p6rob Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 About 9 years ago, I had a pretty bad mountaineering accident. Snapped both bones in my left lower leg and spent 7 weeks in various hospitals waiting for a surgeon willing to operate. It was during those 7 weeks I decided that, if I managed to keep the leg, I'd buy a narrowboat to live on. Fast forward to last weekend and while cycling, I tripped fell off the bike and managed to snap both tibia and fibula in the right leg. A very annoying freak accident. Unfortunately because the skin is damaged they haven't as yet been able to insert the rod which will hold it all together. Instead I have a mecano type frame bolted to my leg holding, it together. The final op was planned for today but unfortunately the skin has deteriorated, so will need a skin graft. Hopefully the two procedures will happen either Monday or Tuesday next week. In the meantime, I've been in touch with C&RT, they're happy to let the boat stay where it is for another 4 weeks (I was due to move the day of the accident). Has anyone managed to rehabilitate on a boat? I won't be able to drive for a month or two. The boat is near Hockley Heath at the moment, so I'm thinking of either booking into Swallow Cruisers or Lyons Boatyard until I can manage doing locks again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Tib and fib -- that's one hell of an unfortunate bike accident! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Oh dear that looks very nasty! Hope it gets fixed up soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restlessnomad Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 the first thing I notice is no hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 I used to love working on the orthopaedic wards and theatre. It was very much like a joiners workshop. Hope you leg heals soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 At least the foot is pointing in the right direction now mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Mend well, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Ouch you unlucky or mad git. PM sent. Kathy says best wishes for a speedy recovery Rob 4 hours ago, restlessnomad said: the first thing I notice is no hair Kathy shaves mine regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 56 minutes ago, matty40s said: Ouch you unlucky or mad git. PM sent. Kathy says best wishes for a speedy recovery Rob Kathy shaves mine regularly Your what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyertribe Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, tree monkey said: Your what No, no!!! La La La WE DONT NEED TO KNOW!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Sorry to read this Rob, get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 58 minutes ago, tree monkey said: Your what Somebody knicked my phone while I was cooking Kleftiko,..my hairs are still there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Bex Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) Sorry to hear that. Hope you make a good recovery. We're not far from Hockley Heath so anything we can help with let me know. Both Swallow and Lyons have seemed friendly and helpful when visiting shop. Can't comment what they're like to moor at though. PM Sent Edited May 22, 2021 by Tom and Bex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 Oh ouchie Rob. Huge hugs from me and Dave ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p6rob Posted May 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 Thanks for the week wishes and messages. The latest news is the op is scheduled for Wednesday, so I'm still in hospital, being very well looked after but starting to feel incredibly fed up to be honest. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilllearning Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, p6rob said: Thanks for the week wishes and messages. The latest news is the op is scheduled for Wednesday, so I'm still in hospital, being very well looked after but starting to feel incredibly fed up to be honest. Rob Perhaps stop mountaineering and riding bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWM Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 My wife had a nasty accident and needed grafts on her lower leg after spilling a tray of near boiling oil on it, the only problem she had was getting in and out of the boat. At least if Swallow can fit you in they may be happy to change gas, etc., and they have a car park for any visitors. If you get stuck i'm fairly local and will be happy to help if i can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 Get well soon Rob. In future I would stick to boating, it must be safer! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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