Cool, huh? Popped my elbow right out of the socket. Lucky for you my camera fell on me and not the other way around so Jonny was able to document the whole thing. After I fell we couldn't figure out how to get me off the mountain because I couldn't walk or I would pass out, they couldn't stick me back on a horse, and we couldn't splint it because it was in such an awkward position. So we called Search and Rescue of course. They drugged me up, hauled me down the mountain, stuck me in an ambulance, and drove me to the ER. There they proceeded to put me under anesthesia (twice) to pop the elbow back in to place. Apparently it took about 5 times the amount of drugs to put me under than it should have - the doctor still isn't convinced I don't drink alcohol - and it took two big men to pop it back in. Guess my body is a little stubborn. But! They got it done. I was in a sling for a couple weeks and am now doing some therapy to get my range of motion back. The doctor told me I would be in a brace for 6 to 8 weeks. Psh! There was no way I was going to let my summer go by while rotting in a brace waiting for my elbow to heal. So now, almost four weeks after the accident, I'm brace-free, back on my bike, and almost able to do yoga. Almost. Next time my horse starts freaking out I'll know what to do. Tuck and roll.
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yikes! That sucks, I'm so sorry. Carter dislocated his pinky playing softball last night - first experience for me in an ER and it was not so fun. Minus the Carter on drugs part, which was hilarious. Maybe you weren't as hilarious since they had to really drug you. :) I bet Mark was freaked out - and was his head okay? Anyway, glad it is better now - or on the way to becoming so.
Britt! I can't believe I didn't know about this till right now! This is serious business! That looked way scary and painful! Of course you will be back to all your fun stuff far before the docs say it's ok, cause your tough like that! I'm glad you are doing well! Wish I would have known earlier so I could have come and nourished you back to health with a treat!
Britt I'm so happy you are alright! Geez that is so scary and sounds really painful, I'm so sorry!! So happy you are feeling better :) Love you lots!
Goodness gracious! I wondered why I haven't been seeing you at pilates. I'm glad you're ok, but that is a scary story!! What awesome pictures... the ones you took before the fall :)
OUCH! I'm glad you are doing okay after this crazy accident. So did Mark have a concussion or anything? I love that Jonny was just clicking away while you were laying on the ground surrounded by medical personnel. ;)
I can't believe this, and amazing that you got it all on camera...wow. so glad you are doing better, and so fast. I know I say this every time, but can we Pah-lease get together??!! We need to play catch up!
OH man, that looks so painful! I'm glad everyone is okay!
For what a horrible that happened I think I forgot to tell you how much I love these pictures
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