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Hi All,

Last Friday whilst riding in Bologna, Jukie was involved in a motor vehicle accident, which has resulted in her needing surgery to remove her ruptured spleen. She is OK, and on the road to recovery, though she will be hospitalised for another week in Bologna, and will hopefully have the green light to fly back home in a fortnight, but they're not really too sure yet.

I don't have the complete details, but I know that a vehicle decided to cross four lanes to get to an exit in front of her, and then stopped. She tried to evade as best she could, but really had no where to go, clipping the back of the stopped car. Mark recalls that she didn't fall too heavily but thinks she got caught up in the handlebars on the way down, causing her injury.

Mark goes on to tell us that she's made a good start on the road recovery from surgery, and that her spirits are starting to lift. Apparently she's (more than) a little fired up about not getting to the factory and museum, so we'd all agree that's a good sign of the Jukie we all know and love is on the mend

Our thoughts and very best wishes go out to both Julie and Mark. Being involved in an accident is bad, no question, but watching it happen to your partner in front of you; well I can't even begin to imagine. Julie, all the best for a speedy recovery to get you home as soon as possible.

Of course, we're offering anything we can do to help. Mark's suggested that the best thing we can do right now is to use this thread to let her know that we're thinking of her and cheer her up. We're working out how to get the info to her bed - they don't have internet access in the hospital, but we wont let that stop us!

As you can well image, Mark is run off his feet dealing with everything, and he's asked not to try to call. So the best way to offer your support is through this thread, which well get to both of them in the next day or so.

(oh, and apparently she wants a big BBQ on her return, Dock, time to fire up the portable webers I think!)

Big T sends big big hugs to Jukie and Mark.......

Thinking of you both and a speedy recovery Julie.....  [thumbsup]

PS: The Virgins send lots and lots of hugs as well......

Hey Jukie, Nemo's hanging out for you to return, he needs more cuddles!
All the best for a speedy recovery [thumbsup]

Lots of love from goldFiSh, Broni, Nemo and Dory

Jukie I heard about this under hushed voice just this afternoon (Monday 8th June).
I feel terrible for you but am happy to know you are recovering well.
Do know we are all thinking of you both and will all be here to welcome you back.

Best wishes for your return.
Matty...

That's awful. Glad to hear she's on the road to recovery. For what it's worth I'd strongly suggest Mark visit a few of the bakeries in the middle of Bologna - they have the tastiest little cakes and pastries you will ever try in your life (helpful stuff for anyone cooped up in hospital).

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Oh man , upsetting news! Julie all my best wishes to you mate , hang in there. My thoughts are with you. XOXO

Hiya Julie & Mark

Bit stumped for words.  Whether to be pissed off at the driver or just glad to still be alive I guess is the question.  I gather you were enjoying yourselves immensely up until that point.  (if not, why not!)  On the positive just means another trip to be planned sometime in the future.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery and back home soon so you can both relax.

Cheers
Heather

OMFG! Unbelievable news. I had a terrible sinking feeling as soon as I saw the thread title, I'm just really glad to hear that Julie is still kicking and on the road to recovery (as it is). It would be hard enough dealing with something like this if it was local for Julie and Mark, it must make it an order of magnitude harder being overseas.  I guess at the end of the day even though this is an awful thing to happen, you have to  remain positive (and it sounds like you both are); If anyone can tough something like this out, it's you two..

Let us know if there is anything we can do from down under to help out with recovery (want us to urgent courier Vegemite or something?). Gah! I don't even know where to start! I know I feel a little helpless here on the otherside of the world right now. Anything that we can help out with, let us know.   

Steph and I send hugs and our best wishes and look forward to seeing both you guys get home safe and sound ASAP!

Guys ... thank you all for the warm wishes and offers for help.

The Boss is doing pretty well - she has been allowed to eat something for the first time today ... the little things mean a lot in situations like this. One of the doctors suggested this evening she will back on the bike in no time. The whole belly region is pretty sore but as she improves she is starting to notice a few more of the minor bruises ... hip, elbow, etc - luckily she was wearing her new custom made leathers (for which she is vey grateful).

We have a Ducati bandana tied to the overhead thingy that she pulls herself up on over the bed ... I have dubbed it 'the single sided swingarm'. With certain members of staff it seems to have eased the language barrier a little.

She said to say Hi to everybody and also to thank you for the support. It means a lot to know that such a loose bunch of misfits care so much. I will try and use this thread to keep you up to date but forgive me if I am not quite on the ball.

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery, to see a rider down thread is never good thing.

Get well soon Jukie  [thumbsup]

What a thing to happen and on your holidays too. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Andrew

get well soon....our thoughts are with you!

The news shocked Miss Strada and I.Have done some research and based on the location of the accident she should be in one of the best hospitals around the area.
Keep your spirits up Jukie.get back out there and do your stuff.

OMG!!!  :o :'(

I'm glad Jukie that your on the road to recovery.
Thank god for the custom leathers. [thumbsup]
Will be thinking of you both, and hope you arrive home safe and sound.
sucks about the factory and museum visit. A good excuse to go back I guess.
take care guys ;)

Vossy

Get well soon Jukie

Oh man. Sorry to hear what happened.  :'(

My thoughts are with you Julie. And take good care of her Mark. Hasn't really been a good last six months with her car accident and now this!

Hoping for a speedy recovery and hoping you have real good travel insurance.

It sounds like Julie hit a typical Italian driver.  [roll]

All the best for your recovery Julie

Sorry to hear of this unbelievable news, I'm sitting here shaking my head, WTF was the driver thinking? anyway at least your still with us Julie, hope you feel better soon.
Regards
Don

Farrrk Jukie, I don't need to hear of this mishap!

Pleased to hear you are recovering well though. [beer]

Keep that smile happening. ;D ;D ;D

See you soon when you get back! [thumbsup]

Those damn Fiat drivers. >:(

Rob

All the best for a quick recovery Jukie,  :-*

speedy recovery!

Heal fast and well

bsbd  feral

Hi Jukie, Betty,
So awful to hear about this terrible event and I really hope that you are on the mend and being well cared for in the hospital.

Lots of love and hugs(not too tightly!).

Ivan.

    yes best wishes jukie,mark you keep up the good work.love pigmy.

Jukie/Betty

Sh1t what a bummer, sounds a serious operation too.  :(

Everyones already said it but all the best for a speedy recovery.  :)

On the bright side - you'll have a good story to tell when you get home  ;)

i bet it was that tight fitting sexy leathers that caused it , get well dear jukie , mark give her a  kiss for me please love bazz

wishing you a speedy recovery too.. up-and-at-them!  [thumbsup]

Julie, so sorry to hear. Best wishes for a speedy recovery - gentle hugs from us all.

Mark, hang in there. Sounds like you are coping very well, all considered.

Let this group of misfits know what you need, and we will help however we can. Ty (ducsport)

Buggar...

Crashes SUCK....   Get well soon girl.... :-*

Ita

Just another quick update.

Julie said to say Hi and thanks for all the love and best wishes. She said it will be hugs and kisses all-round when she gets back. Not sure she will be running and jumping into the arms of the unsuspecting (which some of you know is her usual greeting) but I am sure you will all know when she is back.

Anyway Julie is doing well - they gave her a vaccination today for general immunity and she had the male nurse laughing as she kept saying 'no not in my bum'. They recommend that without the spleen she should get a booster every 5 years and a flu shot every year but other than that she should be fine.
 
With all the drips that she has been given she is starting to fill up with fluid a bit I reckon ... but she does get up and walk the halls now so hopefully that will help. She is also carrying a bit of air ... she is learning to fart again and has been passing the time with rating her achievements on a 1-10 scale [clap]. As you can tell she is getting back to normal [laugh].
 
I may bore you all again with more gory details later, but thank you all for your support.

Mark

EDIT: Oh yeah and please don't be offended if I don't respond to all your PMs personally I have received quite a few (thank you everyone!)

Damn. Sorry to hear of your crash but glad to hear you came through OK. Get well and get back home soon.

Hi all

Hey after talking to Goldfish and liaising with Betty I have organized a cake to be delivered to Julie in hospital from all the Aussie DMFers.

Was going to send flowers but Betty said she suffers from hay fever so the last thing we wanted was Jukie bursting her stitches with a sneeze.

So cake has been ordered for delivery through Interflora. As for cost I have it covered. But if you want to donate just PM and we will sort it out.

Big T

PS: Betty get a piece of cake into your good self as well..... Got to keep your strength up to handle that cage tigress till she gets back on the Monster...  [popcorn]

So it's true....

Spleenz Meanz Fartz... [laugh] [laugh] [drink] [beer]

Ita

Mark that's great news very happy to know she is entertaining the boys in the Hospital.
Are we surprised by that! Hmmm no, but we are pleased it's happening.
Means she is on the mend for sure.

Big T, top job will buzz you to pitch in so $$$

Same for me Trev. In fact, I'm just going to PM you about an arbitrary amount of cash, and anything surplus to what you need can go toward the BBQ she wants us to throw upon her return. Hows that?

 [thumbsup]  Good stuff Big T I'll contribute $$$ let me know how to get it to ya.    [wine]

Damn, that sucks big time, I can't even imagine how pissed I'b be if that happenned to me, especially before the factory tour!!! Rest up and get better soon Julie!!!

Z...

Bloody hell! Heal up quick Jukie! What an introduction to overseas travel! I'm looking forward the BBQ when you get home.

big (And good onya for the cake Trev! I hope you got something ribald in italian written on it!)

yeah, get well soon sweetheart.


paul.

Thanks again everybody. Another quick update:

A certain little package arrived today which was a huge surprise for her. The fruit cake was emblazoned with the words 'Greetings from Australia' along with the southern cross and federation star. The cake and card made her a little teary and she admitted to missing you guys heaps.

When I got to the hospital this morning she had already been up and about making a nuisance of herself (no surprises there [roll]). Then came the good news ... she is being released (I me discharged) tomorrow - so the cake was timed to perfection. Bloody brilliant Trev, well done mate!

She has been sharing the cake around with the staff who have thankfully realised that she won't tolerate polite refusals. The cake was quite a novelty for them ... fruit cake with a super sweet icing ... but the initial apprehension quickly dissipated on tasting some. From what I have seen Julie has managed to soften up quite a few of the staff over the last few days ... their English has improved a lot more than our Italian [cheeky]

Now we just need to sort out where we go from here. The travel agent has tentatively booked flights for Friday week which will hopefully allow enough time for her to recover for the flight. The hotel I have been in has had free internet (we have stayed in 10 different places in Italy and this is the first to offer that) so it has been awesome, particularly under the circumstances. Internet access may be bit harder to come by from now on ... we may be headed back to a place where we saw an internet cafe advertising €1.50 for 5 mins (approx. $A36/hr at that rate :o).

Julie just wants to get home and see everybody, I reckon that barbie will become a high priority on her return. Thank you all once again for your support.

Great news Betty......  [thumbsup]

And glad the cake was a hit...... Your never quite sure how a "cake" will turn out in some foreign land....   [popcorn]

Give Jukie a big Big T hug and the Virgins send you big hugs as well........  8)

Looking forward to having you both back home for the barbie......  [thumbsup]

That's great news Mark. Glad that the Oz Monster crowd do a little to help the situation.

Now tell us, how can we help getting the pair of you to the factory tour and museum? I need to see pics of the pair of you next to the line of Bayliss and Corser SBK's and of course the famous Imola green frames etc etc etc...

Nothing little about it. Thanks again.


We will see how we go. The bike tour we were on officially ends tomorrow too ... we need to get in touch with those guys and see what we are going to do. I suspect it may depend on the insurance people, we were due to fly out on Friday ... Julie will be in no state to fly for 20+ hours though. So it depends on where we will be set up for the recovery.

As for the photos:
* I have one of Julie with a Bayliss edition 1098 at Ducati Pisa if that counts
* one of her working on a 999s before we started (she couldn't stop herself from getting her hands dirty)
* green frames, meh, been on a few rides with one of them back home (and yes it is a real one)

 Cool.

All I know is that you guys will LOVE the visit to the factory. Broni is no Ducatisti (just married to one!) but after visiting the Vespa factory in Pontadera and the Duc factory in Bologna, she hadto relunctantly concede that the Ducati had it all over her beloved Vespa in terms of showing the love to their fans and showing off their history - the museum is done _very_ well...

I know I've talked it up to death, and I know that if you have half a chance you'll be there, so I'll let it go now  [thumbsup]

Sorry to hear about the accident...happy to hear you're okay.
Take care and get back safely.
John

What's a spleen do anyway and what happens if you haven't got one?

http://wikipedia/wiki/Spleen (http://wikipedia/wiki/Spleen)


\snip
The spleen is an organ found in all vertebrate animals[1]. In humans, the spleen is located in the abdomen of the body, where it functions in the destruction of old red blood cells and holds a reservoir of blood. It is regarded as one of the centers of activity of the reticuloendothelial system (part of the immune system). Until recently,[when?] the purpose of the spleen was not known. It is increasingly recognized that its absence leads to a predisposition to certain infections.
\snip

Had to look it up myself when I heard Super.

thanks Craig that is just what i needed to know [thumbsup]

Hi All,

Yes it is really me, i got out of hospital yesterday and had my first night in a real bed and it was great. I am not allowed to fly home just yet need time to recover. I would ike to thank EVERY BODY for all the best wishes that was sent and for the lovely cake. I really miss all you guys  :'(.

Got some good news, i will be going to the ducati factory on Wednesday so im glad i haven't missed out  [thumbsup].

I also would like to thank Betty for all the help in my recovery and corresponding with my family and friend, i know it has been very hard emotionally on him and that if it wasn't for him i would recovery as well  :-*. Today is our 20 year anniversary of being together so Mark's present to me was to get rid of my spleen  and my present to Mark was to get out of hospital  [laugh].

i hope all you guys and girls and all ok and can't wait to get home.

cheers for now Juls

Wwwwoooo hhhoooooo Jukie is alive.......  [clap]  [clap]  [clap]

So so good to see you up and about and out of hospital........

And yep Betty has done an amazing job of keeping us all informed of your shenanigans in hospital....

Enjoy as best you both can your last remaining days in that far off land and lets us know when your arriving back in little old Aus....

We got a barbie to organize.....  [beer]  [wine]  [popcorn]  [bacon]  [coffee]

and thank you My Best MATE Trev for organising the cake as soon as i opened the parcel i cried.  Yes and as soon as i get home i will get in contact with you Trev. i am going to take some time off work to make sure i recovery properly too. after 2 accidents i really could do with a break.  and thank you for all the hugs mark has been passing them on to me so now it is time for you to receive
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

and then we can party  [beer] [wine]

go jukie great to hear your up and geting better , hope you have a better time on the rest of your holiday its bloody cold back here so make the most of the summer , oh send us photo of your scar so we can compare and talk about battle scars  :o  ;D cheers bazz   :-* :-* :-*

Good to hear from you Jukie, and great news being out of the hospital  [thumbsup]


You're both going to F$#kin' love it - if you can try to do the factory tour in the morning, so you get a bit of time to spend in the museum (if you're up for it, of course!)

Oh, and go have a coffee in the factory caffeteria - the coffee is not great, only OK, but having little sugar satchels with ducatis on them, and wading through the bowl to find one of your bike makes up for it!

sure will, also have a shit load of bruises from the accident and the needle jabbing. hope you have been welll Bazz me tassie mate

im going to rest up for it, and yes we are going to do the both, im not going to miss anything

Hey there lovely Jukie, so happy to see you back at the key board and talking to us.
I'm sure you are pleased to be out of hospital and back in the real world.
Soon as you are up to it we'll be up for a BBQ with you both.

Happy you are going to the factory, put that G10 to good use there as I am sure you will.

Let us know when you are flying home won't you.

Jukie, Great to hear you're out of hospital and also excellent news about still getting to do the factory and museum tours. You'll love it!

as soon as i have the details of the flight i will let you guys know

Just to let everybody know we may not have ready access to the internet for much longer ... don't be concerned if we are a bit quiet

Fantastic news Jukie! Heal up, enjoy the factory, the coffee, the cakes and the sights and then come on home for big blue skies, the best BBQ's, juicy lamb, great mates and a drinky or 2!  [thumbsup]

lots of good wishes for you and for both of you to really enjoy whats left of your trip!  :)

Jukie, great to hear you getting back on your feet, and back at the key board. [thumbsup] Its in danger of getting boring without you. Take lots of pics at the factory for us to look upon with envy! ducsport

As I mentioned we may be away from the net for a while.

Julie is just taking it easy, getting plenty of rest. Yesterday she had some blood tests and we should get the results tomorrow ... the results will determine whether she is fit to fly. If not we might be here for a while yet.

Not much more to say really, but we'll let you know when we are headed home.

Jukie,

Glad to hear you're recovering well. Take your time and relax.

Pokey

Jukie, I only just saw this thread  [bang] [bang] and I sorry to hear about your accident.

It great news that your recovery is progressing and that you'll still be getting going to do the factory tour.

Hope to see you back in Oz soon

Hey Jukie & Betty...... Good to hear your getting plenty of rest (enjoy while you can....)

Hope all goes well with the tests and your on your way home soooooooon.........

Although the weather is crap at the moment... Definitely not barbie weather...

So bring some good barbie weather with you please.....

See you guys soon....  [thumbsup]

Hi Jukie, I've been on holidays too, so I only just read the news.

Glad to hear you're already on your way to recovering. We'll see you down here in Tassie soon then!

Crickey!!!

We let out of our sight for just five bloody minutes and look what you've gone and done, right, go straight to your room and no cake for you!!

Seriously, good to hear that you are doing fine, not having internet access makes it difficult to stay in touch. So enjoy the rest of your holiday and we will have a bang up B-B-Q when you are up to it on your return. XOXO






                                             Mmick

Hi guys
I'm on my way home should land in Sydney this Sunday morning at 06:35

Welcome back jukie and betty.  [clap] If you've cleared customs yet :)

WELCOME HOME !!

To RNJ and her nurse.  [thumbsup]

Betty and i got home on the coast about 09:00ish and have been unpacking slowly. Betty is now asleep so im letting hm rest while ill take it easy. I did cry a bit when i saw my brother at the airport this morning, it is so good to be home and really missed you guys  :'( :-*

Heh, its been sooooooooooooooooo quiet around here?? [cheeky]  ;)

The Ozmonster forum has been a bit like this...............

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Welcome back. Glad to hear everything is on the up again.

Huge welcome home to you both.........   [clap]  [clap]

Bet it is good to be back in your own home and surroundings after all your adventures....  ;D

Take it easy Jukie and when your up for a visit lets us know and we might have to do a drive by.....  [moto]

OOOhhhh and do your barbie weather dance (slowwwly) so we can get this thing a happening.....

Hugs to you both....

Hi guys,


     Glad you are back in Oz, did try to buzz you around 10-ish to say howdy.
So the strange-ish message from someone with no name was me.

Hope you recover quickly here in the "rain".

Matty...   [thumbsup]

Julie has just given me a big A-HUH, that's who it was.

Yeah sorry guys, was doing a few things when I left the message and wasn't even thinking you know or not know my voice.
So there you go, twas me on ye shoe-phone.

you sound so young like a teenage on the phone, i just had no idea who it was.

Hey Matty...

Still got ya school uniform??  Jukie wants to play dress ups [evil]

Welcome back girl...  Hope ya health is on the mend... :)

Now stop lollygaggin' about and get back to work ;D

Ita

work what work Ita , have to go and see my doctor today to let he know what i have done and see how much time i can have off. cant rush these things  ;D

Did the heavy breathing and grunting give it away??    [evil] ;D [cheeky] [laugh]

no i just thought i was dreaming that a young boy was calling me.

You sound better already.........
or is it the painkillers?

no painkiller no drugs all good

ok gang, just went to my doctor, had other blood test will get the result tomorrow, doctors wants to check everything is ok. now have 2 weeks off from work. also  i have to have a few shot so i dont get any nasty diseases. but all in all im good just need to rest

Good stuff, you better take it easy or I'll come up theri and tie you up !  ;D  [evil]

ooohhh dragon tie me up please  [evil] [bow_down]

Teenager! Tops specially that I just had another birthday on the far side of teenager.
So the Aussie Doc is checking your blood to see if it's Ducati Red still.

yes i might have some ducati blood in me, as i might have had a blood transfusion in Bologna

Very sad to hear of that. Not good being on the other side of the radio. Get well miss  [leo]

thanks Hugh. just resting and catching up on sleep

Ducati red is a bit cliche for Jukie  :P

She did get acknowledgement on the factory tour though. When the guide was explaining the changes in protective gear over the decades and the dangers/injuries/deaths that can result from 'incidents' ... a certain someone couldn't resist the "tell me about it" comment and pulled up her shirt (luckily the injury had reduced her flexibility enough to maintain some ... umm ... modesty).

I don't know ... the lengths some people go to to make an impression [roll] [laugh]

Well what's the point of having a war wound if you can't show it off huh.  [thumbsup]

Speaking of showing off, where can we see a blow up of the avatar pic? barely topless ladies with scars are hawt...

hot are they, that is a bit weird but i will see what i can do

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [thumbsup]

Ita

Jukie THA FLASHAAAAR !!  [thumbsup]  [evil]

Any excuse to get the top off huh??  [clap] [clap] [bow_down] [bow_down]

yep thats right gotta show my bits off  [evil]

Aaaaah girls showing off !!  [bow_down] [thumbsup]

Makes life worth living it does. Sigh!  [clap] [clap]

ill have to get betty to take an update picture of scar, lots a bit better now

Bepanthen is the go. Tattooists recommend it to help the healing without the scarring. [thumbsup]

Its good stuff.  ;D

aaarrr i thing i have some stuff there somewhere, cool, i forgot about that thanks my Dragon

Garn! Show us yer tits spleen!

 [evil]

big

Jukie, "Macro" vitamin E cream is the best for scars and burns. My son injured his little face when he was about 18 months old. The macro cream has healed him up so well, you cannot even see the scar on him now (he is 3 now). It also worked on a scar my 70 year old mum was left with on her hand. Seriously, its the best. Plus, Betty can rub it in for you  [evil]

thanks ducsport ill get some

ok guys and new photo

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3687158458_579aeb4231_m.jpg)

Dare I say nice gash??? :-\ :-[ :-*

Ita

Very impressive Jukie.......   :o  [bow_down]

At least you don't do things by halves........  [thumbsup]

And dare I also say it...... Ditto Ita's comment....  [cheeky]  [cheeky]

you guys are so rude  [laugh] [evil]

I was gunna wait until someone else said that !!  ;D

Thankyou genitalmen !!  [thumbsup]


The scar on the left I assume is for a "Bit on the side" ??  [evil] [roll]

yes that was my drain hole for the blood to get out.
A forced penetration [evil] [evil]

OH my God!

did someone mention the word "gash" and "penetration" not to mention "scar".

what a bunch of very rude persons you are.........

I like it!

Oh yeah, nice work Jukie. Very impressive train trax.

we im glad i can impress you my Vossy

you could almost call it a highway to heaven!

Are they Elmo pj's you're wearing?  :D

Oi!

Only I am allowed to tickle her ... um ... elmo.

Juk, Bet,

 :o

Sorry I'v been amiss and late, but assure you my thoughts are with you guys.
It's difficult to comprehend the ruff run of luck you've both had of late and wallow in wonder. I know that no words on a thread could ever fix what you've have to put up with.
Best to you; I can't be at your bbq, but do know I'm wishing Jukie a speedy recovery and Mark a pat on the back for being so supportive through it all.  [thumbsup]

- Chris

well i not sure whether i should give you guys an update on me or not ??? :-X

Yeah go on...

Ya might as well...

Ita

well, i was good there for a while went back to work and all, but then a small lump has arise near my stitches and now have to have a blood test and a ultra sound tommorrow and see the specialist on monday to find out what is going on. taking antibiotics and anti nausea tablet and have to fast as well. oohh well the joy of a incident

Hmmm....

Not that I'm a Doctor....   But it sounds like a post-surgical hematoma (bleeding that has hardened and should soften over time)

Hope all is well...

Ita

thanks DR Ita hopefully that is all that it is  [thumbsup]

From one Dr to another, I have to agree with Dr Ita on his diagnosis.

or from the movie kindergarten cop (in my best Arnie Swarzanigger voice)
IT'S NOT A TOUMA!

I'm sure things will be fine. Trust me I'm a Dr. [thumbsup]

thanks Vossy. the ultasound looks to be ok just need to confirm with the specialist

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Hope you scar turns out better than mine Jukie. My spleen was removed 25 year ago after ruptured in fall. Looks like they used a chainsaw to open me up, your scar is quite thin.

looovvvee the scar dukez, you also have the drain hole too.
yes but i do hope my heels a bit better than yours. if not then it just proves how tough this little jukie is.

The ' Drain Hole ' ouch. should be the PAIN hole... each day they'd withdraw some of the drain hose, there must have been 30 cms of hose inside  :'(
Going thru the same pains again, had a double hernia operation on thursday, keyhole surgery but its still a killer. Can't stand up straight, cough, laugh ect - it feels like your guts are going to split open.

yes yes yes i know the feeling, still having the stand up thing, and the hurt from the scar pulling.
Man your in the wars aren't you. lots of hugs and kissing coming your way. 

Hey Dukez....

I'm lovin' your avatar... [evil]  puff puff pant pant... :-[

Ita

oohh Ita you rudy boy hehehe [evil] [clap]

ok update, i have no TOUMA, or anything that need to be drained, it is just things heeling. so know i have other 2 weeks off from work to rest. the specialist said i need more rest and that i went back to work too early [bang]. bloody hell i just want to get back to normal so i can RIDE [moto]

See, I told you you had no touma.
Take it easy, and you'll be back on the bike before you know it.


PS: the DR.bills in the mail

all good news Jukie...healing takes time....sucks doesn't it!

and I love it when DukeZ posts!  [thumbsup]

(http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss284/Spider_photo_lab/ATT1395119.jpg)

hhmmm so do i, where are you dukez

Hey, i'm still around, here is the full size avatar pic....

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/3716455585_9ba508e97d_o.jpg)

I'll have to start a 'motivational poster' post

OMG....

I want the DVD!!!! [popcorn]

Ita

hhhmmm Dukez you need to play more often

well another update,
i doing fine the lump has gone and im still at home resting, i have a bit more movement and even went into the garage to hear Jukie, so that made me happy  [cheeky] and sad  :'( at the same time, but all is good at the moment. also my belly is getting itchy. [thumbsup]

here is a picture for Matty

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3736818753_a1eb5c76bf.jpg?v=0)