Jay Lawrence update [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

sisterecho

26th January 2009, 14:20

Hi all

Thought I'd better update you all on Jay's condition after his 'wee' crash yesterday. After waiting 10 hours in the Emergency Department we know that Jay's left collarbone is broken, as is his right shoulder. The shoulder is causing him the most discomfort at the moment.

He had surgery this morning to clean and sew up a gaping hole under his left arm where the footpeg stabbed him (we know it was the footpeg because of the lovely pattern it left on entry).

Give Jay or I a text to check how he is feeling if you want to come visit... as you can imagine he's pretty tired and uncomfortable and isn't always up to having visitors. We'll be in Christchurch for most of this week it seems.

Thanks for all the thoughts and well wishes.

Rachelle

PS - Does anyone have a link to news footage of the crash (we hear it was on TV One news) because Jay is keen to see it after hearing people's descriptions. :)

Trudes

26th January 2009, 14:22

Thanks for the update.
Heal up well Jay. :)

Tony.OK

26th January 2009, 14:46

Buggar..........not good to hear, give him a nudge ( somewhere thats not painful) from me:msn-wink:
Hope he heals quick:niceone:

Riff Raff

26th January 2009, 15:06

All the best for your recovery Jay. :hug:

Nasty

26th January 2009, 15:09

Thanks for the update sisecho ... my thoughts are with you while you are supporting your rather TRYING man!

CHOPPA

26th January 2009, 15:33

I took my mate over to the Hairpin to show him how Jay was backing it in... Just happened to be that very lap! Bike sorta sat on top of him for a while there, glad to hear he is sorta ok! GWS Bro

GIXser

26th January 2009, 15:52

Heal up quickly oh young one.. from where i was (pit wall) it looked spectacular i was a bit shocked to hear it was you dude, catch ya soon fella and hang in there aye

k14

26th January 2009, 15:57

Heal quick man! Sounds like it was a real nasty one!

scorry

26th January 2009, 15:57

that was so unlucky, you were the fastest 600 rnd that corner all day.
all the best anyways mate

Str8 Jacket

26th January 2009, 16:07

Ah buggar dude! Need to learn how to crash properly, eh?! ;)

Heal well and fast. My thoughts are with you Rachelle!! :yes:

racerhead

26th January 2009, 16:29

Get well soon man:niceone:

jimbo600

26th January 2009, 16:46

Shit what a bummer. Is he at welly hospital?

k14

26th January 2009, 16:49

Shit what a bummer. Is he at welly hospital?
No in christchurch. Happened at ruapuna yesterday in the 600 race!

Duke girl

26th January 2009, 16:58

Clivoris

26th January 2009, 17:08

gammaguy

26th January 2009, 17:10

get well soon Jay.we need to ride our RG s together sometime real soon!:doctor:

Number One

26th January 2009, 18:46

So sorry to hear the news of your crash Jay but so relived that you are still with us. Sounds like it was fairly nasty crash. I wish you all the very best for a speedy recovery and hope the Drs and nurses are taking good care of you after spending 10hrs in the emergency department. Takecare.

Thanks for the update sisecho ... my thoughts are with you while you are supporting your rather TRYING man!

These two ladies sum up the immediate thoughts I want to send for you both.

:sunny: We missed the news item too sorry so used to not seeing the bikes on there :rolleyes:

oscarnz

26th January 2009, 18:55

Our thoughts are with you Jay, get well soon

Carmen and Pauly

brads

26th January 2009, 18:57

Get well soon mate

Quasievil

26th January 2009, 18:59

Shit how is he coping with hospital food as opposed to pies?

heal up dude

Frenchy

26th January 2009, 19:29

Shit that sucks!! all the best on a fast recovery from me and nicki :doctor:

sugilite

26th January 2009, 19:53

Heal up fast Jay, looking forward to seeing you out there again soon.

sAsLEX

26th January 2009, 20:10

Shit how is he coping with hospital food as opposed to pies?

heal up dude

They have Jimmy's down there in the southern isle, a mutton one would soon have him back on his feet!

puddytat

26th January 2009, 20:19

man you were flying thru there, was real impressive to watch , but the crash was a shocker....lucky you like pies i reckon. All the best & a speedy recovery.

wharfy

26th January 2009, 20:26

That sounds really painful, hope you have a speedy recovery.

Skunk

26th January 2009, 20:33

Heal up Jay.

MadDuck

26th January 2009, 20:36

Geez boy....get better soon.

WarrenW

26th January 2009, 21:11

Heal up and do what you do best - two wheel drifting !!

Deano

26th January 2009, 21:12

Great to hear that it's all healable. Have been waiting to see some news from an informed source. If the bike isn't too damaged can I borrow it for the CliffHanger? I like the sound of " King Clivoris ". Just until he's back on his wheels you understand.

Hey it's 7 weeks until the cliffhanger...plenty of time for the King to heal and defend his title !!

Hail the King !!

Ivan

26th January 2009, 21:33

heal up well man.
shame to hear of injurys to

sisterecho

26th January 2009, 21:40

Shit how is he coping with hospital food as opposed to pies?

heal up dude

He was starved for nearly 30 hours because of the impending operation so hospital food tasted pretty amazing when he finally got it. I must admit... in the same 30 hours I'd only eaten three breath-mints I happened to find in the bottom of my handbag, so I was pretty starving too! Kinda just forgot to eat.

Jay is exhausted but in good spirits, considering. I can't print all these well-wishes but will relay them (in general) until he can get on here himself. Although I will have to type for him because he can't do anything. At all. Not even scratch his nose.

I'm fairly gutted that they won't let me stay with him but am also relieved to be in a bed tonight instead of a hospital chair.

Will update again soon.

Rache

Quasievil

26th January 2009, 22:14

He was starved for nearly 30 hours because of the impending operation so hospital food tasted pretty amazing when he finally got it. I must admit... in the same 30 hours I'd only eaten three breath-mints I happened to find in the bottom of my handbag, so I was pretty starving too! Kinda just forgot to eat.

Jay is exhausted but in good spirits, considering. I can't print all these well-wishes but will relay them (in general) until he can get on here himself. Although I will have to type for him because he can't do anything. At all. Not even scratch his nose.

I'm fairly gutted that they won't let me stay with him but am also relieved to be in a bed tonight instead of a hospital chair.

Will update again soon.

Rache

So um he has two arms knackered huh ? can I be the first to ask well um how er mmmm thinking how to say tackfully.............ah fuck it, who will be wiping his botty ?

BWaaaahhhhh

Hey said with love of course

sisterecho

26th January 2009, 22:19

So um he has two arms knackered huh ? can I be the first to ask well um how er mmmm thinking how to say tackfully.............ah fuck it, who will be wiping his botty ?

BWaaaahhhhh

Hey said with love of course

I know you're all thinking it. :)

I will lovingly wipe Jay's bum when required. I will also pick his nose for him if need be and scratch his balls if he so desires.

Tis true love...but you all knew that anyway. :love:

Sketchy_Racer

26th January 2009, 22:24

Gutted to hear.

sounds like it was quite a nasty crash.

Get well soon mate, and remember to get back on the horse ;)

-Glen

Sketchy_Racer

26th January 2009, 22:26

......... and scratch his balls if he so desires.

Bet you a tenner you regret sayin that :bleh:

sisterecho

26th January 2009, 22:28

Gutted to hear.

sounds like it was quite a nasty crash.

Get well soon mate, and remember to get back on the horse ;)

-Glen

It was very nasty. I can still see the whole thing in my head in slow motion...although I don't want to.

Once we're back home Jay would be keen for some Welly visitors although you'll have to excuse the state of our house as I suspect I'll be too busy with other things (see my previous post) to do the vacuuming.

sisterecho

26th January 2009, 22:30

Bet you a tenner you regret sayin that :bleh:

Hey, at this stage I'll do anything to make Jay feel better. I don't want to make it sound like it's worse than it is but he is pretty miserable. Especially when it took them so long to realise his other arm was broken and they kept rolling him on to it.

slowpoke

26th January 2009, 22:34

Can no-one else see the bright side to this? Sponge baths for the forseeable future!

May your recovery be a delightfully pleasurable one fella.....

k14

27th January 2009, 07:00

Can no-one else see the bright side to this? Sponge baths for the forseeable future!

May your recovery be a delightfully pleasurable one fella.....
Yeah, so long as it isn't by male nurses!

jrandom

27th January 2009, 07:18

Especially when it took them so long to realise his other arm was broken and they kept rolling him on to it.

*crunch*

Oh, ow. Poor bastard.

My best wishes to the man, hope things heal up ASAP.

So the crash was a highside off a hairpin? Will we be seeing an all-new "slow in, fast out" Jay on the tracks in a few months time?

:shutup:

Devil

27th January 2009, 07:55

So the crash was a highside off a hairpin? Will we be seeing an all-new "slow in, fast out" Jay on the tracks in a few months time?

:shutup:

Nah, it was through the kink in the sort of back straight. Shit, talk about heart in mouth moment watching it from up on the bank. Yikes!

Get well soon Jay. You cant have those young girls missing out on your autograph!

Scoot_6R

27th January 2009, 08:07

Sounds like you had a real nasty one. Hope you get better soon dude!!

svs

27th January 2009, 08:07

heal up quick jay. fast corner to have an off that one

Matt Bleck

27th January 2009, 09:53

bummmer dude, hope ya heal up fast!!!! :D

roogazza

27th January 2009, 12:22

The other side of road racing.......... it can hurt !!!!! Gaz.

Meekey_Mouse

27th January 2009, 14:09

Oh dang! Sorry to hear of the crash Jay :( hope you heal quick :hug:

Crasherfromwayback

27th January 2009, 14:27

Sorry to hear you're a bit knocked around Jay. Hope you 'bounce back' real soon.

Pete

Sketchy_Racer

27th January 2009, 16:29

Hey, at this stage I'll do anything to make Jay feel better. I don't want to make it sound like it's worse than it is but he is pretty miserable. Especially when it took them so long to realise his other arm was broken and they kept rolling him on to it.

Yeah gotta love hospitals for that aye
When I had my crash on the 250 I went in for my broken arm they keep making me walk around despite the pain my foot was giving me "walk this way sir, if you could please stand here for 3 hours sir"
After xrays they kindly pointed out a few broken bones in my foot and suggested I must not put weight on the foot :laugh:

fi5hy

27th January 2009, 18:01

Pot hole ha I know all about that place is there still lots of rocks and stuff out there??

Get better soon!! you might have to come back to buckets were we can knock you off and get some credit for it ? sound better than falling off by yourself doesn't it?:doctor:

jellywrestler

27th January 2009, 19:34

jay was riding like a weapon upto and through pothole, most spectators were tuned into him as the commentaters were pointing it out everytime he was heading through here,Jay put on another spectacular show through here too! thems the breaks i guess and good luck with your recovery man.

Iggy

27th January 2009, 20:40

Just like to say all the best on your recovery Jay, it certainly was a spectacular crash at pothole. The thing that concerned me from where I was spectating at the front straight, was as Jay was laying in agony by the bike, it took what seem like ages before paramedics got to him. Not before a spectator jumped the fence to assist Jay. Well done to that person but you have to wonder what took the officials so long to act.

Sketchy_Racer

27th January 2009, 21:01

Iggy

27th January 2009, 21:11

This man will answer all your questions mate :rockon:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1906404&postcount=34

Thanks mate now I have clear understanding of the situation. not blaming the marshalls. they do a fantastic job.:niceone:

gav

27th January 2009, 23:01

Yeah, sorry if it read that I had a crack at the marshalls, not the case at all, just the area where Jay crashed is a bit exposed and away from any close at hand help. It seems to be one point of the track where access to a fallen rider takes a little longer than you'd like.
Anyway hope Jay makes a speedy recovery, it was a scary looking crash!

kittytamer

28th January 2009, 07:00

Sorry to hear about the crash Jay, sounds like a biggie. I hope your recovery goes well and you come out fighting again. (sounds like you have a good woman looking after you)

codgyoleracer

28th January 2009, 10:06

Shit Jay, choose somwhere a little slower next time :-). You were lookin darn good at the elbow all weekend up until that point aye. Keep yer feet up & yer eyes off the nurses
Glen

enigma51

28th January 2009, 10:17

I know you're all thinking it. :)

I will lovingly wipe Jay's bum when required. I will also pick his nose for him if need be and scratch his balls if he so desires.

Tis true love...but you all knew that anyway. :love:

A good scratch is two or three on the right side. finger position is all important followed by technique :blink:

portokiwi

28th January 2009, 10:23

I hope you get better soon Jay. all the best mate.

Fatjim

28th January 2009, 16:41

this thread is useless with out pictures. And gorgous blonde locks.

JayRacer37

28th January 2009, 17:05

Hi all

Have just checked myself out of Chch hospital. Am pretty sore but have some good friends to look after me for the night and a plane to welly booked for tomorrow morning.

Will get home in my own bed and try and regain use of at least one of my arms. Rachelle is typing this for me.

Quick update is... both arms are wankered through smashed bones in bad places and one leg is almost no good at all through bruising and soreness at this point. Also have a ruddy great hole in my armpit... deodourant stings a bit! Will talk to you all in Wellington when I learn how to type again.

Enforced holiday... yay...

Cheers
Jay

riffer

28th January 2009, 18:12

Ouch.

Bloody lucky you're so young mate. Four to six weeks you'll be champing at the bit.

Have a couple of lazy weeks and enjoy the break.

Then go hard again. Plenty of time to tear up the race track again.

Mom

28th January 2009, 18:18

Best part will be your own bed Jay :yes: Take it easy, listen to the docs and physios, they know their stuff! Heal well.

:love: Mom

Her_C4

28th January 2009, 18:21

Jeepers Jay, how inconsiderate - I was way down by the dipper with my camera and didn't catch the action at all :shit:

Hi all

Have just checked myself out of Chch hospital. Am pretty sore but have some good friends to look after me for the night and a plane to welly booked for tomorrow morning.

Will get home in my own bed and try and regain use of at least one of my arms. Rachelle is typing this for me.

Quick update is... both arms are wankered through smashed bones in bad places and one leg is almost no good at all through bruising and soreness at this point. Also have a ruddy great hole in my armpit... deodourant stings a bit! Will talk to you all in Wellington when I learn how to type again.

Enforced holiday... yay...

Cheers
Jay

Seriously now though, an enforced holiday sounds like just the thing for you right now, and glad to hear that you have been discharged and soon home.

Here is wishing you a speedy recovery :wari::rockon:

Duke girl

28th January 2009, 18:27

Glad to hear that you are heading for home where you will be much better being in your own surroundings. I hope the flight home is a comfortable 1 and that you dont hit too many air pockets as that will be something you wont need in your condition. Heel up fast and takecare.

Cleve

29th January 2009, 11:12

All the best for a fast and complete recovery Jay.

Racin Jason

29th January 2009, 11:41

Sorry to hear Jay. Maybe you can park up with me next to the chillybin for the rest of the nationals. Take it easy.

F5 Dave

30th January 2009, 11:50

Heal like a starfish dude.

sisterecho

30th January 2009, 13:14

Hi everyone,

Day two at home is going a lot better than day one. We've finally gotten Jay somewhat comfortable (considering) and have help from his brother Sven. The bruising is really starting to come out so he's looking worse but feeling better.

Rache

Big Dave

30th January 2009, 13:47

'Spose asking him to sign a poster is out of the question huh :-)

All the best Jay.

sisterecho

30th January 2009, 13:55

'Spose asking him to sign a poster is out of the question huh :-)

All the best Jay.

He says when he finally gets to meet you properly he would love to sign a poster, although he may only be able to scratch out a rough looking X at the moment.

Poster is awesome by the way. He'll even be able to give them out himself during the 600s race next round.