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BootinUp

(51,330 posts) Fri Mar 22, 2013, 09:49 PM Mar 2013

I'm getting a little worried now [View all]

My oldest sister is a marathoner and triathlete. She was practicing today, bike riding. She had an accident. She has been in surgery for 6 hours now.

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I'm getting a little worried now [View all] BootinUp Mar 2013 OP

I feel for you. My oldest sister just got out of the hospital. They thought it was pneumonia. Lint Head Mar 2013 #1

what kind of accident ? was she conscious when she went into surgery ? JI7 Mar 2013 #2

Bike wheel hit rock, she couldn't recover, slid for 30 ft BootinUp Mar 2013 #5

i hope she is able to pull through JI7 Mar 2013 #8

My hubby's had a couple of bike accidents. tblue Mar 2013 #39

does he wear a bike helmet ? JI7 Mar 2013 #43

Fingers crossed for your sister and you. elleng Mar 2013 #3

I'll send over some good vibes. NutmegYankee Mar 2013 #4

sending healing energy and peaceful vibes for your sister. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2013 #6

Me too! Bless her. Auntie Bush Mar 2013 #27

Oh no! City Lights Mar 2013 #7

Sending good wishes for her ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 #9

So sorry this happened. Sending positive thoughts! Glimmer of Hope Mar 2013 #10

Prayers for you, BootinUp. sheshe2 Mar 2013 #11

... SammyWinstonJack Mar 2013 #12

Focus on her, who she is, don't stop. ((((hugs)))) freshwest Mar 2013 #13

I feel for you. progressoid Mar 2013 #14

Read the details. Sounds rough if they're "relieving pressure".... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2013 #15

Hoping for the best for her and you. It sounds tough but hang in there. MH1 Mar 2013 #16

Sending good thoughts csziggy Mar 2013 #17

So sorry, prayers trocar Mar 2013 #18

Your sister sounds like a tough, healthy athlete... CoffeeCat Mar 2013 #19

If good thoughts can do anything Heathen57 Mar 2013 #20

I'm wishing the best for you and her. Witan00 Mar 2013 #21

God I'm sorry jimlup Mar 2013 #22

It's natural to worry LittleBlue Mar 2013 #23

sneding good thoughts for her recovery. please let us know how she is doing. niyad Mar 2013 #24

She sounds athletic and is strong and resilient. She might have to be unconscious for a while. KittyWampus Mar 2013 #25

Hugs, trauma centers are very god these days nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #26

Sending healing vibes to your sister. devilgrrl Mar 2013 #28

Trauma surgery has advanced by leaps and bounds. MsPithy Mar 2013 #29

Update: BootinUp Mar 2013 #30

Glad to hear her neuro function is good. kag Mar 2013 #34

I'm glad her neuro function is good DesertRat Mar 2013 #35

Great to hear LittleBlue Mar 2013 #36

great news! renate Mar 2013 #37

Oh that's good that's good tblue Mar 2013 #40

Her physical conditioning may have helped her through her ordeal. alfredo Mar 2013 #41

What a miracle. You are a wonderful sister or brother. JDPriestly Mar 2013 #42

Good to hear! Best Wishes on a swift recovery! NutmegYankee Mar 2013 #44

Thanks for the update! City Lights Mar 2013 #49

That's a very good outcome Yo_Mama Mar 2013 #52

Or visit the chapel at the hospital if Ilsa Mar 2013 #60

My hopes are with you. caseymoz Mar 2013 #31

Oh my, BootinUp. kag Mar 2013 #32

Lots of good vibes timdog44 Mar 2013 #33

Hope for the best n/t joesdaughter Mar 2013 #38

Good luck to your sister. a la izquierda Mar 2013 #45

sending hope........ Sheepshank Mar 2013 #46

Very best thoughts to your sister! LeftishBrit Mar 2013 #47

2nd Update BootinUp Mar 2013 #48

At a loss for words. 99Forever Mar 2013 #51

thanks for the update bigtree Mar 2013 #53

Strong thoughts heading your way. Frustratedlady Mar 2013 #54

I'm so sorry to hear this deutsey Mar 2013 #57

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. Beacool Mar 2013 #58

I'm sorry Yo_Mama Mar 2013 #50

Hang in there shenmue Mar 2013 #55

Our best wishes for your sister's speedy full recovery and early resumption of training indepat Mar 2013 #56

She sounds like a fighter. Hang in there. RedCappedBandit Mar 2013 #59

Thank you for the updates greatlaurel Mar 2013 #61

I am going down to see her this morning with BootinUp Mar 2013 #62

thinking of you... DesertRat Mar 2013 #63

3rd day update BootinUp Mar 2013 #64

Thanks for the update! greatlaurel Mar 2013 #65

ooh, thanks for the word bigtree Mar 2013 #66

Thinking of you - TBF Mar 2013 #67

Your sister is in good hands and she is in good health Sheepshank Mar 2013 #68

7th day update BootinUp Mar 2013 #69

. Iggo Mar 2013 #70

Hope your sister is making steady progress. greatlaurel Apr 2013 #71