Here is the reason for the huge delay in updating this blog!
Whilst out spectating on the Grouville stage on Saturday afternoon I managed to stumble and rupture 80% of my left quad tendon. This put me straight into A&E, somewhat ruining the rest of my stay in Jersey. After X-rays and a couple of ultrasounds I was released back into the wild with a full leg splint and a set of crutches with the words of the doctor ringing in my ears:~ “Go straight from the airport to your local hospital!”
I did as instructed and am pleased to report that I was operated on and am now on the road to recovery, although it appears that it might be a longer road than I’d hoped. Having my left leg in a full cast and no Internet access at home (as yet) I’ve been unable to update the blog until today. Hopefully things will improve from now although I’m not due for my next, more manoeuvrable, cast for a couple of weeks…..
Before ending this post I’d really like to thank Suzanne and her son (sorry I don’t know his name) who were a great help whilst I was waiting for the ambulance. Adrian, Jerry, Margaret, Adam and the rest of the SM Roofing guests were great, although I have yet to see all the pictures they took as I was stretchered away…..
Naturally I have to thank everyone at both hospitals I visited (Jersey and New Cross) who were fantastic and really looked after me well. If you feel the need to visit an A&E department Jersey’s is especially impressive!
Whilst out spectating on the Grouville stage on Saturday afternoon I managed to stumble and rupture 80% of my left quad tendon. This put me straight into A&E, somewhat ruining the rest of my stay in Jersey. After X-rays and a couple of ultrasounds I was released back into the wild with a full leg splint and a set of crutches with the words of the doctor ringing in my ears:~ “Go straight from the airport to your local hospital!”
I did as instructed and am pleased to report that I was operated on and am now on the road to recovery, although it appears that it might be a longer road than I’d hoped. Having my left leg in a full cast and no Internet access at home (as yet) I’ve been unable to update the blog until today. Hopefully things will improve from now although I’m not due for my next, more manoeuvrable, cast for a couple of weeks…..
Before ending this post I’d really like to thank Suzanne and her son (sorry I don’t know his name) who were a great help whilst I was waiting for the ambulance. Adrian, Jerry, Margaret, Adam and the rest of the SM Roofing guests were great, although I have yet to see all the pictures they took as I was stretchered away…..
Naturally I have to thank everyone at both hospitals I visited (Jersey and New Cross) who were fantastic and really looked after me well. If you feel the need to visit an A&E department Jersey’s is especially impressive!
