Anyone else Ever Had to Heal from Multiple Rib Fractures?

[lorajc]

I just wonder if anyone here ever had t o heal from multiple 12-15 rib fractures and how long it took before you could return to your workouts? I also have exacerbation of cervical and lumbar disc hermiat ions.......surely someone here has been thru this??????

[KayB]

Dh broke 8 ribs, lacerated his liver, collapsed a lung & his humerus required a plate to put it back together all from a zip line accident ending with a collision with a tree. Ouch! It took at least 6 weeks to even breathe without pain. This is nothing to rush. I'd ask about physical therapy for your herniated disks AFTER giving yourself time for the ribs to heal. Patience!

[FitBoop]

Originally Posted by lorajc

I just wonder if anyone here ever had t o heal from multiple 12-15 rib fractures and how long it took before you could return to your workouts? I also have exacerbation of cervical and lumbar disc hermiat ions.......surely someone here has been thru this??????

When does your doctor say you can do your workouts again?

[rhbrand]

Originally Posted by FitBoop

When does your doctor say you can do your workouts again?

Don't forget your respiratory therapist and physical therapists. With that many broken ribs I'd be surprised that you don't have both working on your case.

[donnamp]

I agree with what everyone said, don't rush the workouts, take the advice of your medical team, proceed slowly and cautiously. It isn't anything to mess with and rushing in will just likely increase your overall recovery time and possibly cause more serious injury to occur.

Kay -

[Sissy B]

Originally Posted by donnamp

I agree with what everyone said, don't rush the workouts, take the advice of your medical team, proceed slowly and cautiously. It isn't anything to mess with and rushing in will just likely increase your overall recovery time and possibly cause more serious injury to occur.

I agree. Take care of yourself and let your body heal.

[Donna D]

Hope you feel better soon!

[donnamp]

HI,

It did just dawn on me that Lora was asking how long it takes to heal from such a thing, I have no personal experience - thankfully! But, I would think for the broken bones alone it would be at least 8 weeks. The only experience I have w/ a break is my DD fractured her collarbone a few summers ago - keep in mind she is a kid, healthy, no pre-existing injuries and she was sidelined for about 6-8 weeks from a single fracture - (again, a kid, no pre-existing injuries, no complications). And, it wasn't until 6 months later that she was given the ok to assume all of her normal activities - I add the caveat that one of her normal activities is horseback riding and the fear w/ that was a fall could potentially re-break the bone. Kids heal faster than adults, that is what the ortho said - in fact he said an adult w/ the same break would have been in pain and laid up for a lot longer.

As disheartening as it may be, I think you are probably looking at several months of recovery time. And, when you do start back, it will likely need to be a slow start - preferably w/ a PT or other professional who is experienced in rehabing the types of injuries you sustained and your pre-existing conditions.

I know it is frustrating - ((HUGS)) maybe use this time to pursue another hobby of interest to you - that can keep you busy with something else until working out becomes a regular thing again.

Donna

[lorajc]

Okay- I got my reports -- It's only 9 ribs!! So that's a bit better. My breathing isn't that bad and I didn't rupture a lung or anything. I do have asthma....but they sent me home with this breathing treatment to keep my lungs open. I'm hoping for the best.

My reports say I have 2 fractures in my spine and new herniated discs in my thoracic spine now, joy! Like I didn't have enough already!!

I'm just looking forward to being able to start Kundalini Meditations soon. That's at least something good for me.

[lorajc]

If anyone has any good rehab dvd's please pm me and maybe we can arrange a trade. I have a bunch of dvds for sale on vf roost that i can trade instead.