Right lads/lassies Djouce follow up --- This is really a big thank you to all of IMBRC!
The good news is that I will make a full recovery i.e. no permanent issues. They discharged me yesterday because they were so happy with my progress from op on Wednesday. Neck brace for 6-8 weeks and no impact sports/activities for 6-8 months.
I've had a pretty rough and very scary week. Not just for me, but for family and friends too. I don't want to dwell on it too much but I am lucky that I didn't end up with a more permanent serious outcome. At the moment I have mixed emotions about mountain biking but I think given time I will probably end up on a bike again. However I'm sure it will be quite different if and when I do.
A big part of what is already luring me back and something I would miss (which I under appreciated somewhat until now) is the IMBRC group of people. You are all a fantastic bunch. From Pawels very generous offer of the bike while he was away on holidays (I honestly tried my best not to break it!) To Gary for stopping to give me help on the day, and from what I hear carrying the bulk of the stretcher weight to the ambulance! Thanks Scott for sorting the rim and wheel out for Pawels bike and also going to the hospital with Aideen, she really appreciated it. Thanks for all the messages and well wishers (I got so many) it sounds cliched but they do make a difference and help to keep you positive at a time when its easy to get low. The messages certainly kept me occupied with a constant stream.
So thank you all for your support and help when needed! I'm proud to be part of a club with such decent people!!!
