jerrycon_imp
Running like a top
Ouch! Wishing you a steady recovery, VLJ.
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So, I had my first experience with a suppository today. Suffice it to say, both my Minnie Driver-lookalike nurse and I agree that it's a good thing she has tomorrow off from work.
A few hours later, however, holy crap, I unloaded enough fertilizer to cover the entire poppy crop of a good-sized Afghani village. The poor hospital, they had to send in their very best, battle-hardened Haz-Mat cleanup crew to deal with the aftermath.
Because the neck and ankle fractures are non-displaced, the surgeons say that they prefer to take a wait-and-see appoach, rather than go in right away. The double compound-fractures to the femur gave them no choice but to operate immediately, as did the shattered heelbone. They hope to see the neck and ankle bones heal on their own.
Tomorrow they are booting me outta here, into one of those Stephen King-approved Skilled Nursing Care house-of-horrors facilities.
A few hours later, however, holy crap, I unloaded enough fertilizer to cover the entire poppy crop of a good-sized Afghani village. The poor hospital, they had to send in their very best, battle-hardened Haz-Mat cleanup crew to deal with the aftermath.
Because the neck and ankle fractures are non-displaced, the surgeons say that they prefer to take a wait-and-see appoach, rather than go in right away. The double compound-fractures to the femur gave them no choice but to operate immediately, as did the shattered heelbone. They hope to see the neck and ankle bones heal on their own.
Tomorrow they are booting me outta here, into one of those Stephen King-approved Skilled Nursing Care house-of-horrors facilities.
Django
Road warrior
VLJ, I'm so sorry to read about your really bad accident!
I wish you a fast and uncomplicated recovery. Looks bad enough.
Glad to see, that you haven't lost your humor. That could help a lot.
I wish you a fast and uncomplicated recovery. Looks bad enough.
Glad to see, that you haven't lost your humor. That could help a lot.
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
VJL , I am very glad that you finally had a "movement" , we are all moved by this outcome.
As Django said , you still have a great sense of humor and trust me humor is the best medicine (plus good looking nurses as well )
As Django said , you still have a great sense of humor and trust me humor is the best medicine (plus good looking nurses as well )
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
VLJ: Your wit is about as intense of the damage. That is strong and very promising, ... and that is in addition to your crisp and well articulated script. Steady as she goes, eh?
Cobalt23_imp
Running like a top
So sorry to hear about your accident. You and yours are in our prayers and get well soon!
the Ferret
Road warrior
good news indeed Veal.
My wife who after a pelvic fracture and after double knee replacements spent some time in one of those Stephen King approved places. She says you are right about that, and if you are not on blood pressure meds now, you will be shortly after entering the nursing home. Good luck on getting your meds on time.
Keep us informed.
Did they plate the femur?
My wife who after a pelvic fracture and after double knee replacements spent some time in one of those Stephen King approved places. She says you are right about that, and if you are not on blood pressure meds now, you will be shortly after entering the nursing home. Good luck on getting your meds on time.
Keep us informed.
Did they plate the femur?
KiowaEagle_imp
Road warrior
Well if you're going to get a suppository I suppose having Minnie Driver give it to you isn't the worse thing. Could have been the Dwayne Johnson look alike....
Glad to hear you're in good spirits VLJ, hang in there.
Glad to hear you're in good spirits VLJ, hang in there.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Some sort of Netflix CB1100 Forum-inspired documentary almost seems to be forming out of this thread. 
Gone in 60
Road warrior
How did a post about a tragic accident and the hospitalization of one of our own turn so interesting!
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
Sorry to hear about your accident.
I come on here to read, as I miss riding the bike.
Reading things like this reassure me as to why I don’t get back on the bike.
I also keep my banged up helmet in my garage as a reminder.
I had to laugh at the poop memory though- after my wreck I didn’t poop for like a week. Weird feeling wondering what’s going on inside.
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I come on here to read, as I miss riding the bike.
Reading things like this reassure me as to why I don’t get back on the bike.
I also keep my banged up helmet in my garage as a reminder.
I had to laugh at the poop memory though- after my wreck I didn’t poop for like a week. Weird feeling wondering what’s going on inside.
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mickey, they used two large screws and some bizarre Carpathian superglue to reassemble what they described as "a jigsaw puzzle" of a shattered right heelbone. The femur now sports two long titanium rods, each accompanied by a pair of large, scary-looking screws. The second rod extends all the way up into the rounded balljoint, which slots within the surgically-repaired hip.
Pretty sure I'm going to end up walking like Keith Richards.
Pretty sure I'm going to end up walking like Keith Richards.
the Ferret
Road warrior
geez the Xrays of those screw contraptions are always so gnarly looking. Screws facing up, screws facing down, like a lousy carpenter did it.
If you end up walking at all, that's good VLJ. You'll probably be able to get a handicap placard for your car so you can park right up front, but hopefully you won't need it.
Do you remember the accident at all?
If you end up walking at all, that's good VLJ. You'll probably be able to get a handicap placard for your car so you can park right up front, but hopefully you won't need it.
Do you remember the accident at all?
Nope, I never lost consciousness. This is the first accident that immediately hurt on contact, probably because there really wasn't any contact with other vehicles in any of my other crashes. Those were all single-vehicle incidents.
In this one, I screamed inside my helmet; first, when his front-left bumper drilled me, and again when I hit the ground after flying forty feet.
Between my very expensive Arai helmet and my scissored-away Rev-It Poseidon riding suit, there went $2,500, right down the drain. That was my first thought as I was lying there, and the magnitude of what had befallen me became clear. I was bitterly angry at the driver for destroying my brand-new Kawasaki, which was working so beautifully that day. I was also angry at him for rendering my red CB1100 EX an orphan. I was very happy with both bikes. Neither deserved this fate. Lastly, I was quite angry at the physical pain and coming financial stress he'd so carelessly dumped on me.
Those were my thoughts while lying on the asphalt, trying to catch my breath.
In this one, I screamed inside my helmet; first, when his front-left bumper drilled me, and again when I hit the ground after flying forty feet.
Between my very expensive Arai helmet and my scissored-away Rev-It Poseidon riding suit, there went $2,500, right down the drain. That was my first thought as I was lying there, and the magnitude of what had befallen me became clear. I was bitterly angry at the driver for destroying my brand-new Kawasaki, which was working so beautifully that day. I was also angry at him for rendering my red CB1100 EX an orphan. I was very happy with both bikes. Neither deserved this fate. Lastly, I was quite angry at the physical pain and coming financial stress he'd so carelessly dumped on me.
Those were my thoughts while lying on the asphalt, trying to catch my breath.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
A good attorney will fix the financial pain. Money heals nothing but unless you were at fault, the money part should work generously in your favor. Bikes and riding gear can be replaced. You can't. Your only job at this point is to keep your wits and heal up so you can get back to being the best version of you that you can be. You've got a whole bunch of us here rooting for you.
egleaves_imp
Running like a top
Check with your auto insurance. I know mine gives me coverage on something like $2K worth of protective gear. Makes sense to me that State Farms would rather pay for my armor than my stitches.VLJ_imp said:
Gone in 60
Road warrior
If the offending driver is deemed to be completely liable, your injuries would be covered up to his policy limits under his medical liability coverage. His property damage coverage by all rights should include not only the Kawi, but your damaged riding gear. Despite your current condition, sounds like that was $2500 well spent.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Well said LR.LongRanger_imp said:
Reading Veal's second-by-second recollection really hits home. His continued wit brings us back to where he is at.
In my region there are specialized motorcycle accident lawyers. I reckon your area is no exception.
My worry is that he either will have no insurance, or minimum liability-only coverage. He's eighty-eight years old, driving a late '90s Chevy Malibu or Impala. He may not have two nickels to rub together. Even if he has minimum liability coverage, I will only receive $6,700, which likely won't even cover all my medical co-pays and deductibles.
