*has a vision of UL in an Altered States type isolation tank*
*pours out an extra dose of brain bleach*
*pours out an extra dose of brain bleach*
Getting the darn thing scheduled was, to say the least, a challenge. We go tomorrow morning and get the results Thursday afternoon.
UL's also developed an odd pain in his right upper arm so we're going to get a few pictures of that while we're at the hospital. Not sure if it's a bone bruise, hairline fracture in the humerus, or something else that may have gotten jammed from the fall's impact. He never put his arms out to break his fall (his face did that), so we wonder if maybe his ski pole rammed into his arm. No idea, it's just good that UL is so photogenic!
He's getting better (and has a raging case of cabin fever as he still can't drive). We did trek down to see Gary and Candy this past weekend to pick up UL's skis. Thanks again, Gary, for bringing those back to KY for us. It was such a help!
The concussion's going to take time. UL appreciates your thoughts and good vibes so much, and so do I.
Thanks to both of you for the updatesOK here is the latest.
Per my Spine Doc's orders I went in for a CT scan yesterday morning. I also had an x-ray done at my request because some pain has developed where my right arm meets my shoulder.
The appointment with the Doc was today. Everything looked remarkably good. The girl who did the CT yesterday said she had read the report from the hospital in Utah and said I looked remarkably agile given an injury that I was lucky to both survive or not end up paralyzed by. The doctor today said the healing of the vertebrae looked well ahead of schedule and I should begin weening myself out of the neck brace at whatever pace I felt comfy with. I was cleared to drive again and can head back to the Chiropractor so long as there is no manual adjusting. Activator adjustments only.
The X ray revealed some damage at the head of the Humerus. It couldn't be confirmed if there was a hairline fracture or a scar from a previous injury. I ran it past my doctor and we both suspect it's scar tissue. The pain only started 2-3 weeks ago, and it isn't constant. That doesn't really fit the bill for a fracture, and when you add swinging a hammer for 45 years or so......we're thinking scar. It's something to watch, but probably not an issue.
There is some whiplash damage. The two major muscles which help hold the head in place really took a hit. Especially the right side. Most of the remaining discomfort I'm feeling now is right behind my ears and along the spinal column left and right of center the length of my neck or so. I expect after the next appointment on 5/14 the doc will recommend Physical Therapy.
That's it for the moment. Looks like I'm out of the woods!
UL
Of all the crazy runs you've gone down it's insane that you were injured so badly in such an odd accident.
LOL , Not the case as I'm sure you realize and same for the rest of the group. I'm sorry you and the rest even had to witness it. It must have been horrifying to watch. I asked one of you (can't remember who) to apologize to the rest of the group for me. I sincerely hope that was conveyed.I didn’t expect UL to go to such great lengths to avoid skiing with me. But there it is, one run and he’d had enough.
Thanks to both of you for the updates
I've been wondering how you're healing.
IIRC the heel pieces of the bindings both released as UL was pitched forward, before his face hit the snow. They were both off when we were helping him up.
I am (obviously) wondering if the shoulder pain could be related to post-release ski impact on the body.
As with Dave, i was also there and saw it happen. Dave said it was about a 2' drop but that is where he was. It was Dave, then me than UL all in a row above the cat track. With about 5 feet between us, the drop actually got greater, Dave had about 2', I had a bigger drop and UL even more. We all knew there was a drop below us but were unaware how significant or sharp and how the cat cut into the terrain above. I didn't see how Dave approached it but I was very catious and just side slid over it. UL, took what appeared to be a more aggressive approach, pivoted and pointed his skis downhill and with a proper body position he dropped straight down. His skis followed the terrain and the tips went directly into the cat track, in the instantous moment he didn't even have the chance to get his hands away from his poles to break his fall. His head went directly into the cat track and with his body mass scorpioning is when he heard the cracks. He was fortunate in one major area, the snow was still soft. His face left an impression almost up to his ears in the cat track.