How often do we let our minds drift off while we are doing something? Usually the results are benign. But sometimes they trigger a jarring setback. Mine came while I was riding my bicycle alone. My brain and hands were not focused on my handlebar, and when my front wheel encountered a dead rat, I turned abruptly and slammed into the roadway.
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xrays after pinning of trochanteric hip fracture |
After a week in hospital, there was a week in convalescent care at my parents' home in Vancouver. Then home to Surrey and re-deployment of my helping army. No shortage of work. Cooking, cleaning and driving. I continued to phone in to conferences and hold meetings in my living room. Office practice was out, and Dr Oriee kindly took over my patients for the next 3 months while she was building a practice of her own.
Recovery was complicated by infection, skin reaction, and high-dose antibiotics and steroids. But recovery did occur, and soon I was on my stationary bike and swimming in the pool.
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Riding towards the light |
During this time, there was ample opportunity to reflect. I was told, "You didn't get it the first time". Reading, planning and sleeping became the order of the day.
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Greek Easter with lamb roasting on the spit |
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Peace Arch Foundation Fundraiser CODE BLUE |
I'm now getting back to work, armed with new lessons learned.
Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.
Steve, we're really sorry to learn of your accident. We're happy you are recovering. All the best!
ReplyDeleteHi Steve, glad you're getting back at it. It's hard to keep a good man down:)
ReplyDeleteSay hi to your lovely wife for me and try to stay outta trouble! Jackie
hi from Skopelos
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Hope will be in touch.
Areti Larigaki (Karkou)
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So sorry to hear about this. I came on here to see how you are doing since we just had our Anniversary of the transplant and find out you went and hurt yourself!! You know Dr. Steve I can't fix that!!! You take care of yourself!!! on the other hand I hope all is well with you and your family and hope to catch up with you soon:) Life here in Michigan is starting to get cold and the trees are changing getting ready for old man winter. My life is great just working away and taking care of Wyatt and my husband Max. Make sure you take care of that body God bless!!!
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