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  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    rubertoe wrote:
    Hopefully the physio's are doing a good job of keeping your pecker up!
    metaphorically yes... sadly with any break in the T region, pecker and up in the same sentence becomes a bit of an oxymoron :roll:

    but never say never....
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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    metaphorically yes... sadly with any break in the T region, pecker and up in the same sentence becomes a bit of an oxymoron :roll:

    but never say never....


    I did wonder that - well done for being so honest. Fortunately the rate at which medical science is progressing, I certainly wouldn't be writing the "old chap" off just yet. Stay optimistic and positive!
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    meanredspider wrote:
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    metaphorically yes... sadly with any break in the T region, pecker and up in the same sentence becomes a bit of an oxymoron :roll:

    but never say never....


    I did wonder that - well done for being so honest. Fortunately the rate at which medical science is progressing, I certainly wouldn't be writing the "old chap" off just yet. Stay optimistic and positive!

    trying to do just that. had 3 good nights & days so feeling quite 'up'. just learnt i've got a rehab bed at stoke mandeville next week. was hoping for Stanmore. will be good to get into rehab, but will mean very few visitors as 3h round trip out of town :(
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Good to hear that your feeling well OB,

    The good thing about Stoke Mandeville is that it is near here http://www.stokemandevillestadium.co.uk/ which will be perfect in the future!
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

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  • KonaMike
    KonaMike Posts: 805
    Shocked to hear about your accident,my thoughts are with you !!
    My wife became disabled by MS 4 years ago out of the blue .
    Your positive attitude and strength of character reminds me of hers....in which case you will be fine!!
    She keeps using the phrase 'New levels of normality' ....it will get easier!! All the best !!!!
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,459
    meanredspider wrote:
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    metaphorically yes... sadly with any break in the T region, pecker and up in the same sentence becomes a bit of an oxymoron :roll:

    but never say never....


    I did wonder that - well done for being so honest. Fortunately the rate at which medical science is progressing, I certainly wouldn't be writing the "old chap" off just yet. Stay optimistic and positive!


    It's only 3 years 9 months to the next Olympics......he doesn't need the distraction ;)
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  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    KonaMike wrote:
    Shocked to hear about your accident,my thoughts are with you !!
    My wife became disabled by MS 4 years ago out of the blue .
    Your positive attitude and strength of character reminds me of hers....in which case you will be fine!!
    She keeps using the phrase 'New levels of normality' ....it will get easier!! All the best !!!!
    thanks.

    i'm working on the basis there's nothing i can't do, just need to find a way to do it, and that might need some serious 'out of the box' thinking.
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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    KonaMike wrote:
    She keeps using the phrase 'New levels of normality' ....it will get easier!! All the best !!!!

    Interesting how we cope. During my son's cancer treatment the "nightmare" became "normality" for us - him in his wheelchair, days at a time away in Glasgow (180 miles away), a house full of drugs, no hair etc etc

    If I've learned anything, it's that we humans have a much much higher capacity for coping than we think possible before disaster strikes.

    @ OB - sorry to hear your rehab will mean it's harder for people to visit. Tougher for you and tougher for them
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    OB. When you move there, let us know how they feel about cyclists turning up, and if you'd mind random internet visitors.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • KonaMike
    KonaMike Posts: 805
    Optimisticbiker you are absolutely right !! My wife is very independent and even drives an adapted car with hand operated throttle/brake,something we never dreamed she would be able to do !

    Meanredspider I know what you mean,we only find out what capacity we have to adapt/cope when something life changing happens....the wife amazes me every day!!
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    KonaMike wrote:
    Optimisticbiker you are absolutely right !! My wife is very independent and even drives an adapted car with hand operated throttle/brake,something we never dreamed she would be able to do !
    I fully expect to be able to do the same one day, maybe 'drive from wheelchair' minivan with room for my hand-trike :)
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    'drive from wheelchair' minivan with room for my hand-trike :)

    LIKE THIS!
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • Corporate Camper
    Corporate Camper Posts: 293
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    i'm working on the basis there's nothing i can't do, just need to find a way to do it, and that might need some serious 'out of the box' thinking.

    With that sort of attitude I think you are probably right :)
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  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    Ward life on a general ward sucks, esp for a spinal patient. They have no idea...

    The NHS suffers from blind micro-management from above and chronic lack of empowerment from below.

    Can't wait to get out to specialist unit...
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  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    Ward life on a general ward sucks, esp for a spinal patient. They have no idea...

    The NHS suffers from blind micro-management from above and chronic lack of empowerment from below.

    Can't wait to get out to specialist unit...
    I'm very lucky that I've had very minimal experience of a general ward but I'm always staggered by how unpleasant it is and how negative it has to be for the patients. Yeah yeah, I know, its due to cost savings, but what the cost differential between having many patients in 1 ward but with longer recuperation or patients in more comfortable surroundings but recovering more quickly?
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    any news on the transfer yet OB?
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

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    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    rubertoe wrote:
    any news on the transfer yet OB?
    well i'm in Stoke Mandeville, chalk n cheese compared to general ward. totally knackered tho, all I'm doing is sleeping. did get a shower (on a special bed) today - bliss!
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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Great news, OB
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • KonaMike
    KonaMike Posts: 805
    All the best mate....been thinking of you.
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Good to hear OB
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,811
    bails87 wrote:
    Good to hear OB
    +1. Glad to hear things are progressing.
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,866
    Good to hear OB. Hopefully now you're there you'll have fewer bad days caused by external influences and things can progress more.
    Keep up the good work. I often think of you, but not in a creepy way.
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  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    full MOT today - MRI, CT, ultrasound, physio, etc... the hard work starts tomorrow!
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  • jimmypippa
    jimmypippa Posts: 1,712
    Good luck
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  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    All the very best for tomorrow OB. Hope it goes well.
  • whitebait01
    whitebait01 Posts: 610
    My fingers are crossed and my thoughts are with you, OB. Keep keeping on!
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Very best of luck, OB.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • daxplusplus
    daxplusplus Posts: 631
    cjcp wrote:
    Very best of luck, OB.

    +1
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Hope all the poking, probing and scanning went well OB. I'm sure Stoke Mandeville is a lot better than a general ward in c(sh)ity hospital.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    just had 2h of physio in the gym, now totally knackered! In other news, just been told I can go to Stanmore tomorrow!!!
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