Matzoballa
Well-known member
Having had a L3-L5 spinal fusion 5 years ago from a compound burst fracture I can for sure say that my lack of mobility and physical activity is taking its toll on my back, and I feel your pain and frustration, NAP. Sending some good painless vibes your way..
I agree, I am very fortunate when it comes to my injuries, I have flirted with my mortality since early childhood. Falling out of the upstairs window at 2, destroying my face on a curb in a scooter accident at 5, breaking my left foot jumping off a wall at 8, flipping my WRX down a hill into a ditch at 17, breaking my back after overshooting a snowboard jump and hitting the flat ice at 19 just to name a few I can remember.
None of my accidents have been motorcycle related, however I have only been riding for a year and a half (almost 20k miles so far! I love it!) not saying it is inevitable, not saying it won't happen either. After being involved with this club this year, you guys are all I really feel like I am a part of up here in the Bay..I haven't lived here for long.
Like many of us do, we cope, we deal, we try our best to get better and move on.
For some of us this is a quick blip..whats a few months or a year in a WHOLE lifetime? Not much, and that way of thinking is exactly how I got through my last recovery and I thank my shining stars that there is a "end date" for this..give or take..
For others, the opposite holds true and an accident is a major life altering experience.
My heart goes out to every single member here who has been affected by an accident, one way or another..whether it was you directly, a loved one, or dealing with the guilt of feeling at fault for someone else.
I was hesitant to post this here considering I was not riding a motorcycle at the time. After spending hours reading and combing through the threads in this section, and reading about some of our fallen members..and really breaking down and sobbing in front of my computer because of the profound words and thoughts that are exchanged here on a daily basis in this tight knit community, I changed my mind.
The stories of suffering and healing, the support everyone is so quick to offer, and triumphant recovery of some of you.. riders getting back in the saddle, regaining independence, or just flat out learning how to be new people... it is inspiring. It helps put a better perspective on injury. It helps to know I am not alone, it helps to know that maybe, just maybe me sharing my piss poor story might give another rider hope if he or she finds themselves in the same situation. What to expect, what to look forward to, things to avoid, and the opportunity to learn the true colors of this great MC.
My splint is coming off tomorrow for a check up, fresh x rays, and I may get to start PT next week. I'm hoping so, because it's not just my ankle now, I need my back to get stronger again. The swelling has subsided a lot, to the point where the splint feels loose, however, when I put my leg down and start to move it tightens up real quick and turns purple. Today I was able to take my new knee scooter outside to walk my dog for a few minutes, its just incredible the things I used to not be so fond doing, I love to do now.
If I can come out of this a better and stronger person, it will be worth it. Finally, I am glad to be able to share this with everyone..if I make a couple new friends from the whole deal here, cool! Cause you all are a real good group of people.
Cheers,
Blake
I agree, I am very fortunate when it comes to my injuries, I have flirted with my mortality since early childhood. Falling out of the upstairs window at 2, destroying my face on a curb in a scooter accident at 5, breaking my left foot jumping off a wall at 8, flipping my WRX down a hill into a ditch at 17, breaking my back after overshooting a snowboard jump and hitting the flat ice at 19 just to name a few I can remember.
None of my accidents have been motorcycle related, however I have only been riding for a year and a half (almost 20k miles so far! I love it!) not saying it is inevitable, not saying it won't happen either. After being involved with this club this year, you guys are all I really feel like I am a part of up here in the Bay..I haven't lived here for long.
Like many of us do, we cope, we deal, we try our best to get better and move on.
For some of us this is a quick blip..whats a few months or a year in a WHOLE lifetime? Not much, and that way of thinking is exactly how I got through my last recovery and I thank my shining stars that there is a "end date" for this..give or take..
For others, the opposite holds true and an accident is a major life altering experience.
My heart goes out to every single member here who has been affected by an accident, one way or another..whether it was you directly, a loved one, or dealing with the guilt of feeling at fault for someone else.
I was hesitant to post this here considering I was not riding a motorcycle at the time. After spending hours reading and combing through the threads in this section, and reading about some of our fallen members..and really breaking down and sobbing in front of my computer because of the profound words and thoughts that are exchanged here on a daily basis in this tight knit community, I changed my mind.
The stories of suffering and healing, the support everyone is so quick to offer, and triumphant recovery of some of you.. riders getting back in the saddle, regaining independence, or just flat out learning how to be new people... it is inspiring. It helps put a better perspective on injury. It helps to know I am not alone, it helps to know that maybe, just maybe me sharing my piss poor story might give another rider hope if he or she finds themselves in the same situation. What to expect, what to look forward to, things to avoid, and the opportunity to learn the true colors of this great MC.
My splint is coming off tomorrow for a check up, fresh x rays, and I may get to start PT next week. I'm hoping so, because it's not just my ankle now, I need my back to get stronger again. The swelling has subsided a lot, to the point where the splint feels loose, however, when I put my leg down and start to move it tightens up real quick and turns purple. Today I was able to take my new knee scooter outside to walk my dog for a few minutes, its just incredible the things I used to not be so fond doing, I love to do now.
If I can come out of this a better and stronger person, it will be worth it. Finally, I am glad to be able to share this with everyone..if I make a couple new friends from the whole deal here, cool! Cause you all are a real good group of people.
Cheers,
Blake
