Vicefan7777 Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hello brothers and sisters of this community. I have not been online in several weeks and let me explain why. I suffered a horrible accident on Sept 27. After falling off a roof I blacked out. I awoke to two paramedics attending to me. Most of that day I was in and out of consciousness. After being transported to my local hospital my injuries were found to be so severe that I was air lifted to the trauma center at Sunrise hospital in Las Vegas. Fractured 4 ribs, one which punctured a lung. Two shattered vertebrae, two more fractured, and a bad head wound. Spinal surgeon told me I was lucky as I do no need surgery. However I am in a tortoise shell brace for the next 3 months. Thanks to the hospital staff they did not let me feel sorry for myself and had me up and attempting to walk by the forth day. Dizziness, vomiting, and pain made that first attempt awful. But I refused to give up. By the time I left the hospital I could keep my food down, and was walking with a walker. Yes, the love from family and friends kept me going. So I am home now in recovery. I still am in a lot of pain and cannot sit for long periods, but I am alive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D. Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) I'm very sorry to hear about your accident, Vicefan7777 .....but I am so glad that you were able to get medical attention quickly and are now on the road to recovery. I wondered why you were not on here for a while... My prayers are with you for an easing of your pain and a very speedy return to normal. Edited October 9, 2016 by Tony D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Get better soon . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvnyc Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hope you recover quickly, you know you have the support of all of us here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer84 Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 After reading about your accident, it's good to know, that you are home again and recovering. Hang in there Vicefan7777. I wish you get well soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators timm525 Posted October 9, 2016 Administrators Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 Wow, thanks for letting us know. Our prayers on a speedy recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivoryjones Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I am deeply sorry about this, Vicefan7777. I hope you get well as soon as possible! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicegirl85 Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 What a scary accident! Agree you are fortunate to be alive and not paralyzed. Please know you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery and the least amount of pain possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I wish you a fast and full recover buddy,take care and best wishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Glad you are still with us! Would you like a box of turtles? Godspeed your 100% recovery! Edited October 10, 2016 by Dadrian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James Posted October 10, 2016 Administrators Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wow you got off lucky, it could've been much worse! We are all wishing your a full, speedy, and smooth recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Roman Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hang in there pal - wishing you a speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicefan7777 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Thank you all for your support. Each day is a new experience in trying to do the simple things I use to take for granted. I know it will be a slow process to recovery. Your prayers are very much appreciated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airtommy Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I pray you find the strength to carry on your rehabilitation and good luck in your recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Vercetti Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanna Girl Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wow! I can't imagine how much pain you're in, but gosh, you were lucky! I know that probably isn't very comforting at the moment. I guess to look on the bright side..you now have time to watch a lot of MV right? Take care and hopefully your recovery is a quick one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny-Burnett Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) That must have been some fall and onto apparently a very hard surface to have cracked so many vertebrae and ribs. Sounds like you were very fortunate, albeit with those broken vertebrae you may have some work ahead. I've had my share of cracked ribs and the only thing that helped was a tightly wrapped Ace bandage to prevent pain when coughing, sneezing or even laying down. Best Wishes for a speedy recovery and hopefully with some very good pain management meds. Edited October 10, 2016 by Sonny-Burnett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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