The Eagle has Landed

[MaineSkiLady]

Actually, the eagle has crashed and burned :(:Cry:
DH is down for the count, happened Tues at a PSIA event.
Knee, of course.
Had the MRI yesterday, awaits full eval next Thurs.
Given the biomechanics of the incident, however, the handwriting is pretty much on the wall.
He's NWB for the time being, on sick leave, and learning the joy of crutches use. Given that this is a 2 story house with a basement, I'm pretty much "The Runner" these days. Not factoring in the exterior stuff, even.....or his job.
Lots of decisions are pending in our household re: the timing of what's to come, with a lot of it dependent on full eval and sum total of injuries.

So in this, his 41st consecutive ski season (none missed), his luck ran out.

I might be somewhat scarce around here given the workload slack I've got to tackle in the weeks and months to come. Not much time to hang around online anymore.

Not even sure if I'll be skiing much more this season, as we really can't afford to take the risk of anything happening to the remaining functional body in our household. (Last year I got sidelined for 3 weeks after being hit.) No can do.

So it's either going to be REALLY soon or postponed for several months, as a critical time in his job happens in May, and he must be there, whether post-surgical or marking time until. If postponed until June, next ski season isn't going to happen, realistically.

So it goes and such is life....
We'll get through it.
I'll try to update.
p.s. what a way to spend our 34th anniversary today, eh? :(

 

[SnowHot]

That's a bummer MSL :(

Take the advice of a woman who's husband has had many injuries, mostly from dirt bike racing, this will be fine.

Tips for you:
Pack a cooler and put it near his comfort zone so that you're not running a lot.

When he whimpers, tell him to suck it up and walk it off!!!!

 

[ski now work later]

Happy Anniversary! Didn't know you were married on Valentine's Day

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, don't forget to do some snuggling in between the chores.

 

[atlantiqueen]

Oh crap! Last year you, this year him! Take care of both of you!

 

[skihub]

So sorry to hear this MSL! You are tough, I know you can handle it, but what a bummer!!! Do NOT forget to take care of yourself also. Good luck.

 

[Jenny]

That stinks. Make sure you at least take enough time for an online sanity break or two so you don't end up like The Shining!

 

[wave_spice]

What a bummer!:(

Best of luck. Hopefully the surgery will go well. Take care and congrats on your anniversary. And ditto on the advice on the cooler! Don't forget to check up on us...if not, just for your sanity

 

[Swamp Dog]

sorry to read of the bad news MSL. Remember to take care of your sanity too. I like the idea of a cooler near DH. Maybe a stack of reading material, pain meds (if he has any) and definitly the remote control! My DH always left a thermos of coffee for me. I was usually good to go with that

and Happy Anniversary!

 

[SueNJ]

Happy Anniversary! So sorry to hear about DH's injury. I hope he's up and around as quickly as possible.

 

[Tennessee]

Rough Week

Dear MSL,

Sorry to hear you're about even more problems to add to your rough stretch! We're here for you if you need to vent. Please let us know how you're doing from time to time. Good luck...

Tennessee

 

[Jilly]

Oh, MSL, what timing. But then its never good. I know you can deal with it, but can he? Best wishes!

 

[ski diva]

So sorry to hear the news! Jilly's right -- it's never a good time. Here's hoping he has a fast and full recovery. Stay strong and remember to take some time for yourself, too. And Happy Anniversary! I hope he realizes how lucky he is to have you!

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Thanks to all
The patient, formerly known as the 100 mph tornado, has gone off to bed, probably out of boredom more than anything. Pretty drastic shift in lifestyle....but something he has to learn to deal with. It's been done. This too shall pass...

Having had a great deal of practice, I know I'm up to the caregiver task, but whether HE'S up to the task of being care-receiver....well, time will tell. Meanwhile, lots of details to iron out and decisions that will have to be made.

Will keep all posted, and thanks again for caring thoughts.

 

[num]

+++++++vibes+++++++ to DH. Rough as this must be for him, I bet he's glad to have such a wonderful wife by his side.

Here's hoping for the off chance of it being a partial or something less drastic.

I hope your newly inherited double responsibilities don't drive you too nuts, and as SNWL said, hopefully you'll get some enjoyment out of the time together, despite the circumstances. Not that he was in any way happy I was injured, but there were quite a few times that my SO voiced appreciation of the time we spent together when I was laid up, since it was tons more than we do with my usual 90 hour work weeks. Silver lining?

BTW happy anniversary! What year are you guys on?

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Thanks, num. This is #34, and we are (were :() celebrating our 35th year on the snow together.

As we are both veterans of quite a few knee incidents, I have no reason to think this is partial; the knee completely and totally buckled. Pretty sure what that implies......bigger question is whether there is anything else going on, i.e., other structures damaged. Long wait to Thurs.....

Days are crawling. Have to convince this man to start reading again, not just skimming newspapers, either (all he previously had time to do).

 

[volklgirl]

Sorry to hear about DH's injury. Your signature is probably feeling pretty appropriate right now.

Fortunately, current technology on knee repairs means he'll probably only be out for a little while....maybe it will give him time to slow down and smell the roses for a while.

Take care of yourself and keep us updated.

 

[retromaven]

Oh man, MSL...I come back to the boards and read this...and yes, this too shall pass, and hoping it passes quickly!

First, Happy [belated] Anniversary. I too, as well as a couple friends, was married (to my ex-husband, LOL) on Valentine's Day. I love it when people are up in the married for decades range!!!

Secondly, since I know you have been through this before, I know you know what it entails. I know we are all praying for the best, but if the worst happens, you will handle it with aplomb and grace (and maybe a few expletives from time to time ) and everyone will be here to support you.

Glad you are not injured this season or it would be a nightmare. I understand that you would approach finishing out this ski season with trepidation due to the fact that you don't want to take unnecessary risk, but I know what a bummer not skiing would be, especially since you are healthy. Eh, I'm not a gambler in the monetary sense, but in this case I'd probably throw the dice and maybe stay on tried and true slopes midweek and take the gamble, at least a couple more times.

Best to you and hubby, again so sorry. I have to say that the worst part of any injury or sickness to a man, in my book, is what whiny babies they become. It's that more than anything that I have no patience or tolerance for...so good luck!!!

*Group Hug*

Retro

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Thanks, retro! I may not be able to resist a weekday. Darn it, though, we have the BEST weekend group this season, including fellow diva BKH319 and her DH. Have had some awesome days with those two, among others who have joined our crazy "posse."

I have to say that the worst part of any injury or sickness to a man, in my book, is what whiny babies they become.

Consider this: how about back-to-back 2 ACLs, within 10 months' time, 1 from column A, 1 from column B? DS. And with the 2nd, not a drop of pain reliever post-surgery, zero, nada (bad reaction, he hates narcotics). Could not believe it (nor could the surgeon) -- or that he actually slept through that first night. Yeah, talk about stoic. For 5 months. Therein lies the Gold Standard for DH: "Remember The Kid." And that it's 51% attitude, 49% fortitude.

 

[Ski Spirit]

The Eagle is Recovering

MSL,
Very sorry to hear about this. Sounds like your hubby is definintely not a whiner but, if you're like a lot of us, what's hard on him is almost doubly hard on you. I will echo a lot of what's been said--Be sure to take care of yourself (it will be better for him too), definitely look for the sllver linings (snuggle time, time for him to look inward, time to pause and have another look). Hoping for a quick recovery and Congratulations on your anniverary---it sounds like you've had a wonderful life together - not that it will end--just a pause. All the best!

 

[dloveski]

Sending good thoughts for both of you your way..........................you both seem like a blend of midwestern grit and new england stoicism----which will serve you well through this storm.