Hey guys, just wanted to give you a update. It’s been 2 weeks since my injury. The issue of swelling has been keeping the surgeon from being able to operate and rebuild the foot, ankle and lower leg. That has finally been resolved and I will be operated on late this morning or early afternoon. I know one thing and that is I’ll be glad to have this rack removed from the leg. It sounds like I’ll be in for a long recovery. Eight weeks before I will be allowed to start putting any weight on it. I’m going to spend a couple weeks here in Fairbanks in a motel before finally heading back home. When I am done having to see the surgeon for at least a month. My dad will fly up from Florida and stay with me to help me out for awhile. Will be nice to see him.
Kevin, I’m glad to see that you managed to make your move safely. Phil, your wife is dead on with her dying bread statement.
In closing this, I want to add, Phil, to mention the kindness of the blogs readers. I want to add to that list. This fellow that answered Kevin’s call for my assistance, Paul, guys this man has come to see me every day but one. He works on these air ambulances up here and is talented in my areas. I just find it amazing that he like so many others look at the blog daily and never say a word. They come for the information and the stories, but also for the comments. I’m telling you this because I don’t think he’s a one off. I think the blogosphere is probably full of many people like him. I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate him.
I’ll get back in touch with another update after the surgery as soon as I’m able. You guys take care and stay safe. Oh yeah, thank you both for being who and what you are and, for your caring and the blog.
Bustednuckles
Documenting The Death Of America
Three cheers for Deathray !! And hopes & prayers for a speedy, uneventful recovery !! And for Paul; there are a lot of people that “lurk”, enjoying the content and comments. I generally lurk for a while when I’m pointed to a site to see if I want to come back regularly. The folks in the comment are always the deciding factor. When you start to feel like you know ’em, you know it’s time to join ’em.
I’ve learned a few tricks here from several of you, and especially Phil. The best lesson from Phil is perseverance; he never gives up, he takes time to think it out.
Enough of this touchy-feely shit. I got stuff to do….
Deathray, are you going to let your doggie drive the tractor again? It’ll be a long time before you can work or get back in the bucket, so maybe you should teach her to drive it safely. Of course, next winter you could wear a harness, and maybe weld yourself a safety cage/platform to work from? My friend Trish is a farmer that suffered the same injury over a year ago, due to complications, she is still wearing a ‘moon boot’ cast and has endless pain.
Friend Kevin had a heart attack 6 weeks ago. 3 times to jump start him in the ambulance. Week in the hospital. They say only 7% survive the ride in.
2 weeks ago, the paramedics where so happy to see him up and around at his shop.” You’re the guy, right?” ” Yes, THANK YOU!”
Did you know only 3% survive to 30 days after something like this? That you are out here chomping to get over the pain of the broken ribs to go back to work, YOU are strong!
Did you know you sat up after the first shock & said “I’m feeling pretty good, do I really need to go to the hospital?”
God is not ready for him yet.
Walk with God he does.
I hope you, Mr. ‘ray, heal well. Remember to eat right. I broke my leg (fibuler, labuler, hell… I dunno. I’m a mechanic) about the same time. My issue aint nothin compared to yours. Get well quick!
Praying for a healthy recovery with little to no pain long-term.
Good to know you are getting cared for and will start recovery before too long, don’t try to rush anything, that will just make it worse.
I’ve seen pictures of you and your wounds over at another site. What I noticed was that everybody was beaming ear to ear to be in the photo with you. A lot of cute girls, too. That speaks volumes. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Good to hear things are progressing well.
Still hoping for a speedy recovery, Deathray.
Bravo to Paul, as well.
Leigh
Whitehall, NY
Deathray, I really do hope you recover from your injury. If bushwalkers should find a pile of stainless steel pins in a heap of bear scat near your mountain lair one day in the future, should they return them to Fairbanks Hospital for reuse on the next old fart, forgot he ain’t eighteen still?
Good on you. I agree with you, too. Lots of good friends out here we just haven’t met yet! Take care and heal up.
I find it interesting that the stub farts are spread all over. God forbid we all lived in the same area. No telling what kind of mischief would break out!!!
You are most certainly welcome, Deathray – and your buddy up there (Paul?) is Good People – like most Alaskans.