porky Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Just an update on how things are go?ng. Last night and today hasn't been good. He was in a lot of pain and discomfort. He aparently did not like the nurse feeding him (or maybe the food)' date=' because he hit her hand away.The dr. also isn't happy with him not getting enough rest - so he is now being kept mostly sedated.[/quote'] Oi, I know what its like, when I had a lumbar fusion I was immobile for only two weeks and then couldnt sit for another 6 weeks, only stand or lie down. It was awefull, time drags, you feel so helpless and soon all sorts of negative things start going through your mind, why me....., if only........, I should never have........, - it takes a long time to come to terms spokes, he will need a lot of patience and care, my wife got me a councillor to help me settle my mind, perhaps its something you can discuss with him / his wife.?
pedal Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks for keeping us updated Riaan.... isn't it lovely to see so many great people on the hub? One just hopes that the pain starts to subside, and WW begins to feel more comfortable. Be strong WW x x
Spokes Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 you'e so right Porky. His body is going though the shock fase coupled with frustration, I think. As soon as his body starts healing and the time-factor kicks in, that is when he will have to be kept possitive. Thank you for the good advise. That is something I will discuss with his family. By the sounds of it you have fully recovered!?
WorcesterWheelers Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 A message from WW's bed this afternoon "To each and everyone who made any contribution or comment or shown any support, thank you very much. I havent been able to read any of them but by all account youre support has been brilliant!!! Hopefully within the next couple of days my wife and doctor would allow me to put my hands on my laptop and take a look at all the posts. (that's if he is awake )" "Still battling to get used to lying on my back permanently and keeping all the staff and family busy trying to keep me still. Tomorrow inot the theatre for opp on elbow." Francois, Natasha & kids
kjind Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Sterkte Franna met more se opp. Ons is besig om die TV storie uit te sort sodat jy die Tour de Dope kan kyk oor twee weke. Chat die naweek weer.
Spokes Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 (kjind)Sterkte Franna met more se opp. Ons is besig om die TV storie uit te sort sodat jy die Tour de Dope kan kyk oor twee weke. Chat die naweek weer. Ou Tommy dit klink vir my meer asof jy en jou makkers van plan is om 'n ''Movie Theater'' teen die plafon in te bou, met 'n direkte verbinding na die TDF. Stekte met jou operasie Franna!!
Karl Beaton Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Sterkte Franna met more se opp. Ons is besig om die TV storie uit te sort sodat jy die Tour de Dope kan kyk oor twee weke. Chat die naweek weer. Tommy if you need help give me a shout .. cheers Karl
porky Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 you'e so right Porky. His body is going though the shock fase coupled with frustration' date=' I think. As soon as his body starts healing and the time-factor kicks in, that is when he will have to be kept possitive. Thank you for the good advise. That is something I will discuss with his family.By the sounds of it you have fully recovered!?[/quote'] Yes, 100% recovered, thanks. Obviously, I am not a doctor and dont presume to know the extent of the injury, but these injuries from what I was told by the neurosurgeon are very successfully treated. I am almost 100% sure he will make a full recovery.
Olive Boy Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 I visited Francois this evening and he is chatty and much happier after some decent sleep. A big opp. on his arm tmrw. Hopefully he will be up for more visits on the weekend. Sterkte Frana ...
Spokes Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Natasha sent a message that Francois came out of theater just after 15:00. He was in surgery for an houer and 30min. to repair the broken elbow. Everything went well and he is resting.
Danger Dassie Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Glad to hear he's on the mend, next thing he'll be in the wheelchair chasing nurses and escaping the matron
Spinnekop Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Good news all around. Vinnig sterk word Fransoooois! Dink aan jou!
ASTANA Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Francois sterkte met die recovery man. Ten minste is jy aan die herstel, ons almal is bly jy voel beter. Raak gou gesond. Wil by jou kom inloer, maar jy klink baie gewild so sal maar later as jy beter is en meer slaap in het. Good luck. Ek self nog op recovery. Hoop om steeds besigheid te doen later ASTANA2009-06-19 08:27:01
slowpoke Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 I am horrified to read about this crash - haven't been on thehub for a week. WW, heal up soon, i'm thinking of you and the whole family. i'll def be adding a bit to the fund on payday. please keep us informed as time goes as to financial status of the fund - there are going to be major ongoing costs of physio etc.
davem Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Francois Don't know you but obviously you have a lot on friends here on the Hub. Although life has thrown this big curve ball at you, you were living it the way it should be lived. The way we all should live it. You have fallen but will get up and add to the score Francois +1, Apathy 0. Good luck in your recovery, hopefully we will get to meet out on the bike sometime when the time is right. LiveSTRONG! Cheers Dave
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