I had been taking little walks with Susan during the day so not to miss ALL of the sunny days.
I was feeling pretty good as pain was being controlled. Decided to have a better attitude about things as it seemed I would soon be well enough and could ride my bike soon.
Had some nice happenings for my birthday – phone calls, cards, fb wishes, gifts. Gifts included a pair of socks that Jenny sent to me.
I thought I had been healing fairly well even if slowly. But Wednesday, (7/16, tumble was 7/6)) evening I suddenly, out of the blue, had very severe pain in one area — much more severe than previously and was doubling over with pain and yelping!!! – and was back in ER. After 6 hours of lots of waiting as they took more X-ray, EKG, urine sample, another CT scan, they found that I have one actual rib fracture (as opposed to hairline breaks), gave me several meds including oxycodone, as well as the Tylenol, IBU, and muscle relaxant (which may or may not help he says) and morphine while I was in ER, for the pain and said more rest! I am to once again, make contact (hopefully by phone and not the 30 minute drive up for a visit) with my doctor.
Just that very morning I was feeling so well and little pain, I told Susan that I might be able to take a little bike ride the next day. She shrugged me off, busied herself a little and eventually came into the room and said “we are taking your bike in for its routine maintenance”. I had asked her about doing that several times over past few weeks, including this very morning when each time, she shrugged me off. Now all of a sudden we can do that. It did not really dawn on me (remember -drugs)- until later, that Susan was successful at hiding my bike out of sight and hopefully out of mind for a few days!
Trying to not miss these glorious weather days, Susan and I took another walk today – our library trail. I have to shorten my walks, but love being outdoors.
Otherwise, I must draw in all my patience (Ha says Susan – you don’t have any), and continue on this road to recovery. This is what I would soon be doing and yes, being Thankful.
Adventures with Nancy 
Nancy! There will be more sunny days…get yourself better! And give your body time! Love to you and Susan both….
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Thanks Nancy, I hate missing these days but you are right. I just have to take it easy and get better enough to enjoy other and more sunny days. Two weeks now and still working at it.
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So sorry to hear about another painful trip to the ER and that time needed to heal is going to be more prolonged than you expected. I hope all those drugs they gave you were effective! But I guess they don’t relieve the frustration of watching the summer slip by. I know I find that hard to take. I wish you speedy recovery and in the meantime patience and some good books!
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Suzanne, you have hit it right on the head! The frustration of watching this glorious summer month from indoors is quite painful!! I think I need to simply write them month off. The drugs from my recent visit are helping a lot and now I need to stick with the regimen. I have a tendency to cut back too soon on the drugs as I hate to take them and want to think of myself as able without them. Your note means a lot to me Suzanne and I thank you for the insight and good wishes.
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Dear Nancy- So sorry your rib is broken and healing delayed! From my experience it took 2 months to start feeling well enough to become active normally again, and it is a pain but you will persevere! So hang in there and enjoy our beautiful weather outdoors. We missed you on the Lopez weekend. I’ll send you a few pics. Also, happy belated birthday! Kim and Meri
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Yes, longer healing time is a big disappointment. But when the time comes I will want to ride A LOT! I sure appreciate you note Kim (&Meri) and will keep you updated about our travels, and outings as well as my healing and wanting to ride! I may be hounding you for riding 😉.
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