Rolled my Wag in Arizona-Donor body found -recovery video posted -post #318 for link

[suzq044]

Well I hope that the spinal injury and rib aren't too painful of a healing process, although I know from experience they are painful. I'm sure you know this already, having been a month since the roll.

I think the hibernation theory is a good one; that's what I would do.

[AlsChopShop]

i don't know how the heck i missed all of this.... but so glad to see a bad situation turn out so well in the end.

glad to see flint, krista and luna are still with us.

Al

[Rod2]

Today I had my 4th set of Xrays done on the right side ribs at the chiropractor office and finally got a view of a clean break in the right rib on T11 about 1.5" from the vertebra. Looks like 3 months for healing. The spine above T11 is also S shaped from the injury.

It ONLY took a month to get a clear diagnosis.

This whole thing has just been crazy people. I think I should just hibernate this winter to heal.

That sounds like a good idea. That way, you'll have plenty of time to plan your trip to ECI in June.

[Joe Guilbeau]

Today I had my 4th set of Xrays done on the right side ribs at the chiropractor office and finally got a view of a clean break in the right rib on T11 about 1.5" from the vertebra. Looks like 3 months for healing. The spine above T11 is also S shaped from the injury.

It ONLY took a month to get a clear diagnosis.

This whole thing has just been crazy people. I think I should just hibernate this winter to heal.

Aloe Vera cocktails to heal, my friend... trust me on this. Run fresh plants thru a juicer and drink till you can't stand it anymore. Sweeten with Aguave Honey

http://www.flickr.com/photos/guilbeau/5223325706/

[fulsizjeep]

Dear FSJ Friends

I have a medical update. The broken rib is slowly coming around. Healing and recovery process will take several more weeks. I have had a couple migraines in the past week which is always fun <not>. I am having orthoscopic surgery on my left knee next Thursday and should be back at work the following Tuesday. Thank goodness for that Monday MLK day off. They will go in for exploratory at first then cleanup cartlidge damage in both meniscus and also clean up the growing arthritis in the joint. It has been determined that the ACL damage is not from the rollover incident and goes back to the original injury in 1991 and again in 2003. Since I do not participate in agressive sports activities, I can live with the ACL tear because I have been. Besides, if they repair it, we are talking 4-6 months recovery vs. 4-6 weeks with the current plan. They say the knee will probably need to be replaced in 10-15 years anyways.

I am ready to feel better. Any time now is good with me.

[Brizio]

I hope everything works out fine!

[will e]

Flint.. I will be pulling for ya!

I am concerned about the migraines you are experiencing. Did you have these before? You whacked that poor jack with your head pretty hard.

[janie]

Hang in there Flint. It will get better. Promise. I know you've had issues with migraine's in the past. Have they gotten worse since the roll? Is it the constant roar of the 401's causing it?

If so, I can remedy that problem for you.

Seriously, may be time for a CT scan of your noggin. Big TX hugs sent your way.

[will e]

Seriously, may be time for a CT scan of your noggin.

Janie's right, get your head scanned. I, for one, am curious to see if they find ANYTHING...

[710 Burner]

Keep your aluminium foil helmet on.

That's actually arthroscopic surgery. If you have any questions about how its done or what the equipment does, let me know. I have ~$1 or 2 mil of it sitting on the other side of the wall.
There's some pretty good Docs in Colorado. Lots of ski money there.

[janie]

I, for one, am curious to see if they find ANYTHING...

Aw Flint, we wouldn't tease if we didn't love you so much. Take care of that noodle.

[fulsizjeep]

Seriously, may be time for a CT scan of your noggin. Big TX hugs sent your way.

I had a CT scan from the waist to the top of my head at the ER the day of the rollover. Thanks for the hugs!

Janie's right, get your head scanned. I, for one, am curious to see if they find ANYTHING...

Well, if I remember right, they said they didn't find anything... But I think that was in reference to finding anything critical.

Keep your aluminium foil helmet on.

That's actually arthroscopic surgery. If you have any questions about how its done or what the equipment does, let me know. I have ~$1 or 2 mil of it sitting on the other side of the wall.
There's some pretty good Docs in Colorado. Lots of ski money there.

Thanks Mark. It could be jethroscopic for all I know. I appreciate the clarification though. I had pre-op visit with the Dr's office and hospital yesterday. The Dr and the PA both explained in nice detail how the work is done. Amazing what they can do through 3 small holes in the knee!

[Ristow]

dang Flint.....hope this turns around for you.

[The PIG Smith]

They say the knee will probably need to be replaced in 10-15 years anyways.

When you go to have this procedure completed, have them install a unit that is serviceable.

I am glad you a doing better and is my wish you continue to improve.

You know, it'll be hard to rack a server, switch or router when you are leaning on a cane.
But, hopeful by this time, you would own a VLAN Trunk Monkey to perform all the grunt work. hehehehe

[jaber]

I rolled a van in '96 and had a similar outcome. Since, I have an issue with my neck. If I see a chiropractor on a regular basis, I dont get them, but money being tight, I have them (head aches)when I get stressed out.

I'm pulling for you too.
Hows the replacement jeep progressing?