so I was taking out the recycling and bringing the bin back to the house when Jade dropped her kong between my feet. I fell flat on my face on the cement. I tried to catch myself but when I fell I put out my hands palms down. well the force of the hit broke both elbows! I really couldn't believe it. man, im sore, and only one arm is working for typing. crazy! but the dog is ok, and I will live. one thing that is tough is that im not able to touch my face, so i have to eat with really long utensils. :) please say a little prayer as I need all the help I can get! at least i can still talk and sing! that is good for my work!
here are my xrays
Rick, that major sucks, get better soon ok? At least your not in too much pain :).
King
Glad you're doing okay buddy.. and glad they couldn't cast both of your arms.. that would have been really bad.
I hope you heal soon my friend! :(
We will be praying for a swift recovery.
Both elbows? That's a bummer. I will definitely pray for a speedy recovery for you.
If we told you once we told you a hundred times do not fool around in the holodeck with the safeties off.
Get well soon, I can't survive without a steady stream of star trek parodies.
Jeff
Ouch! What thing to happen - especially before the holidays. I am glad it wasn't worse that it is. Pulling for your Pal.
Speedy recovery my friend, we'll be keeping you in our thoughts!
OUCHHH!!! Sorry to hear that buddy. Rest up and watch some streaming "Star Trek" episodes. :)
RICK!!!! I'm so sorry! Did this happen after you and I were chatting on FaceTime?
Rick I'm so sorry for you. Love and hugs coming your way. Hey at least Amy can hide the remote from you ;)
Quote from: Bryancd on December 07, 2011, 04:44:27 AM
RICK!!!! I'm so sorry! Did this happen after you and I were chatting on FaceTime?
Yeah about an hour later
Thanks everyone. Kind of worse this morning pain wise. Ugh. Can't sleep to well. Icing both right now,watching TNG
:(
Kind of guessed that's why you're up so early. Rest up, hope you can get comfortable.
On man ... I feel for you! Accident or clever plot to avoid putting out the light and moving all the pre and post Christmas trash? Seriouslt though, I wish you the best and I hope the pain is manageable. Luckily you have a strong family around you to make sure that you're taken care of and will help close the gap if the cutlery can't reach. Hopefully you'll look back at it as something else that brought the family together for the holidays.
So sorry to hear what happened Rick. I hope it does not slow you down to much on your projects and I really hope you will be healed in time for the Christmas Holidays.
Man so sorry to hear this. Get well soon!
Did the docs tell you what the expected recovery time would be?
6-8 weeks is pretty standard for a bone fracture or break.
accidents happen i guess. get well soon my friend!
Rick! I am praying for your quick recovery, my friend. And I am thankful you have such a wonderful family to help you through this time. I will call you later!
Good grief Rick, that's got to hurt!
Speedy recovery my friend.
I know how you feel having shattered my elbow will you require any surgery, take care my friend I am glad you did not get any worse of an injury and it will heAL.
jOHN
Rick, I know I sent you a message last night on Facebook. You know I'm praying for you. Take it easy for a while and relax, watch some Star Trek. Enjoy some time to relax a little. I hope the recovery is quick and the pains are minimal.
I don't know what to say. I'm praying for a speedy recovery and for good humour to go with it.
I'm so sorry to hear the story but pleased your nose and face are still in one piece. It probably feels pretty bad right now but you've been saved from a whole lot more serious damage that could have happened.
yes, I am grateful it wasn't much worse. this typing with one hand sucks though.
Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. i was able to do a couple of auditions this morning because i can use one hand. and my voice is fine!
you can always have your wife feed you -- like Caesar. Oops, was that my out loud voice?
Got ya covered in prayer.
Sorry to hear about this Rick. You are in my prayers!
Kevin
"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." ~ Albert Schweitzer
Tried to post yesterday, but the site wouldn't let me. Rick, just want to return some of the light that you've brought. I'm so sorry that you had to suffer the accident. Hope you recover soon. Praying for you.
While you deal with the physical pain, here's hoping that we, your friends, can help to keep your spirits up.
and you all rock. thank you!
Hope with the passage of time, from then to now your on the up and mending nicely! Rest us the best cure mate
good report from the doc today. no surgery needed, about a month of physical therapy and I should get most of my mobility back
Thanks great news, Rick!
Glad to hear that.
Awesome news Rick.
Good news Brother Moyer!
Quote from: moyer777 on December 13, 2011, 11:18:36 PM
good report from the doc today. no surgery needed, about a month of physical therapy and I should get most of my mobility back
You said most... Will that affect your talented guitar skills or are they just hedging their bets by saying most?
not sure, Piano playing on a full keyboard may not ever be same. :( the problem is more turning the wrists upward which I do playing guitar... so we shall see.
Quote from: moyer777 on December 13, 2011, 11:18:36 PM
good report from the doc today. no surgery needed, about a month of physical therapy and I should get most of my mobility back
There's no news like good news. Glad to hear. Hope you get all your mobility back.
Quote from: moyer777 on December 14, 2011, 03:24:13 PM
not sure, Piano playing on a full keyboard may not ever be same. :( the problem is more turning the wrists upward which I do playing guitar... so we shall see.
I really hope that you make a full recovery instead of a mostly full one. If your vids are an indicator on their importance, I'm praying for no less than a full recovery.
great news! most is better than nothing, but let's hope for a full recovery!
Thank you!
Quote from: moyer777 on December 13, 2011, 11:18:36 PM
good report from the doc today. no surgery needed, about a month of physical therapy and I should get most of my mobility back
But, the bad news Rick DIDN'T share is that the doctor said, since he broke both of his elbows, he'll have a cracked sense of humor from now on...:) (Come on, think about it...elbows? Funny bones? Cracked???)
Too late! Hahaha!
Quote from: QuadShot on December 15, 2011, 07:53:36 AM
Quote from: moyer777 on December 13, 2011, 11:18:36 PM
good report from the doc today. no surgery needed, about a month of physical therapy and I should get most of my mobility back
But, the bad news Rick DIDN'T share is that the doctor said, since he broke both of his elbows, he'll have a cracked sense of humor from now on...:) (Come on, think about it...elbows? Funny bones? Cracked???)
Between you and Rick, I think we get enough corny jokes as it is ;)
King
I think the corny jokes may hamper recovery on the mental level lol
Missed this thread somehow but do pray for you to have a full recovery.