Hi Coach,
I lost control of a hand drill this morning and brained myself on the left side of my forehead with the battery pack end of the device. No passing out, vomiting, etc., but a headache and approximately half inch long gash at the point of impact, as well as some tenderness there, too. I have felt slightly dazed at times during the day, but that feeling seems to dissipate with rest, ibuprofen, and food. As a result of my piss poor DIY skills I suspect that this week’s training will consist primarily of rest, and not the usual 3 days of HLM. Is the protocol for returning to intermediate training after a (hopefully) brief lay-off different than what’s outlined for the novice in SSBBT?
Thank You,
Jon
09-08-2019, 05:15 PM
Mark Rippetoe
Jon, if you're having concussion symptoms -- you are -- this weeks training starts at the ER. Now. Immediately.
09-08-2019, 08:05 PM
Jonathon Sullivan
This.
09-09-2019, 05:55 AM
IPNDTP
Coach,
Thanks for this and will do. We can talk training at a later date.
Hi Dr. Sullivan,
If you were in my situation would you request a CT scan, etc., if the attending physician does not order one?
Thanks,
Jon
09-09-2019, 09:49 AM
Mark Rippetoe
Why are you still typing about this? Why have you not taken us seriously? The first thing the ER guy will do is order a CT, but he can't order it IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE FUCKING ER, you moron. Get in the car and go NOW.
09-09-2019, 10:29 AM
IPNDTP
Coach,
Typing and sitting in a waiting room aren’t incompatible.
Thanks,
Jon
09-09-2019, 02:05 PM
IPNDTP
Hi Coach,
Clean bill of health. Apparently I presented with mild symptoms, so no CT scan advised, just rest and ibuprofen. Is the protocol for returning to intermediate training after a brief layoff different than what’s outlined in SSBBT?
Thanks Again,
Jon
09-09-2019, 03:12 PM
Mark Rippetoe
How long was the layoff?
09-09-2019, 03:49 PM
IPNDTP
Hopefully not longer than 1-2 weeks.
09-09-2019, 04:07 PM
Mark Rippetoe
You haven't taken the layoff yet? If you have a "clean bill of health", just train. Today.