Popular Post goldendesign Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share #1 Posted May 14, 2021 Coming down the MUT, my front end got real loose and clicky. Bike shifted left suddenly, putting me right into the anti car pole at 17mph. Amputation of my thumb, partially. Just got out of ER. Got it sewed on and will see a surgeon next week to see what all I get to keep. 13 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 14, 2021 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2021 oh my--- oh dear. How is the rest of you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldendesign Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted May 14, 2021 Just now, Airehead said: How is the rest of you Banged up but the fentanyl is still strong s o I'm not feeling bad 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 14, 2021 Share #4 Posted May 14, 2021 1 minute ago, goldendesign said: Banged up but the fentanyl is still strong s o I'm not feeling bad Are they worried about a concussion at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #5 Posted May 14, 2021 Yikes, that looks painful. Hope you heal fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #6 Posted May 14, 2021 o my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted May 14, 2021 Share #7 Posted May 14, 2021 😮 hit your head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #8 Posted May 14, 2021 Damn son! Good thing you are not an Aggie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 14, 2021 Share #9 Posted May 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, jsharr said: Damn son! Good thing you are not an Aggie! Or an OSU Cowboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #10 Posted May 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: Or an OSU Cowboy. He could still be a Cowboy or a Texas Tech Red Raider, but his gun will not shoot very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post goldendesign Posted May 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #11 Posted May 14, 2021 No head injuries, thankfully minor chipping on the end of the bone. Surgeon says I'll either lose a bit of flesh from the tip or the first joint. Bike is unknown, good samaritan that called the ambulance put it in his garage and called my wife from the garmin crash notice. Told her it's there and we can get it whenever we're able. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #12 Posted May 14, 2021 Jesus! If you wanted meatball surgery.... Wait, are you in a third world country?? Should have gone to a vet. It might have come out in better shape! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, goldendesign said: No head injuries, thankfully minor chipping on the end of the bone. Surgeon says I'll either lose a bit of flesh from the tip or the first joint. Bike is unknown, good samaritan that called the ambulance put it in his garage and called my wife from the garmin crash notice. Told her it's there and we can get it whenever we're able. Glad to know there are still good people in the world. Hope you heal well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 14, 2021 Damn..you are not supposed to do that. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 14, 2021 Sick. Reminds me of when I took the hatchet to my finger and nearly severed it. This is far worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 14, 2021 Share #16 Posted May 14, 2021 Sooo, the gf was looking over my shoulder at the photo, and she thought it was a penis picture! Sorry to hear about this, and hope it works out. At the same time, I am glad that it wasn't your unit that got damaged! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted May 14, 2021 Share #17 Posted May 14, 2021 Heal fast and well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #18 Posted May 14, 2021 Heal up! But please - NEVER EVER EVER post a photo like that "in the wild" again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 14, 2021 Share #19 Posted May 14, 2021 Dayum!!!! If I may quote Jeff Spicoli, Gnarly!!!! Hoping for a speedy recovery & hope the bike isn’t too tore up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 14, 2021 Share #20 Posted May 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Heal up! But please - NEVER EVER EVER post a photo like that "in the wild" again! He gave us a warning and yet you still scrolled down... I kinda wish I didn’t tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted May 14, 2021 Share #21 Posted May 14, 2021 Yikes! So sorry to hear this. I hope you heal quickly and glad that there was a good person nearby to take care of the bike and make the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted May 14, 2021 Share #22 Posted May 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Heal up! But please - NEVER EVER EVER post a photo like that "in the wild" again! I was eating a snack until I scrolled down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted May 14, 2021 Share #23 Posted May 14, 2021 Is the bike ok? Seriously heal up fast 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 14, 2021 Share #24 Posted May 14, 2021 Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 14, 2021 Share #25 Posted May 14, 2021 Dang... Hope you heal quickly. Luckilyyoucan hit thatspacebar witheither thumb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #26 Posted May 14, 2021 30 minutes ago, BR46 said: Is the bike ok? Seriously heal up fast surprised that was not asked in the first 10 responses! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted May 14, 2021 Share #27 Posted May 14, 2021 Just now, jsharr said: surprised that was not asked in the first 10 responses! That's what I was thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #28 Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, jsharr said: Damn son! Good thing you are not an Aggie! He could switch thumbs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldendesign Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share #29 Posted May 14, 2021 2 hours ago, smudge said: Jesus! If you wanted meatball surgery.... Wait, are you in a third world country?? It was torn off, kinda hard to put it back right away cleanly. The surgeon says this is to hope the meat heals together and then we see what could heal and what needs amputation. Bikes probably fairly fucked. The good samaritan sent me a photo. My helmet is trash, the carbon fork is shredded and the front wheel is missing a good amount of spokes. All in all, as good of outcome as I could ask for. Worst case, I lose the thumb to the knuckle and the bike. Best, bike needs parts and thumb is a bit shorter than previous. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Razors Edge ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share #30 Posted May 14, 2021 1 minute ago, goldendesign said: It was torn off, kinda hard to put it back right away cleanly. The surgeon says this is to hope the meat heals together and then we see what could heal and what needs amputation. Bikes probably fairly fucked. The good samaritan sent me a photo. My helmet is trash, the carbon fork is shredded and the front wheel is missing a good amount of spokes. All in all, as good of outcome as I could ask for. Worst case, I lose the thumb to the knuckle and the bike. Best, bike needs parts and thumb is a bit shorter than previous. Bikes can be replaced. A thumb can function at half, 3/4 or full size. We're just happy YOU are relatively in one piece (or 99.9% of you is)! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted May 14, 2021 Share #31 Posted May 14, 2021 3 hours ago, smudge said: Jesus! If you wanted meatball surgery.... Wait, are you in a third world country?? Should have gone to a vet. It might have come out in better shape! That's what I was gonna say! Glad you're relatively OK. Now, HOW'S THE BIKE? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted May 14, 2021 Share #32 Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, jsharr said: surprised that was not asked in the first 10 responses! right? Bunch of slackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #33 Posted May 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, goldendesign said: It was torn off, kinda hard to put it back right away cleanly. The surgeon says this is to hope the meat heals together and then we see what could heal and what needs amputation. Bikes probably fairly fucked. The good samaritan sent me a photo. My helmet is trash, the carbon fork is shredded and the front wheel is missing a good amount of spokes. All in all, as good of outcome as I could ask for. Worst case, I lose the thumb to the knuckle and the bike. Best, bike needs parts and thumb is a bit shorter than previous. I hope it heals up well enough to not lose too much. Fair warning. If it stays it's going to hurt like hell in the winter. I know this. Get better, Two thumbs up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #34 Posted May 14, 2021 I almost sliced two fingers off around 2000, was lucky to move my hand away just in time to avoid deep damage but got about 9 stitches in each finger. While I was in the OR, a guy came in with either part of a finger or toe on ice and I had to wait while the surgeon reattached the digit before he could finish stitching me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #35 Posted May 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: right? Bunch of slackers. Several of us were busy cleaning our keyboards! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #36 Posted May 14, 2021 I hope the rest of you is ok. Whodda thunk that much damage at 17 mph...even on a bike. Dang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 14, 2021 Share #37 Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Parr8hed said: That's what I was gonna say! Glad you're relatively OK. Now, HOW'S THE BIKE? And the penis is ok, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted May 14, 2021 Share #38 Posted May 14, 2021 Hope you thumb heals... That looks like it will take a while to heal. 7 hours ago, goldendesign said: Coming down the MUT, my front end got real loose and clicky. Bike shifted left suddenly, putting me right into the anti car pole at 17mph. Rim brakes? Something got loose?? The spokes were hitting something and then locked up the wheel. You do an endo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #39 Posted May 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Randomguy said: And the penis is ok, too? @Razors Edge was not involved in the wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted May 14, 2021 Share #40 Posted May 14, 2021 Think about all the crimes you can commit now.. ain’t no tracing that finger print! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #41 Posted May 14, 2021 45 minutes ago, jsharr said: @Razors Edge was not involved in the wreck. Mine is long, but it can't reach Florida from California! Well, not without a little help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #42 Posted May 14, 2021 7 hours ago, ChrisL said: He gave us a warning and yet you still scrolled down... I kinda wish I didn’t tho... I was ready to scroll quickly, and I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Square Wheels Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share #43 Posted May 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Randomguy said: And the penis is ok, too? That was his penis, you should see his thumb. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted May 14, 2021 Share #44 Posted May 14, 2021 Ouch! Hope things turn out for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 15, 2021 Share #45 Posted May 15, 2021 How are you feeling this morning, @goldendesign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post goldendesign Posted May 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Share #46 Posted May 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Airehead said: How are you feeling this morning Sore all over. I've got a mighty bruise up my forearm and ribs on the side the thumb is. Thumb looks worse but I hope that's normal. I've got a bit of throbbing so hopefully that means bloodflow. Wife still has a hard time not getting queasy whole helping dress the bandages 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted May 15, 2021 Share #47 Posted May 15, 2021 Any idea what cause the front end to feel loose? And at that moment in that place... I’m glad it wasn’t worse. Saw photos once of a cyclist who practically lost half his body crashing into a barrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 15, 2021 Share #48 Posted May 15, 2021 When do you see the doctor again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldendesign Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share #49 Posted May 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Airehead said: When do you see the doctor again? I see the hand surgeon on Thursday, unless something turns blue or few other gangrene warning signs. Turns out the good samaritan is a bike wrench, works at a lbs, with a twisted sense of humor! The wreckage he sent me was from another bike. I gave him a box of chocolate and a $100 gift card to the local fish restaurant. The front is remarkably in ok shape. The rim's trash and scratches on the fork might be suspect, I'll probably just replace it to be safe. His best guess is an over tensioned spoke or two popped and warped the wheel. I would have probably just high sided if that pole wasn't there to cushion my fall. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 16, 2021 Share #50 Posted May 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, goldendesign said: I see the hand surgeon on Thursday, unless something turns blue or few other gangrene warning signs. Turns out the good samaritan is a bike wrench, works at a lbs, with a twisted sense of humor! The wreckage he sent me was from another bike. I gave him a box of chocolate and a $100 gift card to the local fish restaurant. The front is remarkably in ok shape. The rim's trash and scratches on the fork might be suspect, I'll probably just replace it to be safe. His best guess is an over tensioned spoke or two popped and warped the wheel. I would have probably just high sided if that pole wasn't there to cushion my fall. Laughing is good at a time like this. You are going to be stiff and sore tomorrow is my bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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