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Hello everyone,
My sister told me about this site and these posts when I was in hospital and I was very touched, it gave me some kind of encouragement and motivation in the first few difficult weeks in hospital. So thank you.
It's over six months on and although I'm still finding the collision very hard to come to terms with my health is very much improved.
My injuries were severe; I had three fractures to my pelvis, one to my ankle, shoulder dislocation, compartment syndrome in my right leg and a degloving wound in my left. I spent two months in hospital. I am still suffering from hip pain and have to constantly care for a skin graft on the whole of my left leg, which is yet to heal. As well as coming to terms with the way it looks and feels.
I was a safe and aware cyclist. The lorry came at me from behind, I banged on the door, shouted for it to stop but I could do little to escape it. In many of these collisions I am sure it is not the cyclists fault. Drivers need more cyclist awareness. I remember everything, it will never leave me.
It's tough, but I can walk now with a stick and have come so far. I always take consellation in the fact that I was so lucky to have survived this petrifying event and that many others have not been as lucky - I know how they must have felt, it scares me but I will seek just for them.
I hope this finds all of you well, and thank you again.
Take care,
Kirby x
p.s - I've been doing lots of craft during my recovery, you might like to see what has been getting me through
www.kirbyjanecrafty.blogspot.com
I'm more than happy to provide people with help and advice if they or a relative or friend have (god forbid) been through a similar experience. I met one woman in hospital who had had a similar experience we only exchanged a few words but it was so helpful. So if you know anyone - let me know.
AND thank you all so much for your kind words - I was surprised that you all replied so quickly! Take care and be safe x