on the liver for a bit! I have a cookie cutter bar end scar behind my ear from my childhood BMX days.

 

[Toshi]

So no surgery, and its just going to be letting the body heal itself.

i'm glad to hear that you're back home, doug.

 

[antimony]

Glad you are home and okay... hope you feel better soon!

 

[jacksonpt]

Glad to hear you are back home, douglas. I wish I was closer so I could help ya out...

 

[TreeSaw]

So, how are you feeling today Douglas? What kinds of restrictions do the Dr.s have you on?

 

[douglas]

So, how are you feeling today Douglas? What kinds of restrictions do the Dr.s have you on?

Dr. just said no driving, no work, most active thing is walking.

The volleyball team came over lastnight (after their games), we ate some leftover pizza - I was almost pain free.

This morning just the opposite, very sharp pain in the Liver area and right shoulder ( I have had occasional shoulder pain since the crash)- I spent the last 2 hours on the couch gritting my teeth & swearing - it seems to have finally passed. But I'm all sweaty now.
I wish I knew what brings that on, or how to sit or lay to make it go away quicker.

 

[Graphics]

Maybe you need a massage?

 

[Jim Mac]

See Doug, If you were riding "hardcore" up front in the group, none of this would have happened! HA!

Seriously, I was out before you all that night in Grafton riding the Xterra course and it was slippery, even with my good old 42A supertackys on! Rocks had that nice sweaty green coating...

Glad you're home, dude!

 

[splat]

How long before you can go back to work ?

 

[TurnerGrl]

Wow Doug, that is seriously scary. So glad you didn't have to undergo surgery and that you're home again. I haven't had the luxury of meeting or riding with you yet...now I'm thankful that I'll still have the opportunity! Rest as much as you can, move around gently, and hope to hear that you are pain free soon. Will be sending out the healing vibes!

 

[douglas]

How long before you can go back to work ?

at least 5 days, I have a doc apt on Monday

 

[jacksonpt]

Hang in there man. I did an extra 10 miles for you today at lunch, for whatever it's worth.

 

[Westy]

Damn dude. Sorry you busted yourself up, guess you will have to spend all your time pimpin'.

 

[Echo]

Good to hear you're back home Doug. Here's hoping your time off the bike goes by fast.

 

[berkshire_rider]

Dr. just said no driving, no work, most active thing is walking.

The volleyball team came over lastnight (after their games), we ate some leftover pizza - I was almost pain free.

This morning just the opposite, very sharp pain in the Liver area and right shoulder ( I have had occasional shoulder pain since the crash)- I spent the last 2 hours on the couch gritting my teeth & swearing - it seems to have finally passed. But I'm all sweaty now.
I wish I knew what brings that on, or how to sit or lay to make it go away quicker.

Sucks..hope you heal fast. Were you on the trail that goes around the lake?

 

[mogulskr]

Get well soon Doug. Didn't see the other thread.

 

[douglas]

My Doc visit went good.

Back to work wednesday, and in a week or so light exercice is ok (including lawn mowing ) ...AND moderate amounts of alcohol is also will be ok!

Still 2.5 to 3.5 months before biking or any contact type sports

 

[berkshire_rider]

You may need the "moderate" amount of alcohol after mowing the lawn. Especially if you use a push-mower.

 

[V-Dub GTI]

You may need the "moderate" amount of alcohol after mowing the lawn. Especially if you use a push-mower.

we all need to pitch in and buy him a ride on!

 

[T-Blazer]

Positive vibes for the quick heel

 

[Tweek]

Glad to hear the good news, Doug.
Heal fast!

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Keep up the good work!

 

[douglas]

thnaks - I have definitely appreciate all the luv & monkey healing vibes from you all !!