Big Steve’s F**ked it!

[Larsson7]

Horrible mate, hope you get back to normal as soon as possible considering the injuries, always a worry with bleeding on the brain etc, my Dad as a pedestrian was knocked down and killed nearly 20 years ago so I've seen just what bleeding on the brain can do.

All the best.

 

[Clarkey]

Speedy recovery Steve.

 

[Adey]

Hows it going buddy?

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Hows it going buddy?

Hmmm.. good question Mr Ewok!

Nearly 3 weeks since my accident this Sunday, and I’m now back home.

Still no movement or control of my right arm, it’s as floppy as a wet dishrag, and I’m learning how bloody difficult it is to live with one arm. Simple things like opening things or putting toothpaste on a brush turn into major head scratch sessions.

My arm is still painful, and whilst I’m trying to get out and have a little walk every day by the time I get back home I have to get Sarah to rub my shoulder blade with a massage gun, because I’ve now got a massive knot in my right shoulder blade which gets really aggravated and painful.

As a positive I must say the support I’m getting from friends, family, colleagues, ex Colleagues and acquaintances has been truly amazing!! I’ve had friends from London and the Netherlands turn up at the door out of the blue, and lovley supportive messages from friends and even people I’ve not spoken to for over 5 years wishing me well!!

It’s still an unknown what happened on the day of the Accident, the police continue to be saying nothing, and I have lodged a complaint with them as they have not done half of the things their pledges say they should be doing. Therefore I’m in the process of getting lawyered up and follow up with the driver.

Everything is still hinging on my appointment with the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London on 9th October where I’m told they should be able to do more tests on my broken arm to see if any fixes are possible??

Getting a bit stir crazy as my days are all rolling into one…. Wake up in bed, shower then downstairs to sofa, then in evening, back up to bed for the night…

Mind you I did push myself outside yesterday to put one of my Clio’s battery on charge, so that was a little highlight….!

 

[andybond]

Little wins @Big Steve - Raider. Keep going. New challenges.

I got out to the garage today to start my lotus!

 

[Adey]

I know its hard buddy but try and stay positive (you are probably bored and starting to get very annoyed with hearing that now)

have you got pain in the arm you cant move then? or is it the other one? if so its a positive isnt it?

shitter on the police force front, what a crap job on their part!

the blurring days thing, I found setting targets or goals each day helped (slightly different situation when I was off for nearly 5 months) but it may help. Something you wouldn't normally do, or always thought "if I had the extra time". Reading or watching something that you've never had the time to do? Its all to easy to fall into "nothing" days and being away with the fairies with no real recollection of where the time has gone.

I'm sure you have plenty of people about you helping but if you need another voice to hear, or someone to just listen feel free to hit me up

Hopefully you get some answers on the 9th

 

[Norwich Nick]

When I did my knee last year and couldn’t work, I found it weird when days started to blur into one, still do but that’s probably age related now!

One thing I did treat myself to was a movie morning, once or twice a week, caught up on a load of films I’d not gotten around to watching. Although I wasn’t doing anything it didn’t feel like time wasted and i managed to watch the marvel series in timeline order, which is something I’d never have been able to do otherwise.

 

[sparkie]

I have to get Sarah to rub my shoulder blade with a massage gun...

I hope she's washed it first.

 

[DaveL485]

and follow up with the driver.

So they know who the driver is? I didnt think you knew who i'd paid to run you over it was...

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Yes the driver is known to the police, but I can’t know his identity..

 

[BrettM78]

Wishing you a speedy recovery buddy.

 

[gordini stu]

Been so lucky never been laid up for long since I was a kid , so I can’t say I know what you’re going through .
Good luck with your appointment .
The boys in blue will need a big kick up the arse .

 

[DaveL485]

Been so lucky never been laid up for long since I was a kid

I was ordered to do as little as possible for 7-10 days with a punctured lung. I managed 4 before I was out in the garage lol.
I also fractured my sternum in 2017, they had to lock the ward doors in the hospital to stop me escaping with the trolley of heart monitors and stuff trailing behind me. I was back in the swimming pool on the 8th day with my right arm strapped to my chest as I couldnt move it properly! One arm breast stroke is hard. I understand this was pretty stupid, but as much as some people wallow in self pity and will happily spend weeks and weeks lying in bed, i'm the polar opposite.

I absolutely hate being stuck like this, so I sympathise with Steve. Keeping a positive mental state will be super difficult, but its so important to recovery - be that the arm coming back to use or adapting to life without it. I'd likely be out in the car driving already, auto and manual, seeing if I could or not. In fact, Steve, what are you messing about at? Get out in the Megane!

 

[andybond]

I am back from physio today

Trying to get rid of this



Scaring is now present and looks like I have a shark bite



I am 7 weeks to the day since my op , and 9 months 2 weeks since my injury.

It might take a long time to recover @Big Steve - Raider but set daily and weekly targets.

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

I am back from physio today

Trying to get rid of this

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Scaring is now present and looks like I have a shark bite

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I am 7 weeks to the day since my op , and 9 months 2 weeks since my injury.

It might take a long time to recover @Big Steve - Raider but set daily and weekly targets.

Todays been a really tough day @andybond

Got to eat the elephant bite by bite…

That scarring and crutch will very soon disappear Delighted you’re doing well mate.

 

[gordini stu]

Really feel for you mate , and you will be looking in to everything double thinking everything , I can’t even imagine how I would cope.
Obviously don’t know your work situation , can you work from home , log on everyday , do a few hours. , have a structure to your day.
I’m probably talking bollocks and stuff you have already thought of , if you want a job
Look in to the history of the megane I have just purchased

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Really feel for you mate , and you will be looking in to everything double thinking everything , I can’t even imagine how I would cope.
Obviously don’t know your work situation , can you work from home , log on everyday , do a few hours. , have a structure to your day.
I’m probably talking bollocks and stuff you have already thought of , if you want a job
Look in to the history of the megane I have just purchased

Thanks @gordini stu and all of you who have posted on this thread, all your comments and positive feedback mean a lot and do make a difference!!

I actually am in a job where I do work from home, I’m a sales Director running a team of salespeople across Europe, so theoretically I could go back fairly soon, but my doctors have recommended I have a bit of time off as I’ve had a significant injury, and it’s not too comfortable sitting at a desk at the moment.

Just back from my Physio appointment this morning. , lots of questions asked, and a check on what I’m feeling in my arm. Told me to keep moving my joints to ensure everything doesn’t lock up. Commented that I should get more information from my London Appointment next Monday.

Told him that what’s stopping me do more is the pain from the shoulder of the muscles having to take the weight of my arm, told me that exercise is the best thing to fix it.

Did say that if I enjoy cycling, I should get a turbo trainer ?? Problem is I bloody hate cycling indoors

 

[andybond]

rm, told me that exercise is the best thing to fix it.

Sounds like you need to use your poorly arm to wank yourself into a coma.

In all seriousness it sounds like positive steps. Keep it moving, don’t let atrophy kick in.

 

[Norwich Nick]

Sounds like you need to use your poorly arm to wank yourself into a coma.

In all seriousness it sounds like positive steps. Keep it moving, don’t let atrophy kick in.

Yes the driver is known to the police, but I can’t know his identity..

I still can’t get my head around this, surely you need their details for insurance/claim purposes?

(I’m hoping you had cyclists insurance, unfortunately not many people seem to know it exists. Any other keen cyclists who were unaware it might be looking into incase the odds are not in your favour on day )

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

(I’m hoping you had cyclists insurance, unfortunately not many people seem to know it exists

I don’t until now…. And unfortunately I don’t have it. Got a call with an ambulance chasing solicitor tomorrow to see what they say??