[ST] Re: st-digest V2004 #318

[Keith Winter <keith_winter@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Monday, June 14, 2004, 9:55:07 AM, Brian D. wrote:

> Oh, man.

> I just went over to the newsgroup to catch up on the thread. He was on
> the Gixxer.  Latest report I saw said "Injuries:  broken - jaw, both
> hips, one leg, 3 on left arm, both feet."  Not good, but at least it
> doesn't seem to be life-threatening.

> Here's to hoping the best for Bob.

Here's the latest from the news group:

> Bob is in bad shape.  He is in the critical care unit, sedated
> and on a respirator because breathing is too much of a strain
> at the moment.  He likely will not be able to receive visitors
> for several days, and this is going to be a long hospital stay.
> The good news is that his heart  is very strong.
> 
> He was in surgery for 18 hours yesterday.  Once they got in,
> they  discovered multiple bone fragments that complicate both
> the  reconstruction process and subsequently the recovery as
> well as how  much of his pre-accident condition he can recover.
> He has more surgery scheduled for today.
> 
> The bone injuries are so extensive, it is unlikely that he will
> be able to walk normally.  Diane described his feet as being
> "shattered," and  the doctors can't see how he'll ever be able
> to ride again

There have been a couple of addresses given for the hospital he
is supposedly in, but none have been confirmed.  As soon as I see
a confirmed address, I'll post it here.

Hang in there, Bob!

- -Keith
'03 Blackbird




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