Well, I haven't gone riding since 2-19-04. This is because I broke a total of five ribs(Three broke,two fractured) popped a hole in my lung and cut my liver.
Well it's been to long and I have a race season to get ready for,so I going riding In a few hours.
The doctors told me that they are together a bit,but weather they are or aren't I going .They feel o.k and I know I can't push it ,but I'm going to just put around.

I have bought all kinds of new riding gear,helmet,chest protector,pants,knee guards,and goggles.

I'M READY!!
Hope it dosen't hurt me!

Thanks to all who have supported me while I've been hurt.

Matt Team Bricktucky is back on the trail!!

Well, good luck and for christ's sake don't wreck again!!

Good luck Matt. And take it easy the first time out. Nothing crazy now[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

update us soon on the bones you broke on your first day out. JK.. i hope it went fine.. BE SAFE!

Well I'm o.k!! I rode for 4 hours and nothing hurts!!! I didn't go crazy but, i did ripp it up hard. The ribs only botherd me when I hit a little jump .so, I stayed away from the jumps.I guess it's on from hear on in!!!!
After 8,000.oo dollars in hospital bills and a whole lot of drugs I'm happy that can still ride
Anyway ,my insurance Paid the whole hospital bill and I don't need the drugs. also I went to work last week(light work easy stuff)so i figured--IF I CAN GO TO WORK I CAN RIDE!!!

well go back out and ride for another 4 hours!! i went riding yesterday and the tb was rippin but it came out with a few battle wounds[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]

Way to go Matt! - just like riding a horse and getting thrown - you've got to get back on, not just to show who's boss, but for your own mental benefit (for the life of me, I can't remember of the "technical" word for this right now), and it may hurt for a bit, but my theory is the enjoyment of riding is better than any pills or therapy.

Keep it up and you'll be back up to snuff in no time - - and be careful [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

take it easy

broken ribs are great at puncturing lungs!!!

Doh! Doc, it only hurts when I jump! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Be careful!

BING,Been there had that already. My doctor said thatmy ribs are all healing together fine(even though I sill feel them)--Yesterday they didn't seem to move at all while riding---they didn't hurt---and all went well.
AS a Matter of fact--I had one of the best days ever riding yesterday.
That just goes to show that you don't need to ump everything to have a great time riding--I just went Riding around fast,kinda track style. I did well,so,Now I'll get back to getting Into shape for some local Races(mx-cc).

I feel good today --NO soreness--I can't believe I'm back!

Thank you all for he support while I have been injured.
Matt