No I have a pelvic fracture from falling off my bike a 3 weekends ago. Luckily I only have to be bedridden for 6 weeks and no weight on my legs. I say luckily , but it is no joke. But I also believe it is better than an operation........ on the other hand with an operation you know the fracture will be in the correct position at the end as it is kept there with screws and plates. Does that make sense?
I am not the type that makes a god out of my bike, but I would have drawn the line much earlier.. I don't drink beer, but I would have gone for that option too. At least you still seem in good spirits.
I have done a lot of googling on speeding up the healing of fractured bones. As I also am booked of for 6 weeks. I am planning (or rather hoping) to make this the most productive 6 weeks in healing time as I can. Here is a few pointers: (Although this is is written for women, I am sure it will work for men too) . In further searches the following were also mentioned: Don't drink alcohol Don't smoke http://www.womentowomen.com/bonehealth/speedbonefracturehealing.aspx
Yes I Agree with Happy Martin but would like to add that as parent I can discuss the issue with my child and give my perspective on the subject,point out the pro and cons but unfortunately the child child will still do as he likes and makes his own decisions. Unless you guard him like a hawk .... you can only hope he respects your ideas enough to give up his own. Or if you lucky sees it the way you sees it.
Fell of my bike a week back and broke my pelvis bones. Stuck to my bed for 6 weeks. I am seriously falling behind........... But worst is not riding. Cant wait. So beginning of next year I will be back on my bike. Hopefully.
We did a 3 day trip from Matjiesfontein to Paarl the first weekend in Oct. It was really awsome!!! Not the same technical challenge as your trip, but really something I would like to do again.
