RIBS UPDATE

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.