warpedskydiver 0 #126 June 22, 2009 Quotethe ICU sequel (like most sequels) wasn't as dramatic as the original vist was. Blood clots and monstrous hematoma on my butt (think of it as a third butt cheek) all are not good things...So I needed to go back in because the mix of bad stuff" wasn't quite tasty. Then I became very tired, frustrated, and decided to leave the ICU on my own. Didn't fly so well....But now back in rehab, and actually had my first shower on a chair, so I guess it'll all be good. Now if I could get my groin to not look like a scene from "hellboy" I'd probably be a little happier. Thanks again for the amazing support, gang! edit-Hey Krip, here's a photo for you Get well soon Douglas. Just remember what I said, keep an eye on the clearing at the edge and move closer carefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #127 June 22, 2009 Quotethe ICU sequel (like most sequels) wasn't as dramatic as the original vist was. Blood clots and monstrous hematoma on my butt (think of it as a third butt cheek) all are not good things...So I needed to go back in because the mix of bad stuff" wasn't quite tasty. Then I became very tired, frustrated, and decided to leave the ICU on my own. Didn't fly so well....But now back in rehab, and actually had my first shower on a chair, so I guess it'll all be good. Now if I could get my groin to not look like a scene from "hellboy" I'd probably be a little happier. Thanks again for the amazing support, gang! edit-Hey Krip, here's a photo for you What is the chain thing that seems to be attached to the hardware?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #128 June 22, 2009 A catheter?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #129 June 22, 2009 What is the chain thing that seems to be attached to the hardware? ~~I think those are the staples holding the service entrance closed and keeping the roaches out. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #130 June 22, 2009 Damn.... that has to be the biggest screw I've ever seen across the hips. Is that a washer at the head of it? That's definitely one to frame and hang on the wall of fame, or shame... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #131 June 22, 2009 Quote Everytime you post a picture, I'm afraid it's going to be one of your big balls! And that's why you keep opening them, right? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #132 June 22, 2009 You'd have thought that the x-ray peeps would have taken those pens out of your back pocket before taking that snap .... pah ... amatures (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #133 June 22, 2009 HEY! I are one of those x-ray peeps (well I didn't take his x-ray's), and sometimes the friggin patient just doenst follow simple instructions. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #134 June 22, 2009 Quote Quote Everytime you post a picture, I'm afraid it's going to be one of your big balls! And that's why you keep opening them, right? I think that large round thing at the lower left of the x-ray might be the big ball (singular). Big attaboy to spot for carrying on the tradition of posting pics of his injury.If the metal (bling bling) on the xray look industrial size I can't imagine what the pain was likeSpot your the manOne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #135 June 22, 2009 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #136 June 23, 2009 Quote I think that large round thing at the lower left of the x-ray might be the big ball (singular) Indeed it is....the screws are also industrial, complete with serial numbers on each. I didn't know they serialize all this stuff so that if you burn up in a fire (or other "oops") then they'll know who you are. Pain is industrial sized, and the bad news keeps on a' comin....Been experiencing some nasty hurt in the left leg even though it's not load-bearing. Begged for an Xray even though they felt the CAT scan had caught everything. Turns out my left talus is broken, too. At the same time, I'm grateful to be breathing, grateful for the lifeflight crew, and the friends that help keep it going. Very strange to receive cards from people I've never met, and it makes me tear up a bit each time. Sargeant Miller (Millertime) was awesome to have there the night I needed to be transported. The medical staff was baffled about how to move me without putting me on a backboard and then shoveling me over to another bed device. I asked if he had any ideas, and he said he did. One of the nurses was very condescending with him, and referred to him with the rank of Airman. When he told her he was a sargeant and explained what he does, she STFU and became very respectful. Thanks to Millertime, they were able to move me from one bed to another, including all cables, IV, aircompression mattress system, everything... in one very smooth movement. I owe you one, Mike! Due to bedsores and other assorted oddities, I've grown a hematoma that makes it look like I've got a third ass cheek. I've pondered the thought that I might now be twice the asshole I was before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #137 June 23, 2009 Quote Indeed it is.... wow, Spot... you are soo... big... down there... Quote I've pondered the thought that I might now be twice the asshole I was before. you know that might be true... cause you were never an asshole.. so, saying that is like multiplying 2*0... you still get 0 love ya, man. we're all thinking about you on every flock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #138 June 23, 2009 Quote Learn to find your rears FAST. I thought I had this nailed, because of how I manage camera and wingsuit jumps. I was wrong. I now have a new canopy drill. Thanks DSE, heal fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #139 June 23, 2009 OW! Dougie - not that I have room to talk about landings But . . . don't do that agiain. Mmmmmmkay.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #140 June 23, 2009 Holy Mother of Fuck ! thats an ugly picture.....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #141 June 23, 2009 That bulge in the pic might be the Lucky Horshoe up your ass! My wife printed that out and took it to work at ICU. Um....dude, you are very very lucky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #142 June 23, 2009 Quote Quote I think that large round thing at the lower left of the x-ray might be the big ball (singular) Indeed it is....the screws are also industrial, complete with serial numbers on each. I didn't know they serialize all this stuff so that if you burn up in a fire (or other "oops") then they'll know who you are. Pain is industrial sized, and the bad news keeps on a' comin....Been experiencing some nasty hurt in the left leg even though it's not load-bearing. Begged for an Xray even though they felt the CAT scan had caught everything. Turns out my left talus is broken, too. At the same time, I'm grateful to be breathing, grateful for the lifeflight crew, and the friends that help keep it going. Very strange to receive cards from people I've never met, and it makes me tear up a bit each time. Sargeant Miller (Millertime) was awesome to have there the night I needed to be transported. The medical staff was baffled about how to move me without putting me on a backboard and then shoveling me over to another bed device. I asked if he had any ideas, and he said he did. One of the nurses was very condescending with him, and referred to him with the rank of Airman. When he told her he was a sargeant and explained what he does, she STFU and became very respectful. Thanks to Millertime, they were able to move me from one bed to another, including all cables, IV, aircompression mattress system, everything... in one very smooth movement. I owe you one, Mike! Due to bedsores and other assorted oddities, I've grown a hematoma that makes it look like I've got a third ass cheek. I've pondered the thought that I might now be twice the asshole I was before. wow.. It sounds like you have a lot of pain. Hope the pain killers work. How are you passing the time? Do you want a coloring book and crayons? One of the major milestones of recovery, some other friends have told me, is the first post-injury BM. When it happened it was a big celebration. It was almost like party time. Here's hoping you are eating well and have to take a crap. They won't release you to a convalescence home until that happens. Good luck with your recovery. I hope it goes fast and is not too painful. blue skies .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #143 June 23, 2009 Quote One of the nurses was very condescending with him, and referred to him with the rank of Airman. When he told her he was a sargeant and explained what he does, she STFU and became very respectful. Yeah she was kind of a bitch wasn't she. My guess is she hadn't had her 5th....no 6th meal and was probably pretty hungry I imagine. But moving you wasn't all that hard, well except when you made that comment about all the hot nurses mid-transport. Hope you get better soon. Ps. If I were you I would take a pic of that 3rd ass cheek and post it in Billy Vance's "Sick and twisted and NSFW photo attachment thread". I'm pretty sure you have a camera laying around somewhere.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #144 June 23, 2009 Quote Quote One of the nurses was very condescending with him, and referred to him with the rank of Airman. When he told her he was a sargeant and explained what he does, she STFU and became very respectful. Yeah she was kind of a bitch wasn't she. My guess is she hadn't had her 5th....no 6th meal and was probably pretty hungry I imagine. But moving you wasn't all that hard, well except when you made that comment about all the hot nurses mid-transport. Hope you get better soon. Ps. If I were you I would take a pic of that 3rd ass cheek and post it in Billy Vance's "Sick and twisted and NSFW photo attachment thread". I'm pretty sure you have a camera laying around somewhere. Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #145 June 23, 2009 Quote Quote Quote One of the nurses was very condescending with him, and referred to him with the rank of Airman. When he told her he was a sargeant and explained what he does, she STFU and became very respectful. Yeah she was kind of a bitch wasn't she. My guess is she hadn't had her 5th....no 6th meal and was probably pretty hungry I imagine. But moving you wasn't all that hard, well except when you made that comment about all the hot nurses mid-transport. Hope you get better soon. Ps. If I were you I would take a pic of that 3rd ass cheek and post it in Billy Vance's "Sick and twisted and NSFW photo attachment thread". I'm pretty sure you have a camera laying around somewhere. Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Post the pic . . . Oh my!!! Please, Spot. Post it quick..... before turtle explodes or something."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #146 June 23, 2009 Turtle is begging to see other mens packages again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #147 June 23, 2009 QuoteOn a side note.. Lurch.. your avatar is tits up! Doug doesnt like AVIs !! Whats uP Brother Don dude? Get well Doug! OBTW... the nickname "FRANKENASS" has already been taken, and if you didnt plan on dieting... TOO BAD! your on one now!! ;P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobFolline 0 #148 June 23, 2009 Douglas, Glad to hear you are on the mend. Better heal quick before we all come over for your Boogie. Sure don't want you to miss out on all the action. But at this point it probably feells good just to be in the action. I will keep great thoughts for you to have a full recovery and enhanced bionics after all this. Great job at keeping your spirits up. I'm sure it is nowhere near as much fun as you make it sound. ============ Now post the pics!!! ============ Bob Working to be the last flyer on a birdman suit. ;-) ... Who also flies a tony suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #149 June 24, 2009 you know sweetie....if you wanted a sponge bath all you had to do was ask ====== i am well versed in these areas ya know? DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #150 June 24, 2009 Quote you know sweetie....if you wanted a sponge bath all you had to do was ask ====== i am well versed in these areas ya know? Maybe I could get a two-fer-one? Doc can come help fix my ACL and you can sponge bathe me. I'll take a spongebath from you any day Very happy to have been released to home today. They tell me the therapy will be worse at home, and I have to be tested at home each day for Coumadin levels but at least I'm in my own bed and get to choose the babysitters I have at night. I'm *tremendously* grateful to my skydiver friends that spent every night with me in ICU and then in Critical care, and those few nights in the rehab center. I'm lucky in more ways than I care to count. Can't wait to get back into the sky, but it'll be a while. Thank you all again for the encouraging PM's, posts, cards, etc. I'm overwhelmed when I consider how few people in this sport actually know me, but have taken the time out to offer encouragement. Jerry Baumchen takes the cake with the best card of all. Thanks, Jerry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
