Laura, I'm glad to hear that you are in good shape and the gear did it's job.

Take care and heal up!

Brutal! Glad you're here to tell the tale, sorry for your Duc.  We need a hug smiley...

Oh Laura, I just saw this post.  I am SO SORRY to hear about your accident.  I am exceedingly glad that you are okay.  Yes, I'm with you: FULL GEAR ALL THE TIME.  It's the only thing that makes sense.  You'll get a new motorcycle.  You can't replace you.  It's great that things worked out for you this way.

BIG hugs and lots of positive energy sent your way.

Hang in there.

Man...that's rough! Glad you're okay! Can't have enough examples of how important it is to wear the right gear... every time!! Hope you recover soon!! Cheers!

My sympathy get well soon

holy crap laura 

i'm soooo glad you're relatively ok, thanks to your gear.
get plenty of rest, and heal up quick

Hey Laura - Hope you're starting to feel better now that you've had some time to rest up.    I know after my last spill it took a few days for my body to get out of WTF mode!

And that pic...  Damn that looks nasty. I almost let out an "OH SHIT!" from my cube. I mean, the more I look at it, the more I'm amazed that you're in 1 piece. 

If you need any help drowning th pain let me know. Carolyn and I would be more than happy to help out!

As for the bike - I hear thet there's a new M1100 out there.....just sayin'......

Another bike has to wait.  Doctor told me I'm going to need knee surgery in the future.  There's plenty of time to shop.  Something different.  throaty. minimal.  torquey. 

Still making plans to go to Deals Gap next year.  May.  Bike or not - I'm going! 

laich - thanks for the invite.  There's beer in the fridge, and I'm not getting around so well, so why don't you call when you and Carolyn are stopping by.  Had to trade vehicles with George so I could drive an automatic!!  I'm driving the 20 year old POS Ford truck and he's got the convertible 2 seater Z3.  DOn't know if I can take the blow to my ego!! 

THanks for ALL the well wishes.  This is a great group of people. 

Quote from: lauramonster on October 16, 2008, 06:55:51 AM
Another bike has to wait.  Doctor told me I'm going to need knee surgery in the future.  There's plenty of time to shop.  Something different.  throaty. minimal.  torquey. 

Still making plans to go to Deals Gap next year.  May.  Bike or not - I'm going! 

laich - thanks for the invite.  There's beer in the fridge, and I'm not getting around so well, so why don't you call when you and Carolyn are stopping by.  Had to trade vehicles with George so I could drive an automatic!!  I'm driving the 20 year old POS Ford truck and he's got the convertible 2 seater Z3.  DOn't know if I can take the blow to my ego!! 

THanks for ALL the well wishes.  This is a great group of people. 

Haha...  You're joking about your ego.  NOW I know you'll be fine!   

And yes....this IS a great group of people and we're glad to have you Laura.  Heal up, and you'll be  [moto] soon enough, K?

Oh, and if you're ever out in the SoCal area, drop me a line and we'll go drown a couple  .

Rest up oh yea with the damaged ego...
--Stu

Good Lord.   Ditto to all the previous messages Laura!  Really makes me appreciate my gear!
I drove a super old POS Chevy pickup last week and it was a blast.   Every pot hole and bump
was like a mini-roller coaster ride.  Randimus Maximus hit his head a few times on the headliner
(I was behind the wheel).    So just have fun with it.   Oh wait, those potholes could be more
painful for ya, nevermind.   

Heal quick and get back in your Z!

Quote from: lauramonster on October 16, 2008, 06:55:51 AM
Another bike has to wait.  Doctor told me I'm going to need knee surgery in the future.  There's plenty of time to shop.  Something different.  throaty. minimal.  torquey. 

Still making plans to go to Deals Gap next year.  May.  Bike or not - I'm going! 

laich - thanks for the invite.  There's beer in the fridge, and I'm not getting around so well, so why don't you call when you and Carolyn are stopping by.  Had to trade vehicles with George so I could drive an automatic!!  I'm driving the 20 year old POS Ford truck and he's got the convertible 2 seater Z3.  DOn't know if I can take the blow to my ego!! 

THanks for ALL the well wishes.  This is a great group of people. 

Which ligament did you damage?
LCL, MCL, ACL, PCL?

Quote from: chill on October 16, 2008, 08:13:40 AM
Which ligament did you damage?
LCL, MCL, ACL, PCL?

If I recall, it was her OuchCL.

glad to hear your okay! man, people crash alot in the beginning of the season and the end of the season for some reason. be careful out there!
Hope you heal up quickly.

chill - both meniscus (es?) are torn and the anterior crustaceon (or whatere it is that holds the knee cap) has been stretched.   

Duck-Stew - you're on!  just ask the NW board - I'm an admitted beer whore.  I sold my allegiance to NW for beer!!  Maybe I can work and extra week off for surgery (read : fly out to Calif for a week before the surgery with hubby) and we can toast to bikes, friends and life!!

Quote from: lauramonster on October 17, 2008, 10:19:01 AM
chill - both meniscus (es?) are torn and the anterior crustaceon (or whatere it is that holds the knee cap) has been stretched.  

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Ouch!! That sounds really painful.

So do you hear clicking/popping maybe even feel some grinding on that knee?

Do your homework on the ortho that will do the work on your knee. The knee is the MOST complicated joint. Good luck and I hope you get back to feeling your' normal self again soon.

Keep us updated on your progress.