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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
 Posted - May 29 2010 : 10:23:27 AM
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My Husband just wrecked his motorcycle. Of course he won't go to the hospital to be checked out. He has a 2-3 inch split on his head on the back and some road rash. Does anyone out there know what I need to watch him for? The paramedic at the wreck said to wake him every 2 hours or so during the night and make sure he's coherent. Is there anything else I need to do?
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
Edited by - natesgirl on Jun 03 2010 7:19:28 PM |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 11:16:20 AM
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OH my gosh!! I hope he's ok!! If my hubby was up, I would ask him what to watch for - he's good about that stuff, but my guess is that the paramedics told you what you need to know (waking him up and everything). Keep us informed on how he is, ok? How did he wreck the bike? What an awful start to the holiday weekend! HUGS!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 11:31:18 AM
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wow! Prayers sent!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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nelliesue17
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Nellie
PA
USA
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Posted - May 29 2010 : 11:37:47 AM
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My prayers are with you and your family!
Nellie Sue
Life is a bowl of beautiful bright berries |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 12:11:30 PM
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The accident is listed as no fault, but I think the state road dept should be to blame. The driveway where it happened is completely blocked from veiw due to trees. The car pulling out couldn't see him and he couldn't see the car. He took the ditch, but got pretty bummed up. The property owner has complained about the trees for years and just get ignored. Gotta Love The Government!!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1497 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1497 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 12:46:42 PM
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Count your lucky stars, Angela!
Do keep an eye on the size of his pupils when you are checking on him. If they are larger or smaller than normal or don't respond to a candle or flashlight you should get him to the doctor pronto as there may be swelling. Another thing is to have him count backwards from ten or ask him to spell his name backwards. Also ask what day it is. Just keep an eye out for anything that doesn't seem right with his behavior, mood or cognition. If he complains of a severe headache that's another sign of concussion.
My brother was in a similar accident about 10 years ago but instead of a ditch his was a situation where new asphalt had just been put down on the road surface and the city hadn't yet filled up the gravel on the shoulder. It was dark. There was a 10 inch drop-off next to the driveway he tried to swerve into to avoid the car that pulled out in front of him and the impact caused him to lose control. He hit a fence post and was thrown 25 feet. He had broken bones and a moderate concussion but was okay. He tried to sue the City but they were somehow able to wiggle their way out of any responsibility.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 5:20:55 PM
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Dear Lord, I do hope he's ok. Prayer's being sent for your husband and you.
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 6:08:33 PM
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Angela, that is one of my worst fears. I sold both my bikes last year and my husband is selling his last one this year. Watch him carefully and if you see any pupil dialation or spaciness, go to the ER. Prayers out to you and your DH.
Age only matters if you are wine or cheese.
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 10:03:13 PM
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just4karyn
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
karyn
n.highlands
ca
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 10:33:41 PM
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Hi Angela,
When I fell from my horse they took me to the hospital right away for fear of a concussion I was pretty loopy so they kept me overnight for observasion so I would make him go to the hospital the head is nothing to mess with seriously.I will keep you in my thoughts..Hugs Karyn |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2010 : 07:07:25 AM
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Wow, I hope he is ok this morning. That is nothing to mess with. I worry about my hubby when he's riding his motorcycle. He's not as quick as he used to be anymore. That's why I don't ride with him. There was a guy killed last week on his. Bad wreck. I do hope he gets checked out soon. Are you doing anything for the cut on his head?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Rxgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
Dana
Id
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 11:54:57 AM
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Hope hubby is ok! Please let us know if he's alright....
farmgirl #1432
"He who throws mud only loses ground"-Fat Albert |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 2:39:29 PM
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Angela,
I just saw this. I hope that your honey is okay. I'm praying for healing and the Lord's provisions.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 7:18:53 PM
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I wanted to update everyone. Hubby's doin really good. The headaches stopped by the second day and he isn't limpin anymore. His arm is still really raw and will be nasty sore for quite a while. His head has shed most of the swellin and is lookin much better. I woke him evey hour the first night and he never was incoherent or confused. I will say he has been more than a little grumpy, but that's to be expected. We almost have the bike back together. It will be next year before we can get all the dented and scraped metal repaired, but it is runnin fine. I think when we get the last of the neccessary work done he will be a lot happier.
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 10:21:12 AM
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Prayers sent Angela! I'm glad Hubby's doing better though!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Rxgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
216 Posts
Dana
Id
USA
216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2010 : 9:35:49 PM
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Glad to hear he's ok (so scary), thanks for keeping us posted. :-)
farmgirl #1432
"He who throws mud only loses ground"-Fat Albert |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 07:36:43 AM
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| I'm glad he is ok. My hubby is the same way. Why will men not go to a dr. for themselves but expect us to go with a runny nose?:) |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 11:17:31 AM
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Glad to hear he is better. Men and their motorcycles. My DH and a good friend are restoring the good friends after an accident almost a year ago. If us motorcyclists would just get our fair share of road rights. Keep riding and keep the shiny side up! 
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