Friday, November 18, 2005

Not Broken

X-rays show no fractures but the pain persists. With each step a sharp reminder courses it's way through the sternum causing a millisecond of paralysis. "Sometimes sprains are worse than actual fractures" mentions the doctor. Longer to heal and often more painful they can completely ruin a routine you've worked hard on to establish. Plenty of ice is recommended.

Healing will be difficult. Especially since there will be no pain meds taken and the body part injured is in constant motion. Sure the doctor called the patient an idiot for not taking them but he's known the patient since he was 4 years old, he has that right. He's written a prescription just in case the patient comes to his senses and quits trying to be "muy macho". But the patient doesn't comply even though he knows he can't go on like this unless he gets some serious R&R soon.

Of course against doctor's orders and common sense he went out last night and played goalie for his hockey club taking about 16 shots directly to the injured rib cage. Knees buckling from time to time as the pain felt like a hot burning knife being thrust deep into his chest. The crowd assembled knew of the injury and cheered on the goalie as he made save after save. It was adrenaline and sheer stupidity that kept him on his feet as he led the squad to victory.

8-10 weeks for full recovery.
6-8 weeks left in the regular season.
Recovery is going to have to wait.

14 comments:

WDKY said...

My god, this guy's fucking amazing. Who is he, KOW?

Sky said...

I think I should help massage his body into recovery :)

ram2600 said...

yea all nice an macho now, but a little tap on the back and he wass crying like a school girl with a skinned knee... lol

I believe the comment was "stop, stop thats hurts too much"... lol

sorry could not resist.

TJ said...
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TJ said...

"...Knees buckling from time to time as the pain felt like a hot burning knife being thrust deep into his chest."

It sounds like one of your opponents was taking that whole "grab the other guy's ass" strategy a little too far.

Maybe you should come up with a safety word...


just kidding---hope you have a successful (and injury-free) rest of the season!

k o w said...

You know...

I wonder if me grabbing their ass had anything to do with me catching the butt end of a stick to the ribs?

Hmmm....

Networkchic said...

Oh the price boys pay to be macho.

Caterpillar said...

So macho, taking the pain!! But I like ram2600's comment :)

kimmyk said...

i love the fights at hockey games.
the more the better. you still have your teeth?

someone comes atcha like that again KOW throw those gloves off and double up your fat little fists and sock 'em in the mouf.

k o w said...

Unlike most hockey players I still have all of my own teeth.

Blueprincesa said...

Hockey is definitely the most important thing.

Blondie... said...

Hmmm, thats true dedication to the game. I admire that. AND you have all your teeth!?!?!?! YAY!!

I might would stave off grabbing asses for a while though. hehe

*kisses on the hurt*

Ms Smack said...

wow , ouch.

sore fractured broken ribs - they all hurt.

Even breathing can hurt, sneezing his a killer.
I wonder if cumming hurts?

finally forgiving said...

ouch ouch! get well soon kow!