As I was turning on to Fairview on my way to Westlake yesterday, I lost traction and crashed pretty hard. I dislocated my ankle, tore a bunch of ligaments, and broke two bones in three places. Fortunately I was riding with my brother, and so he went back home and grabbed a vehicle and we drove to the UW emergency room.
They knocked me out, relocated my ankle, kept me overnight in case any blood vessels were fucked up and I needed immediate surgery. Then they ordered me to go back home and lie on my back for a week with my foot elevated. On Friday I go back so they can take it apart, staple ligaments back together, and reconstruct the bones with some titanium.
Anyone want to visit me?
There's a good possibility that the reason I lost traction was because my pedal hit the asphalt and lifted my rear tire (I do remember my rear tire slipping first). I think that is the last time I ride fixed. I'm switching to SS. My ankle will be fucked up enough that I won't be able to track skid anyway.
terrydean
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:19 am
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quuxman wrote:
As I was turning on to Fairview on my way to Westlake yesterday, I lost traction and crashed pretty hard. I dislocated my ankle, tore a bunch of ligaments, and broke two bones in three places. Fortunately I was riding with my brother, and so he went back home and grabbed a vehicle and we drove to the UW emergency room.
They knocked me out, relocated my ankle, kept me overnight in case any blood vessels were fucked up and I needed immediate surgery. Then they ordered me to go back home and lie on my back for a week with my foot elevated. On Friday I go back so they can take it apart, staple ligaments back together, and reconstruct the bones with some titanium.
Anyone want to visit me?
There's a good possibility that the reason I lost traction was because my pedal hit the asphalt and lifted my rear tire (I do remember my rear tire slipping first). I think that is the last time I ride fixed. I'm switching to SS. My ankle will be fucked up enough that I won't be able to track skid anyway.
Oh man! That sucks so bad! Pedal strike is killer.. I've only gone down once from it, on a BMX, in a parking garage.. I ended up jamed under the rear of a car and my bike kind of bounced around between that car and a mini van.. fucked up the sides of both of them. I was young and careless then and I just grabbed my bike and got the hell out of there! I was fine, I'm really sorry to hear you're not.. that's horrible.
Get better soon. :\
joeball
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:21 am
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Ouch... Abram where can we visit you?
quuxman
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:27 am
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At my apartment.
It's on the ave, accross from Galway's. I can PM or email the address. Don't worry about what time, I'm going to be here for exactly 24-7 until next Friday.
derrickito
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:33 am
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ouch. sorry about that man.
id come and say hi, but im out of town for a week
relax and enjoy the pain pills :)
iro1751
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 5:09 am
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Clearly you're on drugs to invite these people to your home. I, as well, am out of town for the entire week, but would totally come visit, perhaps with flowers? So sorry to hear it, I've had pedal strike on my fixie once or twice, but never with such dire consequences. Good luck on the recovery, hope to see you out there soon.
Torch
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:09 am
TerranceJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1637Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
ouch! dude, i'll totally come visit you sometime this week. are you on any kind of antibiotics or painkillers that negate the intake of alcohol, or can i bring you some beer?
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futurenorth
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:14 am
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Man I'm really sorry to hear that.
We should form a church-style food thing where we bring caseroles to cheer you up.
I call tuna!
If there is anything we can do, you know you can count on us.
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Seriously, I'll bring you some booze too, as long as it doesn't kill you.
Here's hoping for a fast recovery! And other bullshit people say to people when they really can't help but they don't like getting shitty get well cards!
derrickito
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:25 am
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post your address and apartment number on here. we'll all probably stop in at different times and bring you random things
quuxman
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:23 am
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You guys are great. My address:
5616 University WY NE Apt. #4
98105
I think I may be able to fall asleep tonight without taking pain killers, so yeah, I'll probably start drinking in a few hours :).
Torch
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:27 am
TerranceJoined: 24 Jul 2005Posts: 1637Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
why don't we pay abram a visit after the hill race tonight?
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dennyt
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 3:53 pm
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Abram that sucks big HORSECOCK. Get better soon, man.
quuxman
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 4:38 pm
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why don't we pay abram a visit after the hill race tonight?
That would be excellent.
elriche
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 5:33 pm
Joined: 29 Jul 2005Posts: 237Location: Lower QA
Sorry to hear, Abe. I wasn't sure who you were until Scottie mentioned your name here. Injuries suck ass. I hope you're staying comfortable. I'll stop by with some cheap beer soon. It will be just like the finish of a normal Thursday ride.
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Aaron
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:43 pm
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Ouch dude! Get well soon.
Really sorry you got hurt. I can totally empathize with you. I have crashed so many times in my life. I do like alcohol for pain. The best. Sounds like Point 83 has you covered there. Wait, you are only 20 right? Shucks, no booze for you. Just kidding. You better get laid from this injury!
quuxman
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:51 pm
Joined: 26 Jul 2005Posts: 82
Thanks for coming over. Come back again.
Food is always good :). If I don't eat it right away, I can eat it when my roommate splits and neglects to make me anything.
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