Thank You Everyone

[StoneChucker]

17110 new posts! I'm not going to even try!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every one of you. Those that thought and prayed for me, those that PM'd me, those who phoned my friends and parents and those who came to visit me in hospital (including those bringing me books, mags, loan laptops/tv's and all manner of things!) - I have so much love and respect for all of you.

I got home this Thursday evening and it's nice to be home. It is a little scary not having the safety net of 24/7 speciasilst care especially since I still feel very very unwell. Every minute I worry if I'm ok and how long I will be fine for! The drive home was scary, traffic and driving/riding make me feel very uneasy at the moment.

I don't like talking about my list of injuries at the moment (I felt rather upset after seeing my helmet last night), but I heard from many people at the hospital that I am very lucky to be alive (some didn't think I'd make it). I'm sore pretty much everywhere now and am still getting to grips with walking properly again. My right arm is in a sling and at the moment I can't move it at all. Who knows, hopefully it will heal over time. The other issue is that I still have blury / double vision that will take months to heal, hopefully. I had some heart surgery etc... but I don't like reliving all the rest so thats it for now.

Wgtn hospital were on average brilliant. Not bad food, nice room with window view. It was a little unpleasant having to loose all my dignity in terms of being washed etc... In total I think I was in hospital for almost 3 weeks and by the end was getting a little cabin fever

I'll be recovering at home for quite a long time before I think about going back to work. I'm lucky to have such a great employer too, they came too see me in hospital and told my mum I can return whenever I want, for as long as I want! Thanks guys/gals

I'm sure there is more, which I can add later - but at the moment I get tired very quickly so I need to go lie down for a while now
I'm also on a rather large list of medication so I'm glad I have my parents to help me out where neccessary.

Thanks again everyone, I appreciate it far beyond what words can express.

Regards,
David.

EDIT: Oh, thank you all those members of the public who stopped to help at the accident site. I'm very lucky the Ambulance was so close by, thanks to them too. And I've spokem to VTWIN many times since, but thanks again for helping at the scene. This was just "one of those things..." that happened.

[Mitch]

GREAT to have you back Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't think for a minute now your home the support is gone, if you need or want for ANYTHING please don't heitate to ask.
You have a long road ahead to full recovery and we will be there with you mate!!!!
AND once you get there it's going to be one hell of a party to celebrate.
Take care and will see you soon.
xxxx

[myvice]

Good to hear your home, get lots of rest and you'll be out with the rest of us in no time!

[Jantar]

Great news to hear that you are on the road to recovery. Its always hard whenever we hear of one of our own having a bad crash as it shows the rest of us how vulnerable we all are.

Keep your chin up, and hopefully it won't be too long before you are riding once again.

[JohnBoy]

welcome back mate, good too see that your home now. its the best place to be i reckon after what you have gone through.
Best wishes mate.

[DEATH_INC.]

Welcome back mate! It's a relief to see you home.Both myself and Draco wish you a speedy recovery.

[Joni]

Words fail me.... but you know what Im saying

[onearmedbandit]

Welcome back Dave, we were all very worried about you. I hope everything works out the best for you, and all your injuries are only temporary. Having had a close call myself that was similar to you, I can relate a little to how you must feel. Remember you've got a full time help team here for you, that support at a time like this in your life can make all the difference.

Several people pm'ed me regarding the damage to your arm, and while I do not know the full extent of your injury if there is anything you want to talk to me about regarding your arm feel free, I'd love to be able to help in anyway I can.

Once again, good to have you back. Rest up, take it easy and look foward to getting back to normal proceedings again. Keep your head up.

[White trash]

Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.

Thank Christ you're on the road to recovery, my large friend. You do realise that you owe me a beer or five for missing my party but given the circumstances, I'll shout.

We'll catch up soon mate, great to have you back.

ps: I only came to visit because I needed to make sure you weren't bluffing out of our little challenge

[Ixion]

Good to see you back here.

Natural to be a bit concerned about getting everything healed and sorted, but you'll find it's amaazing what the body can do in terms of repaiing itself. (Pity bikes can't repair themselves like that!)

Don't forget the mind/spirit will need a bit of TLC too, so don't be diffident about seeking it out, in whatever way works for you.

Prayers and best wishes still for the future.

[muzz]

Good to hear your on the mend. all the best wishes to ya . heal fast and ride again

[pyrocam]

welcome back mate. glad to see your well on the way back to recovery!

[HDTboy]

Welcome back Dave, I can't say anything that hasn't already been posted, but I wish you all the best

[aff-man]

Good to have ya back mate.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Damn good to see you post here again. You are alive and home so all else can wait. Rest rest rest and that equals healing. Good on you mate. You can give Celtic a hug from us as a thank you for keeping us up to date. Great lady. Now get some sleep