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Plainfield · 03-04-2011, 12:55 PM

Wednesday while I was working, I heard/felt a pop in my left hip. And then I felt horrible pain. I tried to 'tough it out' for about an hour, but when the pain didn't go away, I told my boss I was going to go to the doctor, and I left work.

It took me about 15 minutes for me to get into Bumblebee. The car is very low and you have to bend your legs. Normally this isn't a problem, but my left leg didn't want to bend. Anyway, I got in and started driving, and I just went to the local ER.

I tried to get out of the car once I was there, but to no avail. Then I realized I didn't have my cell phone. So I had to use Onstar, which then let me buy 100 phone minutes for $39.99. I then was able to call the hosiptal (not 911) and let them know that I was stuck in my car and I was in their parking lot about 30 feet from the ER doors.

They came out with a wheel chair and pulled me out of the car. I was at the hospital for two days. To find out that I have torn cartilage in my left hip. I can't drive due to the drugs they put me on, but they recommended not driving the camaro for awhile once I can drive again. I'll be stuck with my husbands Honda Element for awhile.

Nothing was worse then waking up this morning, to my husband doing the "I get to drive the camaro" dance, while he helped me get out of bed. If he wasn't such a good huband that is willing to help me move about, I would have smacked him one good.

lets_go_bills · 03-04-2011, 12:57 PM

Get well soon.

the Kolektor · 03-04-2011, 01:00 PM

Hope all goes well, you can still smack him a good one when you recover just for the hell of it!! j/k We good husbands are getting hard to find, glad you have a keeper!

IROCanSS · 03-04-2011, 01:01 PM

You could have saved the money and just drove up to the ER doors and honked! They would have ran out just like they do in the movies!!! hope you feel better soon!!

ksgypsy · 03-04-2011, 01:03 PM

He's making quite the sacrifice trading his Element for your Camaro.... I can only hope mine would do the same for me....

Glad you're on the mend!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-04-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plainfield

Nothing was worse then waking up this morning, to my husband doing the "I get to drive the camaro" dance, while he helped me get out of bed. If he wasn't such a good huband that is willing to help me move about, I would have smacked him one good.

That right there is FUNNY!!!!! I'm glad your ok. Take care.

panther2469 · 03-04-2011, 01:47 PM

get well soon

bossbunny · 03-04-2011, 03:13 PM

YOUR CAMARO SAVED YOUR LIFE!!!!

Teehee. But Im glad Onstar was there for the rescue. I need to load some minutes for moments like this. Hope you get to feeling better and that your hubby spoils you and your car!

hot_rod · 03-04-2011, 03:15 PM

>>Nothing was worse then waking up this morning, to my husband doing the "I get to drive the camaro" dance, while he helped me get out of bed. If he wasn't such a good huband that is willing to help me move about, I would have smacked him one good.

I can relate to that!

The Camaro is my wife's daily driver.

Get well soon!

Black69 · 03-04-2011, 04:43 PM

Take care and get better soon. Your Camaro needs you!

2010 SSRS · 03-04-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lets_go_bills

Get well soon.

+1

Blue Menace · 03-04-2011, 05:07 PM

I know all about torn cartilage. (both knees) I don't hope you make a fast recovery!

RubyCamaro · 03-04-2011, 06:53 PM

Sorry you are having such a difficult time but glad your Camaro & OnStar were able to help. Hope you are good as new ASAP.

Jayhawk500 · 03-04-2011, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plainfield

Wednesday while I was working, I heard/felt a pop in my left hip. And then I felt horrible pain. I tried to 'tough it out' for about an hour, but when the pain didn't go away, I told my boss I was going to go to the doctor, and I left work.

It took me about 15 minutes for me to get into Bumblebee. The car is very low and you have to bend your legs. Normally this isn't a problem, but my left leg didn't want to bend. Anyway, I got in and started driving, and I just went to the local ER.

I tried to get out of the car once I was there, but to no avail. Then I realized I didn't have my cell phone. So I had to use Onstar, which then let me buy 100 phone minutes for $39.99. I then was able to call the hosiptal (not 911) and let them know that I was stuck in my car and I was in their parking lot about 30 feet from the ER doors.

They came out with a wheel chair and pulled me out of the car. I was at the hospital for two days. To find out that I have torn cartilage in my left hip. I can't drive due to the drugs they put me on, but they recommended not driving the camaro for awhile once I can drive again. I'll be stuck with my husbands Honda Element for awhile.

Nothing was worse then waking up this morning, to my husband doing the "I get to drive the camaro" dance, while he helped me get out of bed. If he wasn't such a good huband that is willing to help me move about, I would have smacked him one good.

Your lucky they came out and got you. We had a guy die in the hospital parking lot (major city) after wrecking his truck in front of the ER. The hospital told the cop to call for an ambulance. I see a major law suite coming!

03-04-2011, 12:55 PM	#1
Plainfield 2010, 2LT RS Transformer Drives: '10 2LT Camaro & '70 Challenger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cybertron Posts: 86 View My Garage	Onstar to the rescue---kind of--- Wednesday while I was working, I heard/felt a pop in my left hip. And then I felt horrible pain. I tried to 'tough it out' for about an hour, but when the pain didn't go away, I told my boss I was going to go to the doctor, and I left work. It took me about 15 minutes for me to get into Bumblebee. The car is very low and you have to bend your legs. Normally this isn't a problem, but my left leg didn't want to bend. Anyway, I got in and started driving, and I just went to the local ER. I tried to get out of the car once I was there, but to no avail. Then I realized I didn't have my cell phone. So I had to use Onstar, which then let me buy 100 phone minutes for $39.99. I then was able to call the hosiptal (not 911) and let them know that I was stuck in my car and I was in their parking lot about 30 feet from the ER doors. They came out with a wheel chair and pulled me out of the car. I was at the hospital for two days. To find out that I have torn cartilage in my left hip. I can't drive due to the drugs they put me on, but they recommended not driving the camaro for awhile once I can drive again. I'll be stuck with my husbands Honda Element for awhile. Nothing was worse then waking up this morning, to my husband doing the "I get to drive the camaro" dance, while he helped me get out of bed. If he wasn't such a good huband that is willing to help me move about, I would have smacked him one good. __________________ Cars and Baseball --- What else is there???

03-04-2011, 12:57 PM	#2
lets_go_bills Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 815	Get well soon. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Cyber Gray Metallic

03-04-2011, 01:00 PM	#3
the Kolektor Patiently waiting.... Drives: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 625	Hope all goes well, you can still smack him a good one when you recover just for the hell of it!! j/k We good husbands are getting hard to find, glad you have a keeper! __________________ You Know......Sometimes you just can't fix stupid!!!!

03-04-2011, 01:47 PM	#7
panther2469 Drives: 2011 2SS RS SIM Litho # 193 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 5,085 View My Garage	get well soon __________________

03-04-2011, 03:15 PM	#9
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	>>Nothing was worse then waking up this morning, to my husband doing the "I get to drive the camaro" dance, while he helped me get out of bed. If he wasn't such a good huband that is willing to help me move about, I would have smacked him one good. I can relate to that! The Camaro is my wife's daily driver. Get well soon! __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

03-04-2011, 01:01 PM	#4
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	You could have saved the money and just drove up to the ER doors and honked! They would have ran out just like they do in the movies!!! hope you feel better soon!!

03-04-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
ksgypsy Drives: '11 Victory Red 1LT/RS, "RRocket" Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 36 View My Garage	He's making quite the sacrifice trading his Element for your Camaro.... I can only hope mine would do the same for me.... Glad you're on the mend!

03-04-2011, 03:13 PM	#8
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	YOUR CAMARO SAVED YOUR LIFE!!!! Teehee. But Im glad Onstar was there for the rescue. I need to load some minutes for moments like this. Hope you get to feeling better and that your hubby spoils you and your car!

03-04-2011, 04:43 PM	#10
Black69 Dave Drives: 2010 VR Camaro RSSS-69 Camaro Cpe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burley, Idaho Posts: 42	Take care and get better soon. Your Camaro needs you! __________________ 69 Coupe, 383, AC, Tilt, PS, PB, Thorley Headers, and a 2010 2SS\RS VR with Artic White Stripes

03-04-2011, 05:07 PM	#12
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	I know all about torn cartilage. (both knees) I don't hope you make a fast recovery!

03-04-2011, 06:53 PM	#13
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,237 View My Garage	Sorry you are having such a difficult time but glad your Camaro & OnStar were able to help. Hope you are good as new ASAP. __________________

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