Bad Wreck- Am Ok

[Sunnytoday]

Totaled Car. Turning left as light turned yellow and an oncoming vehicled decided to shoot around the slow oncoming traffic into the oncoming turning lane and then back into the oncoming lanes to make the yellow light and he hit me at  a high speed head on. I never saw him, just my air bags deplying and myself hitting everythin in the car as i spun in circles as it filled with smoke. What a feeling, as you wait for more impact becuase you know there are screeching tires everywhere. He was the only one who hit me. THe collision drove my mazda car into circles and backwards out of the intersection. He was driving a huge pickup truck, so he is fine. My car was in pieces all over the intersection, the front is gone, my airbags saved me according to the EMT's, fire-men and police-man, they said i needed to go to the hosp. as it was a hard hit.

I was on the way home from youth group so my youth pastor and part of the youth group got there immediatly and got ahold of my parents, as I was loaded in the ambulance in a back-board, nothing like looking out as your loaded and seeing your friends freaking out, your car spread everywhere smoking and knowing that you are going to be ok. I'm fine except for whiplash, a tongue bitten through on the side, and big bruises and swelling everywhere becuase I hit stuff, like my knee hit the dash, my arm hit the door, my hit is bruises, my kneck is swollen from the airbags... but all x-rays and CT were clear. Praise the Lord, because they couldn't take me off the back-board until they were and that back-board is sure uncomfortable. So, I had collision insurance which is also a blessing, becuase my car is in a million pieces, no matter who's fault the police write it up as.  

~Sunnytoday~

[ChunkyMonkeysMommy]

I second, third, fourth, or whatever, everyone else has said. Having been in a bad accident, it's the days after that the pain really starts to set in. I had a physical therapist explain to me that basically the force behind the collision of both vehicles (add in the speed you were both going) is basically trapped in your body. Muscle relaxers, muscle relaxers, muscle relaxers... and anti-inflammatories! And don't be afraid to get some physical therapy if you start getting too stiff. Feel well soon!

[GrannyJo6]

I'm a little behind on the posts, but wanted to say how sorry I am about the accident but how thankful the Lord was watching over you. Everyone has given such good advice, but I wanted to chime in with the get better quick wishes!

[PastorDan]

Amen to everything said above.  Let the drugs be your friend for a few days, Then, as you're able, gently work back into moving around and stretching as much as you can to help those limbs stay limber.  Gently, I said.

[hbananas]

Thank heaven you weren't hurt badly.  I'm sorry you have to go through this.  I hope you don't hurt too much tomorrow.

[mokibear]

Sweetie, I am just so glad that you weren't hurt any worse. Do take it easy for a while now and listen up to all the good advice you got.

Gentle Hugs
Moki

[Quixotic1]

Ooooo....just reading your description hurts!  I hope you do take it easy and realize the soreness will develop and worsen over a few days.  You will be sidcovering new sore places for a while.  Accept help with pain meds and muscle relaxers.  Take care of yourself.  We need you cheerful and not in pain.

Momma Quix

[shoshin]

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, but glad you're going to be okay.

Take care of yourself!

sho.

[ShockedToday]

Sunny,

How scarey!  I'm so glad that you are ok.  Lots of prayers that you have a speedy recovery from your injuries.

[doublevision1]

So very sorry to hear about this, what a horrible thing to go through.  You parents must be beside themselves.  I'm so glad this didn't turn out any worse and that you are in good enough shape to be posting about it so soon afterwards.  Nothing to offer in terms of advice that hasn't already been stated here.  I've never been through an accident of this magnitude, only one of much lesser severity where the other driver failed ro yield to my right of way and we collided.  Even going only 30 km/hr on a side street, my car had $19,000 damage!  She was in a huge Escalade with very little damage; my poor Volvo sedan bore the brunt of it.  Anyway, where I'm going with this is that even now, 4 years later, I still wince occasionally when going through similar intersections, expecting the other driver not to yield as they should.  Also, colliding at such a low speed, I was still very sore for a while and, like others have mentioned, it didn't fully set in until a few days later.  Be sure to go easy on yourself for as long as you need to.

[Sarahsmom46]

The recounting of your accident brought shivers up my spine.  It is almost a deja vue for me as I had been in a very similar accident several years ago.  Thank goodness for air bage. We didn't have them in our accident, but fortunattely weren't hurt too badly.  My husband hurt his thumb and I didn't hurt anything really.  

The good Lord was lookig over you and kept you from great harm.  Your car is replaceable, but you aren't.  Please take it easy as you will be sore for awhile.  

I'm also sending gentle hugs.

Julie

[jensequitur]

Wow!  I'm glad you're okay!  Sheesh...  run a piece of ice around in your mouth - it'll help with the bitten tongue.  And take it easy - I know that you're going to have a lot of pain in the next couple of days.

[ShadowsSister]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I am so glad that you are OK, and not seriously hurt. Being banged up is Bad Enough. Now you take it easy, and give your body a chance to recover. Being all banged up is serious enough...
I'll being say extra prayers for you and your family...
Doesn't it give you a good feeling knowing that God is always with us..? That is the one thing that always gets me through the difficult days...
Love and gentle Hugs{{{~!~}}}

[Wobbly]

I'm sooo glad your not too hurt....that's a horrible thing to go through.  I hope you rest up and take it easy, try not to worry to much and know we are here for you.

take care hon

wobbly
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[Fluffysmom]

I'm so thankful that you're not hurt seriously!  

You'll probably feel like it in the next few days, so you take it easy like everyone else said.  And take pain medication and muscle relaxants if it is really bad; I've hurt so badly in the past that I didn't know if I could make it to the bathroom in time, and you don't want that, :o)

I've found that Arnica gel really helps with bruising; you just gently apply it over the bruised area, and it feels cool and a little better, and then is helps the bruise go away more quickly.  I've had a lot of bruises, so I know from experience.  I had to find a store that sold Arnica gel on vacation once, after my shin made contact with a stone coffee table; now I always carry some when I travel.

I hope you're using ice packs to get the swelling down, wrapped in a towel or pillow case so they don't get you too cold.

Drink lots of water.  I'm trying to think of all the advice I've gotten after a trauma.

Let the insurance company worry about the car stuff; I'm sure the police made reports, so the insurance company will have plenty of information.

Relax and let your body heal.

Love and gentle hugs,

Kathy

[Rena705]

Oh Sunshine!  That is the worst news we have had in a long time honey....I am soooo glad you are ok and I hope that your recovery will be fast with as little pain as possible.  I know how painful it is to bite through your tongue (seizures) and thankfully it does tend to heal rather quickly despite being in a warm, wet place.  I hope that they gave you something to rinse with so you can avoid infection...Amosan helps and takes some of the pain out so give it a try if Mom can find it ok?  Don't be afraid to take any pain killers either honey...you are going to need them and lots of rest.  I have been in accidents and the after feeling is a lot like after a seizure (you don't know what hit you after a seizure either!)

Please keep us up to date as to how you are making out ok honey?  We will all be worried about you and I just wish there was something we could do to take the aches and pains away for you!

Lots of gentle hugs,
Rena

[Heather3418]

I feel like your momma - I am crying and shaking.  Oh honey, I thank the good Lord that you are alright, but boy are you going to be feeling alot of aches and pains in places you didn't even know you had places.

Rest my precious one, Rest.  And thank God you are alive to tell us about it.

Much Love and and Gentle Hugs,
Heather

[doni54]

Oh Sunny, I'm so sorry honey!!  Thank goodness, your guardian angel must have been riding with you!!

I'm so glad that you aren't injured any worse than you are.  Take care and REST as everyone else has said.

If the soreness and pain get worse, take something!!!  You don't need to suffer through it.

Sending you lots of gentle hugs, and many prayers.

doni

[Lulu54]

Hey Sunny,
this just stinks but it could always be worse, right?  Heed everyone's words of advice and lay low for a few days.  Your body is going to be sorer tomorrow than it is today.  

Stay in touch - and I'm sending very gentle hugs your way!

Lulu

[Eyesnlegs]

You poor thing, do what everyone says and rest - lots and lots of it. Easier said than done but you know it makes sense. I've never been through this and never want to - so can only imagine how you must feel.

Trauma can set in later though they tell me so be kind to yourself for a while.

Sending hugs - cos I really feel for you

Pat
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[saveone]

Sunny I hope I am wrong about the soreness etc setting in days later.  I  would not wish anymore pain on you.  

My son who is 22 totaled our car about three weeks ago.  We had snow on the road and it packed and turned to ice as the evening temps fell.  He was scheduled to work.  He got about 2/10 of a mile from home, when he went around the curve the car would not respond to the steering and kept sliding.  He ended up over an embankment where the car rolled and came to rest on its top in the stream, what we call a creek.

He had minor cuts and got a good scare but insisted he was fine.  Two days later he was asking for muscle relaxers and pain meds.

So as Wonko said don't be afraid to seek relief by vistining your doc for help if the pain increases in the following days.

I understand about be freaked out about getting back in a car but that will ease.

Take care and rest

terry

[wonko]

I'm so sorry!

I went through a traumatic car wreck traveling for Christmas which also totaled my vehicle and required a dramatic ambulance exit.

Great advice above to REST.  The worst of the muscle strain can take DAYS to occur.  If you need to, talk to your doctor about muscle relaxers and pain relief.  Don't feel like you need to tough it out, it is one of those things that is best dealt with by getting as comfortable and as much rest as possible.  I also bought a bunch of reusable ice packs.

Bent metal stinks, but minimal injuries outweighs that any day.  I know it's natural to stress over the car and insurance and all of that nonsense, but try to take it easy and not worry too much about all of that.

I'm glad you had friends and support on site soon after, even if they were a bit freaked out.  

Take care, and REST.

[Sunnytoday]

thanks for the hugs and prayers.

I'm hoping the pain doesn't get any worse. considering i've got pain and swelling in my jaw, hands, neck, arms, back, hips and knees... that doesn't make for any comfortable positions. this has got to get better, terry, not any worse. (smiles).

I do think the thing that is bothering me the most is my jaw (it's hard to talk) and my tongue where I bit it through on the side... it's a big nasty mess. So any predictions of more pain setting in doesn't sound pretty at all, i've been telling myself that it will keep improving!!! We are going traveling this week-end and to be honest I'm a bit freaked out about getting back into a car. I will try to take lots of R&R.

~Sunnytoday~

[saveone]

The Creator must have been riding with you.  The accident sounds awful.

I am so glad you are okay.  I will keep you in my prayers.  I know from experience the worst of the soreness and pain doesn't sit in for couple of days.

Take care of yourself and take it easy.

Sending you hugs and prayers

terry

[biowham]

Whoa. That sounds terrifying. You need to rest. Take it easy for DAYS if you can. And be ready for some post-traumatic anxiety...just take your time getting back into things.

BioWaddles