Edbear in hospital

[Mom]

Ooooo -perhaps I could meet some fellow KB riders before the ride and tag along? Loved the Wellington one last weekend, and it would be great to meet some of you.

Please do. We have are having a BBQ afterwards too. Be good to meet you, we could sneak up to Eds afterwards perhaps?

[Gone Burger]

Please do. We have are having a BBQ afterwards too. Be good to meet you, we could sneak up to Eds afterwards perhaps?

Oh Mom - now that sounds wonderful. Been wanting to meet you lot for ages now! Shhhh - nobody tell Ed That I might be sneaking up there on the afternoon of Sunday 19th December.

Let me know where to meet and I'll be there with a teddy down my jacket!

[oldrider]

Hell, all you Northern folk who have been a suffering and all ..... you have your selves a really nice Christmas!

Specially Ed bear and Mom!

Hey Mom, I am changing my name by deed poll (once again) to "Teddy"! :love:

[Edbear]

Please do. We have are having a BBQ afterwards too. Be good to meet you, we could sneak up to Eds afterwards perhaps?


Oh Mom - now that sounds wonderful. Been wanting to meet you lot for ages now! Shhhh - nobody tell Ed That I might be sneaking up there on the afternoon of Sunday 19th December.

Let me know where to meet and I'll be there with a teddy down my jacket!

Hmmmm.... Did I just hear a whisper about something...? :shutup: What time's the run and what time would you be thinking of sneaking up on me...? :psst:


Hell, all you Northern folk who have been a suffering and all ..... you have your selves a really nice Christmas!

Specially Ed bear and Mom!

Hey Mom, I am changing my name by deed poll (once again) to "Teddy"! :love:

Oh we suffer terribly up here in the North mate... :bye: But you're a bit late on the Teddy bit, I've got that covered already and have a long reputation as a cuddly teddy bear... :yes:

[avgas]

I can GET RID OF THE BRACE!!!!!
And here I was thinking you were the "Pelican spokesperson" aka walking product stand ;)

I mean if Michelin can have the tyre man, why not the industrial hardened IP67 rated man for Pelican :)

Good to hear the good news buddy.

[Edbear]

Oh, I had my Ultra-sound scan this afternoon, too. The look on the radiologist's face when she saw my bulge was priceless! :laugh: Anyway it appears that it is as I thought, just a weakness in the muscle wall and she referred to a Doctor on hand who agreed that I should keep an eye on it as I exercise and see if it reduces.

She said, of course, that if I get any pain with it or it grows, to go back to my GP. But there's no hernia or foreign body, no mass of a tumour or anything and the muscle wall is intact.

[Edbear]

And here I was thinking you were the "Pelican spokesperson" aka walking product stand ;)

I mean if Michelin can have the tyre man, why not the industrial hardened IP67 rated man for Pelican :)

Good to hear the good news buddy.

LOL!!! Yup! I could have worn a trenchcoat and flashed my vest hanging with Pelican torches, eh..? :yes:

[fuknKIWI]

Don't worry about that get well quick propaganda.
Just get well as you're ready, slow & steady does it:yes:

[Edbear]

Don't worry about that get well quick propaganda.
Just get well as you're ready, slow & steady does it:yes:

Yup, that's what the Missus keeps telling me.... :innocent:

[Maha]

You've heard the joke about the guy with the stammer who married the chick with epilepsy eh?

[avgas]

You've heard the joke about the guy with the stammer who married the chick with epilepsy eh?
Remix rave party?
I mean you would have an MC/DJ + a spastic dancer.

[Maha]

Its better face to face but I shall attempt it on here....

.......ok so, Guy with a stammer and a Chick with epilepsy get married. After the reception at the hotel, they go up to thier room where they get ready to fuck like rabbits till sunrise. Just as he is about to get onboard, she starts up with a massive epi fit..he says ''oh f f f f f f for f f fuck sake, hang on I'll be b b b b back in a mo mo mo moment''...he rushes off downstairs, explains his problem to a few of his mates then asks for thier help. All five go back up to the room where groom instructs his mates to grab hold of her lags and arms..''wait t t t till I get on boys, wait, wait, wait, ok L L L L Let her go''!...:wings:

[oldrider]

See Edbear, where there is a w-w-will, there's always a w-w-way!

Just as well you and the sweet Mrs Edbear are such a good team! :yes:

[Edbear]

Yeah, th..th..thort of as..ask..assskin ssss...ssssss....someone t.t.t.t... help is jus' rrrr..rrrr....rong, if you know what I mean...:bye:

[Maha]

Oh Mom - now that sounds wonderful. Been wanting to meet you lot for ages now! Shhhh - nobody tell Ed That I might be sneaking up there on the afternoon of Sunday 19th December.

Let me know where to meet and I'll be there with a teddy down my jacket!

Dont know if Anne got back to you at all but, we will be at Cyclespot Honda on Barry's Point Rd Takapuna on Sunday morning from 9.30am, the ride starts at 11am and will only be about 30 mins, then back to Cyclespot to tidy things up.

[Gone Burger]

Dont know if Anne got back to you at all but, we will be at Cyclespot Honda on Barry's Point Rd Takapuna on Sunday morning from 9.30am, the ride starts at 11am and will only be about 30 mins, then back to Cyclespot to tidy things up.

Thanks Maha - will pm you both with details on if I'll be there in time. Was staying through forgotten highway on the Saturday night but have yet to sort this out. May just make it by the morning. Either way, would love to come say hi in the afternoon.

[Edbear]

Thanks Maha - will pm you both with details on if I'll be there in time. Was staying through forgotten highway on the Saturday night but have yet to sort this out. May just make it by the morning. Either way, would love to come say hi in the afternoon.

Was thinking we could fire up the barbie if you'd like to come with Mom and Maha for dinner. Sounds like the run won't take long and could be a casual afternoon to relax and tell stories - you could get my bike out and wash it for me... :innocent:

[oldrider]

John Key has launched an enquiry into whether Edbear is just prolonging his illness effects because he's an rabid attention seeker!

Rumour has it that his sweet little wife (Jill?) is being run off her feet, tending to his every want!

It is suspected that he takes off all his casts straps and stitches at night and rests easy!

Wise men and generous visitors pour pity and messages of wellness and well-being while he basks ad nauseam in the attention! :facepalm:

Is Edbear faking it? :shit:

The truth will out, thank you John Key! :yes:

[Edbear]

John Key has launched an enquiry into whether Edbear is just prolonging his illness effects because he's an rabid attention seeker!

Rumour has it that his sweet little wife (Jill?) is being run off her feet, tending to his every want!

It is suspected that he takes off all his casts straps and stitches at night and rests easy!

Wise men and generous visitors pour pity and messages of wellness and well-being while he basks ad nauseam in the attention! :facepalm:

Is Edbear faking it? :shit:

The truth will out, thank you John Key! :yes:

OI!! SHUSH YOU!!!! You'll ruin everything..!!! :girlfight: :ar15: :whistle:

[Edbear]

Saw my surgeon today and had the best possible news. :woohoo: The x-ray was good, the op has "taken" and nothing has shifted or loosened. So I have been cleared to start physio and the Graduated Return To Work program with ACC. It's been a long road back, but the surgeon said I've done very well. :yes:

So while I still can't ride, at least I'm on the mend and I'm looking forward to the physio. I'm so weak it's scary! :bye:

[skinman]

good to hear
dont let acc push you back to work sooner than you are able just to get you off their books.

[Edbear]

good to hear
dont let acc push you back to work sooner than you are able just to get you off their books.

Yeah they tried that and all that happened was I was sent straight to hospital for the operation... I've got to have a medical assessment now to see where I'm at physically.

[superman]

Yeah they tried that and all that happened was I was sent straight to hospital for the operation... I've got to have a medical assessment now to see where I'm at physically.

Is it likely that you're gonna get back on the horses within the next few months? :woohoo:

[Edbear]

Is it likely that you're gonna get back on the horses within the next few months? :woohoo:

Not sure... Mrs. Bear still wants me to sell the bike, she's paranoid about me hurting myself again. She wants a break for a year or so of having me in hospitals and trying to kill myself.

But I've had no offers on the bike as yet, so I may be hanging on to it. It's not a good time to sell stuff. Of course I'll be very upset if I can't sell it... :innocent:

[Mom]

That really is fantastic news Mr Bear, I imagine you will very relieved to know things are mending as expected for a change.

Dont let the ACC bully you into anything that might put your spine at risk. You are an old man now, it is going to take AGES for you to get fit again :dodge:

IF the bike sell is sells, if it does not sell then who knows you might even get yourself back on it again. I dont blame Mrs Bear for being a bit paranoid, she wants you back in one piece and healthy before you risk anything again. I bet Auckland Hospital are sick of seeing you in there too :love:

[Swoop]

Not sure... Mrs. Bear still wants me to sell the bike, she's paranoid about me hurting myself again.
Eh?:scratch:
Sell the cage, that's where the accident happened!:yes:

[Edbear]

That really is fantastic news Mr Bear, I imagine you will very relieved to know things are mending as expected for a change.

Dont let the ACC bully you into anything that might put your spine at risk. You are an old man now, it is going to take AGES for you to get fit again :dodge:
IF the bike sell is sells, if it does not sell then who knows you might even get yourself back on it again. I dont blame Mrs Bear for being a bit paranoid, she wants you back in one piece and healthy before you risk anything again. I bet Auckland Hospital are sick of seeing you in there too :love:

LOL!!!! You'll keep...! <_<

I already told them I didn't want to see the last OccTher again, so they're getting me an independent specialist. They're also getting me a business specialist to go over my business for me to see if it's a viable option to getting a job.

[Edbear]

Eh?:scratch:
Sell the cage, that's where the accident happened!:yes:

Yeah, the van's gone, written off, but it's mainly the Osteoporosis she's concerned about. I think she's starting to prefer the MX5 these days as well over the pillion seat... We'll see what happens, the bike may not sell... :innocent:

[Edbear]

Hard to believe it's been a year this month, (12th), time's gone by so fast! I'm doing a lot better now, still on rehab with ACC and enjoying learning to walk, move and get strong again. All relative of course as I'm as weak as the proverbial kitten compared to a normal bloke but getting slowly and surely fitter and stronger.

My physiotherapists are amazing people! Spinal and Cardio specialists used by ACC specifically for those in my situation, I've learned so much from them they should be compulsory attendance for anyone wanting to know how to use muscles and build strength faster than you thought possible, simply by knowing how to activate the right muscles in the right way.

I've improved from 60% disabled, or in the crippled category, to 38% which he was amazed at. He said when he first met me he doubted he could do anything for me as I was so bad! He's stoked I've been able to overcome the odds and get to this point!

Stubborn determination, I guess... I can now walk pretty much as far as I want to, but he said I'll never run again, and he'll personally shoot me if I try to play tennis again! He says I've only got two vertebrae left for movement, and if I stuff those up I'm finished. I damaged them back in '82 on jackhammers so they're a bit dodgy anyway. So biking is out, not because I can't but the risk of damage is too great and my wife and kids would never forgive me if I did something silly and wound up in a wheelchair. Mrs. Bear is scared stiff of something bad happening and had a horrible time over the accident when I nearly died a couple of times.

That's really something isn't it? After 33 years of marriage, she wasn't after the insurance money, she wanted me back... :love: Awwww...

My business is building up nicely and I have an appointment tomorrow with a Dr. to assess how close I am to being able to return to work. Couldn't handle a full time job yet but maybe a day or two to start with as I build up to it.

I have to repeat, though, that I wouldn't be anywhere without ACC! They have been incredible and my case manager deserves a big bunch of flowers! We may grizzle and moan but I shudder to think what my accident has cost over the last year and without their support I simply would not be where I am and would probably be a liability for the rest of my life!

I owe a big thank you to all my friends and family for their love and support over the last year, including certain members on here! Some who have met me personaly and visited me but also those I've never met in person but have expressed their support by posts and PM's and emails. You may not realise how much it means, but be assured of my gratitude!

It's a shame that some have spoiled things for KatiePie so that she's left KB, at least for a time, but I know she, too, appreciates the great amount of love and support she has received by most of the KB crew. It makes a difference, so do continue to support her as she goes through what I've been through.

Cheers. :sunny:

[Ratti]

wow, Ed where on earth has the year gone? You and Mrs B have done so well, would love to meet you both one day.

Of course she wants you ya daft bugger! I'd give anything to still have my hubby. It's a wife thing...

I agree with you about ACC, for all the broken bits of it, when it works it works very well.

onward and upward Mr and Mrs B!

[avgas]

It's a shame that some have spoiled things for KatiePie so that she's left KB, at least for a time, but I know she, too, appreciates the great amount of love and support she has received by most of the KB crew. It makes a difference, so do continue to support her as she goes through what I've been through.
That sucks - I totally missed this. What the hell happened?

[Maha]

You have been closely watched via this thread by so many Ed
Its really put into perspective what something like Kiwibiker can really be about.
Stuff all that brotherhood bullshit, its all about being there and genuinely caring about those who give alot in return.

[Oblivion]

Eh!? Its been a year already? Doesn't feel like much :sunny:

[Edbear]

Thanks guys. It's been a long road and not over yet, but I've come so far and changed and learned so much, it may as well have been a lifetime.


That sucks - I totally missed this. What the hell happened?

Check her thread, "Katiepie graduates"

[Number One]

wow a year already! I am sure it probably feels longer to you but.

Amazing to hear of your progress from 60% crippled to 38%..I had figured you were badly injured but putting it in those terms really brings it on home eh.

Keep on keeping on :sunny: best of the best to knock that 38% down even further.

[Edbear]

wow a year already! I am sure it probably feels longer to you but.

Amazing to hear of your progress from 60% crippled to 38%..I had figured you were badly injured but putting it in those terms really brings it on home eh.

Keep on keeping on :sunny: best of the best to knock that 38% down even further.

Yeah, I didn't even realise how bad I was. The workout today showed me both how weak I still am, but more importantly how far I've progressed. What I did 10 or 8 of today, I wouldn't have been able to do 1 of 8wks ago. Scary to realise how bad I was!
When I started physio, they took me to Waiwera Pools and all I did was learn how to stand walk properly around the pool. It was exhausting!

[Edbear]

I have just seen my surgeon for the final time. My back is looking good with no issues. He was very pleased with my progress and I am now as good as I can get apart from continuing to gain strength and fitness. He was pleased I bought the pushbikes but just said,"Don't fall off..."

So now it is a matter of keeping on keeping on and getting on with my life. He praised the efforts I've made to keep the weight off and get fitter and that I have thrown myself into my business and not sat back feeling sorry for myself. We parted with a warm handshake and his best wishes for my future.

He is not only one of our top surgeons he is a genuine and caring person and I feel indebted to him for his skill and giving me another chance at life. From now on the name Angus Don will be honoured as a key person in my life.

I wish all here the best with special thanks to all who have supported and encouraged me since that bad day on the 12th
May 2010.

[yungatart]

That is great news Edbear!
Your attitude has impressed me...keep it up. Might see you down in HB for a push bike ride soon, eh?

[Tigadee]

All the best for 2012 and beyond, Ed... You've wrestled the bear and you won! (Did that make sense? LOL)

[Edbear]

That is great news Edbear!
Your attitude has impressed me...keep it up. Might see you down in HB for a push bike ride soon, eh?

Hee hee! You never know where I may turn up next! I will no doubt be doing a trip to visit my dealers in the near future and a dealer down your way is about to sign up. Ongaonga Mtrs. rang to ask all the details and received it today. Hopefully they'll like the idea and send a signed contract back.


All the best for 2012 and beyond, Ed... You've wrestled the bear and you won! (Did that make sense? LOL)

Sounds good anyway! To have survived a crash which broke my back, and lung failure in hospital and then breaking my back again last Sept. and to still be alive, upright and walking is pretty special!