Wild Dog Adventure Riding
General => General Bike Related Banter => Topic started by: Moondog on March 07, 2012, 11:03:12 am
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I had an atercation witha car lane splitting this morning - car on my left moved unexpectedly - swerved but still clipped the mirror - huge wobble and had to put my leg down to save the fall - kept it up, but the second I put the foot back on the peg I felt that the leg was broken. Rode the bike 2 kms back to the Wilgeheuwel hospital - they took me off the bike straight into a wheelchair, immobilised the leg and provided much needed drugs.
Opperation tomorrow to fix the shattered tibula.
I will be out of action for some time :( Still, it could have been much worse - at least I could avoid the fall.
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Shit eona boet, get well soon and keep the faith!
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Eina. Heal soon.
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Sterkte :thumleft:
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Eina! You must have made contact tibula vs. bumper too?
Hope the leg's not too bad and will heal quickly.
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Ouch, not nice.........wishing you a speedy recovery!!!
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The main thing is you managed to stay up and not land under a car . Speedy recovery .
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Baie sterkte met herstel - hoop jys gou weer in die saal! Dankbaar dit was nie erger nie! :thumleft:
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Strongs! May you have a speedy recovery. :thumleft:
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Heal up soon! Good job on keeping it upright :thumleft:
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Sterkte !
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Good job in keeping the bike up. At least your safe!! Good luck Moondog.
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Oi, sorry about that man.
Good luck with the op and heal soon.
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Really sorry to hear this :(
Hope your leg gets fixed well and you recover soon.
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Sorry to hear about it MD but the okes from the Woes Rand are made of tuff stuff.
Get well soon ;)
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Ai tog, Moondog! Glad you're OK. Where did it happen? As you know, I travel the exact same route as you every day... Glad it's not worse, and that the bike is not dented.
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Sterkte Moondog!!
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eina :o sterkte daar :thumleft:
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Not every day you hear about a broken leg due to an altercation with a car where there was no fall.
Respect.
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Although it could have been worse you are still injured, so good luck with the recovery though.
Glad it wasn't worse.
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I'm curious - what did the guys there say when you drove yourself to hospital on a bike with a broken leg ?
:)
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Ouch--get well soon ---
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Ai tog, sterkte man. Kon baie slegter uitgedraai het, :thumleft:
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close call,sho.speedy recovery moondog
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Strongs and heal well MD
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Sterkte met die operasie. Hoop jou been word gou gesond! :thumleft:
I'm curious - what did the guys there say when you drove yourself to hospital on a bike with a broken leg ?
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Damn, dude! glad your ok. Sorry about the leg hope it heals fast
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Eish...
Hope you heal quickly Moondog!
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Eina bliksem Toniiiiiiiiii. Make sure you make the trip across to top Keg afterwards for a beer with Jules on The Friday hey :mwink:
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Damn, bad one there. Hope all goes well with the op and you heal soon.
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Strongs. Get well soon.
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Doctor and nurses amazed - think that I am nuts - but I was up so I thought that I might as well ride - after all it would be my last ride for a while ;) 6 long weeks!
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Adrenalin is amazing stuff - wish you could get your body to pump it on demand :D - but I was pretty light headed by the time I parked the bike - quite scary :o
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Eina and sorry, boet! You know I live close-by, if you need anything, just shout. oke ate tree 6 wobble five 65 wobble seven
Heal quick.
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Adrenalin is amazing stuff - wish you could get your body to pump it on demand :D - but I was pretty light headed by the time I parked the bike - quite scary :o
:thumleft: amper beter as brannas & coke
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Flip no! Sorry mate, that is terrible news... :(
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Sorrie man! Hope you heal soon :)
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Get better soon! :thumleft:
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Agge no man, did you not learn anything from the TPF Club - do not, I repeat, do not put your foot out!! ;) Just teasing!
Take it easy with the recovery hey but hope you heal soon!! :3some:
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Eish, good to hear you're ok though....similar thing that happened to Misty and Just Biking....they had different repair procedures done though, one seemed to be speedier than the other, chat to them.....
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Sorry to hear this MD. I hope the healing time is quick and painless.
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Demmit! Strongs man, hope you heal soon!
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Ai Uncle
Sterkte.
Sal jou opsoek as jy weer hier op kantoor is.
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O no sorry to hear this T. Hope u better quick - it will be interesting to see how they fix it, compared with Misty and Just Biking. At least the Keg is close by as Pistol says!
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I just spoke to him, he is in a lot of pain, but the drugs are helping him to cope. Trying to get hold of his wife to go and collect his bike. If I see him, I will post a pic of him on the drugs... :pot:
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It seems you were very lucky indeed.
Hope the 6 weeks fly by.
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Hey sorry to hear though it must have looked cool you just riding off as if nothing had happend. Hope they get you onto some decent drugs so the pain allows you to get some sleep before the op.
Hang in there and heal well.
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:o :o Not nice to hear.... Strongs and heal well :thumleft:
Respect for driving yourself to hospital on the bike with a broken leg :thumleft:
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Shit Boet
Glad you are ok , but still a shit thing to happen.
Hope it heals super fast
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Sorry to hear Moondog . Hope you have a speedy recovery !
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RESPECT MD, not sure if I could or would have ridden like that. Get well soon!
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It's 6 weeks if you do as you're told, a whole lot longer if you think your superman.
Take it easy, you'll be walking before you know it........... :thumleft:
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ag nee man. good luck for the op :thumleft:
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Oh no Moondog :( , when careful riders like you get taken out it makes me scared, very scared :o.
Get better soon :thumleft:, and be thankful you did not have the same fate as the little green scooter's owner .
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RESPECT!!
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Heal up quick, I know how you feel
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Comes to mind that you must be a tough bastard. I'm not going to mess with you.
Bad luck but you handle it well.
Get well and get back on the bike.
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Get well soon! Looks like you've had your spoon of cement already ;D
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Lousy lousy, crappy thing to happen....but they do make them tough in the west rand, something in the water....ill come fetch you for drinks friday, if it comes to that.....heal soon Tony!!!
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Ai, not good, could have been much worse though. I am not far from Wilgeheuwel and have a lazy lowder if you guys need a hand. Heal well
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Strongs Md!! :thumleft:
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Hey Bud heal well, your scooter is safe back in your garage. Drinks outside Wilgeheuwel on Friday. :mwink:
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Yes ???....Eina blikemmer :'( Get well soon Mate :thumleft: :thumleft:
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Ai tog Tony, sorry to hear about the injury...wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Thanks for all the support guys - the calls, BBMs, SMS's and visits - and to Would-I and Great White for taking my baby to safety - appreciate it guys (and girls). Man, it sucks to pee in a bottle!
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Man, it sucks to pee in a bottle!
;D be thankful you dont have to lift yourself on to a pan every time, just that small movement made me cringe! Hmm then again the catheter was even worse... sorry ok Im not making you feel any better am I ;) :) - good luck for the op today, hope they treat you well!! PS: did you hurt ligaments too?
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Popped in to see T last nite while I was at Wilgeheuwel seeing someone else - he may not remember as he was floating on the pain killers but all the best for today and the path to recovery.
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Good Luck with the op!!! Get well soon! :3some:
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Hey Tony,get well soon!
See you on the road!
Hans
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Get well soon!
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Damn I only saw this now, been working my Arse off with the stike yesterday. Glad to hear you are relatively ok. Please call if there is anything I can do to help. 0 eight three 2 eight 4 five five 1 two. Please let us no how the op went.
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Jeez Tony. No faith in our ambulance programme, so you ride yourself to shpital with a broken leg :o
Hope the op procedure is mere formalities and you recover quickly.
So you will be needing to do some tinkering while you idle for 6 weeks :biggrin: Your time will not go wasted, I'm pretty sure.
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Lousy lousy, crappy thing to happen....but they do make them tough in the west rand, something in the water....ill come fetch you for drinks friday, if it comes to that.....heal soon Tony!!!
Must be the acid mine-water around there >:D
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Hope the op goes well. They keep the drugs flowing and u out soon!
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Hey Bud, sorry to read this now :eek7:, Will pop past and check the Nurses are looking after you properly :pot: :laughing4:
Which ward you in?
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Good to hear you were so lucky, MD! Good luck with the recovery process! :thumleft:
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:thumleft: Strongs MD!!!
And Respect! :deal:
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Hey Bud, sorry to read this now :eek7:, Will pop past and check the Nurses are looking after you properly :pot: :laughing4:
Which ward you in?
He should be in ward 6 Orthopedics :)
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Hey Bud, sorry to read this now :eek7:, Will pop past and check the Nurses are looking after you properly :pot: :laughing4:
Which ward you in?
He should be in ward 6 Orthopedics :)
Thanks Misty!
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Hey Bud, sorry to read this now :eek7:, Will pop past and check the Nurses are looking after you properly :pot: :laughing4:
Which ward you in?
He should be in ward 6 Orthopedics :)
Thanks Misty!
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Do they allow Savannahs?????
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Do they allow Savannahs?????
the real question is: do they allow hansa?
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Hey Bud, sorry to read this now :eek7:, Will pop past and check the Nurses are looking after you properly :pot: :laughing4:
Which ward you in?
He should be in ward 6 Orthopedics :)
yip he is in section 6, room K
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Hey Bud, sorry to read this now :eek7:, Will pop past and check the Nurses are looking after you properly :pot: :laughing4:
Which ward you in?
Wheelman if you see the man tonite after the op please let us know how it went
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Ouch moon, hope you heal fast!
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Hey Bud, sorry to read this now :eek7:, Will pop past and check the Nurses are looking after you properly :pot: :laughing4:
Which ward you in?
Wheelman if you see the man tonite after the op please let us know how it went
Will do :thumleft: Maybe try and sneak a pic too!
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Eish MD
Just read this - heal well mate!!
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Speedy recovery :thumleft:
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Glad you're OK, Moondog. Could have been ward 6, 7 and 11. :xxbah:
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need some pics espicially of cute nurses
enjoy the rest bud
;D
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Just come from hospital. Tony still in theater. Passed a WD on GS 800 at the entrance on the way out. Sorry I could not stop. Iwas in the cage. No pics of cute nurses...will try again tomorrow....
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Just come from hospital. Tony still in theater. Passed a WD on GS 800 at the entrance on the way out. Sorry I could not stop. Iwas in the cage. No pics of cute nurses...will try again tomorrow....
ill joing u when you go tomorrow..any other west rand dogs, before we go for drinks later?
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Just come from hospital. Tony still in theater. Passed a WD on GS 800 at the entrance on the way out. Sorry I could not stop. Iwas in the cage. No pics of cute nurses...will try again tomorrow....
Twas I Wheelman just missed you :thumleft:
Spoke to the family. He was in recovery with one eye tring to spy on the nurses :ricky:
Message later from his good lady Wilda was:
Tony out of theatre after many hours and now in ICU. Vital signs look good and he has spoken to me.
He feels no pain at the moment but has a built-in mecano set - I saw the xrays!
Wilda travels the same route as Tony to work so she happened to be a few hundred metres behind him when he had is incident. He phoned her and said "I've broken my leg. What do I do ... Where's the hospital.." So she rode alongside him to the hospital, getting weaker as he went along. Drenched in sweat on arrival. :o
Let me put this into perspective. I witnessed a similar injury a while ago - seven piece break on the same bone. The chap couldn't be moved an inch, even after 2 Myprodols. He refused to be moved. Just lifting him into a van had him screaming blue murder.
Tony, you're one tough SOB.
(https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTVx8N4oyHft2Z92vZ_AaEmsMDvVl4CTs70NCZ-jZHUr6h12Uk1)
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Glad u got thru the op without incident Tony....Respect!
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... Or stoopid ;)
Op seems to have gone well. Will chat to the doc later. Should be out of icu before lunch. Thx for all the msgs!
Will only know how bad the pain is in about 6hrs!
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, White Rhino, see you spotted one :imaposer: Sorry to have missed you. Will catch up another day.
Hey Tony, glad you're on the mend bud.... Not too long and we can sell all the metal for beer! Shout if you need help with anything. When do they let you out or can we come past this evening for some more "nurse spotting" :biggrin:...
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Good luck tony.
All the best mate.
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Jeez dude.. best wishes, I don't wish an op like that on anyone, it is kark sore.
Heal up quick
Muz
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Good luck :thumleft:
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Strongs to you bru!!!!
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Strongs Tony.
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Glad all went well - hope now that the drugs have worn off it's not to unberable!
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Happy healing Moondog :thumleft:
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Eish only saw this now...Get well soon bud!
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Strongs buddy :thumleft:
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I popped in to see Moondog this morning...he is in good spirits...apparently his physio is a nubile little blonde...so hes not complaining too much...we ate ice lollies together and spoke about life in the hospital, life on the bike...and future plans for commuting...he expressed his gratitude to the WD ..says its amazing how it cheers you up when people support you like this...!!! i took some pics...but stopped short of covering the catheter......all i can say is...drink more water Moondog.... :imaposer: looks like he can go home tuesday? yippeee...
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Cool, Lau - How much tin is he carrying?
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Cool, Lau - How much tin is he carrying?
apparently the usual one strip with holes, and some screws....pretty things....6 cracks on the top of the tibia (?) all screwed together....
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Cool, Lau - How much tin is he carrying?
apparently the usual one strip with holes, and some screws....pretty things....6 cracks on the top of the tibia (?) all screwed together....
Welcome to the Tin investors club - Moondog: You're one of many tin investors on WD. :ricky:
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Sorry to hear about your incident. Get well bud. Thinking of you. Now its time to take a Loooonngggg sevatical, and recover fully, before riding boneys again. These fractures are big time KarK.
Your health is far more important than your bike. STRUUUUEEEEEE ;D
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donner but that looks eina .. heal up quick !!
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sorry man..hope it goes good
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Looks like I should be out of hoispital by tomorrow afternoon or Tuesday at the latest - if it keeps going as well as it has - up on crutches and all the plumbing working normally again!
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well looking at pics its your brake leg so you can strap crutches to scoot and well only motorcyclists use brakes bikers dont .. :imaposer:
but seriously get well and 6 weeks goes quick except when you sitting and waiting em out
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The pics look worse than it is - there was quite a lot of blood after the op, but its all cleaned up and pipes taken away, so I am actually in great spirits. Looking forward to going home. And thanks again everyone for the visits, messages, etc, etc - the dogs are a great lot.
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donner but that looks eina .. heal up quick !!
sę die een sieke vir die ander :imaposer:
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The pics look worse than it is - there was quite a lot of blood after the op, but its all cleaned up and pipes taken away, so I am actually in great spirits. Looking forward to going home. And thanks again everyone for the visits, messages, etc, etc - the dogs are a great lot.
Keep up the good cheer Tony. Again just shout if you need some help getting around and we'll make a plan.
That brace they've put on your leg looks quite technical and should keep you occupied for a while! :biggrin: Prolly pop in this evening again........... :thumleft:
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Saw him today, looked pretty cheerful, says he's going home today.... :thumleft:
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Thanks Kurt, just means we'll have to drink beer with him at home :pot: :biggrin:
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Well done Moondog - you're beating the clock. You'll be back in the swing of things before you can say wherethefuckarewe :laughing4:
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Onfokkengelooflik :o
Sterkte en word gou gesond :thumleft:
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Etter dit lyk eina!! Hoop jy word gou gesond!! :thumleft:
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Thanks Kurt, just means we'll have to drink beer with him at home :pot: :biggrin:
Anyone welcome anytime, PM me for the address.
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Thanks Kurt, just means we'll have to drink beer with him at home :pot: :biggrin:
Anyone welcome anytime, PM me for the address.
none of this "PM" nonsense....open house party..... :headbang:
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Party, Party, Party....Get well soon Moondog, only five and a half long weeks to go............... :ricky:
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Jeez just saw this now, sorry to hear. Heal well Bud and welcome to the "tin Collecters" club ;D
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Mentioned what happened to MD at Varsity today, okes said I was talking k@k, so I quoted your thread, they just reckoned "hardcore"! Strongs!
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You only let your wife take tegaderm dressing off once before you call for the razor! :(
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Damn that looks sore! Get well soon.
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Sjoe, glad your skin can breathe again!
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Damn that looks like a proper cut. Well done - you need evidence when they ask you to drop your rods at the airport after sounding the metal detector :biggrin:
Heal quick :thumleft:
Seeing as you have so much time on your hands - let's fit that hot exhaust. I'll get it to you when you are ready :mwink:
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Eina bliksem!
That's going to be the proof of a serious "when I was younger" story.
Heal well bud.
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Jislaaik, M-Dog, the medicos properly savaged that leg of yours! Hope it heals well. :thumleft:
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Damn that looks like a proper cut. Well done - you need evidence when they ask you to drop your rods at the airport after sounding the metal detector :biggrin:
Heal quick :thumleft:
Seeing as you have so much time on your hands - let's fit that hot exhaust. I'll get it to you when you are ready :mwink:
Now that sounds like a plan. Has yours been ceramic coated and installed yet?
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Damn that looks like a proper cut. Well done - you need evidence when they ask you to drop your rods at the airport after sounding the metal detector :biggrin:
Heal quick :thumleft:
Seeing as you have so much time on your hands - let's fit that hot exhaust. I'll get it to you when you are ready :mwink:
Now that sounds like a plan. Has yours been ceramic coated and installed yet?
What my titanium insert in my arm or my exhaust? :biggrin:
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Cool, Lau - How much tin is he carrying?
apparently the usual one strip with holes, and some screws....pretty things....6 cracks on the top of the tibia (?) all screwed together....
Welcome to the Tin investors club - Moondog: You're one of many tin investors on WD. :ricky:
Same injury I had... welcome to the club Moondog! :thumleft:
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Damn that looks like a proper cut. Well done - you need evidence when they ask you to drop your rods at the airport after sounding the metal detector :biggrin:
Heal quick :thumleft:
Seeing as you have so much time on your hands - let's fit that hot exhaust. I'll get it to you when you are ready :mwink:
Now that sounds like a plan. Has yours been ceramic coated and installed yet?
What my titanium insert in my arm or my exhaust? :biggrin:
Yah! The insert is staying just where it is! Have you put the titanium exhaust header back yet.
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Cool, Lau - How much tin is he carrying?
apparently the usual one strip with holes, and some screws....pretty things....6 cracks on the top of the tibia (?) all screwed together....
Welcome to the Tin investors club - Moondog: You're one of many tin investors on WD. :ricky:
Same injury I had... welcome to the club Moondog! :thumleft:
Thanks, and i did not even know that i was planning on making application to this exclusive club. Maybe we need a SE or a Skaapkop logo :pot:
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Damn that looks like a proper cut. Well done - you need evidence when they ask you to drop your rods at the airport after sounding the metal detector :biggrin:
Heal quick :thumleft:
Seeing as you have so much time on your hands - let's fit that hot exhaust. I'll get it to you when you are ready :mwink:
Now that sounds like a plan. Has yours been ceramic coated and installed yet?
What my titanium insert in my arm or my exhaust? :biggrin:
Yah! The insert is staying just where it is! Have you put the titanium exhaust header back yet.
Nah, that one will be yours, I reckon :biggrin:
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Eina Bliksem, hoop hy raak mooi gesond :thumleft:
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Eina moer.....
Hoop jy is gou weer op die BEEN. :thumleft:
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Liewe ouers!! :o
Vinnige beterskap! :thumleft:
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Damn that looks like a proper cut. Well done - you need evidence when they ask you to drop your rods at the airport after sounding the metal detector :biggrin:
Heal quick :thumleft:
Seeing as you have so much time on your hands - let's fit that hot exhaust. I'll get it to you when you are ready :mwink:
Now that sounds like a plan. Has yours been ceramic coated and installed yet?
What my titanium insert in my arm or my exhaust? :biggrin:
Yah! The insert is staying just where it is! Have you put the titanium exhaust header back yet.
Nah, that one will be yours, I reckon :biggrin:
Wow WR, thats an awesome gift, thank you!!!
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Strongs there Moondog. All these other comentators are woeseys. This lot always looks worse than it really is. (suck an extra few of those lekker big pain pills) In a day or two, the swelling will go down, and in a week those stiches will start itching (means it getting better and healthier) The worst is the waiting TIME, for the bones to grow inside. Thats what is not nice.
Get comfortable with lekker books etc.
Get well "slowly" boet :thumleft: ;D
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When is this open house party. :D Please do tell. Must come visit.
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Tweets, you are right - the most frustrating part is the wait - progress is so S L O W.
The house party is in Helderkruin - as soon as I am back on my hind legs again - but feel free to pop around any time - the bar is stocked ;)
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Tweets, you are right - the most frustrating part is the wait - progress is so S L O W.
The house party is in Helderkruin - as soon as I am back on my hind legs again - but feel free to pop around any time - the bar is stocked ;)
we dont need a stocked bar to come visit....but it sure helps.... >:D
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Get well soon Moondog.
I respect the fact that you rode straight to the hospital. I don't even want to know how you got off your bike without putting pressure on your broken leg.
Hope you are back in full force in no time. Nik-Nak paddy whack, give a Wild Dog a bone!
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ya, tell us about your check up today...... >:D
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Wow! Shattered tibia. :eek7:
It is going to take more than a bit of plaster to fix that.
Shit luck friend. Strongs with the recovery. Glad bike is okay :mwink:
:ricky:
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Tweets, you are right - the most frustrating part is the wait - progress is so S L O W.
The house party is in Helderkruin - as soon as I am back on my hind legs again - but feel free to pop around any time - the bar is stocked ;)
Will make a plan Saturday. PM me your address. I'm going down to PE but will be back by Friday arvie.
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Tweets, you are right - the most frustrating part is the wait - progress is so S L O W.
The house party is in Helderkruin - as soon as I am back on my hind legs again - but feel free to pop around any time - the bar is stocked ;)
Will make a plan Saturday. PM me your address. I'm going down to PE but will be back by Friday arvie.
ya let me know...or sunday...pop in there on the way to magalies?
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Tweets, you are right - the most frustrating part is the wait - progress is so S L O W.
The house party is in Helderkruin - as soon as I am back on my hind legs again - but feel free to pop around any time - the bar is stocked ;)
Will make a plan Saturday. PM me your address. I'm going down to PE but will be back by Friday arvie.
You guys are most welcome - anytime. PM sent.
Cheers, Tony
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How's the scafolding holding out?
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Aaaauuuuw! I'm at Red Star for the weekend...
I'll have to come terrorise (or stalk) you later... ;) PM You address buddy, I'll see if FireCracker wants to get out a bit too...
Mmmmm, and Dakota, and a few others...
Mind you, doubt if you are up to handling a bunch of girls visiting...
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No problem at all, Mal - just let me know in enough time to take all the neccesary meds ;)
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Wow! Shattered tibia. :eek7:
It is going to take more than a bit of plaster to fix that.
Shit luck friend. Strongs with the recovery. Glad bike is okay :mwink:
:ricky:
Thx, Subie - thats no lie - I now own more Meccano than your average 10 year old boy. I think that I counted 11 screws.
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No problem at all, Mal - just let me know in enough time to take all the neccesary meds ;)
better get a double script, just in case....
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So what is the prognosis - how long will it be before you can get out there again?
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I am officially booked off for 6 weeks, but should be able to go back to work in 2 weeks. I should also be able to drive or ride tar in 4 - 6 weeks. In 3 months the leg should operate 100 percent normally and be up to full strength in 6 months. They can remove the meccano in 12 to 18 months z- seems that is my call depending on if it bothers me. For now he is happy with the progress, but I am still finding it damn painful and am frustrated that getting around is such a PITA.
I will however not push it - I want this thing to heal properly.
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Good luck with the healing process! :thumleft:
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Hey Moondog,
Just seen this today. All the best with your recovery, glad you are okay. (thanks for your help in the mud at Stoffberg!!)
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Another week closer to pension ;D Hang in there and get well bud. :thumleft:
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Another week closer to pension ;D Hang in there and get well bud. :thumleft:
Thanks Tweets - to you and all the other dogs (Laurika, Wheelman, Adventurer, eSKaPe, Great White, White Rhino, Would-I, Malibu, Dee, and the list goes on) that have gone out of their way to visit and lift the spirits. It honestly means a lot to me.
I am healing well - today was my first voluntary outing from of the house - with some arm twisting by Misty and Laurika - had a great time at eSKaPe's birthday bash, and felt surprisingly strong. Every step forward feels like a small victory. Thanks guys!
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Will post pictures of u reclining on your sofa at the pitstop on the drinks thread....with wenches serving u.... :imaposer: was simply wonderful to see u about!!!
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Another week closer to pension ;D Hang in there and get well bud. :thumleft:
Thanks Tweets - to you and all the other dogs (Laurika, Wheelman, Adventurer, eSKaPe, Great White, White Rhino, Would-I, Malibu, Dee, and the list goes on) that have gone out of their way to visit and lift the spirits. It honestly means a lot to me.
I am healing well - today was my first voluntary outing from of the house - with some arm twisting by Misty and Laurika - had a great time at eSKaPe's birthday bash, and felt surprisingly strong. Every step forward feels like a small victory. Thanks guys!
:thumleft: I'll catch up with you after the easter break (going away) - will conduct a liver test :biggrin:
Take care
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Hey moondog - werent you also going to do the Amageza? Either way I feel for you man, you must be missing your bike. At least you have some good dogs to visit you!
Well done Wille doggies! :thumleft:
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Time to get the meccano out my leg :cheers:
Going in on Friday to become un-screwed.
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I got a good tool kit if they need extra tools.. :D
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I see a well earned keyring coming up..... 8)
Good luck. :thumleft:
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I see a well earned keyring coming up..... 8)
Good luck. :thumleft:
yip keep the spare parts....you never when you might need them again ;) .
Good luck with the dismantle and heal up well.
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All the best Tony!
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Good luck Tony.
Will be thinking of you on Friday - you've done your time and paid your dues dude !
Looking forward to going on a ride with you soon(where you are NOT in the support vehicle)... :ricky:
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Goodluck Tony all best mate.
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I'm leaving mine in... good luck. :thumleft:
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All the best,
Hope all goes well!
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All the best Tony. Heal soon.
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All the Best Boet may the results be Positive!!! :thumleft:
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What's that thing below the top 6 screws - a UFO?
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What's that thing below the top 6 screws - a UFO?
Damn good question - damn the dogs are wide awake. It has had me wondering too - on my list of questions for the doctor. On the x-ray it isn't any clearer - looks like a metal shard / pin. X-Ray from the side doesnt help either but confirms that it is in the bone.
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Good luck Tony....time to get back on a bike again! :thumleft:
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Go well Tony. Get strong and heal well.
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What's that thing below the top 6 screws - a UFO?
Damn good question - damn the dogs are wide awake. It has had me wondering too - on my list of questions for the doctor. On the x-ray it isn't any clearer - looks like a metal shard / pin. X-Ray from the side doesnt help either but confirms that it is in the bone.
Just another roofing screw... :lol8:
I asked my ortho if mine needed to be removed.
"Ons kan... dit sal my Fortuner help betaal... of jy kan dit inlos... dit is jou keuse of jy weer die pyn van fisio wil ondergaan..." >:D
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Thanks to everyone for the support, offers to help, transport, (toolkits) and all the well wishes!!!
I'm with you Rob - I did not plan to have it removed - or at least not for some time - but there is just to much metalwork in and around the knee joint - catching on tendons and othr moving soft tissue and it is preventing me from getting back to full strength - which means that I can't ride comfortably off-road (major decision making factor).
If it was just on a straight bone or was not bothering me, I would leave it in too, but I need to get rid of the pain and wierd feelings in my knees (which are often there, even when not reading the buttism thread) - so time to unscrew myself.
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If it was just on a straight bone or was not bothering me, I would leave it in too, but I need to get rid of the pain and wierd feelings in my knees (which are often there, even when not reading the buttism thread) - so time to unscrew myself.
Understood, I am lucky that my meccano is not interfering... I just have a weird cold feeling some cold days... :imaposer:
Hope the recovery is speedy and that it is not too painful. :thumleft:
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Good luck bud :thumleft:
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Good luck bud :thumleft:
A visit is due...u joining me? The moment he recovers from the drugs...we will go and pester him!
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Good luck bud :thumleft:
A visit is due...u joining me? The moment he recovers from the drugs...we will go and pester him!
And organize him a nice warm bedbath...... :peepwall: :biggrin:
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Good luck bud :thumleft:
A visit is due...u joining me? The moment he recovers from the drugs...we will go and pester him!
And organize him a nice warm bedbath...... :peepwall: :biggrin:
he who has the vision, Adventurer ol man....HAS THE JOB! pucker up Moondog..... :imaposer: :imaposer:
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Good luck bud :thumleft:
A visit is due...u joining me? The moment he recovers from the drugs...we will go and pester him!
And organize him a nice warm bedbath...... :peepwall: :biggrin:
he who has the vision, Adventurer ol man....HAS THE JOB! pucker up Moondog..... :imaposer: :imaposer:
I'm sure I can arrange a nice dik momma with badge emblazoned lapels to carry this out....... :imaposer:
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My Meccano is out of my leg! About time! All well, but leaning heavily on some serious drugs!
Oh, and that UFO is a drill bit that broke off in the bone with the first op.
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Faark bru!!! Thats a lekker mechano set!
Like somebody else mentioned, that big bit will make a lekker keyring. :thumleft:
Enjoy the good meds while they last :drif:
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Good luck bud :thumleft:
A visit is due...u joining me? The moment he recovers from the drugs...we will go and pester him!
Great idea - got any spare morphine - some for him and some for me :biggrin:
I dont have my phone, I'll PM you ...
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Bliksem Moondog! Enjoy die pille. Word gou beter! :thumleft:
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Sterkte en los die nursies uit! >:D Is jy darm 'n rukkie afgeboek?
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Good luck bud :thumleft:
A visit is due...u joining me? The moment he recovers from the drugs...we will go and pester him!
And organize him a nice warm bedbath...... :peepwall: :biggrin:
he who has the vision, Adventurer ol man....HAS THE JOB! pucker up Moondog..... :imaposer: :imaposer:
I'm sure I can arrange a nice dik momma with badge emblazoned lapels to carry this out....... :imaposer:
Bang gat!
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More REST boet. Suck those white pills boet. Get well.
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Sterkte :)
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Yikes lots of metal :o, glad you got it out , much better for your body . Glad your unscrewing went well . :thumleft:
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Thanks. Home today and in good spirits. Can walk, bear weight or use crutches, but will need to use my brace locked for the first 3 - 4 weeks as the doc had to tighten up a ligament. Still, wont be long before I a properly back on my hind legs.
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Thanks. Home today and in good spirits. Can walk, bear weight or use crutches, but will need to use my brace locked for the first 3 - 4 weeks as the doc had to tighten up a ligament. Still, wont be long before I a properly back on my hind legs.
Great , you will be over the moon when you are all healed . :thumleft:
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Alle beterskap, Moondog!
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Alle beterskap, Moondog!
Dankie Oubaas!
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All the best, Moondog! :thumleft:
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Whoop whooopppp! :)
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Thanks. Home today and in good spirits. Can walk, bear weight or use crutches, but will need to use my brace locked for the first 3 - 4 weeks as the doc had to tighten up a ligament. Still, wont be long before I a properly back on my hind legs.
Hi Tony,
I'm so glad that it's finally come out and that you can now start your real recovery - TAKE IT SLOWLY, don't rush the natural healing process dude. Looking forward to riding with you when you're able to do so.
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Thanks. Home today and in good spirits. Can walk, bear weight or use crutches, but will need to use my brace locked for the first 3 - 4 weeks as the doc had to tighten up a ligament. Still, wont be long before I a properly back on my hind legs.
Good to see you up and about. Won't be long before you're snorting some dust :imaposer:
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Thanks. Home today and in good spirits. Can walk, bear weight or use crutches, but will need to use my brace locked for the first 3 - 4 weeks as the doc had to tighten up a ligament. Still, wont be long before I a properly back on my hind legs.
Good to see you up and about. Won't be long before you're snorting some dust :imaposer:
Yo, Tony, so glad you are on the up and up! I have recently moved to Glencairn in the cape so when you in this part of the world please let me know.... Am currently bikeless but won't be for long. I need to get out and meet some of the cape dogs soon :biggrin:
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Glad your adamantium is out, Moondog. :thumleft:
Is the drill bit also out? Is that the thing in the bottom right hand corner in the bag of toys?
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Ek wonder hoeveel kos dit vir een van daai Self-tappers
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Wheelman - that sounds like a plan - whill do.
Glad your adamantium is out, Moondog. :thumleft:
Is the drill bit also out? Is that the thing in the bottom right hand corner in the bag of toys?
Yep - the doc found some infection, so he decided to take out all foreign objects, including the broken drill bit. He broke it into three pieces before finally got it out.
The longer self tappers are a piece of art. Hollow, very sharp on the tip and even the threads are as sharp as a knife blade.
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All the best to you Tony. Take it easy till you are 100% OK. Most expensive mechano set you will ever own.
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Get well soon bud. Let me know how the recovery goes. I am interested. :thumleft:
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Get well soon bud. Let me know how the recovery goes. I am interested. :thumleft:
Hey Mooch, how's your recovery doing - ready to ride yet? (Was good to meet you at the National Bash...)
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Get well soon bud. Let me know how the recovery goes. I am interested. :thumleft:
Hey Mooch, how's your recovery doing - ready to ride yet? (Was good to meet you at the National Bash...)
Leg still weak but starting to ride a bit now. Thanks. :thumleft:
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Great seeing you the other day and thanks for all your help. Strongs with the recovery. We'll go for a ride soon-soon! :thumleft:
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Great seeing you the other day and thanks for all your help. Strongs with the recovery. We'll go for a ride soon-soon! :thumleft:
Only a pleasure, Jo. To you and all the dogs that have taken the time to SMS, BBM, phone and visit, thank you so much - it's a privilege to be a part of a group like this!
To White Rhino, a special thanks for braving my wife's wrath by bringing a copy of Sport Illustrated, including the Swimsuit calendar for 2013. I put it up in a prominent spot in the house, and so far just sideways looks, but no snotklap yet :patch: - Priceless!
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To White Rhino, a special thanks for braving my wife's wrath by bringing a copy of Sport Illustrated, including the Swimsuit calendar for 2013. I put it up in a prominent spot in the house, and so far just sideways looks, but no snotklap yet :patch: - Priceless!
:lol8: :lol8: :thumleft:
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Hey Tony, I hope you will be riding again soon. :thumleft:
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All the best Tony. See you around soon bud.
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Moondog is still in hoSpital fighting an infection in his knee, should come out on friday, he is bored !! I saw him today. Anyone in the area? Wilgerheuwel hospital. Ward 2!! Go tell him a few djokes....and bring girls..... :pot:
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Great seeing you the other day and thanks for all your help. Strongs with the recovery. We'll go for a ride soon-soon! :thumleft:
Only a pleasure, Jo. To you and all the dogs that have taken the time to SMS, BBM, phone and visit, thank you so much - it's a privilege to be a part of a group like this!
To White Rhino, a special thanks for braving my wife's wrath by bringing a copy of Sport Illustrated, including the Swimsuit calendar for 2013. I put it up in a prominent spot in the house, and so far just sideways looks, but no snotklap yet :patch: - Priceless!
Pleasure, Twas encouragement to swim - very good leg therapy :biggrin:
Hope the infection is sorted and you can head home ... :thumleft:
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All good, should be heading home tomorrow. Thanks guys for the visits, calls and messages. Laurika, damn stirrer!
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I hope the nurses are looking after you.... >:D ;)
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All good, should be heading home tomorrow. Thanks guys for the visits, calls and messages. Laurika, damn stirrer!
Good news :thumleft:
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I hope the nurses are looking after you.... >:D ;)
Do you also get the feeling that there are alterior motives for staying in spitaal :mwink:
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Get well soon bud. :thumleft:
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All good, should be heading home tomorrow. Thanks guys for the visits, calls and messages. Laurika, damn stirrer!
shAmE Tony, felt so sorry for u sitting there all alone...not even the sexy little physio this time around? Tsk tsk!
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I hope the nurses are looking after you.... >:D ;)
Do you also get the feeling that there are alterior motives for staying in spitaal :mwink:
Yip......it can't be the food, he's off the lekker drugs so it can only be the nurses that are keeping him there. ;D
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All good, should be heading home tomorrow. Thanks guys for the visits, calls and messages. Laurika, damn stirrer!
shAmE Tony, felt so sorry for u sitting there all alone...not even the sexy little physio this time around? Tsk tsk!
Oh, she has been popping in, just to say 'hi' ;D
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:laughing4:All good, should be heading home tomorrow. Thanks guys for the visits, calls and messages. Laurika, damn stirrer!
shAmE Tony, felt so sorry for u sitting there all alone...not even the sexy little physio this time around? Tsk tsk!
Oh, she has been popping in, just to say 'hi' ;D
Staying another week then..... :biggrin:
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Nope. I can pay to visit her any time - dont need to bankrupt Discovery in the process.
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Nope. I can pay to visit her any time - dont need to bankrupt Discovery in the process.
Way tooooo late for that......good news Tony! :thumleft:
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speedy recovery :biggrin: :biggrin:
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I hope the nurses are looking after you.... >:D ;)
Do you also get the feeling that there are alterior motives for staying in spitaal :mwink:
Yip......it can't be the food, he's off the lekker drugs so it can only be the nurses that are keeping him there. ;D
The Physio! ;D
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Tony only saw this now!!!
Get better quick. Did not even know you were going in :-[
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Hey Tony,
I was on my way to see you this afternoon when an idiot turned in front of me and I T-Boned her with my bike...
I'm OK - sprained wrist and bruised shin (going for X-Rays tomorrow).
Bikes front forks are stuffed - hope they don't write her off!!!
Sorry I couldn't make it - heal up my man. Hope you don't die of boredom.
Chech out: http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=116183.0
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Hey Tony,
I was on my way to see you this afternoon when an idiot turned in front of me and I T-Boned her with my bike...
I'm OK - sprained wrist and bruised shin (going for X-Rays tomorrow).
Bikes front forks are stuffed - hope they don't write her off!!!
Sorry I couldn't make it - heal up my man. Hope you don't die of boredom.
Chech out: http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=116183.0
Replied in your thread - this damn breaks my heart - so sorry that an honourable intention is now costing you! Let me know what the doc and the mechanic have to say please.
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Bliksem Tony I never dreamt I would share your misfortune. Shaterred right tibia at the top. 5 pieces. Bones graft, kak house full of meccano in the top of my leg as well. My cut goes stright to the top of my knee otherise it looks the same. Getting queesy reading about your drill bit and stuff. Man its quite a juorney hey.
I have bloody steel staples holding the cut together, not stitches..At least those things are out now.
Lying here at home feeling sorri for myself, but forgot about that when I read about your infection. Pump the full course of antibiotics man, go for 13 day if necessary, watch out it doesn not return.
I just hope I dont have to wait 9 months before I have my steel out. Just started phsyio on Monday, and my bloody leg is still sore 4 weeks later.
Any wise words you might want to share?
Hope youre walking fine soon boet :thumleft: We will have to take a picture together sometime of our scars ;)
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Well they got the lab results - "No Culture". Thats good news, but seriously, they had to use a 4 day lab test to figure out that I have no culture - could have told them that in the beginning!
BB, it seems like a long frustrating journey, but it actually goes quickly and every step forward is a milestone to celebrate - remember the feeling when you could take your first pee without a bottle, or a simple shower - its amazing how quickly we forget the victories - look for them and celebrate them.
My biggest learning is to go with your gut - you know your body better than any doctor - if something doesnt seem right, moan and complain, and if you don't get the reaction that you want, go and see another doctor. I was damn lucky that I insisted that the metal had to come out - if I had not, they would not have found the lurking infection in good time and who knows what damage it would have caused.
Today the wound is dry and swelling right down, and I am feeling great - cant wait to get the garish stitches out next week. Then 1 more week with the brace, and I can walk attachment free!
Thanks again to the dogs for the visits, messages, posts, etc. - they really make a huge difference.
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Latest pic.
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Now I get what u said about the stiches being "movie stiches" this time around...did he leave his glasses at home?? Sjoe!! Wound colour is normal!! Looking so good!!!!
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Now I get what u said about the stiches being "movie stiches" this time around...did he leave his glasses at home?? Sjoe!! Wound colour is normal!! Looking so good!!!!
They look more like mortuary stitches to me :eek7: They are apparently whats needed in the situation where they dont want infection - so no internal stitching or other foreign bodies, so they stitch wide and with a double loop that holds securely and wont pull out. They will make an impressive scar.
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and chicks dig scars :thumleft: ;D
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Bliksem Tony I never dreamt I would share your misfortune. Shaterred right tibia at the top. 5 pieces. Bones graft, kak house full of meccano in the top of my leg as well. My cut goes stright to the top of my knee otherise it looks the same. Getting queesy reading about your drill bit and stuff. Man its quite a juorney hey.
I have bloody steel staples holding the cut together, not stitches..At least those things are out now.
Lying here at home feeling sorri for myself, but forgot about that when I read about your infection. Pump the full course of antibiotics man, go for 13 day if necessary, watch out it doesn not return.
I just hope I dont have to wait 9 months before I have my steel out. Just started phsyio on Monday, and my bloody leg is still sore 4 weeks later.
Any wise words you might want to share?
Hope youre walking fine soon boet :thumleft: We will have to take a picture together sometime of our scars ;)
We can start a club with this injury...
I also had steel staples ... 20 something of them. Doc said plate should should stay in for 2 Years!!!
Neraly 7 months now and still battling with a weak leg...
But as Tony says, it goes quick and you have many really important milestones along the way. Its reall very debilitating at first, but we forget that quickly.