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Old 11-04-2007, 04:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default TOO much of a good thing...
I am writing this for Shannon, we had so much fun this week that she decided she wanted to keep up her momentum and go out for a solo ride on her local trail this morning.

As she was finishing up the single track there is a small bridge maybe 2.5 feet wide and just high enough up off the ground that if you try to dab down you can't reach the dirt. Apparently she felt herself loosing her balance and when she went to put her foot down she ended up rolling off the bridge and onto her shoulder.

Somehow she managed to pick herself up while I'm sure she was in excruciating pain and start the hike out to the fireroad. Fortunately at some point another rider came by and took her to the emergency room. She was in so much pain (the Shannon I know has a very high tolerance for it) that she asked the doctor's to put her under while they re-set her fractured shoulder. OUCH!

She's at home now knocking back the painkillers so hopefully she can sleep tonite.

I'm writing this for her because she can't type, her biggest priority right now is to find out how long she'll be off the bike?

How long a recovery time can she expect?

Shannon, we're sending you quick healing vibes from the southland and hope you're back up and riding very soon!
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Healing Vibes Shannon!

Smile.... That's better!
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:46 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I'm very sorry to hear about the accident. It's particularly painful when you hear about one of our female grasshoppers going down. Healing vibes from the whole tribe... she'll be missed while on medical leave.
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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wow very sorry to hear this...I am glad that another rider came by to assist. Get well soon!
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Old 11-04-2007, 04:55 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Sorry to heat this Shannon. Get well soon!
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Old 11-04-2007, 05:03 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Wow Shannon, Sorry to hear your down and what a way to go down. Thank Goodness you ran into another rider! My mom broke her shoulder and it was at least a week before she had any time with-out pain. This will be one of those times your gonna need those pain killers!

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Old 11-04-2007, 05:11 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope its a speedy recovery!


You've got a great friend for keeping us informed.
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Old 11-04-2007, 06:01 PM   #8 (permalink)
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heal well and quickly.....just be sure to visit your bike and tell it nice things so it won't miss you.
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Old 11-04-2007, 06:30 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear about your crash--mucho healing vibes out to you.

I hate bridges for just that reason. I went off a bridge last year and messed up my right shoulder really bad. I never went to see a doc about it so I don't know exactly what I did, but it still isn't 100%. I still walk most bridges because I still haven't overcome it mentally.

Get better soon!!
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Old 11-04-2007, 06:37 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Old 11-04-2007, 07:08 PM   #11 (permalink)
 
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so VERY sorry to hear.....take care of yourself. you will be back with a vengeance!
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Old 11-04-2007, 07:16 PM   #12 (permalink)
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dont let the man get ya down get well soon and may i suggest plenty of these guys with the pain killers for some reason they go hand and hand.

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Old 11-04-2007, 07:20 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I've been out for 2 months so far due to a "broken shoulder" but Friday I was able to ride on the street for the first time. If she doesn't need surgery and she doesn't need Physical Therapy then it shouldn't be more than 6 to 8 weeks.
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Old 11-04-2007, 07:27 PM   #14 (permalink)
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noooooo shannon... you rock girl, heal up quick
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Old 11-04-2007, 09:12 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Wow Shannon, SOOO sorry to hear about your crash. major healing vibes your way. Thanks Lynn for posting this.
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Old 11-04-2007, 09:51 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Here's to a speedy and complete recovery...
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Old 11-04-2007, 10:12 PM   #17 (permalink)
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That sucks. Heal quick Shannon!
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Old 11-04-2007, 10:17 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Big time bummer Shannon. I was out last summer and I know what it's like to be off a bike for an extended period. Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery.
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