Waiting Patiently to Get Treatment
Leg Cast
Getting Discharged
Send to Ward
Just when you think life's cruising along nicely, it throws you a curveball, doesn't it? That's exactly what happened to me two days ago on a scorching hot afternoon. I was at the academy, practicing my motorcycle skills to get ready for my retake Thursday's examination, and then - BAM! - things went south.
The Unexpected Skid
I was in the last few minutes of practice, working on emergency braking, when the bike hit a sand patch and skidded to the right. In the blink of an eye, I found myself lying on the ground, adrenaline pumping, pain radiating from my ankle. "This is going to mess up my exam tomorrow," I thought.
The Aftermath
I couldn't stand up properly, so I sat on the side to catch my breath before limping to a shaded area for a drink. A quick self-check revealed minor abrasions on my lower right palm and elbow. Thank goodness for the extra protective gear I was wearing, like gloves and knee caps, which were optional at the academy.
A Lackluster Response
Frankly, the academy's response to my accident left much to be desired. None of the instructors came to check on me or offer a first aid kit. I had to make a choice: drive home in pain or take a Grab. I chose to drive, relying mostly on my left leg to control the brake pedal. Yea, I know that's not suppose to be what I should do at that situation 😅
The Hospital Hunt
Upon reaching home, @joannewong had lunch ready for me, and we began looking for a hospital. We tried Prince Court Hospital in KL, but they had no available beds. After calling several hospitals on my insurance panel, we found Columbia Asia Hospital in PJ.
The Long Night
Navigating throught the rainy traffic jam took an hour plus, and I finally checked into the hospital around 8 pm. After a few X-rays on my swollen ankle, the specialist informed me of a small fracture that might require surgery. For now, they cast my ankle, hoping it would heal properly.
The Road to Recovery
I was finally warded around 1:30 am, but sleep didn't come easy with a cast on my leg. The healing process for a bone fracture may take about six weeks, followed by physiotherapy.
So here I am, facing six weeks of not able to move around freely, no motorcycle ride, and no examination. Life's full of surprises, isn't it? Just when you think you've got it all figured out, it just smack you left and right. But hey, that's what makes it interesting. Stay safe out there all, I'm now discharged and resting at my home!
Greeting HIVE friends! Aaron✌🏻 here, proud member of Team Malaysia, straight from the heart of the magical Borneo Island. Now, I'm calling the vibrant concrete skyscraper cityscape of Kuala Lumpur home. I love getting along to know my community members. So, if you'd like for chat or connect, don't hesitate - pop a comment down below. Looking forward to it!
Join the HIVE Motobiker Club on Discord: https://discord.ggU5YQcxWdQX. We could possibly hit the road together one day, or even just swap some awesome riding tips online.
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