Four weeks ago today, I was hit by a truck while crossing the street in Healdsburg, CA.
I was hospitalized for a week in Santa Rosa with 9 rib fractures, a broken wrist and facial bone fractures. I learned how to walk, shower, dress and care for myself while in excruciating pain.
On release, I stayed with my generous and caring brothers and their families in the Bay Area, until doctors cleared me to fly.
I’ve been home in Montreal for almost two weeks. My wife and kids take great care of me.
My wrist is still in a brace and I can’t type well or hold anything in my left hand.
My ribs still hurt, but I’m able to get through most of my day. I’ve been gradually reducing my use of painkillers. Daily I’m taking about 25% of the dosage I took when I was released.
I’m seeing a physical therapist and a psychotherapist to work my way back to something like my normal life.
I also regularly visit a doctor and a dentist.
They say it takes at least 6 weeks to heal broken ribs. I’m hopeful.
In my life, I was overextended. I had my job at Open Earth Foundation, a grant from Summer of Protocols for adding E2EE to ActivityPub, and editing work for my book on ActivityPub for O’Reilly Media.
Everyone has been really accommodating that I had to take time off. I’ve been little by little taking on more responsibilities as I heal.
I am cooking simple meals one-handed at home. I walk 1-2 km per day for exercise, and I’ve eaten out at restaurants 3-4 times.
The next big challenge is dealing with insurance, hospital bills and lawyers as I sort out who pays for what. It is greatly complicated by the fact that I’m a Canadian who had an accident in California.
My wife has been taking good care of this part of the accident for a few weeks, but it’s becoming a bigger part of my life.
Anyway, tl;dr is that I’m getting better and better. Probably not as fast as I’d like, but steady progress. I’ve been incredibly lucky and I’m very grateful.
Thanks in particular to all the people here who’ve expressed well wishes and shared kind words. I haven’t replied directly to everyone, but please know that it meant a lot to me.
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@evanprodromou far out, i had no idea. sounds like that collision could have killed you!
i’m grateful it didn’t – hope your recovery continues to go well and the insurance settles smoothly.
@evanprodromou It’s good to hear you’re doing allright considering the circumstances, although the circumstances sound truly awful.
I wish you a full and, if possible, speedy recovery. And I’m grateful you’re still with us.
Clearly “liked” for the positive progress.
Still horrified at, and in disbelief that any of it ever happened. SO grateful for your being on the path to a rightful recovery!
@evanprodromou I’m so relieved to know your recovery is going well.
@evanprodromou I originally posted this on cosocial then realized it was a good length for a blog post.
@evan @evanprodromou wow, sorry to hear about this and I hope you heal quickly.
I am thrilled to know that you are continuing to mend. Having been hit by a car myself but not injured nearly as badly as you were, I am sensitive to the physical and emotional effects blended with the health and legal stuff one has to contend with. I also imagine you’re feeling some anticipation of life changes that you may be faced with. Don’t hesitate to contact friends, even just to gab when you feel ready. Lots of people love and care about you, as you certainly know. Glad you’re here!
I wish you the continued recovery you need and want!
@evanprodromou what a horrible accident. It is wonderful to read you are recovering well with caring people around you. Take your time. Hope you recuperate fully!
Yikes! Happy to read that you are getting better. Maybe the driver was dazzled by your ‘stache?