Mr. Wayne.....

[yankeegirl]

was in a dirt bike accident today at his house. We got the ambulance out thee to come get him but upon evaluation of him and seeing what looked to be his forearm and collarbone broken and blood dripping out of his ear, they decided to get him out by helicopter. After his scans and x-rays they found that he broke some ribs, cracked his C5 and C7 vertebra and cracked the base of his skull. He still can't feel his arm and they are running more tests to figure out why. I'll know more tomorrow...I'll keep everyone updated. Keep him in your prayers!

[Juice]

Joey called and told me the news last night. I wish you a speedy recovery Mr Wayne. The pain that you are feeling now is nothing compared to the pain your wife is going to dish out when she gets you back home.

[Save-the-Manatee]

God bless you man. Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

[Ben]

You are in our prayers also, Wayne.

[monkey's_love]

Heal up quick. I am sure there is another bike in your future somewhere!

[yankeegirl]

Uuuummm, yeah....not gonna happen! I think divorce or murder may be in the mix if there's ever another one in the future!

UPDATE: He will be in ICU for a couple of days. No surgery expected. He will be in a special collar for 3 months solid...no taking it off, not even to take a shower! He will also be undergoing some Occupational therapy as well.


Heal up quick. I am sure there is another bike in your future somewhere!

[Redbird]

The pain that you are feeling now is nothing compared to the pain your wife is going to dish out when she gets you back home.

Oh that's it, give him something to look forward to asdf :D

Prayers for a speedy recovery;)

[SVTFreak]

When the neurosurgeon told mom "There is no trauma to the brain", her reply was "Wait till i get done with him".

I told them that checking his head out was good, but if they wanted to check his brain out, they would need a proctologist!

Seriously, the good news is his arm and collar bone are fine. However, his skull is cracked in two place, and two vertebrae are cracked. Ribs are broken and a nerve in his left shoulder has his left arm unusable and hurting. He can wiggle his fingers but thats about it. Hes in good spirits, but hurting as you can imagine.

We're going to let him tell you all what happened as we wasnt there till after.

[Rocky]

Sorry to hear about the unscheduled dismount. Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

[scootertrash]

Holy Batshit! Damn Joey, tell that old crazy fucker to slow down! I will pray and if you need anything else let me know. Wish the best for him!

[Katy]

wow heal up quickly!

[Juice]

Hey Joey


Tell ya momma I will give her a $100.00 for that bike.

[yankeegirl]

She would prolly take that offer and give Wayne the news after!!!

Hey Joey


Tell ya momma I will give her a $100.00 for that bike.

[lovethewater72]

So sorry to hear this. I hope he heals quickly.

[ONE LOVE]

Prayers sent. Get well soon my friend.

[Dusty]

Ouch, What in the hell happened? Was he wearing a helmet?

[shortie]

prayers for a speedy recovery!

[Shakey75]

Get well soon Wayne!!!

Just b/c you're on dsrl doesn't mean you had to join and try to out-do the ER club here!

Prayers sent for full and speedy recovery!

[Ritten]

Wow.....take care Wayne. Prayers sent for a speedy and full recovery!

[Shaq Diesel]

Ouch... get well soon!

[Flying Low]

prayers sent for a speedy recovery

[scooterhose]

Prayers sent. Get well old man.

[yankeegirl]

Not exactly and that's EXACTLY why he's in the position he's in! So when he gets outta the hospital and is able to take some heat, well, I won't need to give him any because between Joey and his wife...he'll have about all the "shit-giving" he can take! But the first time I see him out on anything without a helmet in my yard,....well, I might not be his favorite daughter-in-law anymore!!

Ouch, What in the hell happened? Was he wearing a helmet?

[Pentabilly]

Heal up quick Mr. Wayne!!

[chappy]

Sorry to hear about the accident. Heal quick Wayne!

[Juice]

Any updates Steph/Joey ?

[yankeegirl]

Yeah, the ENT doc cleaned out his ear, his eardrum is still intact, but bones in his ears are broken so they say they don't know if he'll ever hear outta that ear. It's a wait and see type deal.
He's still in ICU, he has turned combative and they had to restrain him to the bed monday night. Come to find out the lortab they were giving him was causing him to hallucinate and get real ornary! He still hasn't snapped out of it yet, but the doctor said he will soon. So keep him in your prayers for a quick recovery and for Peggy to not hurt him when he snaps out of it! :)


Any updates Steph/Joey ?

[SVTFreak]

Well, he has gotten a little more normal over the course of the day. He is able to comprehend that he is seriously injured again, but still wants that neck collar off. They were able to remove the straps tho! The doctor told mom that when he can move around on his own, he can go to a private room, and told dad that, and i quote, "If you behave in the normal room, you can go home 24 hours later". Hopefully the combative phase is over and he can commence to gettin' better!

[2Evil4U]

Lortab is nasty shit. It does the same thing to Mona.

Good luck on a speedy recovery.

[Redbone]

aswerfgOopsthanks to everyone,

[Ben]

Well Wayne, I take it you are feeling better than you were Friday. Please let me know if we can do anything. We're right down the road, and I know how lazy Joey is... :p

[Juice]

Hey My Wayne, Glad to hear that you made it home. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for ya.

[yankeegirl]

Pics are coming shortly....

[SVTFreak]

Please let me know if we can do anything. and I know how lazy Joey is... :p

Sure, you can come over and dig out the old swimming pool hole bigger to fit the new one in!

I cant believe the old fart went and broke his neck in two places just to get outta working the ignorant end of a mexican dragline.

[SVTFreak]

AIGHT! Here they is. Pics of Wayne, the KTM and the tree that changed them both!. Some of them arent exactly work safe.


She says I don't wear enough protective equipment. I ride with full face helmet, leather gloves(sometimes), short pants and tee shirt. Yeah, sure, I could ride with some of that steel armor that the knights of old used to wear. OR I could just stay in bed! If I go down I hurt a little more than her:eek:. So what?

Hell, I can't even remember how many times I've been to the emergency room! The point: Who knows more about the consequences of falling? I got more broken bones than she has scratches


Add one more to that ER count. HAH! Here is the tree that got him!

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/tree.jpg


Don't take offense, but your favorite daughter in law is smarter than you!

I wont even bother to point out the errors in your thinking as your mind is obviously set.

All I can say is ride safe brudda...and enjoy your skin while you still have it.

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/bike2.jpg



When someone goes down, and someone nearby has to react, call the ambulance, and watch you writhe in pain until they get there


That would be me, my brother, and our buddy LOL.

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/bike3.jpg

Keep reading, pics of the old fart are coming. Glad hes feeling better, cause hes gonna get a kick out of this *evil grin*

Oh, and here's a good one!


Sounds fair enough Cool12 BUT I see one problem not being addressed. I've been in that ambulance. I've seen the "writhe in pain".

Yep, you've been in that ambulance, AND that chopper alright. And you've BEEN that "writhe in pain" more than your fair share Hehehehehehe.

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/toe.jpg
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/arms.jpg
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/neck.jpg
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/head.jpg

And for those of you who wonder, you never grow out of your ass pinching up when the shit goes to hell in a handbasket. Wayne's pinched up so tight, it did THIS!

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/ass.jpg

All fun aside, im glad my dad is home and getting better now. Maybe next time he will at least wear a helmet.

[Ritten]

I really am glad we can all laugh about this now! Also, glad to hear you're healing up man.

[SVTFreak]

forgot one pic of the bike. The one that really tells the story of how hard he hit. We found the missing piece of the triple clamp about 30 feet beyond where pops landed. He was about 15 to 20 feet beyond where the bike hit the tree. The bike stopped instantly upon impact, it landed exactly where it hit.

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.com/photopost/data/500/bike1.jpg

[Juice]

Chicks dig scars!!!!!!!!!! To bad Mrs Peggy don't feel the same way huh?

[Dusty]

Say your prayers my good man. You are one lucky SOB. Glad that you didn't get dead.

[Save-the-Manatee]

Good news that you are home. Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

[Rocky]

Dito

[scooterhose]

Glad to see you up and feelin' better.


Bable12I could have done without the skid mark pic.:)

[Redbone]

Not exactly and that's EXACTLY why he's in the position he's in! So when he gets outta the hospital and is able to take some heat, well, I won't need to give him any because between Joey and his wife...he'll have about all the "shit-giving" he can take! But the first time I see him out on anything without a helmet in my yard,....well, I might not be his favorite daughter-in-law anymore!!

When ya right, ya right. Give me all the hell ya feel yhe need to.

It was one of those "just going to warm it up" things.

I wish I could remember what happened. All is a blank from 10 min before wreck until 5 days afterward, I don't know if I REAAALLLLY screwed up, throttle stuck open or what. I jus ain't that bad of a rider!

[2Evil4U]

Jus' glad you're mending, man.

Merry Christmas.

[Redbone]

I don't see a complete report any where on here so I'll try.

Hereing in left ear - 100% loss at first. Back to about 50 now. May get better on it's own in time.

Left side of skull fractures - Healing nicely.

Tingling/burning in right fingers/arm - fusing C6 To C7 fixed that.

No control of left arm - This is due to stretching of nerves. Any and how much healing will be mystery. Only the nerves themselves and hard work with a p.t. get this side back to normal.

Misc. broke bones - healed/healing.

I think that is all.

[Juice]

Glad to hear that you are doing better Mr Wayne. I have been meaning to get over and check on you but work is a bitch......

[Save-the-Manatee]

Great news, Glad to hear you are healing up fine.

[Rocky]

Great news indeed. Glad to hear that you are doing well.

[Redbone]

3 months later: What a time for my depression med to quit working. A trip to a psychiatrist MAY have me on the right track again. Started rehab (P.T.) but had to quit long enough to have C7 fused to C6. Back in P.T. & O.T. now. Making very slow gains with left arm and hand. They are useless right now. Hope to get then back enough to get back in the saddle again.
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x238/Trucknut777/MeonKatrina.jpg

but dirt bikes are out. Dr. says one more like that and I'll be a quadreplegic.

Thanks to all of you for caring.

[Juice]

Glad to see that you are in good spirits. Welcome back!!!!!!!!



3 months later: What a time for my depression med to quit working. A trip to a psychiatrist MAY have me on the right track again. Started rehab (P.T.) but had to quit long enough to hahe C7 fused to C6. Back in P.T. & O.T. now. Making very slow gains with left arm and hand. They are useless right now. Hope to get then back enough to get back in the saddle again.
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x238/Trucknut777/MeonKatrina.jpg

but dirt bikes are out. Dr. says one more like that and I'll be a quadreplegic.

Thanks to all of you for caring.

[scooterhose]

Glad to hear Wayne, Tke it easy!

[Redbone]

Well, riding days are over. Left arm is dead except for some hand movement. Nerves are torn apart somewhere. Operation may be possible but would only give me minimal movement. Only 60% chance it would be succesful and long recovery period. Plus shoulder problems and and major sensitivity would make it useless any way. I see an orthopedic Dr. monday about the shoulder.

I'd like to address safety gear. In another thread I was giving my favorte daughter-in-law and others a ration of crap about safety gear. In real life I am a believer in safety gear. I exercised poor judgement that day. I was just warming up the bike for a friend to ride it. That being said, if I had put on a helmet it would have protected me from ear and skull fracturers. Can only guess if it would have done anything for C spine fracturers. The permanent injuries would most probably have occured. Tackling an oak tree at speed is not taken into consideration by safety gear manufacturers.

Todate I still don't know what went wrong. Poor riding I guess. Maybe an old man has no business on dirt bikes. Now this old man can't ride ANY bikes!:no::nopity:

[Swampy]

Wow.. Thats sucks... Sorry to hear that.. hope you are able to at least live pain free. Nothing worse than limited motion AND pain..

Hope doctor vist goes good

Good luck with the rest of your healing and I will heed your warning and never ride without my gear..

[Fitty]

I somehow missed this until now. I saw references to it in the helmet law thread and went and found it. Really glad you survived all of this Wayne. I realize saying "It could have been worse" doesn't help much, but it's all I've got. Here's to as full a recovery as possible.

[Redbone]

Thanks all and, yes, it could have been worse.

[scootertrash]

It's alright Mr. Wayne, glad your still here with us.

[Save-the-Manatee]

Glad that you are still with us amongst the living. Life is precious. Take care of yourself but don't let that stop you from living.

[Redbone]

Thanks. I appreciate it. I am humbled by those that care.

[Shaq Diesel]

So sorry to hear your riding days are over. At least you are still around ot preach the "Safety Gear Gospel". Good luck in your recovery.