Update on Rhys and Darcy Holmes

[Goblin]

Rhys (who was leading the superbike class on points) has a ankle broken in 3 places and they will operate in Tauranga hospital once the swelling as subsided.

This really concerns me. Tauranga Hospital is full to overflowing with serious infections. Our own Pixc is living proof. My dad recently had his leg amputated after a knee operation got infected.
If there is any way he can get the medical treatment he needs at any other hospital than Tauranga he should try. Private would be best but I realise not everyone is made of money.

Thanks for the update Sugi. I hope we can all learn something from this tragedy.

Lots of love and positive thoughts going out to Darcy and Rhys and family.

[bistard]

Thanks for the update,Anthony,good to hear they are on the mend

[Clivoris]

Fabulous news. And good to hear their version of events. I hope this thread doesn't turn into a witch-hunt, or search for blame. The causes of these types of accidents can be oversimplified through dodgey logic e.g. If x hadn't done y, this wouldn't have happened. There are many variables in play. Let's take a positive out of this and all work on our awareness when on the track, and develop habits that improve safety. I hope that this makes sense.
Good suggestions Sugilite.

[sugilite:Me]

I hope this thread doesn't turn into a witch-hunt, or search for blame.

I fully agree, hence no mentioning names.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Thanks for the updates every one have been thinkin of the two riders since Saturday, not knowing who they are, never thought to open this thread.

So relieved to hear they are both on the mend

[quallman1234]

Thats good news!, certainly shook the whole day up for me.

[steveb64]

Just spoke with Rhys - he's in for surgery (they're back in Tauraunga) tomorrow, pins and rods in his ankle. Darcys spinal injuries are looking like they're not as bad as initially feared - he still can't really use his arms yet, but he's getting some feeling/movement happening. I think a few broken bones too, but couldn't talk to him, 'cos he can't hold the phone yet... Both lads are still keen to get back out there though. Rhys is already planning the rebuild sequence - and they're VERY grateful for the assistance rendered by all involved - particular thanks to Ant.

[pixc]

Tauranga hospital isnt as bad as you may think. Hospitals are in general are bad for getting infections. I got near-anti-biotic resistant bugs at both tauranga AND waikato (resistant to all but 1 or two antibiotics) . The nursing care in my opinion is better in Tauranga, some wards better then others. Your in good hands if your orthopedic surgeons are either Dr Moreby (Shoulders) or Dr Keddlie (Knees etc) Dr Kumar is great for sorting out your guts...even if he put my belly button back on sideways and off centre. What my point is..is that hospitals in general arent great, having cute nurses, friendly registras and something to keep your brain occupied really makes all the difference to healling.

Tauranga hospital have mostly electric beds and throw out their scissors after being used once, nursing care is near faultless.

Waikato put me in a manual bed ( fucked left side made things very difficult) food was fantastic compared to TGA, nursing care was average. I was isolated at both hospitals.

After 3 months since m accidant, I still have 'numb' parts on my arm..half my for arm to my wrist. Over time I got feeling and use back in my foot, leg and most of my arm. Some things take time. Dont forget, you really need positive things in your head and around you to speed up the healling.