Motorcyle Accident - Sue in Canada

[Chris_in_BC]

Hi Sue,
 Glad to hear you made it home OK. Worrying time for Derek too, I am sure. I kind of thought having the right side out of commission would have impacted your writing ability. I know I would have a tough time typing just with my right hand (being a lefty)

Bob's comment re engine over-revving and destructing is a good one, highly feasible. But I might still want to check to see if there was any way to verify that the seized engine (conrod through the case) didn't happen seconds before the accident, thus causing the crash.  A mechanic might be able to see any damage to the inside of the head. Unlikely, but who knows.


So just take it easy and mend.. we know you are home and safe now.


Cheers,

Chris

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Welcome back, Sue!  Glad you could make it!!!  

[Melena]

Oh, Sue!  I'm so glad to hear from you!   [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=clap.gif] [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]  You have put my mind at ease.  I know you are home and okay.  

Take it easy now.  It takes awhile to heal.   I had similar injuries on a bicycle once - a car made my bicycle stop very suddenly.   I am sending healing thoughts your way.

[SCJJR65]

Sue, Pattimarie and I are SO glad you are finally back home safe and sound!  Now that you are back in your familiar surroundings, I know you will recover and rehab so much more quickly.  Really sorry that your new bike went up in flames, too.  But I'm sure another Beemer will probably soon grace your shed for your rides!

Please keep us all up to date on your recovery/rehab process, OK?  We're all rooting for you to be back on a Beemer in record time!  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Justin B.]

Sue, glad you are home where you can recover and be surrounded by things that are familiar to you.  I have not been able to find a suitably smart-a$$y card yet, but we are still trying.  All so far have been sappy or mushy and just not me!    Oh, and my musings on your incident closely parallel Chris' wonderings...

[MrRiden]

Happy to see yer up and continuing to convalesce. Sorry to hear you lost stuff in the accident but hey, It's just stuff.
rich

[msbuck]

Yea!! Sue's home!  So good to hear from you!!!  I know you must be SO GLAD to have you own comfortable space around you.  I hear it can take some time for your head to recover from a hit like you had.  I remember how painful the moving around was for Graham when he broke his clavicle, so take it easy and let your body heal up.  

Your accident does sound strange and my first thought was that an engine problem may have even caused the mishap.  Give it time and just maybe the moments will come back to you as your head heals.  Please keep us up to date on how you feel and we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers!

[nhmaf]

[size=20]WELCOME HOME, SUE !!!!![/size]
 

[Melena]

<snippy> I remember how painful the moving around was for Graham when he broke his clavicle, so take it easy and let your body heal up.......................................<snip>...........................
Give it time and just maybe the moments will come back to you as your head heals.  <snip>

Yes, on the clavicle.  I just cracked mine and I couldn't move a little finger without it hurting.  It amazed me how it's all so connected.  But I was much younger then.

As far as the memory of the accident, it may not have been imprinted into long term memory.  With that kind of injury, the short term memory doesn't get into long term memory and is lost.  This is probably a survival thing.  At least that's my theory and I think I've even read that somewhere.  And it happened to me 2 times.  Can't remember anything about the accidents that resulted in concussions.   :-/  But it's okay.  I don't really want to remember.  

Sue, you may want to know why, but not the actual memory.  It may be that these folks here have some insight into this.  Get that engine checked out and you may find out for sure.

I'm keeping you in my thoughts and sending healing out to you.

[trolle]

Just read about your accident today (must remember to check pages 2- for unread postings)

I am very glad to hear that you are home and mending. Keep your head still and do not try to solve the problems of the world.

Melenas theory on the relation between the short time memory and the long time memory is probably right: I fell down the stairs a couple of years ago and landed on my head - the last thing I remember is my foot slipping on the step and then I woke up 20 minutes later with a slight headache.

I hope you will get well and on wheels again very soon.

greetings from a partly sunny north

trolle

[drewboid]

Sue, very glad to hear that you are safely home in familiar surroundings and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
As to the loss of memory concerning the accident - it is not unusual. My fiance went off the bike on an exit ramp close to home. She did not look bruised although the bike was bent so we doubled on mine to get home. Once we were there I realised that she had a mild concussion and called in the medics. Although that was over a year ago she still has no recollection of how we got home or why I called 911.

My personal attitude is not to be concerned about the loss of the bike - these are material things and can be replaced; we are much more concerned about you!  

[suecanada]

Still very wooly headed which worries me. I got knocked out for sure and never did have a headache for some reason...rarely do I get them. Sent Chris BC, at least Derek, did pics of what was left of the bike! Like Steve Erckle used to say "did I do that!?" We are working through all the forms for insurance now..thank god for Derek and I have been compiling a list of things lost.
The clavicle drags my arm down and starts to hurt whether it's in a sling or not. Now though I can start typing with fingers on the right side which at first I couldn't do. People seem to find me better than they expected but I feel like I'm retarded and I walk so slowly. I better start balance exercises cause I sure wouldn't trust myself on any bike yet. I like the short term memory theory Melena..I don't think I want to know or feel the accident..a blank is good but I still break into tears when it comes to me what a cock-up has occurred..evry am. I have to wake up to this reality but still must count my blessings. I worry about Pattimarie and Bill's family.

[J_Hirst]

Welcome back Sue!  Glad to have you gracing the forums again.

We're all still thinking of you, and wishing you the speediest of recoveries.

[not-so-fast-ed]

Gee, it's great to hear from you Sue!  Really worried about the bashing you took dumping your new scooter.   Like above, the scooter can be replaced.  You, on the other hand, are unique.

Please take your time getting back together.  The bones heal slowly at our age, but the mind has to get back to normal at an even more unpredictable pace after a concussion.

A friend of mine was "Rear-Ended" in his Hyundai cage and thought his physical pain was the biggest part of his recovery.  Those of us around him kept mentioning his reduced mental abilities that were apparent to us and took much longer to return to normal.  He wasn't "way out", but from our viewpoint, just wasn't hitting on all cylinders.

Listen to Derek, and move cautiously through your stages of recovery.  Tomorrow is still out there to enjoy when you're ready for it.  Don't rush it.

Very best,
NSF Ed

[suecanada]

I will take all the advice I can get..thanks all! Melena called so we had a good chat..had a really good day and I think Melena found me pretty good sounding. What a thrill.. a call from Melena. Yes and we both spoke of all the wonderful members on this forum..everyone of you all!!