Pugwash's peg-leg

pugwash said:
Hi guys, thanks for your love.....here's an update:-

My optimism remains high, prognosis good.

House re-development needs assessing, so I can get about.
My wheelchair is being modified to fit me; future transport need likely to take a while.
The bike is impounded by the Police, who told my the damage is minimal, so time will tell, though my driving days are over.

Don't know how much of my 'bravado' is the results of Morphine. but once again, thank you for all your kind thoughts.

I'll be back.
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Sorry to hear from your accident. But you don't have to stop riding. Your biking days may be about over, but your triking days may just begin. Here's for you. Good recovery.1733902034242.png
 
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pugwash said:
S'funny how quickly your life can change.

Last Saturday (30th) I had the misfortune to hit a lorry head on with my motorcycle and somehow survived the collision.
Afterwards I found a leg missing, mid thigh.

The most interesting thing was I met my 'Guardian Angel' briefly at the moment of impact and told me 'not to worry, everything would be ok'.

To my surprise it's true, I'm already making remarkably long strides, with one leg, towards a good recovery.

Hopefully, time will be kind ....... I'll let you all know as time rolls by.
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I am just reading your post! As a ‘motard’ myself I wish you all the best.
Regards, Peter
 
Another update:-

I don't have a facebook or anyother social media platforms, but my online pals tel me I'm getting good wishes coming from all over the world, much like the reception you guys have given.

Information today......I'm to be discharged from this 'High Dependency' hospital to a 'regular' almost local to my home, just as soon as a bed becomes available.

Last night I had several of the key para-medics (who attended my incident) call me for a natter and broaden what I know. So my recollection of the immediate reaction were two males and woman. on the scene, the woman put a blanket over me and one of the guys asked what he could do ?
My own rapid assessment indicated heavy blood loss, so talked him through using his belt as a tourniquet.
He did a hero's job, likely saving my life.
I'm truly grateful to the boy of 17 who suddenly became a man.

Today, he (James) phoned me.
He was obviously traumatised, by the event, but a long chat with me made a strong impression and convinced him he did a splendid job saving my life.
 
Another update:-

I don't have a facebook or any other social media platforms, but my online pals tel me I'm getting good wishes coming from all over the world, much like the reception you guys have given.

Information today......I'm to be discharged from this 'High Dependency' hospital to a 'regular' one, almost local to my home, just as soon as a bed becomes available.

Last night I had several of the key para-medics (who attended my incident) call me for a natter and broaden what I know. So my recollection of the immediate reaction were two males and woman. on the scene, the woman put a blanket over me and one of the guys asked what he could do ?
My own rapid assessment indicated heavy blood loss, so talked him through using his belt as a tourniquet.
He did a hero's job, likely saving my life.
I'm truly grateful to the boy of 17 who suddenly became a man.

Today, he (James) phoned me.
He was obviously traumatised, by the event, but a long chat with me made a strong impression and convinced him he did a splendid job saving my life.

I will forever be in his debt.

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Sorry to hear of the accident, but good for you on keeping your head on getting help and a tourniquet applied quickly.

You kept your head, but lost your leg.

Good luck in your following therapy and recovery before you get home. Just hope it not the "long and winding road" home.
 
pugwash said:
Last Saturday (30th) I had the misfortune to hit a lorry head on with my motorcycle.....
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OMG! That is horrific. Ja, you must have a Guardian Angel looking over you.
Good luck with your recovery. Already making great progress by the sounds of it.
 
Well based on how your are taking this all in stride, one must ask, how did the lorry come out of this? :rolleyes:o_O

I am very glad to hear your doing well and posting and joking a bit.

17 years ago, I woke up one morning needing to take a wiz, and ended up with broken leg and not getting to go!

I am diabetic and due to low blood sugar I fell down the first time I stood up to wiz. Not making the objective, I stood again, and second time I fell down, backwards and to side of door catching right leg between the head and the wall, and give it a bit of a twist too much.

I ended up in hospital and had a rod planted in my lower leg and 6 screws used to put Humpty back together again. Still give me a bit of a fit every now and then, but I didn't have the recovery your having to go thru.
 
Kurt Konrath said:
Well based on how your are taking this all in stride, one must ask, how did the lorry come out of this? :rolleyes:o_O

I am very glad to hear your doing well and posting and joking a bit.

17 years ago, I woke up one morning needing to take a wiz, and ended up with broken leg and not getting to go!

I am diabetic and due to low blood sugar I fell down the first time I stood up to wiz. Not making the objective, I stood again, and second time I fell down, backwards and to side of door catching right leg between the head and the wall, and give it a bit of a twist too much.

I ended up in hospital and had a rod planted in my lower leg and 6 screws used to put Humpty back together again. Still give me a bit of a fit every now and then, but I didn't have the recovery your having to go thru.
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Good morning Kurt, nice to hear your encouraging words, thank you,

today began at 5am when I woke in a wet bed.
Called for attention, so while waiting I got myself into my wheelchair.
Decided I'd give myself a 'chair wash'. when I noticed I required a commode too.
One episode best left to the imagination.
Sorry for those who think this is too much information.

So the objective today is a quick, painless transfer to a hospital nearer to home.
I've made a deep impression on the staff here at LGI and made one or two happy patient friends and am going to miss this place, their care seems to know no bounds.

Until next time...............
 
I'm so sorry for your accident..Your bravery and attitude is paramount..I'm 76, been riding since I was 17..had a few hospital stays ... luckily (or Fate) people were there.. not your time.. you still have great things to do!
 
From the photo that you posted, it looks like what’s left of your leg has healed nicely. Now you have to learn how to get along with what you have. Fortunately there are people to help you do this. You appear to have a great attitude and that’s important. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Roger
 
I'm sorry you lost your leg, but I'm sure you're tough as a good biker.
I sold my Harley because one day, I realized that there were other things in my life than exposing me to something similar or worse than what happened to you.
I wish you the best and a speedy recovery. Congratulate yourself on the time you used your motorcycle.
You could even write a book.
Sell the bike.
My ex

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