 Poster: A snowHead
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I didn't want to lower the tone of the Gnarly but Nice in Gressoney thread last week, so didn't post about this, except on FB. Halfway through day two, at the end of a lovely morning skiing reds and blacks in fresh snow and sunshine, just as we were stopping for lunch I fell in a cart-wheely fashion and knew I was damaged cos I couldn't get up - my skis were still on and I was lying on my side on a shoulder that was feeling very wrong . 
Kindly fellow snowHeads came to the rescue in a flash, removed my skis and helped me get myself together and eventually back on my feet. After a short wobbly walk to the restaurant and a sit down, it was obvious that I needed more help than my lovely worried husband and friends could give, and Yoda went off to get the pisteurs sent down. They immobilized my shoulder, got me on the back of a skidoo for the short ride to the Frachey funival, took JohnQ and me down the mountain to a waiting ambulance and along to the clinic in Champoluc. Xrays showed a (slightly displaced) fracture and a couple of hairlines of the upper humerus, so I was trussed up in a 'sling and swathe', right side totally immobilized with my arm strapped across my body. All followed by a nearly two hour taxi ride back round the mountains and up to Gressoney.
The care and attitude of the mountain police, pisteurs and medics were excellent throughout. We didn't have a credit card on us but they were happy for us to pay later, and J skied back to Champoluc next day to settle up, and paid the mountain rescue bill in Gressoney.
I don't know why I fell, it was as if I 'high-sided', so I can only think I wacked an edge in too hard at the end of the run and must've been a bit back on my skis, which were a hired pair of Rossignol Soul 7s.
Appointment with my GP Monday afternoon to sort out what happens next ...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Wishing you a speedy recovery, Rachel. xx
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Oh Rachel, very sorry to hear that. Hope it's sorted out soon.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@RachelQ, well, we are not short of injury porn ...and I wouldn't have wished to see you provide some...but x-ray? Heal well pet xx
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Thats bad luck, especially so early in the week. Hopefully it'll heal pretty quick and not need anything drastic doing if only slightly displaced.
@holidayloverxx, Are you looking for a gore fix again?
Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Sun 13-03-16 20:02; edited 1 time in total
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@adithorp, always...
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@RachelQ, best wishes for an uneventful and rapid recovery.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@RachelQ, Oooohhh...that looks sore!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I can only say ..... eeeegh ouch! Looks horribly painful. Get well soon x
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@RachelQ, you're at least the third pixie to sustain a shoulder injury, but I think you're way ahead in terms of severity and technicolour. Please get better soon. xx
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@RachelQ, Ouch indeed - feel for you.
I did much the same thing on 31 Jan this year - heli-ride down from Verbier to Sion hospital - fractured tuberosity (head of humerus) and fully dislocated so the head was in my armpit pinching the nerves and paralysing my hand and arm. 6 weeks on and I've still got tingling and numb fingers but my bruise was nowhere near as impressive as yours. I'd broken the same shoulder 8 years previously but no dislocation that time - heli-ride down from Grand Montets to Cham hospital. Range of motion has been kick-started by physio and all healing well.
What made a real difference to me was the physio breaking up and dispersing the scar tissue around the break - super painful but it freed up movement each time.
The first 2 weeks were the worst with no prospect of ever returning to normal but reassured that I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Good luck with your recovery and I will raise a glass or two to you when I'm in Champoluc relaxed spring skiing in 2.5 weeks - April (trip cleared by consultant and actively persuading physio - taken delivery of shoulder support...;o)
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Arghh, ouchie! Impressive bruises.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Wowzers! That is some serious bruising!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery @RachelQ,
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Thanks @RachelQ  Hope to see us both back out there as soon as possible!
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@Touchguru, what happened to your knee?
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Ouch, those bruises are pretty spectacular . Love and hugs from both of us for a speedy recovery xx
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Oh dear, there do seem to be a lot of injuries around at the moment. Best wishes to all for speedy recoveries.
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| pam w wrote: |
| Oh dear, there do seem to be a lot of injuries around at the moment. Best wishes to all for speedy recoveries. |
I think some of us might have misunderstood the term "basH"  (I include myself)
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Sorry to hear that.
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@genepi, yes it's very uncomfortable at night and I'm going to try going to bed propped up to try and get some sleep, and tell me about the back ache! it's nearly as bad as the shoulder. |
That, or try putting a couple of pillows under your elbow.
The best, I'm told, is a recliner chair.
While pain killer is generally advised to be avoided for minor pain, many doctors (and patients) found it help getting some rest at night. It's a balancing act. The body is usually amazing in healing itself. But it won't be able to if you don't sleep.
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Skiing will probably be out of the question. 6 week rule.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Quick update: appointment at the fracture clinic at last this morning, xrays and saw the consultant, who is happy with the way the fracture is healing (I was a bit nervous as the doc in Italy thought it was slightly displaced). No more need for the wrap-around restraining device I've had to wear since the accident, just a lightweight sling now, and some exercises to do. You've no idea how wonderful this is - I can wear normal clothes again and actually wiggle my arm into a sleeve 
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You know it makes sense.
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@RachelQ, fab news xx
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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that is great news indeed. Well on the road to recovery!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Good to hear, Rachel!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Great news @RachelQ
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Fantastic news @RachelQ,
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@RachelQ, Good news
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When upright, try & hold your back straight or it will start to feel painful too. I hope you heal fast!x
Good to hear you're healing well, and enjoy Champoluc - it's special 
