Clavicle Still not healed. Massive hernia is next, then wisdom teeth :(

[Dirtcrasher]

IDK what happened. Ran into a Tri-Z and broke his and my chit. Sorry Shane; I am a man of my word. We will get you up and running fast, I am a different story.

I have 11 broken left ribs in 18 places, broken collar bone, hernia and blood and bone chips in my left lung.

Find out next week if they want to operate, this suks.

Be careful guys, I may have 100 hours not crashing but all it took was a few seconds...........

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[tanks350x]

That really sucks bud! I drove by the house around 10 ish to see if the RX was unloaded and it was...Hope you didn't do it yourself...

[ebaccm26]

Man you really did a number on yourself, hope you have a quick and full recovery... Is the person you hit ok?

[jeswinehart]

Well darn it DC, I have read in other postings about you alluding to the fact you owe for some plastics to another rider, got a little bumped up here and there in other postings,,, YEP yessirEe Bob you certainly did all of that !

NICE pics ! I drew a wee bit of blood today but work related so not quite so honorable as yours.

Physical therapy recommendations for starters ~ slow ride many laps around the track. Heal well my friend.

john

[Dirtcrasher]

Man you really did a number on yourself, hope you have a quick and full recovery... Is the person you hit ok?

He is FAR better than me......

It was an accident and I will help him with his trike.

I most certainly feel bad but accidents happen.

[Dirtcrasher]

Well darn it DC, I have read in other postings about you alluding to the fact you owe for some plastics to another rider, got a little bumped up here and there in other postings,,, YEP yessirEe Bob you certainly did all of that !

NICE pics ! I drew a wee bit of blood today but work related so not quite so honorable as yours.

Physical therapy recommendations for starters ~ slow ride many laps around the track. Heal well my friend.

john

I had just got the track where I wanted it with ANOTHER big jump; And lost 16lbs. The healing time at 43yo is very long now.........

None of it matters, we will both be aok and the trikes day will rise again.

WTB - Yellow rear Z fender in good shape.

[atc007]

Dammit Steve,so sorry to see this. Unfortunately it is the reality of this sport :( . When they bite it can be a real hard bite! If there is ANYTHING I can do email me. I don't have yellow or I could help that way.. Heal well :)

[ATC-Eric]

Sorry to hear it Steve. Hope its a speedy recovery.

[just ben]

I have had a broken collar bone and broken ribs this year but I spread them out a few months. You sir are a go getter GO BIG OR GO HOME! Those were the most painful injuries I've ever had and I can't even imagine dealing with both at the same time. Take it easy for a while, you will heal a lot faster if you do. If there is anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to ask.

[coolpool]

Heal well, rib injuries suck. My last broken (1) took 3 months to heal where sneezing and laughing weren't a challenge. I couldn't imagine that extent of injuries!

Here's an idea that might work or be totally out to lunch. I know lot's of guys watch eBay for Tri Z parts, and some of them are on here. If a decent fender comes up, maybe a quick discussion of who will bid on it to control the price to some degree might be an advantage. This is far fetched but who knows it might work? I'll watch my local adds just the same.

[6speedthumper]

Holy hell man! Looks like you took the brunt of the impact, and not the trike. Idk if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Lol. Get well soon, guy.

[Dirtcrasher]

Thanks for all the wishes and the idea for a rear fender.

The moshes had a full set of blue not too long ago, maybe there are more, maybe he does or does not want a color change.

It is all up to RIPPA!!!! I have to make it right!

On another note, I finally had a bowel movement and I was so scared it wouldn't happen or could complicate the injury worse.

[yamaha225dr]

Man, that's gotta hurt! Hope you have a speedy recovery and I will keep an eye out for those fenders. Does your signature quote have anything to do with this accident? LOL

[wisconsinite]

Yikes, ouch! Hope you get well soon, take it easy.

[dougspcs]

I hope I did jinx you with the comment about your track having a scary "margin for error" because of those trees??

Damn, that is some killer battle damage!!

[captainweezy]

I found out back in 2002 that daytime tv sucks. I had to lay up for quite a while back then after my accident. It sucked but I quickly realized 2 things. One I was still alive and 2 I was still able to walk after a good healing up. Keeping you in my prayers. Get well pal.

[toddy]

get well soon mate.looks sore.i have a broken ankle at the moment and its agony so i can only imadgine how sore u must be

[Dirtcrasher]

I live alone so we got a hospital bed. Mornings having to pee are the worst.

Thankfully I have the tenants texting me all day instead of just calling and paying me!!!!

I will lose 10k in the business because I cannot drive; Super!

Have to wait til friday to see if they will operate on me or not. Pain pills alone were near 200$ and they did not give me enough.

New Hampshire ambulance ride and stay were NOT covered by my insurance :(

[plastikosmd]

Was thinking of u dc. Hang in there, call if u need me

[Big Mike]

Steve so sorry to hear about the crash man and the resulting injuries. just take your time and do what the doctors say man. Let me know if theres anything I can do.

[Thorpe]

Damn! Hang in there Steve! Recover quickly!

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Good Lord Steve!

Not to copycat everyone else, but wishing you a speedy recovery! Time for some R and R for you my friend....

[Vealmonkey]

Damn Steve! Not sure what to say, but don't ever invite me up to ride with you again! LOL Get well buddy. I know you're a hard head and won't take it easy.

[redsox]

dammit man. i cant believe that ambulance was not covered. WTF!! i'm sorry for the $ burden, but i thought it was the right thing at the time. in fact, i still do. you were really dinged up and decisions had to be made. we probably could have gotten you down the trail and out, but i couldn't be sure about neck and back. i didnt even want your helmet off, but you're stubborn. anyway, i know things suck now. pain and time and money. its bad. i saw the crash steve, and believe me, i've seen crashes. you're LUCKY to be in the shape you're in, all things considered. it was bad. still, i'm sad to see you like this and i hope you're healing well. reach out if you need anything. i'm around.

[atc007]

How are you feeling Steve? Usually the 4th or fifth day is the worst.. I wouldn't sweat it red sox. If things went different, he could have been paralyzed the rest of his life. Sounds like you all did the best anyone could. Hopefully it's all a bad memory in a few months.

[atctim]

Hey DC - I heard about your accident this weekend and am just now catching up on it in this thread. Prayers going out to you Bud! Get well soon!

[rray62]

Dude that sucks, glad you're ok, prayers going out to you also!!!!!!!!! I think I'm finally over my rib injuries, was still bothering me this past summer.

[Howdy]

Sorry to hear this Steve. I hope you have a Quick and complete recovery. Do not rush anything though. I know your head strong and will want to get back at it right away, don't do it unless the Dr's ok it. I rushed back into it after my knee surgery in 2006. I now have to wear a knee support at work or it swells up drastically.
If you need anything let me know.
Howdy

[jeffatc250r]

No fun gettin hurt! Collar bones and ribs suck, ill take a broken limb instead anyday!
Dont get all worked up over the hospital bill, send them $50 a month, or whatever u can.
Sometimes trees, rocks and sticks arent the enemy, rather the ass of another machine! Thats why i travel far out front! Lol
Get well Steve, just remember, it could be worse. Keep that attitude and things will work out a-ok for ya

[Dirtcrasher]

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[Dirtcrasher]

dammit man. i cant believe that ambulance was not covered. WTF!! i'm sorry for the $ burden, but i thought it was the right thing at the time. in fact, i still do. you were really dinged up and decisions had to be made. we probably could have gotten you down the trail and out, but i couldn't be sure about neck and back. i didnt even want your helmet off, but you're stubborn. anyway, i know things suck now. pain and time and money. its bad. i saw the crash steve, and believe me, i've seen crashes. you're LUCKY to be in the shape you're in, all things considered. it was bad. still, i'm sad to see you like this and i hope you're healing well. reach out if you need anything. i'm around.

Hey bud, do not feel bad for one millisecond. Taking the helmet off alone was very risky but I know I can be a stubborn SOB.

You guys got me out of there safe and sound but I cannot remember most of it, I was going way too fast to stop.

I still had fun and want to go there again; Dan and I had a fun quick ride up.

I was already looking at the RX today wanting to change the bars and all the controls as well as installing the NOS 250R forks I have.

As soon as I am AOK, I'll hit that 40' double I made.

This will only make me push myself further; Never give up!!!!

Thank you all for the get well wishes, I am not slowing down. Mark my words, I plan on clearing the finish line at Haspins TF2014!!

[rray62]

Mark my words, I plan on clearing the finish line at Haspins TF2014!!

I'll be there for you all the way!!!

[El Camexican]

That looks like a megaouch! Keep that stool soft and don’t force it (trust me on that advice). Get well soon!

[Dirtcrasher]

I'll be there for you all the way!!!

Thank you my friend, Man do I wish we all lived closer!

Why don't they give all the cool/fun people a few States and let us make and sell our own products? The rest of the U S can be superficial and dysfunctional and listen to the government..... :lol:

Time fly's by, I will be better soon; Just ordered a new FOX chest protector tonight at RMATV where they are have some nice closeout deals.

I don't feel so terrible, and I have made numerous ropes, hooks and slings to pick stuff up while I'm incapacitated :lol:

If I'm already looking at my Pro Tapers, you know where my heads at :D

[keister]

I have 11 broken left ribs in 18 places, broken collar bone, hernia and blood and bone chips in my left lung.

Extremely high board name to post content ratio. ^^^

Heal up, good buddy. We will ride again soon.

[Dirtcrasher]

Whats weird is since 1998 when I began building the track for an 85 250SX, I have crashed but never got hurt, not once (please all knock on wood!!).

Now no one even wants to ride it because of all the gapped jumps, which is fine by me because I am the one buying the dirt and grooming the track.

In 6 weeks I wonder if I can ride (easy on the gas) or if a flat landing will snap the collar bone again........

My mind has to slow down!!

[atc007]

My Brother busted his last January. We go back the beginning of Nov. to see if it's mended. It was damn near 1/2 inch apart last appointment. If they tell you you need surgery, you probably do, but everyones different. It's a cool hook/t plate they put in underneath to hold it up,and remove it when it's healed as the screws can get into the rotator cuff. Hang in there ,it'll all be a bad memory lol.

[Dirtcrasher]

I have no objection to surgery! I will find out tomorrow and post it up.

The girl making appointments for the orthopedic surgeon was pissed. She said "We would never allow you to go 10 days without setting the bone". She wants to know how this communication got screwed up. She said that it should have been set within 48 hours.

We will see what the x rays show tomorrow......



My Brother busted his last January. We go back the beginning of Nov. to see if it's mended. It was damn near 1/2 inch apart last appointment. If they tell you you need surgery, you probably do, but everyones different. It's a cool hook/t plate they put in underneath to hold it up,and remove it when it's healed as the screws can get into the rotator cuff. Hang in there ,it'll all be a bad memory lol.

So I take it the doctor never set it or he over did it while healing? I need to be jumping in 8-10 weeks......

[atc007]

Doc left it up to him ,said if it was his. He wouldn't have surgery. But it hasn't healed at all. It doesn't bother him anymore. We'll see next month what it looks like.

[Dirtcrasher]

This was taken at the NH hospital; Lines up great huh?? They left me with it that way.......


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[El Camexican]

Yea, that's gonna need some metal work. Best get back in ASAP, or it will take forever to fuse.

[sweetip2000]

OMFG Steve that is serious biker rash. Were you jumping again ? I almost had a near death experience riding my yamaha roadstar warrior 1700 this summer. Guy tried to make me fall.
Better it happened on the dirt cause the pavement really is brutal, I dont see how anyone can ride without a helmet. Damn I hope ya heal up real quick.

[sweetip2000]

I had a break in the same place. I think its called the clavical bone, when I was a teenager I drank a bottle of vodka and decided to go skateboarding, high speed wobbles and then oinko boinko.... clean break, I faintly remember before I blacked out in the hospital the doctor took out a rubber mallet and smashed it back into place. Wow if I wasnt drunk I would have been screaming for sure, I hope your taking something for the pain, that looks brutal.

[Dirtcrasher]

Thanks Andy!

Getting me in and out of my hospital bed makes me scream, just too many injuries ay one time!

We will see tomorrow; It won't be fun to say the least but must be done for me to move forwards.....

[redsox]

Steve, i'll preface this comment with the fact that i'm a "homer" for all things Boston. (sox, pats, B's, etc) But this extends to hospitals to. Get your broken up ass to Mass General or Beth Israel. MGH is the best hospital in the world, and its close enough to you that you have no excuse. You may feel more at home down where you're at, but that shite never would have happened at MGH! 10 days would have been same day because everything is on-site or very close. Going to Brockton hospital instead of one of the big bostons is like going to canobie lake park instead of disney world. Sure, its close, and its cheap, but its just not as good, period. All the funding, all the research, all the highest ranked doctors, all the best equipment. An hour ride may suck now, but it could mean the difference between a lifetime of pain. Just my humble opinion.

[Jason Hall]

Damn Steve,, that's freekin horrible!! Get better, that collar bone looks Bad!! And wow you had better take that one picture down before Timmy200 photoshops a (Little) something on it!! Lol sorry buddy..

[SWIGIN]

I've had multiple broken ribs twice....you can have them....lol


Feel better Dc.

[Dirtcrasher]

Steve, i'll preface this comment with the fact that i'm a "homer" for all things Boston. (sox, pats, B's, etc) But this extends to hospitals to. Get your broken up ass to Mass General or Beth Israel. MGH is the best hospital in the world, and its close enough to you that you have no excuse. You may feel more at home down where you're at, but that shite never would have happened at MGH! 10 days would have been same day because everything is on-site or very close. Going to Brockton hospital instead of one of the big bostons is like going to canobie lake park instead of disney world. Sure, its close, and its cheap, but its just not as good, period. All the funding, all the research, all the highest ranked doctors, all the best equipment. An hour ride may suck now, but it could mean the difference between a lifetime of pain. Just my humble opinion.

Well, guess what? your 100% right. Doctor said the arm sling was fine and nothing more needed to be done; And, the FAH won't give me any more percocet even though I took the exact dose printed on the bottle. Near every rib is broke in numerous places as well as the clavical and this arse clown won't give me pain meds?? WTF!!!!

My right bone I broke years ago was off too but not nearly this bad. Doctor had a hair across his arse for sure. The right side never gave me trouble so I hope this one will blend in and not hurt. IDK WTF to do now; That x ray looks terrible!!

[jensenracing77]

I just heard the news today so I had to come check on you. Sorry to hear about this and will be praying for a speedy recovery. I have not looked through all your posts yet but I will read through them now to catch up.

[Dave Little]

Get your broken up ass to Mass General or Beth Israel. MGH is the best hospital in the world, and its close enough to you that you have no excuse. You may feel more at home down where you're at, but that shite never would have happened at MGH! 10 days would have been same day because everything is on-site or very close. Going to Brockton hospital instead of one of the big bostons is like going to canobie lake park instead of disney world. Sure, its close, and its cheap, but its just not as good, period. All the funding, all the research, all the highest ranked doctors, all the best equipment. An hour ride may suck now, but it could mean the difference between a lifetime of pain. Just my humble opinion.

Dan....man after my own heart!

Steve...this su*ks, I mean I've been following all this from the shadows and feel bad you got hurt, but now I'm very disappointed. That clavical has already started to fuse, been that way for daaaaays now. F*ck man! :(:cry:

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[Dirtcrasher]

No, Mass didn't help me in my group. But, I have contacted someone and waiting on his opinion. This will never heal as is; I went to the orthopedic DR and he was just a jerk, I showed him how it flops around. If they have to break it again, then so be it but I don't need a weak clavical in 6 weeks. I need it mended.

If I was Ryan Villapoto there would be a titanium plate in there today, it is way overlapped.

It's not right for sure and hurts like hell anyhow so IDC if they have to snap it again. Right time of year for it anyhow.

I may have to fight this to have it done right, this doctor was so dry and did not care......

[Dave Little]

I may have to fight this to have it done right, this doctor was so dry and did not care......

If a doctor has his thumb up his a*s it's YOUR responsibility to pull it out for him. If you don't they end up inheriting your earth...not good...like redsox was sayin'...lifetime of needless suffering and I'd add to that diminished capacity that you may never get back. Just get to Boston. Unfortunately in the times i spent in an orthopedic office a tremendous amount of the people they see they were saying are there due to accidents on small motorized conveyances so if you tell them how you broke this, they kind of treat you 2nd class. I was in for a fall, but that's the impression I got.

Another thing, when I first met the surgeon who was going to operate on my wrist in a bedside interview of sorts, one of his first questions he asked me was what I did for a living, to which I replied truthfully, commercial fishing....his face dropped and eyes lit up with surprise. Then the conversation went like, "So you're not a desk jockey, this has got to be GOOD" and I'm like "ahh...yeah."

So anyway he's strategizing about the method he'll use in the surgery. The term external fixator was thrown around. I get to the operating room, they give me gas...I'm starting to feel it come on and drift away. The conversation in the operating room was the doctor asking that an external fixator be located and there was some difficulty in finding one. Anyway I woke up with 4 K-wires in my wrist, like a nail without a head that is chucked up in a drill and installed just that way. Definately not the fixator I was expecting. This was at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua NH....my wrist is fine, but I feel pain in the cold and occasionally it's a little stiff, however I got 98% of the function back...whew!

So, let the take-away be this....lie about what you do for work....it may effect the quality of the outcome. And if I didn't say it before... get TF to Boston! TecateDan has my number..I'll be happy to coach you on all the questions you'll get asked after you drop that, even on fishing parlence...you'll sound like a pro.

[Dirtcrasher]

Thanks bud, I don't think I like what happened today so something has to be done......

I better fight this!

[atc007]

Damn Steve. I'm no lawyer,and I'm no Dr. But yeah, that needs metal for sure. And the DR that sent you home like that needs a good malpractice lawyer after him. That is so completely unexcuseable. That would literally be 2 + years" healing" EVERY time you try to move your arm/shoulder, it just pushes it up. I am sure I don't have to tell you that from the pain! It's not too late though. They'll go in and brace it right up. Just like Villapoto :)) Hang in there bud. Sucks a great guy like you is suffering,but that which does not kill us really DOES make us stronger !!

[Jason Hall]

The jagged broken ends of that bone can't be doing any good to the inner tissue. Man I feel for ya Buddy!! Hope you get fixed up Real soon!

[Dirtcrasher]

Thanks everyone. Called my doctor for a referral, he wants me to see "the head of orthopedics doctor", so I have to call Monday morning. I can take pain if there is a clearing ahead, but I don't see one........

[wisconsinite]

Holy crap dc, i can't believe the runaround your getting!! That sucks! I sure hope things look up soon.

:lol: @ your wishlist by the way, it's great that your able to keep a good attitude and a sense of humor!

[Dirtcrasher]

Holy crap dc, i can't believe the runaround your getting!! That sucks! I sure hope things look up soon.

:lol: @ your wishlist by the way, it's great that your able to keep a good attitude and a sense of humor!

what can i do before i have a 40k bill. It is not set right at all and here I am 2 weeks later and it is flopping around and pinching my skin.

I will follow my referral but after that it is off to Beth Israel in Boston if the head of orthopedics does nothing. WTF are they so scared or lazy to plate this thing?? I just don't get it; This is 500% worse than the 1999 broken right clavical.......

You guys are all the best, Thank you all!!!!

[coolpool]

I'm not going to even try to understand the US health care system or lack there of, but there's a huge injustice being done to humanity if that's how patients are treated in NH. That clavicle needed to be operated on and set once the higher priority injuries were dealt with. Not sure what could have been worse? The x-ray doesn't lie; that bone isn't going to magically float back into place. Jumping in six weeks.....welllll I think not. Not to be a di*k but my son broke his collarbone riding his bike then decided to go on the GT snow racer after only five weeks; guess what, it broke again. Take it slow, things will happen once again.

[poohbee1]

I have some friends that broke there collarbones when I was younger one of them on my tecate .The one on my tecate had to have plates and screws put in his arm but they did nothing for his collarbone. My other friend broke his on a yz and they did nothing for it also ,. and his dad was a brain surgeon. Both have big lumps where they were broke. I think its pretty standard to do nothing for a collarbone but looking at your x-ray its really hard for me to believe that its going to heal properly . Hopefully this new doctor will get you fixed up . I hope that you get to feeling better

[Dirtcrasher]

Thanks guys, the overlap is now about 2"s, I can feel it and they are not mending.

One move of my shoulder in this 3$ brace and it just floats around.......

Turns out my cousin Kirsten is an RN at 20yrs old and is good friends with a couple orthopedic surgeons; They love her, she is super smart and has a great personality I had my step dad bring her the cd's from NH; but, that X-ray has changed. My shoulder is hanging down and the clavical is flopping around and overlapped at least 1.5 to 2"s. It is not good and will never heal this way.

The doctor at Brockton hospital never even sent me over for an updated x-ray. He looked at that one from NH for 30 seconds (never took a fresh x-ray a week later now) and said it would heal fine; I would have knocked this prick out and explained my hobby as well as what it involves and what managing apartments entails.

The x-ray has certainly changed since then. This thing hurts and I can deal with pain if I see an end to this, I will know more next week.......

Otherwise I will buy percs on the streets.

[coolpool]

Maybe kind of a moot point, but here's an idea to try to lessen the discomfort. Learned this in First Aid; never thought I'd say that, lol. Anyways put your arm in a sling with the knot on the opposite side of the break. Then put a rolled up towel under your armpit and wrap another bandage around your belly pulling in on your elbow on the bad side. The rolled up towel will act as a fulcrum and pull the broken parts of the clavicle apart. You probably know this already but it's worth a try while you sort out the azzhat doctors.

[Dirtcrasher]

Hi cool pool. One of the issues is that with 11 broken ribs, they don't want anything holding it to my body because I could get pneumonia. So surgery! is the god damn answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is far too off to heal according to 90% of the people I contacted. Except the people in my health care group!!

Hoping the family connections will get me help because the hospital and medical group won't.........

[Dave Little]

You're not gonna like what I have to say, but it needs to be said:

This is turning into a bad f*cking soap opera, it takes two to tango and you're letting people jerk you around.
I'd go right up to MGH march in the Emergency Room and see if you can get lined up for surgery right away. Don't eat anything 8 hours prior- this is very important. Even if they don't want to operate, can't hurt to ask, and besides you'll never know if you don't

A sling is not going to set this, short of an upper body cast, some kind of temporary hardware is needed since this is going to obviously be an extended bone mending/healing time.

When something like this happens, everything else just falls away...
f*ck your 350RX
f*ck jumping in 20 weeks
As long as he's OK...f*ck what's his faces goddamned plastics..even if he's not OK, I wish him well, but still f*ck his plastics
Maybe even f*ck trikefest...and since I'm on a roll...buying percs on the street, yeah..definately f*****ck that too, but do what you have to do.
None of that matters right now, It's all just stupid bullsh*t. Getting back to a time when all those things DO matter is what you need to be focused on.

I'd say at this late stage without proper mending you'll HAVE TO have permanent hardware installed, there's a reason it has to be set within 48 hours, I can only guess at the reason(s) but if a receptionist knew that, I'd say it's pretty important, do if you must, but I'd only give them until the close of business this Monday to arrive at a long-term solution.
I wouldn't get violent or threaten any doctors, but you need to let them know in no uncertain terms that something abso-f*cking-lutely has to be done, and that you're suffering and in constant pain from this. You don't want to have to rely on bullsh*t pills, F*ck that!
So what if you have a bigger $ burden that insurance doesn't cover, sell some trikes and we can raise funds for you here to help with that. I'll personally contribute $400 possibly more and I stand behind that. I know it's not much, but there are lot of people here and maybe we can put a good dent in it.

Oh and one last thing..f*ck Brockton Hospital, sounds just as bad as St. Luke's in Nou Beffid. Who so ever it was that said, "demographics is destiny" knew what they were talking about.

End Rant

[atc007]

I couldn't agree more. I am THE,,,,,,LAST,,person on the face of this entire Earth who would EVER say this. But You SteveO my friend, Need to get a malpractice lawyer 1st thing Monday AM. Will you find THE best one in a few hours? Nope, but you WILL be able to find one who will GLADLY look at your xrays,and the fact that you are still walking around broken,,HONESTLY desperate enough to say you're thinking about going to STREET drugs,,,,and take your case right there on the spot for free. Yep,,he/she is gonna take 50-60% of what they get you. But THIS entire situation needs to get resolved in an OR Monday or Tuesday. I can imagine there isn't a decent set of eyes seeing this who doesn't despise lawyers,myself Absolutely included!!! But,this is THE time for one. Sh!t WILL happen quickly!!! Rest well today ,and search around/ask around for Anyone who has gotten any decent results in your area. Dave little,,,very well said. Steve is strong enough to hear it!! Btw,,for what it's worth.. My little experience with caring for sick/busted up people,myself included. Tylenol/aspirin//Aleve//Strong OTC medicines are SUPERIOR,,,,SUPERIOR,,to ANY crap coming from a script. You need to take them, ON TIME,in a EVEN schedule//every 4 hours or so. Keep them in your system,with no low spikes from missing them. It's all about keeping a steady,level amount of product in your bloodstream. Pick one and don't mix them. Although ,there ARE some you can mix,,so you're taking one every 2 hours. We have had gallons of every narcotic they can give through here. And it has ALL been burnt. You know we only want what's best for YOU man. Please if there is ANYTHING we can do, let us know!! You have my email.:)

[redsox]

Go to boston, now!!

[Dave Little]

Lawyering up right now is a waste of precious, irreplaceable time. All that would equate to is money and right now that stuff is useless. Absolutely useless. Thinking about the money is futile, think about the healing. Besides, It would not even occur to me to raise the specter of a lawsuit, it's going to make it even harder to get into the type of care you need NOW.

[just ben]

This was taken at the NH hospital; Lines up great huh?? They left me with it that way.......


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/okay_zps59cf744c.png (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Dirtcrasher/media/okay_zps59cf744c.png.html)That looks a lot like mine did. Mine did heal but it took 4-5 months,it may have healed sooner if I had taken it easy for a while. 179260It will heal but will take longer without putting some hardware in there. If you do have surgery ,you HAVE to take it easy! My brother almost lost his leg from an infection caused by ripping out screws and pins.

[Dirtcrasher]

All great stuff guys, thank you!!

The only hospital in my group in Boston is Beth Israel.

They want me to see the head of orthopedics next week; I know, screw it and just go to Boston.

I have to wait and see what my cousins orthopedic surgeon says. He got all my x-rays last night. If anyone can force a surgery, it's him. He will call me today with his opinion....

[atc007]

Lawyering up right now is a waste of precious, irreplaceable time. All that would equate to is money and right now that stuff is useless. Absolutely useless. Thinking about the money is futile, think about the healing. Besides, It would not even occur to me to raise the specter of a lawsuit, it's going to make it even harder to get into the type of care you need NOW.

Nothing to do with money.. With a lawyer, you don't get treated this way. Sad but true. I speak from experience where My Brother and now, my Sister in law would have benefited IMMENSELY with representation. Hope everything works out a lot better for ya this week DC !!!

[Dave Little]

.. With a lawyer, you don't get treated this way.

I didn't see it from that angle right off, good point.




The only hospital in my group in Boston is Beth Israel.

They want me to see the head of orthopedics next week; I know, screw it and just go to Boston.

I have to wait and see what my cousins orthopedic surgeon says. He got all my x-rays last night. If anyone can force a surgery, it's him. He will call me today with his opinion....

Nothing wrong with Beth Israel- they can handle this easy
Sucks, but sometimes once you're in the system you have to move at it's pace. I just hope by 'next week' they mean, like 10 hours from now:cool: Good move for working the back channel, hopefully that surgeon is a man of action.

[Dirtcrasher]

Well, he said he would plate this BUT, just ended 30 days on call schedule and is off for 30 days (just my luck).

He referred me to his friends and said to mention his name and it should be fixed.

Problem he said was my ribs, He said the anesthesiologist could refuse surgery because they pump oxygen into my lungs and don't want a blowout.

I will keep you all informed, and thank you all!!!!

[Dirtcrasher]

Thank you ALL!! Threewheeler guys are just a different breed; I'm unsure why, but I have met the best of friends on 3WW and trails.....

I'm 43, my mother wants me to (change hobbys ); I told her I wear my gear and last time I got hurt was 1999. So IMHO, those are pretty good odds, it is just a simple collar bone break and many of us have had this injury.

This is more than a hobby, it is my way of life. I will only move on, never stop doing what you do!

Look at Doug Henry, he is paralyzed (again) from Super Moto but has a YZF bike built for him to ride on his land in Connecticut, it is all about passion!!

I love Doug, he is so strong and never gives up. Keeps me going strong too!! They have a nice interview on youtube with Doug after the accident 4 or 5 yrs. ago......

Thats why I have always followed SX and MX.

Do what you love to do and never give up!! I am single, have no one to support so I will not give up my sport!!

[Dirtcrasher]

I CONVINCED THE NEW DOCTOR!

Scheduled for Friday AM. Doc says because of the 18 rib fractures the anesthesiologist can say no or put a chest tube in. They are concerned because I have bone and blood in the left lung.

Please pray for me!! I hope they don't back out, the surgeon seemed positive.

God forbid anything happens but if it does, all you guys I ride with get every trike and NOS parts and motors. Please have DEEPA take OZZY and CHARLES. DORA is a great cat and FWOOPIE just loves food but she's comical. Maybe Fabio can take one.

Actually, PlastikosMD can have the whole machine shop and John Deere backhoe; He can put them to good use.

Keep anything in the house, I will talk to John (fabio) and Mike (DEEPA) soon. Any cash benefit I would like to go to 3WW if ................

The doctor said there is risk in this surgery because of my broken ribs and the chips of bone and blood in my lung; So, I'm not over reacting just making sure there is a plan in case something happens. Most important is a good home for my animals....

Thank you all for your support!!!!!!!!! I am a bit scared.

[blue27]

Good Luck, I am glad you are getting surgery, I know it will go well, TF14 won't be the same if your not there!!!

[jays375]

Glad to hear the good news.Hope all goes well.You need to get healed up.You have way to much to do.

[New2Tri-Z]

I dont even know you personally bro, but i wish you the best and will be praying for you. Everybody goes through some rough times in life but this one has got you beaten down pretty far my friend. Don't give up, everybody here is pulling for you and we all believe it is going to work out. I will be praying for you Steve and look forward to meeting you someday at Trikefest.

[Dirtcrasher]

Thanks so much guys.

Best friends I have are from three wheelers, there has to be a reason for that!!!!

You guys all rock!

[atc007]

That's great news Steve. I will say I have seen a anestheologist shut down more than one surgery. They have THE most important job,keeping the pt alive and comfy . Everything will work out either way. I am in awe at Bens x ray. I would LOVE to see a healed pic now ??? Heck It only took Mickey 2 1/2 years? To heal his wrist ! Praying for ya here bud,and as always. I'm only a phone call away!

[whyzee]

Jeez DC. I just caught up on this post. Glad you are Ok , relatively speaking. Good luck on your surgery Friday. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I agree with you 1000% . You are single , have no one who depends on you financially. Don't ever give up riding unless you want to. Ignore the haters.
Just rest up , eat properly. Minimal minimal narcotic pain meds. They slow down healing and will rob your brain of who you are.
Keep in touch bud. Will be checking in on FB or here for an update .
Take care !

[rray62]

Dude, I tried to give you a call today to see how you were doing, but no answer.

[atc007]

Great to see you back around Whyzee! Hope you check in here tonight Steve :)

[Dirtcrasher]

Dude, I tried to give you a call today to see how you were doing, but no answer.

Rob, my luck! My phone died friday and didn't get the new one turned on until later today. Thurs afternoon and night I will be kicking around so please try me then!

Miss ya bud!

[atc007]

Good luck tomorrow Steve,I'll be thinking about you. My Mother in law is in for a 6 1/2 hour back surgery tomorrow. Good day to get fixed :)

[whyzee]

Good luck tomorrow Steve !
Thanks 007 . Talk to you guys soon .

[Dirtcrasher]

Thank you all; I am a bit scared. I have never been under the knife and stuff can happen; I can take a pretty good beating but this is all up to the surgeons.

I have this crazy track in my backyard and never get hurt (knock on wood) and some trail riding wiped me out.

I still wish I knew what happened and how I can help Shane but he won't talk to me.......

Right now, I need to worry about me. It was nice to hear from Rob Ray today and he picked up my spirits!!

I'll post up how the surgery went ASAP; Staying with mom and stepdad tomorrow evening so they can keep an eye on me.

[coolpool]

Good luck DC, we'll all be rootin for ya and praying for a speedy recovery. Healing has a lot to do with having a positive attitude and being fit. I've never met you but I think you have both covered. I'll tip a beer to your health tonight ;-)

[wisconsinite]

Good luck!

[redsox]

good luck buddy.

[captainweezy]

Praying for ya. You have my number if your bored and to chat.

[90guy]

I wish the best of luck to you Sir! Can't wait to here from ya when your out!

[oldtime3wheeler]

Damn Steve,
Figured something happen from a few posts I read. Hoping you heal fast!

[whyzee]

How ya doin bud ?

[TecateDan]

How ya doin bud ?


" Hi Fan. Yeah, I'm aok just in a TON OF trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotr ailpro PAIN...."

Just got the message from DC after his surgery so he's made it

[jeffatc250r]

Glad your surgery went well today, i know youve wanted it for a long time!

Meow. Meow. Meow.

All joking aside, glad your all fixed up. Did they plate it? Outta cut the heal time in half eh?

[whyzee]

Pumped this ordeal has light at the end of the tunnel. Its amazing how effin bad it hurts after the surgery. Its like they did something wrong. Don't worry though. That pain will only last 3-5 days and they will give you some of the good stuff for that. Rest up .

[Dirtcrasher]

Had my 1st surgery ever Friday at 12:00. I was lucky they did it with all the rib fractures = possible complications under anesthesia or pneumonia.

The procedure should have been 1 hour but took 2 hours. I imagine because he had to pull the bone back 2"s and dig out the chips. It hurts like hell and I have to call him Monday or Tuesday for an X-Ray appointment and hopefully something besides Tylenol to relieve the pain; Which is excruciating right now!!

1 titanium plate and 5 screws, and 3 other doctors said it would be fine with no surgery!! IDK the politics of a procedure like this but 2 doctors said it HAD to be plated while 3 others sent me home with a sling and a small script.

I don't recall 1 second of it, I just thanked the anesthesiologist for "not killing me".

So, in a few weeks I should feel pretty good, maybe Thanksgiving. Then it will be awhile before I can strength train or ride the trike on my track. I already have a new chest protector :D

Thank you all for your support and everyone in the hospital said I was lucky to get this doctor (in confidence).

So, I am home now and looking forward to moving forwards. This was my 1st bad injury since 1999 and that was the right clavicle on a 94 CR250.

Dan said my front brake failed which may help me understand what happened because the TRX450R caliper on the rear likes to lock up and skid on a trike......

[atc007]

I'm amped everything went great Steve! You must respond WAY better than most to the narcotics to want them. SO glad you are fixed up !

[just ben]

I'm glad everything went well. For pain, nothing will work better than plain ole Advil. Trust me on that.

[Dirtcrasher]

They said no advil, aleve etc. They thin the blood. Only Tylenol..........

[Dave Little]

Awesome!....Glad everything went well and that it was fixed right. Doctors are a lot like mechanics, there is a wide variance of the degree of craftsmanship that goes on that would not be evident from the surface.

Heal it up!

[wisconsinite]

Glad to hear it went well! I know your going to want to, but don't push it, let things heal up. None of us are getting any younger, and old bones heal slower:lol:

[rray62]

I'm glad to hear everything went well, just keep your head held high!! You'll be back at it in no time!!

[Dirtcrasher]

I'm glad to hear everything went well, just keep your head held high!! You'll be back at it in no time!!

Looking forwards to playing on the big boy track again this year :D!!!!

I need to practice bigger jumps soon.......

My aspirations may be 20 years later than I wanted but I love the sport!!

[redsox]

good to hear you're ok bud.

[jays375]

Heal up fast Steve!Glad all went well with surgery.

[blue27]

Get Well Soon Steve, I am happyto hear the surgery went well.

[whyzee]

How ya doing DC?

[Dirtcrasher]

Ribs still hurt so very bad, pain pills help and I am near out of them, and I cannot take them and drive.....:( So, I stay home :lol:

The clavicle bone now never goes snap, crack and pop. All the chips were removed, bones aligned and a metal plate; So happy for that!!!!

Great doctor, great help in that hospital and now I have a reason for my 1st tattoo, " GOT METAL? ", maybe with an arrow towards the scar, lmfao........

I'm ok and many of you have called or pm'd/emailed me and that means allot. You are all my best friends and I must get to every Trikefest!!

I am already trying to get my new lathe in place!! I got a threading gearbox for it I have to mill down just a bit and a backing plate for a 6" chuck. I also got 2 FCR carbs, 39 for the RX and 32 for the built 87 200X, I can't let stuff sit!! And I cannot sit still!!

You guys are the best! Thanks for asking about me! :Bounce

Whyzee, now I know how an injury can hurt a family. Fortunately it is just me and my fuzzy buddies here to take care of!! It had to be hard for you but I suggest never quitting what you love!!

[tanks350x]

Hey Steve, First off, I'm glad that you're ok and the surgery went well. Next, just because we don't talk as much as we used to, doesn't mean I'm not around..If you need anything at all, just call..You've done a lot of shyte for me over the years. It's the least I could do...

[Dirtcrasher]

I will call you next time.....

[coolpool]

That's awesome that everything is healing along nicely Steve. Hope the pain is manageable. Make sure you take it easy and not rush things along........jeez man you just had a bad wreck and intrusive surgery....relaxxxx and catch up on Dr Phil! You'll be back in the saddle when your body says it's ready. I'm trying to find a way to justify (I'm good, it's the wife) the 2000mile trek to Trikefest. Hopefully we can meet there and laugh at this over a sasparilla. And line up someone to shovel your snow!

[Dirtcrasher]

One week after the plate and the x-ray showed 7 screws, not 5.

Glad that nurse doesn't rebuild bottom ends.

Feels great. Ribs still hurt like hell and I have to take it easy on the clavicle but it feels soooooo much better!

This is my left shoulder, look how tiny that scar is!! Was kinda hoping for a Frankenstitch :lol:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/SCAR004_zps89dd0bb2.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Dirtcrasher/media/SCAR004_zps89dd0bb2.jpg.html)

DC

[jays375]

Glad to see a smile on your face.Good to hear the surgery was a success.Hope that nurse wasn't in charge of counting the surgical instruments.

[Dirtcrasher]

Aaah hell, I'm always smiling :D

[Dirtcrasher]

Single people seem to smile more :lol:

Man, just an hour ago, I went upstairs (for the 1st time in awhile to watch Gold Rush on my DVR) and all felt ok until I got up. I thought knives were jabbing me into the lowest rib!!, I still feel them bad and will for hours :(

If any of you guys break ribs, plan on 3 months of pain (trying to hold back the tears!!) not fun...........

Otherwise, I am AOK!! maybe I'll hit the double tomorrow??!! J/K I'm probably looking at XMAS until I can ride. But more important is starting some strength training. I feel weak as heck :(

[coolpool]

One week after the plate and the x-ray showed 7 screws, not 5.

Glad that nurse doesn't rebuild bottom ends.

Feels great. Ribs still hurt like hell and I have to take it easy on the clavicle but it feels soooooo much better!

This is my left shoulder, look how tiny that scar is!! Was kinda hoping for a Frankenstitch :lol:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/SCAR004_zps89dd0bb2.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Dirtcrasher/media/SCAR004_zps89dd0bb2.jpg.html)

DC

Chicks dig scars! Guess you'll be single for a while with that little one, lol ;-) Glad things are healing up.

[SWIGIN]

If any of you guys break ribs, plan on 3 months of pain (trying to hold back the tears!!) not fun...........


Even though I havn't broke my ribs in over 20 years I still get the stabbing pain right where they broke every now and then when I twist wrong.

Just something for you to look forward to....lol

[tri again]

Even though I havn't broke my ribs in over 20 years I still get the stabbing pain right where they broke every now and then when I twist wrong.

Just something for you to look forward to....lol

Things heal but nerves can regenerate without reading the schematics.
We old timers can have pains in places we didn't even know we had.
A few 'extra' weeks now mean nothing compared to the rest of our lives.

Unless there may be a fat purse for a game or race that needs to be won.
Take your time.
I know it's hard.
I'm staring out the window right now with lightning bolts in my leg that have been waking me up every 45 minutes for a few weeks now.
Old knee injury years ago that I pushed to get back to sports in H.S. and should mean nothing but are obviously gonna follow me forever.

[Liquid-Darkness]

Glad that you should be ok. Wrecks suck and I hope not to get into any. Good luck with the healing dude!!!

[Caminofeld]

Damn, that sucks...but be thankful that it wasn't worse (spinal or brain). Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Dirtcrasher]

Hey guys, I feel great!!

Just the ribs hurt like hell but I am lifting things up 50lbs or more and this will result in me benching 85lb dumb bells again! :D This spring should be a great year for the old man! Some things happen for a reason........

Although, I hope Shane is AOK!

[stubbie1111]

redsox...... if you saw the accident where and how did this happen? I am not up to speed on this and maybe some others may not be either. OUCH!!! Steve I hope you heal quickly man!



dammit man. i cant believe that ambulance was not covered. WTF!! i'm sorry for the $ burden, but i thought it was the right thing at the time. in fact, i still do. you were really dinged up and decisions had to be made. we probably could have gotten you down the trail and out, but i couldn't be sure about neck and back. i didnt even want your helmet off, but you're stubborn. anyway, i know things suck now. pain and time and money. its bad. i saw the crash steve, and believe me, i've seen crashes. you're LUCKY to be in the shape you're in, all things considered. it was bad. still, i'm sad to see you like this and i hope you're healing well. reach out if you need anything. i'm around.

[Dirtcrasher]

For one, my front brake failed. I hope you all understand that the front brake is KEY!!

My TRX 450 rear end is meant for a heavier quad so it just skids.

I do now recall skidding and hitting him on the left side, then blacking out.

I think he was just waiting to make sure we were all keeping up which as I call it, The Buddy System. So No one gets lost.

I was 5th gear pinned so about 60MPH. Glad I wasn't in 6th :lol:

I'm fine, not throwing in the towel anytime and I love all the guys I ride with!!

[ONEBAD350X]

ouch man hope you recover quickly... take care


Kevin

[Dirtcrasher]

Thanks bro, better every day! I love titanium!!!!!

[Dirtcrasher]

Hey guys, I have to back under the knife. The Clavicle bone is still healing; I asked the doctor WTH happened to 6 weeks??

The ribs are good, the clavicle got re-injured lifting something heavy ( I have few local friends) so that's my own fault......

Now from getting up out of the hospital bed I have, I have a HUGE 6"s long and maybe 2"s wide hernia. So, I see the general doctor this friday and he'll refer me to a gastrocuckoo-ologist (for lack of the proper spelling).

My Bro leaves for Brazil on the 18th of Feb. and from what I read, I cannot leave a bed for a few days, then light walking. So, I will stay with my mom and it will be good for both of us. I don't like surgery, there is always THAT chance. I just cannot get off these injuries this year; The hernial probably came from lifting my old lathe with just one friend and that portion was 400lbs. I need to get my CORE strength back, I cannot continue without strengthening my core but again, it will take time and I was just ready to hit my Bowflex and 5 thru 85lb dumbbells.

Please share your hernia story if you ever have one.

Dead cat, father passing away, now a hernia and my upper wisdom teeth need to be out ASAP!! What a mess! Wish me luck!

I better write up a will because these last 4 months have been hell. Thank you all for reading/listening, I have very few places to vent, THANKKS!! :beer:

[atc007]

Damn Steve. You've been having a hell of a run of it, that is for sure! This too will pass,and I know you know that. Just sucks waiting to go through the motions. My good ol neighbor had 3 herneias. All were bad enough they required mesh while in there. He's fine,and he was 76?? Going into these surgeries. He is 81 now and G2G. Grunting lathes around while healing a collarbone and ribs lol ?? You must be a 3 wheel guy lol ! As always,you know where to find me if I can help you out in any way at all.

[El Camexican]

Please share your hernia story if you ever have one.

Actualy I have three hernias. They are all birth defects. If I do crunches two of them act up, so I have an excuse not to workout;) Hope you get healed up soon:beer

[captainweezy]

Have one in my throat, If i remember right the doc told me there is nothing they can do. I went in for a throat stretch and they found it. I have esophigitas and must take an anti inflammatory all the time. Sometimes I have to do puffs of steroids but I have been ok for the most part. I will say the second day i miss my pill, I am screwed. Hurts like hell. Good luck to you with everything, You dont have to race etc at trike fest just be there.

[Outlaw #24]

Dirt Crasher I didn't realize , you haven't healed by now. Man you got to take it easy for a while. I thought I would share with you guys. I was in the Battle @the Barn here a couple weeks ago (see the racers Lounge) , I got on my head twice. I was able to get up off the floor the first time with no problems. I didn't get right up the second time. I am 56 now and just retired in October. I was worried about my wife being excepted for our insurance policy? I was not excepted and she was ,so I have no health insurance at the present time. Well I can tell you that I know for a fact that I either cracked , broke or bruised my ribs on the right side. I am just now able to function (somewhat). I burn wood for heat and I am able to put trunk wood in whole. Like 2foot across an 2 1/2 feet long pieces. Connie had to help me do it for the first 3 or 4 days. I Hurt like heck .I cannot imagine what your pain feels like. I will live , you will live. I have great ambitions to do a bunch of 3 wheeler events this year. I need as well as you need to recover or our summer is going to be F****d! Don't over do it DC and get better soon!

[redsox]

Update Steve-o? Progress? Prognosis? Diagnosis?

[atc007]

I've been wondering too. My Brothers clavicle took over 7 months to heal.. But,it DID!

[whyzee]

Yes DC how are you feeling bud?