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shortfoot · 07-20-2012, 12:24 AM

( ***** Update go to post # 57 ofor uptodate pics.)Hello my second Family,

Some of ya'll can remember back in early sept. 2011 I was down due to ankle fusion..

Well the recovery was long as heck, almost 8 months . 7 tunsten screws and a h3ll of a lot of pain, living dose by dose on pain meds.

Okay well,now I went in tuesday morning to see the doc. they took x-rays and seen that 2 of the screws are bent and I have a h3ll of alot bone cracks and chipping in my ankle. The only way to move forward is a BTK ( Below the knee ) Amputation .

The way I understand it is the doc. will do his thing and then I will go 2-3 weeks trying to heel, minus 1 foot & lower leg. Then I will be wearing some sort of sock to try and heel the Stump for a prosthetic..

I will keep ya'll up to date as I know.
Guess I will be riding LATER on with a fony ***** leg & foot.

YA'll keep your heads up, trust me when I say it can always be worse ! Be thankfull for your feet.
Oh and as if this isnt bad enought, I had to quit my new job on day 3 due to this S**t. They said they would take me back. But who knows when I'll be ready to work again.

walker · 07-20-2012, 12:31 AM

**** Bro, That sucks.... But I guess if it is going to give you mobility then it is worth it, After my dads wreck he wish they would have taken foot because he has no flexation in it anymore and cant ride

Jeffrobombero · 07-20-2012, 12:38 AM

Man, this is tough to hear, but you are an inspiration in your positive outlook. Glad to know that you aren't letting it stop you. I'll be praying for your quick recovery and healing.

There was a boss at my work who recently retired. He was a neat guy, but in what we do comes some serious nut grinding stress and deep crap. He had a big bookshelf in his office that, among other things, he kept his combat boots from Vietnam. He was asked one day why they were there and he remarked...."When I think this sh!it is bad around here, I look at those boots and they remind me that things could be a h3ll of a lot worse."

It is sometimes really hard to look past our situation and think it could be worse; but it can be, and probably will be someday. My hats off to you my friend and thanks for reminding me to remember what it really important. You have my prayers...

BIGBIRD123 · 07-20-2012, 01:23 AM

From one gimp to another, you have been one of the reason I have continued to face the hardships of riding with leg problems. You and I have talked some about our leg problems but mine seem mundane compared to what you are facing. I know that if I don't take care of my diabetes, I too may face such a fate but I will always be inspired by the heart that you possess...it is an Honor to have such a Friend...please feel free to call on me at any moment for anything...I will send my numbers, so that during recovery, you need someone to talk to or b1_tch at or share the pain...NO MATTER the time of day or night...I'm there...

BB

tgabriel · 07-20-2012, 02:50 AM

Tough situation to be in brother, but if it will mean better quality of life then so be it. Was glad to get the chance to meet you at the Plundering the Peninsula rally, your sense of humour and strength in a difficult situation are an inspiration to us all. Take care and wishing you a speedy recovery so we can see you at the next rally in 2013!

the_snake1201 · 07-20-2012, 08:10 AM

Not the news you wanted to hear, I'm sure. I admire your positive outlook on the situation. You know we're all pulling for you here. Best of luck with the procedure and recovery.

**Wood Welder** · 07-20-2012, 08:17 AM

Prayers sent.

Midnight · 07-20-2012, 08:23 AM

Wow, I can't imagine what it must be like to go through this. Thank you for your post and for the encouragement of your positive attitude. Last summer I met a guy who lost a leg in a bike crash. He had a prosthetic and rode more often than before.

**Psyc0** · 07-20-2012, 08:39 AM

Would a second medical evaluation & opinion be a worthwhile consideration?
How about a stainless steel ankle joint? http://www.footankleinstitute.com/ankle-replacement/

Think I'd go that route first, before I'd allow amputation.
Prayers sent on Your behalf.

**Rob 61** · 07-20-2012, 08:43 AM

Prayers going out for your speedy healing.

07-20-2012, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jeffrobombero Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Monroe, Ohio Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 432 Thanked 165 Times in 130 Posts	Man, this is tough to hear, but you are an inspiration in your positive outlook. Glad to know that you aren't letting it stop you. I'll be praying for your quick recovery and healing. There was a boss at my work who recently retired. He was a neat guy, but in what we do comes some serious nut grinding stress and deep crap. He had a big bookshelf in his office that, among other things, he kept his combat boots from Vietnam. He was asked one day why they were there and he remarked...."When I think this sh!it is bad around here, I look at those boots and they remind me that things could be a h3ll of a lot worse." It is sometimes really hard to look past our situation and think it could be worse; but it can be, and probably will be someday. My hats off to you my friend and thanks for reminding me to remember what it really important. You have my prayers... __________________ "If all the economists were laid end to end, they'd never reach a conclusion." George Bernard Shaw

07-20-2012, 02:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
tgabriel Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary alberta canada Posts: 1,031 Thanks: 95 Thanked 73 Times in 61 Posts	Tough situation to be in brother, but if it will mean better quality of life then so be it. Was glad to get the chance to meet you at the Plundering the Peninsula rally, your sense of humour and strength in a difficult situation are an inspiration to us all. Take care and wishing you a speedy recovery so we can see you at the next rally in 2013! __________________ Nov 2006-Oct 2008: '82 Yamaha XS400 Oct 2008-Sept 2012: '05 Suzuki C50SE...RIP Sept 2012-present: '01 Kawasaki Nomad 1500FI-Premeaux fairing, HD Tourpac, V&H pipes, Power Commander 3 VR WESCALERO CHARTER MEMBER and proud "Arrogant Bastard"

07-20-2012, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
the_snake1201 Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT, Thomaston Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 82 Thanked 148 Times in 114 Posts	Not the news you wanted to hear, I'm sure. I admire your positive outlook on the situation. You know we're all pulling for you here. Best of luck with the procedure and recovery. __________________ 2011 BMW R1200RT Independent Auditor for the WFNR Relief Fund I'm not short...I'm size-manageable.

07-20-2012, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wood Welder Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 10,537 Thanks: 925 Thanked 555 Times in 451 Posts	Prayers sent. __________________ Thickness can't be measured! VR WESCALERO MEMBER

07-20-2012, 08:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Midnight Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 87 Thanked 156 Times in 128 Posts	Wow, I can't imagine what it must be like to go through this. Thank you for your post and for the encouragement of your positive attitude. Last summer I met a guy who lost a leg in a bike crash. He had a prosthetic and rode more often than before. __________________ Black 'n beautiful - 2004 Volusia - 2008 C90SE You don't see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12

07-20-2012, 08:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rob 61 Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Va Bch Posts: 2,508 Thanks: 115 Thanked 317 Times in 248 Posts	Prayers going out for your speedy healing. __________________ Robyn Ray II, 07 C50 10/11 11 Victory Cross Country 3/11-1/12 04 Volusia 7/07-4/11 ^^^^^^^^ I'm on top

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