Help needed to keep sanity

[Cocheese]

Hi,

I had a pretty bad fall at the begining of Feb this year.I dislocated my shoulder but also broke my humerous in 5 places. The consultant pretty much has not given me any encouragement that I will be able to use the arm 100 % or even be able to get back on the bike, however my physio was a little more encouraging. I have been discharged after the operation where they inserted 14 pins and a plate to stabilise the joint and humerous, hopefully that will provide enough support to the joint or they were considering bone grafts. I have not been on the bike since and probably wont be in a fit enough state untill Jully/August. I would love to buy a turbo trainer to keep up my fitness but also keep me sane as I am going a bit nuts not being able to get on the bike, however the purse strings are tight at the moment since I have been of work and the sick pay aint great so I was wondering if there is a good Samaritan out there who may have an old turbo trainer that I could borrow for a couple of months. I know its a bit cheaky of me to ask but I dont have any other options.

Many thanks

Craig

 

[mickle]

Bloody hell. Five places? How awful, I hope it all heals up soon.

Have you considered a recumbent? It would take the weight off your arm altogether.

 

[Cocheese]

I have considered one but will wait unitill my next consultation with the consultant to see how things have gone - not giving up just yet.

Thanks for the message

 

[SlowerThanASluggishSloth]

I had a pretty bad fall at the begining of Feb this year.I dislocated my shoulder but also broke my humerous in 5 places.

Craig, I can't help with the turbo but I like your style in understatement ('pretty bad fall' ) . And how long are your arms?! FIVE places?

I hope your recovery is swift and complete.

 

[fossyant]

What's your location ?

 

[User269]

I have an old Tacx ergo trainer if you'd like to borrow it, and I live about 30 miles from Bournemouth. It has variable resistance and an LCD readout, but doesn't include HR data. PM me if interested.

 

[Cocheese]

I broke the head in four places and the humerous in one clear break !!!

 

[Twilkes]

Bloody hell, looks like you landed on a toolbox as well.

 

[Rev]

Jeeeeeez I hope it gets better soon, I wish I could help, but don't have what you require.

 

[byegad]

Sounds like a recumbent trike would be the answer, they keep their value well and can be set up for single handed operation should the need arise.Second hand and new ones are always in stock at D.Tek Ely as Kevin buys and sells them all of the time. Contact him on 01353648177 and don't worry if he doesn't reply or get back to you as he is often away from base picking up or dropping off recumbents.

No connection except as a seller to him and an almost buyer.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

A long recovery can be a swine. Best wishes

 

[fossyant]

Can see your location now, was on tapatalk earlier. Bit too far. I have one that is out on loan at the moment.

 

[just jim]

Well, I haven't anything to offer except my sincere hope that you recover enough to start cycling again without discomfort. Even my relatively minor shoulder injury (it pales in comparison compared to yours) has taken since last October to heal up. I wish you well. If you need some inspiration look up Barry Sheene on youtube!

 

[Cocheese]

I would like to say a big thank you for all your messages and support. They have all cheered me up and inspired me too. Whiskeywheels has very generously offered the use of his trainer so 3 cheers for Whiskeywheels please

The recent hospital visit for my review was less positive however not giving up just yet !!!

Thanks

Craig

 

[byegad]

Good luck with it and I hope you are soon out and about again.