Man Down

[jetpuff716]

Ryan and Erin,

I've been off email and the DMF since before Tim's ride on Saturday until earlier today and to read about the young man at Summit Point and about Ryan's episode.  It was a horrible motorcyclists weekend to be sure.

I'm sorry about what happened to you and like the others, I wish you a speedy, and more importantly, a full recovery.

Best Regards,
Tony

[D.]

Ryan and Erin,

Holy crap! I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. Sounds very very painful. Hang in there and let me know what you guys need. A beer I.V. from Rhodeside?

Stille et al.,

Thoughts and prayers for Alex's family and friends.

Ride safe all, 
Diane

[ducatihotti]

Thank you all for all the well wishes....Ryan and I both appreciate it.

I am hoping its not too long before Ryan makes a Rhodeside appearance on crutches!

[Stillie]

I found a couple of magazines today that I'm going to drop off tomorrow. Last month's issue of Motorcyclist and a Roadracing World. That should help him pass the time a bit.

[dolci]

I have a care package being delivered tomorrow...

[topspin_flyer]

Hey Ryan and Erin,

Sorry to hear your news,my heart goes ou to both of you.  Sounds like Ryan never had a chance of avoiding this totally reckless driver, really seems unfair and so very unlucky, but even though you are down you are not out.  You will be back and you will be whole again, and most importantly you have great friends who care about you. 

I hope all your surgery went or will go well, and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Scott

[Slide Panda]

I've been a little off the radar the last few months, so I haven't had the chance to meet you guys in person.  But you have my best wishes for a speedy recovery.

After the body heals and you two looking towards healing the bike - don't hesitate to ask for a hand.  There's a few semi-proficient wrench turners (myself included) who are happy to lend a hand for projects - especially ones with a good cause.

Again, a speedy and easy recovery to you Ryan.

[empress duc]

many blessings & speedy healing!

the way this went down is just a reminder
that anything can happen at any time. keep
the gear on even if you're headed out for a 
short ride.

~ empress ~

[ducatihotti]

Ryan is still in the hospital - but he was moved just down the hall to the rehab center to room 461 which is a good step i think!

He is doing well for the most part - staying in good spirits except when he gets frustrated with the nurses there (i generally don't make comments about medical staff because I know nothing of it and have much respect for what they do) but care in my opinion leaves something to be desired.

His right leg is now in a brace to help him gain stability since that is the leg he is supposed to be starting to put weight on, however they did conclude today that he has a torn tendon (i think thats what it is) in his knee which on top of the pain from the femur break and surgery, has been causing severe pain in his knee and continued swelling.

All details aside though, he is slowly making progress each day...but my guess right now would be that he still has several more days at the hospital, and may not be on crutches as soon as we had hoped but more likely will have to start in a wheelchair.

Thank you all for your thoughts and the cards to both of us....everyone has been so great. I just ask that you keep thinking about him!!!

[ducatihotti]

Hahaha........ Well I have to say, Being witness to this accident and knowing what lies ahead for both of us in terms of  the recovery process has made me wonder a bit more if this is something I wanna do (ride that is) since i was already rather apprehensive before all this....but Ryan on the other hand hasn't skipped a beat. All he wants is to be back on the bike! lol.....

I told him maybe, MAYBE we could think about the October MAD days. MAYYYYYBBBEEE.

[Ducatista]

If he's still in the hospital on Tuesday, I'll try to get up there with Stillie.  I get back from Austin on Sunday and we immediately book down to VIR for Monday's track day.  Stillie will be the one riding. 

[tocino]

Here's some contact info for a PT once Ryan gets out. My friend (who is very picky about docs - i.e. she doesn't like 'em  ) recommended. I tend towards sports-medicine places like this because the focus is on rehabbing to resume participation in whatever sport you're into. Some rehab is more about returning functionality for daily living, as opposed to high performance. Of course there's Dr. Ting - but flights to Cali are expensive.

Terry Sneed
Elite Physical Therapy & Wellness Center
202-965-8901
http://eliteptandwellness.com

[loudbike]

I'm in Salt Lake City now - just back from Mexico, and logged in to see the news of the tragety at Summit Pt and Ryan's encounter with yet another idiot in a cage.  Is it something in the water? 

Ryan - I wish you a speedy and complete recovery and can probably say with some credibility that I feel your pain (although obviously not as much...)

[ducatihotti]

Update:

Ryan is still in the hospital, after a week and 3 days, but is doing much better! He was able to start getting up and moving around with the help of a walker yesterday and is happy to be gaining back mobility. He still will have a few more days at least at the hospital and is happy to have visitors, but I wanted to let you all know that he is making great progress and can't wait to be out of there!!

Thanks for you all your thoughts and messages!!

Erin

[Ducatista]

Would it be okay for Stillie and me to drop by sometime shortly after 1800 or so?