mouth 0 #1 May 14, 2004 I tried to pull up the original thread but I guess it is gone, therefore I'll give you a quick overview before I get to the point. Eric Denney from Perris was doing a downplane last July. They broke extremely low with Eric going downwind right into another jumper. Eric did a radical turn which basically flew him into the ground. He was badly injured and is a miracle to have survived at all. After almost 5 months in various hospitals he was sent home to recouperate. Right before this they fused his right foot and ankle as the damage was so extensive. He has waited at home for almost 5 months for this foot to heal but it hasn't. Anytime it is below his heart it bleeds profusely which is hampering his ability to get back on his feet. There is also extensive nerve damage in this foot. On top of it all he has developed a MRSA virus which they fear may be in the bone and hardware that was installed in his foot. The antibiotics have had severe reactions for him and he can't take them all. On to my point. Eric has been in the hospital for 2 weeks now due to this foot not healing and the infection. He sounded rather frustrated which is understandable. He could use some of those good vibes everyone sent him almost 10 months ago again. Also if you get a chance to pop in IM he posts as EDenney01. Just say HI and that you are thinking of him and hopefully that will brighten his day. Thanks gang. Get better soon Eric. Lisa -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #2 May 14, 2004 Healing vibes sent.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smellysue 0 #3 May 14, 2004 woooo must of missed that when it was first posted.. my best wishes and vibes sent his way heal soon mate all the best. sue (knuckles) & wayne (jumpmunki). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #4 May 14, 2004 Get well vibes coming your way Eric.My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 May 14, 2004 address to send cards? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #6 May 14, 2004 I'll have to try and catch him on IM to get an address since I'm all the way across the U.S. Maybe DiabloPilot or LTDiver can help out here. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #7 May 15, 2004 Vibes Eric __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 May 15, 2004 Dude I can understand having this thing for nurses but geez! Hang in there Eric. Hope they get it figured out soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #9 May 17, 2004 Northridge Hospital Medical Center 18300 Roscoe Blvd Northridge, CA 91325 http://www.northridgehospital.com 818-885-8500 Room Number 4207 Here is Eric's hospital info. Thanks for getting it Nick...you rock. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenney 0 #10 May 18, 2004 Thanks for the support everyone, especially Lisa who was there for me since the beginning. At this point all of my surgical/flesh wounds have healed except the one on my foot. That is the wound that has impeded my PT and rehab. They fused my ankle and inserted a rod into my leg (both legs actually) in November and the wound they created continues to bleed and throb anytime my foot is lowered. Not only is it not healing but it's infected with MRSA which is a very serious staff infection that is highly resistant to antibiotics. There is one antibiotic that can be used to treat it and they say it's going to take at least a month of IV treatments to eliminate the MRSA, IF they can eliminate it. There is a fear that the infection is in the hardware they inserted and that would be a worst case scenario that I wouldn't want to talk about. In the meantime I was transferred to acute rehab yesterday. I'll be getting serious PT and OT at least 3 hours a day for the next month or more. My hope is to be walking by the time I leave here but that's going to be a tall order as badly as my right leg and foot were damaged. The pain is going to be excruciating but I'm just going to have to fight through it. Anyway, just wanted to leave a quick update. My new room number is 3313 in case anyone wants to contact me or send anything. I have my phone line connected to my laptop 24/7 so if you want to reach me you'll need to IM me on AOL (EDenney01), email me, or call my cell phone. I don't want to post it here but you can get it from Lisa or IM me if you'd like it. Hope everyone's enjoying the nicer weather and getting in lots of jumps! blue skies and be safe... Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #11 May 19, 2004 Hang in there Eric. The hope and prayers of my family are with you. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissMae 0 #12 May 20, 2004 Eric~ Sending healing thoughts your way.. Hang in there, you were strong from the beginning of this whole ordeal and you'll make it through this, it might just take a while. April take the time to appreciate the people around you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #13 May 20, 2004 Keep at it, Eric! So sorry to hear all of this. If 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger', I guess we'll have our next Superman when all of this is through...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenney 0 #14 May 20, 2004 QuoteKeep at it, Eric! So sorry to hear all of this. If 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger', I guess we'll have our next Superman when all of this is through... LOL, now that's the truth! After everything I've been through Kryptonite wouldn't even touch me . Though I have to say my body doesn't look much like Superman at this point... maybe more like Timmy from Southpark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #15 May 21, 2004 QuoteThough I have to say my body doesn't look much like Superman at this point... maybe more like Timmy from Southpark. ...enter Hookitt, stage left....~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicoNYC 0 #16 May 21, 2004 Good vibes dude. Hang in there. Hope you get some PT real soon after everything heals for you. How many hits of adrenaline can you take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenney 0 #17 May 23, 2004 I managed to get a chance to get dressed and go out on the balcony this afternoon. While I was out there my mom snapped a picture of me and I thought I would go ahead and post it here. Although I look pretty good in this picture, looks can definitely be deceiving. I have all kinds of problems with my right leg and especially my right foot. My left foot is also incredibly painful when I try to put weight on it even though it wasn't hurt in the accident. Laying in bed for 10 months really creates all sorts of complications. Blue Skies... Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud_monkey 0 #18 May 23, 2004 He's got my sympathy - I've been sitting at home for the past 4 months waiting for my shin to heal. Shattered tib/fib, four compartment syndrome, 3 surgeries and just a whole lot of misery. Luckily I only have about another month to go - or so I hope - So good luck to Eric from me- hope your recovery moves on a little quicker from this point on. Peace and blue skies, z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #19 May 23, 2004 hey dude! I feel for ya! I am sat at home waiting for my next surgery after having needed a load of metal work to hold my leg and ankle together - staying so long in hospital would drive me insane! keep it going! take it easy dude (even if i dont know you) - getting injured sucks hey! each day is a fucking drag! PM me any time you are bored! I am online all day through the week due to not being able to do shit for myself!! Heal fast - but dont rush.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #20 May 24, 2004 It is nice to see you up! Hang in there and keep healing. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edenney 0 #21 May 26, 2004 QuoteI am sat at home waiting for my next surgery after having needed a load of metal work to hold my leg and ankle together I had the same thing done. Amongst all my other fractures and wounds, the bones in my lower right leg, ankle, and foot were virtually destroyed. They fused my right ankle and put a rod in my right leg that runs the full length of my tibia and connects to the hardware in the ankle fusion. The operation was unbelievably painful but the bone structure now is able to support weight. Unfortunately I have a lot of other complications in that region that are keeping me down. Good luck with the operation! E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #22 May 26, 2004 dude............ the only way i see it is that this has to be bonus time - i mean life passes you so fast that it sucks - cause the days are dragging like fuck now - it just means that life has slowed abit - which in turn means life will last longer....... mmmm........ maybe I have had too much time alone bored to think!!! hope all is well dude - it will just make you stronger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ptrish333 0 #23 July 7, 2004 Quotedude............ the only way i see it is that this has to be bonus time - i mean life passes you so fast that it sucks - cause the days are dragging like fuck now - it just means that life has slowed abit - which in turn means life will last longer....... mmmm........ maybe I have had too much time alone bored to think!!! hope all is well dude - it will just make you stronger! Yes and in that time - Here's something to think about. Oh what's that?... He (Edenney) wont even read it? Not Surprised. - A very deep and 'fitting' poem to what truely lies beneath all this caos... Selfish, Ungrateful, Melodramatic (by treerain) You take the time to recognize the monster in the closet only in the dark you feel its bearing presence. Where does it hide when you turn on the light? Only in the shadow where your tears can be safely shed Are also sounds of these demons that you’ve welcomed to your head. You know she’s hurting from your neglect, the one who chased them away, so you could feel safe when you slept but you never took the time to tell her you’re grateful that she’s there No, you just push her away and tell her she doesn’t care That she couldn’t possibly understand your brain let alone understand why you’re in so much pain. No, you just push her away And tell her she’s not listening doesn’t hear a word you say but you never stop to think that she’s felt this same way That you don’t care, don’t understand, that you’re never there to offer a hand But if there was a storm she’d offer you cover And you’d run for her warmth though, to you, she’ll always be ...oblivious ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #24 July 7, 2004 Wow. More vibes coming up.Where's that gong i had .Hang in there Eric. Heal fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites