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Hi there- I'm posting on behalf of Lucas to give you all an update (this is his sister). We still don't have all of the details as we are still waiting on the police report to be mailed to his wife, but based on the location his bike was towed from we believe a vehicle ran a stop stop and impacted him on his right side. The paramedics report said it was a 70 MPH impact. Luke's helmut is responsible for saving his life so I implore this community to please ride carefully with full protective gear and the highest quality helmut you can find. He is current being treated in Philadelphia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The Ortho Dr's there have been tremendous.
Luke had another surgery this morning on his leg and there is still swelling so they were not able to remove the drain and close it up, but it looks good. He is scheduled for his permanent jaw surgery tomorrow which will be a huge relief to have behind us and to finally be on the road to healing. We really miss hearing his voice as his jaw has been wired shut for more than a week now. We are beyond appreciative for everyone's prayers and support and continue to feel your love. We have been reading him all of the comments posted and he says he is so deeply touched by eveyone's love and generosity! I wanted to specifically thank this community for all of your comments, prayers and generous financial support as he will be out of commission for quite some time.
That said, he is making small progress every day. I know he looks forward to thanking each and every one of you personally!
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Luke had another surgery this morning on his leg and there is still swelling so they were not able to remove the drain and close it up, but it looks good. He is scheduled for his permanent jaw surgery tomorrow which will be a huge relief to have behind us and to finally be on the road to healing. We really miss hearing his voice as his jaw has been wired shut for more than a week now. We are beyond appreciative for everyone's prayers and support and continue to feel your love. We have been reading him all of the comments posted and he says he is so deeply touched by eveyone's love and generosity! I wanted to specifically thank this community for all of your comments, prayers and generous financial support as he will be out of commission for quite some time.
That said, he is making small progress every day. I know he looks forward to thanking each and every one of you personally!
Help Luke's Recovery | Medical Expenses - YouCaring.com
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Hi there- I'm posting on behalf of Lucas to give you all an update (this is his sister). We still don't have all of the details as we are still waiting on the police report to be mailed to his wife, but based on the location his bike was towed from we believe a vehicle ran a stop stop and impacted him on his right side. The paramedics report said it was a 70 MPH impact. Luke's helmut is responsible for saving his life so I implore this community to please ride carefully with full protective gear and the highest quality helmut you can find. He is current being treated in Philadelphia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The Ortho Dr's there have been tremendous.
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Hi Obijack,
I am posting from Luke's account (LehighLuke), this is his sister. He did have his full gear on including full face helmut. The helmut SAVED HIS LIFE. The paramedic report stated it was a 70 MPH impact and he was hit on his right side (likely the driver ran a stop sign). We're still waiting on the full police report to be mailed to us so we aren't sure if it was a hit and run or if the driver stayed on scene? Based on how shattered his jaw is, if he didn't have his helmut I have no doubt he wouldn't be here. In spite of all of the other trauma, he did not even have a concussion.
Please share this info with others on the blog as I am still trying to figure out how to post correctly on this blog. Ride safely and please wear a high quality helmut!
Thanks for your concern!
I am posting from Luke's account (LehighLuke), this is his sister. He did have his full gear on including full face helmut. The helmut SAVED HIS LIFE. The paramedic report stated it was a 70 MPH impact and he was hit on his right side (likely the driver ran a stop sign). We're still waiting on the full police report to be mailed to us so we aren't sure if it was a hit and run or if the driver stayed on scene? Based on how shattered his jaw is, if he didn't have his helmut I have no doubt he wouldn't be here. In spite of all of the other trauma, he did not even have a concussion.
Please share this info with others on the blog as I am still trying to figure out how to post correctly on this blog. Ride safely and please wear a high quality helmut!
Thanks for your concern!
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Update on LehighLuke:
This is Luke's Sister (Wendy). Thank you so much, this community has been unbelievable in supporting him. He is in surgery as we speak on his jaw. I will send some pics once he is a bit farther along in the healing process. Right now he's in pretty bad shape. They have him in a Halo Spinal Stabilization device he will have on for the next 6 weeks which is screwed into his forehead and skull. He still has the trache in but is now off the ventilator and breathing on his own. They will keep the trache in until his last surgery on his leg & knee (hopefully later this week). Although he did not have any spinal damage, he had extensive soft tissue and nerve damage around the C1 and the Halo is keeping him from causing any paralysis. His right leg was also really damaged badly. He has nerve and tendon damage but the muscle looks good. They expect he will be able to walk again and seem very optimistic but won't know until after his final surgery and he can start Physical Therapy.
Please keep your prayers coming, we have been reading him all of the comments from this blog. They are really lifting his spirits. He thinks of this group as "his people". He specifically asked me to keep everyone here updated and I can't wait until he's able to post himself and thank each and every one of you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all so much for your generosity and concern. I will keep posting updates as he makes progress. PLEASE stay safe out there. There are far too many people who do not have the proper respect for motorcyclist's and Luke is a case in point that one quick ride can change your life forever. Thanks again FZ09 community!
Update on LehighLuke:
This is Luke's Sister (Wendy). Thank you so much, this community has been unbelievable in supporting him. He is in surgery as we speak on his jaw. I will send some pics once he is a bit farther along in the healing process. Right now he's in pretty bad shape. They have him in a Halo Spinal Stabilization device he will have on for the next 6 weeks which is screwed into his forehead and skull. He still has the trache in but is now off the ventilator and breathing on his own. They will keep the trache in until his last surgery on his leg & knee (hopefully later this week). Although he did not have any spinal damage, he had extensive soft tissue and nerve damage around the C1 and the Halo is keeping him from causing any paralysis. His right leg was also really damaged badly. He has nerve and tendon damage but the muscle looks good. They expect he will be able to walk again and seem very optimistic but won't know until after his final surgery and he can start Physical Therapy.
Please keep your prayers coming, we have been reading him all of the comments from this blog. They are really lifting his spirits. He thinks of this group as "his people". He specifically asked me to keep everyone here updated and I can't wait until he's able to post himself and thank each and every one of you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all so much for your generosity and concern. I will keep posting updates as he makes progress. PLEASE stay safe out there. There are far too many people who do not have the proper respect for motorcyclist's and Luke is a case in point that one quick ride can change your life forever. Thanks again FZ09 community!
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Stoltec Moto - I couldn't echo those sentiments and louder! Lucas is SO grateful for all of your emotional and financial support. I spent the morning with him and he wanted me to post some answers to questions, as well as a picture from today as he was having a great morning (if I can figure out how to upload it?). It may not be clear, but his notepad says "What's up FZ-09.org?"
To update you, Luke's jaw surgery went well yesterday. Only 1 major surgery on his knee for nerve, tendon & ligament damage to go.
He started talking through his trache today for the first time since the accident. He seemed to be in the best spirits so far today. I read every single post and comments from this blog to him and he wanted me to sincerely thank all of you so very much! I can not begin to say how humbled I am for everyone's generosity and can only promise to pay it forward. I know as Luke gets better he will be reaching out to all of you as well to say thank you himself.
Details of accident/ answers to some of your questions:
Luke had gone out for a ride earlier in the day on Sunday 4/6 and came back to work on some suspension issues. He said he was testing his ZX6RR shocks and was at the end of his ride. He was actually less than 2 blocks from his home. We believe someone ran a stop sign at the intersection and the paramedic report said it was a 70 MPH impact on his right side. His bike was nearly bent in half, the entire front end bent left. The bike is totaled. He was wearing a Nolan Modular full face helmut, wolf armored racing jacket & gloves & Dianese racing boots and textile pants. His gear truly saved his life. Short of a few lacerations on his chin, he suffered no road rash and/or infection although he had tremendous bruising from shoulder to foot. Based on his jaw injuries (broken in 15 places) which as the only part of his body not protected, we are sure had he not been wearing the helmut he would not have survived. In fact he did not suffer any head trauma at all, not even a concussion which just speaks to the importance of a high quality helmut and gear. He has no memory at all of the day of the accident or the week that followed.
I hope the next post you see from LehighLuke's account is from himself! Stay safe FZ09er's - thank you again!
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To update you, Luke's jaw surgery went well yesterday. Only 1 major surgery on his knee for nerve, tendon & ligament damage to go.
He started talking through his trache today for the first time since the accident. He seemed to be in the best spirits so far today. I read every single post and comments from this blog to him and he wanted me to sincerely thank all of you so very much! I can not begin to say how humbled I am for everyone's generosity and can only promise to pay it forward. I know as Luke gets better he will be reaching out to all of you as well to say thank you himself.
Details of accident/ answers to some of your questions:
Luke had gone out for a ride earlier in the day on Sunday 4/6 and came back to work on some suspension issues. He said he was testing his ZX6RR shocks and was at the end of his ride. He was actually less than 2 blocks from his home. We believe someone ran a stop sign at the intersection and the paramedic report said it was a 70 MPH impact on his right side. His bike was nearly bent in half, the entire front end bent left. The bike is totaled. He was wearing a Nolan Modular full face helmut, wolf armored racing jacket & gloves & Dianese racing boots and textile pants. His gear truly saved his life. Short of a few lacerations on his chin, he suffered no road rash and/or infection although he had tremendous bruising from shoulder to foot. Based on his jaw injuries (broken in 15 places) which as the only part of his body not protected, we are sure had he not been wearing the helmut he would not have survived. In fact he did not suffer any head trauma at all, not even a concussion which just speaks to the importance of a high quality helmut and gear. He has no memory at all of the day of the accident or the week that followed.
I hope the next post you see from LehighLuke's account is from himself! Stay safe FZ09er's - thank you again!
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Update:
Another great day for Luke. He spent over an hour sitting in his wheelchair this afternoon. He also got to drink liquids/puree's for the first time in 2 weeks.... juice, soup & applesauce. Both huge steps in his progress. They put in a smaller trache making him able to talk better. We are all feeling a sense of relief that there is light at the end of the tunnel and he is getting there and we thank everyone so much for cheering him on along the way!
Another great day for Luke. He spent over an hour sitting in his wheelchair this afternoon. He also got to drink liquids/puree's for the first time in 2 weeks.... juice, soup & applesauce. Both huge steps in his progress. They put in a smaller trache making him able to talk better. We are all feeling a sense of relief that there is light at the end of the tunnel and he is getting there and we thank everyone so much for cheering him on along the way!
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Another Update:
Today was another day of great progress for Luke. He got to have coffee this morning & a liquid breakfast! I imagine after 2 weeks of not eating this was pure nirvana for him! He also got into a wheelchair and wheeled himself around the hallways finally getting out of his room! He was insistent that he not have help and do it himself. He certainly has such a great attitude about the whole thing. His ortho docs want to schedule his knee surgery for this coming week. The knee injury was the most serious injury he sustained and the most complicated to fix as he has a good deal of nerve, ligament & tendon damage. We're so anxious to have that last hurdle overcome so he can finally be on the last leg of his journey to recovery but so very thankful for how well he is doing after only 2 weeks. We continue to be so appreciative for everyone's support! I know he will take you local bikers up on a beer as soon as he can!
Today was another day of great progress for Luke. He got to have coffee this morning & a liquid breakfast! I imagine after 2 weeks of not eating this was pure nirvana for him! He also got into a wheelchair and wheeled himself around the hallways finally getting out of his room! He was insistent that he not have help and do it himself. He certainly has such a great attitude about the whole thing. His ortho docs want to schedule his knee surgery for this coming week. The knee injury was the most serious injury he sustained and the most complicated to fix as he has a good deal of nerve, ligament & tendon damage. We're so anxious to have that last hurdle overcome so he can finally be on the last leg of his journey to recovery but so very thankful for how well he is doing after only 2 weeks. We continue to be so appreciative for everyone's support! I know he will take you local bikers up on a beer as soon as he can!
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Hey Guys... This is my wife Ashley typing but I am telling her what to say. I just want to say thank you so much for ll of the support I have received on this forum. A lot of you have contributed to my fundraiser which is going to make a huge difference because the bills are really piling up and I can't work right now. Thank you a million times. Let me update in my own words. As for the accident I have no memory of what happened so everything that has been said is purely speculative. I would consider myself adept at riding in the city so the fact that I hit a car suggests that the car made an error. I have been riding successfully in city traffic for quite awhile and always ride with 100% attention. You always hear about those random accidents where people get seriously hurt and you never think it could be you. I have had many crashes before with my old bike and never got hurt. Always going wide into a turn or slipping on gravel, etc. but I never was inured, so it's hard to believe that now I am one of those people who got seriously hurt riding a bike, even though I was a serious rider who took all the proper precautions and wore all the proper gear. So just please keep this in your mind and watch out. Be extra diligent when you guys ride because I am probably never going to ride again (not fair to family and loved ones) and this makes me very sad.
As for my progress, the last two weeks have been a blur of surgeries and hospital Dr. visits. Everything has been very crazy but I have generally a lot of pain but I am getting better every day and my goal is to exceed the Dr's prognosis and get out of here sooner than they say that I can. I am eating out of a syringe, I am talking even though my jaw is wired shut. I try to move as much as I can even though I am many stabilizers. I try to do everything I can to get better as quickly as I can so that I can get on with my life. So that's about it-- just wanted to reiterate my appreciation for all of you. I actually believe that your positive thoughts and prayers somehow affect my ability to get better...like the law of attraction. Keep the comments coming because it can't hurt and there is a huge chance it does make a difference. Lastly, please stay safe out there. Be careful with your rides...watch out for those cars! Protect the hobby that you love.
As for my progress, the last two weeks have been a blur of surgeries and hospital Dr. visits. Everything has been very crazy but I have generally a lot of pain but I am getting better every day and my goal is to exceed the Dr's prognosis and get out of here sooner than they say that I can. I am eating out of a syringe, I am talking even though my jaw is wired shut. I try to move as much as I can even though I am many stabilizers. I try to do everything I can to get better as quickly as I can so that I can get on with my life. So that's about it-- just wanted to reiterate my appreciation for all of you. I actually believe that your positive thoughts and prayers somehow affect my ability to get better...like the law of attraction. Keep the comments coming because it can't hurt and there is a huge chance it does make a difference. Lastly, please stay safe out there. Be careful with your rides...watch out for those cars! Protect the hobby that you love.
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Update on Lucas: He had a rough day today. He ended up having a 6 hour surgery on his jaw which should be the last one for the next 6 weeks. He was in quite a bit of pain afterwards so they just started him on the good meds so hopefully they can get him comfortable soon. It turns out the MRI was not able to get clear images of his knee due to the stabilizing rod in his leg (which was unexpected) so they also have to wait 6 more weeks for the rod to come out before they can do another MRI and then have that final surgery. He was moved to a regular room (non ICU) this week and he will likely be discharged altogether sometime soon (maybe sometime next week?) while the pelvis & jaw heal. After 6 weeks the halo should come off, rod can come out and the jaw can be unwired. I'll post more as they decide on a game plan for him. There are a lot of details to work out in terms of what the next best step will be. Thanks again for keeping him in your thoughts & prayers.
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Hey everyone...Lucas here himself, typing on an ipad. Wow, it's been a rough week...finally feeling better. Btw, what a treat to see Black joined up to the forum!! What's up John? Those were the days, weren't they?
As for me and progress...probably today I'm in the best shape I've been in since I got here....officially 3 weeks in the damn hospital, however I only have memory of 2. I'm in good shape because I am talking again...fairly well, and I am mostly recovered from my last surgery that really kicked my ass...on Friday, a new team reconstructed my jaw for the 2nd time... The 6 hr deal....and in recovery I experienced the worst pain in my life. That 1st night was really tough. Good news is that the new surgeons got it right this time, and my mouth feels like it is supposed to. Before it felt like someone else's mouth...teeth all out of alignment and whatnot....so the new guys rocked it...the lead surgeon is Dr. Champion, srs, so what do you expect?
I have also figured out how to use my ipad in my incapacitated state, which oddly makes me feel like my old self again. Still it's hard to fathom how seriously injured I was/am....and the effort for getting back to normal for real is going to be monumental.
I am so lucky my mind is 100% intact...I am still sharp as a tack...if I had any kind of brain damage, for me that would be worse than death.
So now it's a healing and waiting game until they can take X-rays to have confidence to start removing some of this hardware. It will prob. Be 3 more weeks until the next procedure....knee reconstruction...and it looks like I will prob be discharged to y home to wait it out...which will obviously be challenging given that I can't put weight on my pelvis, or move my head at all...but at least I'll be home with my wife and cats. I'm also hoping during that time I'll figure out how to rig up my laptop and start getting back to work.
So thanks to everyone again...keep the positive vibes coming, and hopefully I'll be able to update more frequently.
Adios!
As for me and progress...probably today I'm in the best shape I've been in since I got here....officially 3 weeks in the damn hospital, however I only have memory of 2. I'm in good shape because I am talking again...fairly well, and I am mostly recovered from my last surgery that really kicked my ass...on Friday, a new team reconstructed my jaw for the 2nd time... The 6 hr deal....and in recovery I experienced the worst pain in my life. That 1st night was really tough. Good news is that the new surgeons got it right this time, and my mouth feels like it is supposed to. Before it felt like someone else's mouth...teeth all out of alignment and whatnot....so the new guys rocked it...the lead surgeon is Dr. Champion, srs, so what do you expect?
I have also figured out how to use my ipad in my incapacitated state, which oddly makes me feel like my old self again. Still it's hard to fathom how seriously injured I was/am....and the effort for getting back to normal for real is going to be monumental.
I am so lucky my mind is 100% intact...I am still sharp as a tack...if I had any kind of brain damage, for me that would be worse than death.
So now it's a healing and waiting game until they can take X-rays to have confidence to start removing some of this hardware. It will prob. Be 3 more weeks until the next procedure....knee reconstruction...and it looks like I will prob be discharged to y home to wait it out...which will obviously be challenging given that I can't put weight on my pelvis, or move my head at all...but at least I'll be home with my wife and cats. I'm also hoping during that time I'll figure out how to rig up my laptop and start getting back to work.
So thanks to everyone again...keep the positive vibes coming, and hopefully I'll be able to update more frequently.
Adios!
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No, in my estimation, I'll probably be here for less than 1 week more, and then I get discharged to home to wait out the remaining 2+ weeks until most of my hardware can come off....and they can do the MRI Properly on my knee so they know how to operate.
Then, I get that operation, and then, discharged to PT to learn how to walk again. My insurance allows for 30 days of PT per year, and I think I'll need every one of those for getting back on my feet.
So in the very near future the 1st floor of my house will be converted to a hospital room. One pimp ass hospital room with a 65" samsung 4k TV, lol (I miss my stuff)
Did I mention the tv in my current room stopped working today?....so passing time this evening has been boooring. Oh well, I did mostly sleep
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About not riding anymore.
So this is something that has been heavy on my heart and mind for the last 3 weeks. I wanted to explain my rationale to you folks, because there has been some discussion on the topic.
Don't kid yourself, I still love motorcycles to the core. I grieved my destroyed FZ-09...and still do. I've said before that I thought the FZ was the perfect bike at any price. I love 2 wheels, always will, and it will always be my passion...likely ill still be active on this board for years to come. If it were up to me, I would get back riding again after I recovered....no brainer. I would probably take some extra precaution when riding in the city....but otherwise I would want things back just like they were.
However it's not just up to me. My wife and family are involved. By family, I mean my mom (my dad passed away ~5 yrs ago), sister, and everyone else who has come to see me, take care of me and supported my wife and I during this terrible time.
My wife never wanted me to get the bike....ya know, she was scared of it....she was scared I would get hurt on it. She was influenced by the multitude of people who told her motorcycles were death traps. But of course I was (and still am) my own man. I would not let her fears prevent me from enjoying my important passions. So when I bought the bike, I did not ask for permission...I just told her what was happening. My mom and sister also didn't like the bike for the same reasons...even though my dad rode all of his life, just as I had.
So I got it in November, and after the winter and spring went by with no problems, it just wasn't a big deal. Everyone knew how much I loved the bike, I certainly talked about it enough...and it was just the thing....Luke and his bike....for better or worse. No arguments, my wife Ashley got used to it, and didn't worry when I went for rides. She knew I was in control of the machine.
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And then I have this accident. My poor wife had to wait at the hospital for 2 hrs, no knowing if I would live or die. I almost did die, my life was saved by the trauma doctors. This has turned everyone's life who is close to me completely upside down. And I lived...and I healed fast and that is great.
No one....NO ONE ever pointed a finger at me and said "I told you so". These amazing people in my life just stayed with me and gave me comfort and love while laid in the hospital bed. I think everybody understands also that this was probably not even my fault, etc etc.
But when I think about whether I'd get back on the horse or not, and I see how much my wife and family have cried for me, and I see what I've put them through....which is still on-going...how can I in good conscience say..."oh yeah, I'll be getting another bike ASAP". I can't. Although I love motorcycles deeply, I love my wife and family more...and I know I have to give up 2 wheels for their sake....out of respect. No one is even specifically asking me to, it's a decision I have to make for myself....and I am deciding that I do not want to risk putting the people I love through this misery again.
Of course there is the whole logic side...you could get hit by a car walking your dog, etc. but there is more than just logic at play here...I have to give up bikes, and that sucks because I love it...but it's what I need to do. I guess I need to find a new hobby. I'm thinking about getting back into working out...doing something productive.
So this is something that has been heavy on my heart and mind for the last 3 weeks. I wanted to explain my rationale to you folks, because there has been some discussion on the topic.
Don't kid yourself, I still love motorcycles to the core. I grieved my destroyed FZ-09...and still do. I've said before that I thought the FZ was the perfect bike at any price. I love 2 wheels, always will, and it will always be my passion...likely ill still be active on this board for years to come. If it were up to me, I would get back riding again after I recovered....no brainer. I would probably take some extra precaution when riding in the city....but otherwise I would want things back just like they were.
However it's not just up to me. My wife and family are involved. By family, I mean my mom (my dad passed away ~5 yrs ago), sister, and everyone else who has come to see me, take care of me and supported my wife and I during this terrible time.
My wife never wanted me to get the bike....ya know, she was scared of it....she was scared I would get hurt on it. She was influenced by the multitude of people who told her motorcycles were death traps. But of course I was (and still am) my own man. I would not let her fears prevent me from enjoying my important passions. So when I bought the bike, I did not ask for permission...I just told her what was happening. My mom and sister also didn't like the bike for the same reasons...even though my dad rode all of his life, just as I had.
So I got it in November, and after the winter and spring went by with no problems, it just wasn't a big deal. Everyone knew how much I loved the bike, I certainly talked about it enough...and it was just the thing....Luke and his bike....for better or worse. No arguments, my wife Ashley got used to it, and didn't worry when I went for rides. She knew I was in control of the machine.
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And then I have this accident. My poor wife had to wait at the hospital for 2 hrs, no knowing if I would live or die. I almost did die, my life was saved by the trauma doctors. This has turned everyone's life who is close to me completely upside down. And I lived...and I healed fast and that is great.
No one....NO ONE ever pointed a finger at me and said "I told you so". These amazing people in my life just stayed with me and gave me comfort and love while laid in the hospital bed. I think everybody understands also that this was probably not even my fault, etc etc.
But when I think about whether I'd get back on the horse or not, and I see how much my wife and family have cried for me, and I see what I've put them through....which is still on-going...how can I in good conscience say..."oh yeah, I'll be getting another bike ASAP". I can't. Although I love motorcycles deeply, I love my wife and family more...and I know I have to give up 2 wheels for their sake....out of respect. No one is even specifically asking me to, it's a decision I have to make for myself....and I am deciding that I do not want to risk putting the people I love through this misery again.
Of course there is the whole logic side...you could get hit by a car walking your dog, etc. but there is more than just logic at play here...I have to give up bikes, and that sucks because I love it...but it's what I need to do. I guess I need to find a new hobby. I'm thinking about getting back into working out...doing something productive.
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Hey everybody....I am way overdue for an update.
As it turns out I did not discharge to home afterall...after some deliberation, I decided to transfer to a sub-acute rehab facility, which is a glorified nursing home until I can get all this crap taken off of me. Its pretty comical here, it is totally a nursing home with some pretty decent rehab capabilities....I am the only person under 75 yo here...so I do have a bit of celebrity status. I got here on Tuesday, and its going pretty well...I had my 1st day of real rehab today, I lifted weights (8 lb dumbells...lookout) and I did a bunch of leg and balance exercises. I'll admit was pretty wiped out when it was all over.
Also, I got the FZ-09 t=shirt that the forum owners signed! It looks great! Unfortunately I can't wear it right now due to my halo.
Its been almost 4 weeks since the accident, and I am really getting ready to be done with all this. I have to stay disciplined to not go crazy. I still miss riding, amongst other things. Well, thats it for now...stay safe guys, I'll check in later
As it turns out I did not discharge to home afterall...after some deliberation, I decided to transfer to a sub-acute rehab facility, which is a glorified nursing home until I can get all this crap taken off of me. Its pretty comical here, it is totally a nursing home with some pretty decent rehab capabilities....I am the only person under 75 yo here...so I do have a bit of celebrity status. I got here on Tuesday, and its going pretty well...I had my 1st day of real rehab today, I lifted weights (8 lb dumbells...lookout) and I did a bunch of leg and balance exercises. I'll admit was pretty wiped out when it was all over.
Also, I got the FZ-09 t=shirt that the forum owners signed! It looks great! Unfortunately I can't wear it right now due to my halo.
Its been almost 4 weeks since the accident, and I am really getting ready to be done with all this. I have to stay disciplined to not go crazy. I still miss riding, amongst other things. Well, thats it for now...stay safe guys, I'll check in later
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I just realized that someone took pix of my bike and left them on my Laptop...so here is what happens when the FZ-09 T-bones a car (I think thats what happened, but not sure)
check out the tank...yes, my balls did that...which explans my pelvis fractures and severe damage to my bladder
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check out the tank...yes, my balls did that...which explans my pelvis fractures and severe damage to my bladder
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LOL, I have an advanced AutoParts right across the street....and when I went for my 1st oil change at like 70 mi, instead of trying to find a "Yamaha' filter, I just went over there and they had a compatible filter and also oil. I bought enough for my 2nd oil change as well at like 600 mi....well I planned on 600 mi, but I ended up doing the 2nd at like 1000 mi. The plan was, once I was ready for my 1st real oil change, and switch to synthetic, I would get a better filter...the plan for that was at like 2500 mi.
But srs, is Fram really that bad? it did have the gripper stuff which made it easier to change.
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no, but I am pretty quick in my chair. The majority of the other patients here just sit in their chairs and drool with a blank stare on their faces
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Yes, that is what I figured as well...I likely T-boned the car on the driver's side front quarter panel...near the A-pillar, so that when I flew over the hood, my Right leg probably hit the A-Pillar (structure that mounts the windshield) and caused all of my knee injuries.
I have no idea if the car needed to get towed, but the hospital report said that there was 12" intrusion into the car, so the car was definitely messed up
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