Ouch (possible NSFW pictures of my rear to follow)
Discussion
NNH said:
I think you're making a great choice to take a decent settlement and move on with your life.
Yes, same here. You may get the odd time when you have a twinge or pain that, just for a second, makes you wonder if you should have held out for more... but getting something sensible and being able to move on mentally is far more valuable than stressing long-term over the chances of a few extra quid, and you'll remember/appreciate that with each twinge (honest!)
Fingers crossed again that the surgery does what's needed this time
I think that's a well thought out acceptance Dibble, you've asked people who are close to you and professionals for their opinions and decided to accept the offer and move on, congratulations to you old chap!!!
It would be nice if you kept updating this thread with how things are going for you.
It would be nice if you kept updating this thread with how things are going for you.
Well I got out of hospital on Wednesday and have been at home a couple of days now. I’ve managed the stairs a couple of times, the central heating has been fixed and I’ve just had my first Ocado delivery (of some very random stuff, including some alcohol free Estrella I don’t remotely remember ordering].
So far, pain wise, I’m doing ok. It was initially pretty painful but now I’d describe it as sore/uncomfortable and I’m managing with paracetamol and ibuprofen. The morphine pump had me bunged up for a couple of days, but normal service has thankfully been resumed…
Anyway, have some pictures of the new (and reused) gash:
Clips should be coming out next Friday in the follow up clinic appointment. Before then, I’ve got physio to look forward to on Tuesday!
So far, pain wise, I’m doing ok. It was initially pretty painful but now I’d describe it as sore/uncomfortable and I’m managing with paracetamol and ibuprofen. The morphine pump had me bunged up for a couple of days, but normal service has thankfully been resumed…
Anyway, have some pictures of the new (and reused) gash:
Clips should be coming out next Friday in the follow up clinic appointment. Before then, I’ve got physio to look forward to on Tuesday!
Dibble said:
MissChief said:
Dibble said:
Hugo Stiglitz said:
With proper pants what impact protection would they have had?
I shudder as, a new rider I have worn just jeans but I own decent bmw Motorrad hip and knee pants etc.
Get well soon dude. What force, sorry police service do you work for?
Protective trousers wouldn’t have stopped the damage to my femur knee, or even reduced it. They would probably have reduced the gravel rash, but that was relatively minor. I shudder as, a new rider I have worn just jeans but I own decent bmw Motorrad hip and knee pants etc.
Get well soon dude. What force, sorry police service do you work for?
I’m being slightly contrary, I know and don’t necessarily disagree with the general position of being properly protected. If/when I do get back into it, it’ll always be helmet/jacket/proper trousers (armoured Kevlar jeans as a minimum)/gloves and boots as a minimum.
t loads of wet leaves all over it, foggy with reduced visibility, then it's some comedy furry thing over your crash helmet, thin designer jacket, shorts and flip flops.I'm really not joking
But then again he thinks the height of cool is having his bike set up so everytime he closes the throttle, it pops and bangs like crazy.
When i last had a bike, even if it had been as hot as earlier this year, i would have been in full leathers the works, not worth taking the risk.
Dibble said:
How far do you go, though? Neck brace and airbag jacket?
We’ve entered the airbag age. Increasing numbers of us wear them (not that an airbag jacket would have helped the leg).Several manufacturers plan to launch airbag jeans soon, e.g. Airvest and Mo’cycle. Worth considering?
Salted_Peanut said:
Dibble said:
How far do you go, though? Neck brace and airbag jacket?
We’ve entered the airbag age. Increasing numbers of us wear them (not that an airbag jacket would have helped the leg).Several manufacturers plan to launch airbag jeans soon, e.g. Airvest and Mo’cycle. Worth considering?
Dibble glad to see there is some progress and that you have reached a settlement.. its been a long hard road to recovery though so I can only imagine it must have been terribly hard physically and mentally at times, I had to double check when the 1st post was… >5 yrs ago
Opiate bunging can also be an incredibly painful experience so that must be a relief too!!!!
Dangerous game this: there are a number of threads here and in other forums that are really making me question my riding ‘style’ and attitude to risk at the moment.
Got knocked off my bike three months ago by a furry creature. Nothing compared to what Dibble has gone through, only one fracture to go with deep tissue and muscle damage in the usual pelvic/hip area. Getting back to normal seems to be taking an age but reading this thread makes me realise how lucky I was. Respect to you Dibble and I hope you are able to raise a pain-free glass at Christmas.
I’m just waiting for transport home from my follow up clinic appointment. I’ve had the clips out (62 of the little, staply fkers, with a good half dozen awkward ones). I’ve had another full leg length X-ray and the news is that the alignment surgery has got my legs to within 1cm of each other. The lengthening surgery is still an option if I really want it, but it’s looking like it’s unnecessary for now (never say never). The metal will also be staying in, unless it starts to cause issues, so potentially, that’s the last of the surgery (with the same never say never caveat).
I also had a quick physio session in clinic. The physios are pleased and say I’m well ahead of where they anticipated with function/mobility. They can’t really assess strength just yet, as it’s too soon to really give me a workout to establish that and it’s counter productive to push me too far, too soon, so it’s a case of taking things slowly for now.
The consultant has said he’s really pleased with the outcome and I can partial weight bear up to 30% on my duff leg now, with a view to full weight bearing in another 4 weeks, once I’ve seen the consultant for the next follow up.
I’ve got a fit note allowing me to work from home on the laptop, as much as I can tolerate. I still can’t drive yet, so any work will be home based in the short term. Sitting for any length of time is still awkward/uncomfortable, but even if I only do a couple/few hours a day, that means I’m not claiming sick pay (we get six months full pay and six months half pay, but if I can “bank” any of that sick time in case I do need any of it later, that is obviously better, although I’m hoping not to need it at all).
So things are looking a lot more positive right now. The settlement hasn’t come through yet, but there’s no rush for that. It will land when it lands. My solicitor thinks it will probably be in my bank account by the end of the month, but that’s not guaranteed, it’s just based on her experience and previous dealings with the same insurers (mine and the defendant’s).
I’ll be looking to get myself into the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate as soon as possible, but that isn’t going to be for a bit yet, potentially about four months when I’m fully healed. It gives me time to carry on with outpatient physio and get as strong as possible, which will mean I get the maximum benefit from Harrogate. I could go now, but they would be limited how hard they could work me, so again, waiting is a better option.
kers, with a good half dozen awkward ones). I’ve had another full leg length X-ray and the news is that the alignment surgery has got my legs to within 1cm of each other. The lengthening surgery is still an option if I really want it, but it’s looking like it’s unnecessary for now (never say never). The metal will also be staying in, unless it starts to cause issues, so potentially, that’s the last of the surgery (with the same never say never caveat). I also had a quick physio session in clinic. The physios are pleased and say I’m well ahead of where they anticipated with function/mobility. They can’t really assess strength just yet, as it’s too soon to really give me a workout to establish that and it’s counter productive to push me too far, too soon, so it’s a case of taking things slowly for now.
The consultant has said he’s really pleased with the outcome and I can partial weight bear up to 30% on my duff leg now, with a view to full weight bearing in another 4 weeks, once I’ve seen the consultant for the next follow up.
I’ve got a fit note allowing me to work from home on the laptop, as much as I can tolerate. I still can’t drive yet, so any work will be home based in the short term. Sitting for any length of time is still awkward/uncomfortable, but even if I only do a couple/few hours a day, that means I’m not claiming sick pay (we get six months full pay and six months half pay, but if I can “bank” any of that sick time in case I do need any of it later, that is obviously better, although I’m hoping not to need it at all).
So things are looking a lot more positive right now. The settlement hasn’t come through yet, but there’s no rush for that. It will land when it lands. My solicitor thinks it will probably be in my bank account by the end of the month, but that’s not guaranteed, it’s just based on her experience and previous dealings with the same insurers (mine and the defendant’s).
I’ll be looking to get myself into the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate as soon as possible, but that isn’t going to be for a bit yet, potentially about four months when I’m fully healed. It gives me time to carry on with outpatient physio and get as strong as possible, which will mean I get the maximum benefit from Harrogate. I could go now, but they would be limited how hard they could work me, so again, waiting is a better option.
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