L.T.G Posted July 25, 2017 Share An updated post from a little earlier today "Hi everyone, not a single msg has gone unnoticed, we appreciate all the support, I have not felt alone today for a single minute, my dad knows of all the warm and heartfelt msges, I read them out to him. Hes off to krugersdorp to Dr.Fourie neuro surgeon, to have his L6 and L7 fused.His op wil start at 18:00 tonight. He can move his arms, fingers just a bit numb. After a few days he wil be moved to muelmws to dr.Theron said to be the best in the business when it comes to rehab. Hes in good hands and he can feel the warmth the community is sending his way. I will keep you all posted.He wanted us to post foto's of everything, first the ambulance then this then that, so im posting 2 pics to keep the bugger happy. As you can all see he can still manage a smile" Andrew Steer, _David_, Bonus and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUZERN Posted July 25, 2017 Share Wishing Eric a full and speedy recovery. Hope to ride with you again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edition 507 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Terribly saddened by this freak accident. All I can send is positive thoughts and wishes for a full recovery. Edited July 25, 2017 by 6th Mass Extinction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted July 25, 2017 Share Seriously hope this gent will ride A bike again. Good luck Sir Edited July 25, 2017 by BaGearA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted July 25, 2017 Share This is terrible news and best wishes and hope the long process ahead turns positive. On a separate note..If this was the result of an open uncovered drain I urge the son (and hope he has) taken photos. I say this because someone I know had a terrible bicycle accident where he was electrocuted by a low lying HV line. The next day his friends went back to take photos and it had been fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edition 507 Posted July 25, 2017 Share This is terrible news and best wishes and hope the long process ahead turns positive. On a separate note..If this was the result of an open uncovered drain I urge the son (and hope he has) taken photos. I say this because someone I know had a terrible bicycle accident where he was electrocuted by a low lying HV line. The next day his friends went back to take photos and it had been fixed!And on that note, if this was due to neglect, then I hope that there is recourse against the local municipality. Headshot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamA Posted July 25, 2017 Share Praying for a full recovery!Sterkte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Crispy Posted July 25, 2017 Share Praying for a complete recovery.All the best Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Posted July 26, 2017 Share Get well soon Erik cat-i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted July 26, 2017 Share Latest update:- "Erik's neck is fused in Krugersdorp pvt hospital by dr Fourie. He is awake and very talkative. Appreciates all attention very much. For rehab he will go to dr Theron at Muelmed in Pretoria probably later this week. For now he is in ICU in Krugersdorp. Thank you dear friends for all your support" JanJan, nathrix, Long Wheel Base and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted July 26, 2017 Share And on that note, if this was due to neglect, then I hope that there is recourse against the local municipality.So much more reason to take photographs now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted July 26, 2017 Share Nee man???? Holding humbs Erik!! Getting better dude! Thanks for the updates LTG, keep strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOEKVLAG Posted July 26, 2017 Share This is really sad news. Praying for a speedy and full recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Vasbyt Erik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted July 26, 2017 Share An updated post from a little earlier today "Hi everyone, not a single msg has gone unnoticed, we appreciate all the support, I have not felt alone today for a single minute, my dad knows of all the warm and heartfelt msges, I read them out to him. Hes off to krugersdorp to Dr.Fourie neuro surgeon, to have his L6 and L7 fused.His op wil start at 18:00 tonight. He can move his arms, fingers just a bit numb. After a few days he wil be moved to muelmws to dr.Theron said to be the best in the business when it comes to rehab. Hes in good hands and he can feel the warmth the community is sending his way. I will keep you all posted.He wanted us to post foto's of everything, first the ambulance then this then that, so im posting 2 pics to keep the bugger happy. As you can all see he can still manage a smile"IMG_8213.JPG IMG_8214.JPGSo I don't know anything about necks/reading x-rays but I can see the "broken parts" and to me it looks like he is seriously lucky the spinal cord is still in tact?Had a work mate who had a neck issue earlier this year and had to have 2 vertebrae fused high up and he was off work for 8 weeks but has made a full recovery and is playing golf again. He has a hectic scar on the front of his neck but he's happy to be able to walk properly again. Thanks for the updates LTG. cat-i 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted July 26, 2017 Share I've just been to see him and unfortunately it's not good.He has movement in his arms and a bit in his hands .. but can't move fingers. Other than that, in his words "it's all gone"But being the tough man he is,.. " at least I'll still have 2 wheels, I just need to be able to use my hands to turn the wheels of a wheelchair(and he smiles)... we just have to move on. I've had 56 good years" I had no words and no idea what to say to him.I'm still typing this in disbelief He'll be starting rehab in a couple days. Headshot, CatzSpace "frail", ChUkKy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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