The bike and I fell over yesterday, while I was negotiating a slight change in elevation at too shallow an angle. I wiped out and slid on my left side and scraped my left knee, left hand, left shoulder and chin. I broke my sunglasses (prescription, damn) as they pressed into my face, leaving a bruise under my left eye.
I thought I had perhaps sprained my left shoulder, but it's my left wrist that's giving me trouble today.
The Ask-A-Nurse (I love this service!) outlined an elaborate protocol for ensuring no long-term head injury, which involved B waking me up every 2 hours for 12 hours to make sure I still knew the capital of Wisconsin. No offense to medical protocols, but THAT would have resulted in even greater net household injuries, as I would likely have wacked him for waking me.
I have also disregarded the advice about drinking only clear liquids for 6 hours (steak is NOT a clear liquid) and not taking Advil (which makes my life worth living).
Anyways, I'm fine and I'm sure the scrapes will all heal in a week or so. B and I will have matching knee scars from biking! Ain't it great to be a kid again!
Posted by otto0114 at June 25, 2005 09:43 AM