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[shortfletch11]

Hi guys,

my old man told me about all your kind words on hearing about my accident. Just wanted to say thank you for all your support. Its been a tough couple of months, and I am still at times in disbelief about what has happened to me. But I am extremely thankful to still be here, someone was looking out for me that day as it could have been so much worse. The police informed me there were 3 other motorcycle incidents that same week and all were unfortunately fatal, so I have counted my lucky stars!

I suffered several severe injuries. A fractured pelvis, internal bleeding, severe bruising to private regions, causing that not to function for a while, so had to be helped with a cathater. Fractured forearm in 3 places. Ligament, tendon and knee damage to both legs, and I have unfortunately lost the function of my left foot in terms of moving up and down (known as drop foot), so questions have arose as to whether I can ever ride again. Can also never play football, or any contact sport again, which I was a regular participant of previously, which is a shame.

I was in hospital for over 3 weeks, and have had my right forearm operated on, which now has 3 metal plates and pins in place permanently. I have also had my left leg operated on to assess the damage and be cleaned up. I am at the moment unable to walk and in a wheelchair, and have been since I left hopsital. But I am in hospital again on Tuesday (23rd) for surgery on my right leg, and hopefully I will be on crutches then, and out before Christmas day. I am then in hospital again in early January for nerve surgery/nerve graft on left foot, to see if the nerve will take, however I have been advised there is a very slim chance. I will then have left leg surgery 3 months later in April.

I have unfortunately been off work since the accident, which has not been great to say the least, and sick pay is a joke, but my family and partner Louiise have been very helpful and supportive. I am hoping to be back in work in February, in between the nerve surgery and left leg surgery. So fingers crossed.

All I can say to you fellow riders is make sure you wear protective gear. It undoubtedly saved my life. I had a full leather suit on, gloves, boots and obviously a helmet. The accident was not my fault, and I was riding at 30mph on a 60 mph road, and yet I still got hit by what I can only describe as "an unobservant driver", whom I do not hold a grudge against, its just one of those things - SH*T HAPPENS!

Rob said something to me during training, which has always stuck with me "the most dangerous thing on the road, whilst on a bike sometimes is other road users", and my accident is proof of that. I am just glad I am here to tell the tale, I guess I was just very unlucky, especially on an 8 day old Yamaha R6!

Please ride safe, with appopriate gear at all times, and be aware of your surroundings at all times, it may save your life! Hopefully I will be riding again one day.

Have a Merry Christmas and New Year, and thanks for taking the time to read this, and all your support.

shortfletch11

[yorkie 1200]

Glad you hear your at home now ,which is better than being stuck in hospital for xmas.

so questions have arose as to whether I can ever ride again. Can also never play football, or any contact sport again, which I was a regular participant of previously, which is a shame.

never say never mate ,after a few months R&R you,ll never know what will happen .

Wish you all the best for a speedy recovery bud .

if your up to having vistors one day drop us a pm with your address ,will be glad to come and see ya

[Lady P]

Great to see you are up to posting in person!

Sounds like a long road to full rehab - hopefully everything will work properly again with time and attention.

Just and idea - and APOLOGIES 'cause we know you like Yammies, but you could always get one of those new 'twist-and-go' Honda's (DN-01) - that'll get you thinking or doing your rehab exercises in double-quick time to avoid it at all costs

Let us know how you get on (but not too many gory details about the knee op as may be facing one myself soon!) and have a great Christmas!

xxx

[rjh_786Bn]

Hi Dean,

Good to hear from you, and that you are on the road to recovery

Always difficult to accept these thing's, but your outlook and approach will get you through, well done young man.

I wish you well, and my regards go to you and your family at a time that was a worry to us all.

Have a great Christmas and new year, and I look forward to seeing you and your Dad soon,

Robert and Jacci