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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #50 on: November 30, 2020, 06:35:30 PM »
Excellent news!!!  :clap


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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #51 on: November 30, 2020, 10:01:48 PM »
Glad to see you are on the mend Steveo - That was one big hit you had >:()
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #52 on: December 01, 2020, 08:35:22 AM »
Glad to see the recovery is progressing well, keep the updates coming mate :thumbsup

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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #53 on: December 01, 2020, 09:50:51 AM »
I had a near miss a few weeks back. No damage to me, only minor damage to my ST1300. Incidentally I'd called her STevie (after Stevie Nicks)

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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #54 on: December 01, 2020, 10:26:06 AM »
Glad to see you are on the mend Steveo - That was one big hit you had >:()
Thanks. I didn't realise just how close I came until I was talking to my daughter last week and she told me the hospital had called her on Monday afternoon to get to Newcastle as quick as possible as they didn't think I would make it, but I showed them I wasn't ready to go yet and was awake when she arrived on Tuesday morning. A very close call.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #55 on: December 02, 2020, 09:12:29 AM »
Thanks. I didn't realise just how close I came until I was talking to my daughter last week and she told me the hospital had called her on Monday afternoon to get to Newcastle as quick as possible as they didn't think I would make it, but I showed them I wasn't ready to go yet and was awake when she arrived on Tuesday morning. A very close call.

Wow.  That would have come as a bit of a shock.  That's a massive journey you've been through.  I'm, just glad that you are still here to tell us about it.

Quite a wake-up call too.  You just never know when someone out there is going to do something stupid.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #56 on: December 02, 2020, 04:20:22 PM »
A sad end to a nice bike.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #57 on: December 13, 2020, 06:38:28 PM »
Eight weeks from accident now and went for a little drive in my ute (with my sister in the passenger seat) and all went well. Feeling a lot clearer in the head now too, but body still sore. Back to Newcastle hospital this week for more doctors and tests.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #58 on: December 13, 2020, 06:49:50 PM »
Long journey STeveo. Hope all continues to improve.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #59 on: December 18, 2020, 07:03:08 PM »
Home from the Newcastle hospital doctors and all is good. They said I will have a less than 1% chance of having any permanent damage but will still need some more time to heal. Going out to shed to play with my 1982 Honda FT500 tomorrow as this will be my riding bike for now.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #60 on: December 18, 2020, 07:58:05 PM »
That is good news!!!  :clap :runyay :thumbs


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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #61 on: December 21, 2020, 08:31:33 AM »
Awesome news mate :runyay
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #62 on: February 27, 2021, 04:35:57 PM »
WAS all going well until 17th January when I had pretty nasty brain bleed. Emergency flight back to Newcastle hospital for a 3 hour operation with a 20mm hole in my skull. Week in ward then ambo back to Tamworth for another week before allowed to go home with live in carer again.
Has been five weeks now and am still on endone (morphine) tables to try and control the headaches. I used to drink some potent 'rocket fuel' when I was younger but never had a hangover like the one I have now. Basically confined to home with visits to doctors or physio as no licence for three months (17-4-21, but who is counting?). Some nights are worse as even after taking the pills the headaches are so bad I think about looking for a piece of rope!
The days drag on and I can sometimes feel a slight improvement, but it will be a long road yet before I'm back riding.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #63 on: February 27, 2021, 04:52:22 PM »
Wow Steve. What a long and rough road.

I've never met you but I'm certainly thinking of you.  Really hoping that the symptoms ease off soon.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #64 on: February 27, 2021, 07:28:46 PM »
Hi STeve,
It's a tough journey that you are on, and while we can't take away your mental and physical pain, we can stand beside, encourage you, and listen.  Take strength from those who surround and love you, and know that in Oz we have some of the best health care available.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #65 on: February 28, 2021, 08:07:36 AM »
Thank you Steve and Pete. Every nurse and doctor who has helped me has been brilliant in their care and concern for me, and my local friends are always ready to drop in for a chat or give me a lift somewhere.
This wont be the end as I still have to go back to hospital for a re-do of my left wrist as the bone hasn't joined and the steel plate has moved. The last consult the doc's wanted to remove the plate and fuse the wrist solid. I wasn't happy about that and we agreed to wait another six weeks to see if things improve, but I think they may win in the end.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #66 on: February 28, 2021, 01:03:12 PM »
Every nurse and doctor who has helped me has been brilliant in their care and concern for me,

Too right mate. We are so well off in this country compared to pretty much anywhere else I can think of. I spent 3 weeks inside in 2017 with bowel surgery (three weeks is kids stuff compared to your last few months) and I was blown away by so many people who really care. I love nurses now. (Hmm, I guess that could be misconstrued).
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« Reply #67 on: February 28, 2021, 03:36:32 PM »
[ I love nurses now. (Hmm, I guess that could be misconstrued).
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 So do I. My eldest sister is a retired RN, my partener looking after me is also a retired RN and my daughter is an EN. Yep, love em all.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #68 on: March 05, 2021, 10:18:09 AM »
I hope all is going well with the recovery and you regain some 'normality' soon, STeveo.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #69 on: March 05, 2021, 12:13:04 PM »
I hope all is going well with the recovery and you regain some 'normality' soon, STeveo.
Thinking of you.

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« Reply #70 on: March 05, 2021, 03:54:31 PM »
Thanks fellas, going to be a long road yet.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #71 on: April 02, 2021, 04:22:00 PM »
Just a bit of an update for those following this saga.
The bone in wrist is growing back together and the doctors have decided to leave alone for now but may require surgery some time in future. The head doctors are very happy with progress. I have a small (2mm dia) piece of 'free blood' left in brain cavity, the bone has fused over and the external scare has almost gone. I asked how much longer these pounding headaches would last and he replied 'maybe 3 to 4 weeks yet'. Owww, more endone! I still have some pain from the ribs 5 & 6 (under my shoulder blade) that have still not fused and cannot see bone doctor for another 3 weeks. Physio is going well with me getting stronger with every visit.
Still long road to go before back on bike.   :'(
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #72 on: May 07, 2021, 05:56:44 PM »
Last weekend did an overnight 470Km ride on my FT500 with my son on his SWM440. Bit nervous for the first 150Km to our overnight stop but better next morning and by the time we go home I had my confidence back and enjoying the ride.
Hopefully have seen the last of the doctors now so just taking it easy as my body repairs itself.
 
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #73 on: May 07, 2021, 06:12:54 PM »
 :thumb Onya, STeveo. Way to go. Slow and gentle until you are fully recovered, mate.
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Re: CF Moto 650TK
« Reply #74 on: May 07, 2021, 07:08:33 PM »
Good stuff!  Congratulations- It must feel great to get back on the road.
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