Some of you may know I came off my R1 at brands march 1st, i was taken to hospital and they xrayed my chest and told me i have fractured 3 ribs and i need to rest for about 4 weeks. Well i have not been out on my bike although i have been rebuilding and customising it, but the pain has decreased in my ribs and increased in my chest. It got so bad that i went to see my doctor, i explained what had happened and how the bike hit me and he explained that in the centre of my chest was only Cartilage, and there was nothing they could do, I needed to rest.
The pain has got much worse and i ended up going to A&E, after examining me the doctor said he suspected I had broken my back and my sternum, (thats the bone that my doctor said didnt exist in the centre of your chest that your ribs connect to). I had 6 xrays and my back is fine but he told me my sternum is shattered into pieces! it will take minimum 6 weeks to heal and hopefully then I do not need further surgery. I asked when i could ride again and he laughed.
I am gutted but pleased i know whats up, i thought I’d share this as you cannot trust the hospital 100% although they do an amazing job,if I didnt go back with my doubts who knows what might of happened! I guess now is a good time to get the bike sprayed!
i remember when i broke my ribs…the pain was really starting to go but then…
i got up from a chair and felt a pop in the middle of my chest…right in the middle…the pain it hurt for about a week after…come to think of it…i might have done the same thing…lol
ahhh mate, not nice! take it easy, loads a rest n get someone else to do everything for ya mabe we can all come round n do donuts n wheelies outside urs? :D:D
Jesus fella, that is one hell of a painfull injury, sounds like a nightmare couple of months ahead.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, and hoping the pain eases for you soon.
mabe we can all come round n do donuts n wheelies outside urs? :D:D