Sorry to hear about it NW Rider. You really need to keep thinking how much worse it could have been. I go down to Bills fairly often so I could take the bike down. PM me if you need someone.
When they took me off the morphine drip 2 weeks after my accident, the doc struggled to find something that took the edge off the pain and didn't make me sick. Make sure your doc knows that you are having trouble keeping it down and he will find something that doesn't make you sick. They do want to make the pain manageable because it helps your mental state and that helps in healing. Walt
Glad to hear you are Ok. Bummer when things like this happen. Just makes one remember that you are allways open to a accident--even a Cage. Heal well and soon.
When I had kidney stones my doctor prescribed the same thing and I had the same results. I've never been sicker in my life. So he ordered promethazine and the nausea went away. It might be worth a shot. Anyway I hope you get to feeling better quit tossing your cookies That can really make your stomach muscles sore huh?
I hope you heal quickly. Life has a way of being unkind at times and am sorry this event happened to you, but I am very glad you are still with us. Sailors use ginger products to quell the stomach. Gingerbread cookies, or even a graham cracker or 'Nilla' wafers. If you get more information please keep us posted.
Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you're still with us. Heal up quick, but don't try to do more than the doc allows.
Hi, NC! Xymotic knows that NWRider was in his truck. He was just being our own wonderful Xymotic when he said motorcycles were dangerous I'm pretty sure his tongue was firmly planted in his cheek when he said it And NWRider, I am so glad you are still with us! I got goose bumps looking at the photos of your truck How are you feeling, anyway? Are you using a wheelchair? My dad broke both his feet once and it was a total nightmare for him. WoodsChick
I'm feeling crappy actually. Sitting with my feet elevated all day is killing my lower back. Trying to find a position that does not hurt my back will almost always hurt my bruised ribs. Then of course the feet hurt. Mornings are worse since I am stiff and all the drugs are worn off. But I am sure it will get better in the next couple weeks. At least I have one foot I can put weight on. That allows me to use a walker instead of a wheel chair. It sucks now but I am glad that I do not have the kind of injuries that a person never really recovers from. With time and some training I know I will be 100% again. I got the settlement for my truck today. It is over high KBB value so I am happy with it. My wifes lawyer friend has advised us to not hire a lawyer for a while as it will just slow things down. He said we have a couple years to settle on the medical stuff so just don't sign any settlment until we hire one. As soon as I can get someone to take my bike to Bills I will send a bill to the other drivers insurance. The Husky came out a lot better then the truck did, thats for sure. Dealing with the hospital to get appointments and send my records in for disability payments is a PITA. For 16% of GDP our medical system should suck less. Dealing with the auto insurance companies is going smooth though. I'm hopeful that I will feel a lot better by next week.
NWRider I responded to your other thread, yet I din't know it was this serious until I read your account of the accident. Man we are all glad you are alive. Keep us posted on your progress please. WR Bob
I'm glad you're doing okay and hope you heal up well. I had a close call myself surfing in some hurricane surf and am having my nose rebuilt on Tuesday, but wow was your accident bad and I'm amazed your doing so well. Heal up quick!
Wow, the pictures make this thread so much worse. It seems like the passenger was trying to steer down the road. I like to think I'd: A) grab the key (as a side note are there any cars where the key won't just turn off the motor while driving? It makes me wonder about the wisdom of the new fancy cars with the radio key that stays in the pocket and the car starts with a button.) b) knock the car into neutral c) veer off the right into a pole or something _before_ the minivan got to 90. I'd like to think I'd do all of these things, but in the heat of the moment who really knows.
Hi NwRider i hope your soon on the mend, I really feel for you . Your a lucky guy to walk away from that rta. your situation is not that much different from mine, but mine was my back and neck. And ive just started riding again. So try to keep your spirits up and think of all that riding ahead Good luck dude
It looks like the Husky survived with little damage. It went down to Bills with the help of Xcuvator (thanks!!!). Only thing wrong is a bent front rotor. I'll have plenty of time to find one I guess. Bill did the inspection free of charge. That is one of the many reasons he is a great dealer!! Thanks to high demand again for smokers in the NW my bike will get a ride back from a friend. He is having to go all the way to Florance to get a new YZ250 as it is the only one left he found. So he will get it back for me on his way home. It's probably best that it is not damaged as my insurance did not cover it. I could have made a claim with the guy who hit me but I would not be surprised if his private property damage limit will be exhausted. I'll try to get the rotor paid for at least though.
That's one of the reasons I wondered about the advice you got to wait to get an attorney. It seems to me that there will be a LONG line of people trying to get paid. Is there really no advantage to getting your claim into his insurance B4 the suits start flying?
private property coverage is generally very low. The medical part is a whole different thing. Really until I get healed up I will have no idea what the medical cost will be and once I settle thats it. When I see my ortho next week one of the questions I will be asking is his opinion on the possibility of a coplicated recovery. If he is fairly sure I will heal right up with no further problems I might expidite things.
