Without getting into the gory details, we were rear ended by a Chevy Siverado pickup truck and were transported to Ocala via ambulance. Both of us were put in trauma unit upon arrival, with Tammy being rushed into life saving surgery. Over the next two weeks, she had multiple surgeries to stem the effects of the accident. She remained in ICU for almost 3 weeks. She spent a total of 32 days in the hospital and 5 months out of work.
My injuries were less severe. I spent 1 week in the hospital and 11 days in rehab, learning to walk again after fracturing my pelvis in 2 spots and my elbow. Below is a picture that shows day off, 1 week after and 1 month after.
We both still feel the affects of the accident in various ways. As our orthopedic surgeon said "you'll be human barometers for awhile." My hip and elbow are an issue but I'm dealing with them.
You may ask, are you still riding or did you hang up your helmet and gear. Well, I am riding, probably not as much as I want to at this point but I have a faithful steed in the garage. I've been to the mountains and on a few long rides up to this point but nothing in the certificate category.
I will end this post here and maybe I will revisit the incident on or about November 7th. Until then, I'm thinking of rides I want to do and planning an epic trip for next summer. Keep it tuned in .
