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BillJ · 03-12-2007, 10:46 PM

...for at least a couple days, and maybe more. In about 12 hours the surgeon's gonna start hacking and sawing on my badly-battered foot, hoping he can reduce some of the severe pain I've been living with the past two and a half years.

I have faith in him, faith in my HP, and high hopes for the outcome of this surgery, but it does mean I'll be off my scooters until well into summer.

I welcome all kind thoughts and prayers, and look forward to seeing y'all when I get home!

TonyB · 03-13-2007, 05:50 AM

Prayers going up man.
Get well soon.
TB

recoveringnky · 03-13-2007, 06:28 AM

Know that you, Jackie, your family and your health care providers will be prayed for! Please let us know how things go as soon as you are able!!

Big AA hug to you my friend!!

Peace,
Kym

Hurricane · 03-13-2007, 06:54 AM

Hope it works out for you Bill

Sheryl85 · 03-13-2007, 07:22 AM

I'll be keeping you in my thouhts and prayers for a speedy recovery...

best · 03-13-2007, 07:29 AM

I will pray for speed in your recovery.
We both know that God has been with you all along. You are in great hands.

The_Hammer · 03-13-2007, 07:48 AM

All thoughts and prayers for ya bro.

Blessings,

Jimmy

Rarly Harley · 03-13-2007, 10:11 AM

Count my prayers in Bill. The universe gives us back what we send out. I have never felt anything but good positive encouraging vibes from you my Brother. You'll be dancin' the Texas two-step before you know it...

PurpleReign · 03-13-2007, 04:04 PM

Prayers, Godspeed brotherman!

Blessings,
PR

toad · 03-14-2007, 10:45 PM

Praying for a quick recovery with total healing.......you are blessed and have the favor of God upon your life Bill..........are you home yet?

BillJ · 03-16-2007, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rarly Harley

You'll be dancin' the Texas two-step before you know it...

That would be a neat trick, since I don't have an ounce of rhythm anywhere in me! :andy:

Surgery went well, prognosis is good, and I'm home and learning how to get about on crutches. My back is not loving that last bit, but crutches are all we have at the moment, while we try to track down and get approval for one of these: http://www.activeforever.com/ps-1359...leg-caddy.aspx

I appreciate the prayers and kind thoughts, and back at all y'all!

I'll check back and update as I can.

Rarly Harley · 03-16-2007, 01:58 PM

Bill: Only trouble with that contraption is that it won't build up the pipes for ridin', like crutches will. Hate to see you ridin' with lower arm muscle flappin' in the wind...LOL

Sheryl85 · 03-16-2007, 10:45 PM

Glad you're back!

BillJ · 03-17-2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rarly Harley

Bill: Only trouble with that contraption is that it won't build up the pipes for ridin', like crutches will.LOL

True story, but the crutches are killin' my back. I figure that, if I alternate between the two, as needs dictate, I should be okay.

We got approval for the contraption, and ordered it Friday from DH Medical (http://dhmedical.com/) in Brooklyn, NY. They had the better price, and free shipping. Should be here Thursday.

Rarly Harley · 03-17-2007, 11:57 AM

Bill: Whatever you need to do, to get well and back in the wind. Love the positive attitude....

recoveringnky · 03-19-2007, 07:04 AM

So glad things are working out for you Bill! I agree with Rarly....love the positive attitude!!

Peace and hugs my friend,
Kym

Rarly Harley · 04-07-2007, 11:00 AM

Bill: How is the new contraption working for you my Brother? I pray that all is well. Let us all know how you are doing. Peace be with you....

BillJ · 04-07-2007, 12:15 PM

The cast is awkward, and often painfully uncomfortable. The go-cart's pretty cool, but has its limitations. I alternate between crutches and cart, and that seems to work.

The hard cast comes off in three weeks. Then I'll be fitted with a boot cast for another three weeks. After that, my foot will be paroled from prison, and we'll get to see all the wonderful things this surgery is doing for me. Yay!

In the meanwhile I'm whining about being virtually housebound, and missing some of the best riding weather of the year.

It's cold and wet today, but all last week was in the 70s, and all next week will be in the low 80s, and I'm jonesin' bad for a motorcycle ride! The HD dealership is a mile up the road, and the Thursday Bike Night is a half-mile down the road, so I hear scooters going by day in and day out, and my throttle hand goes into convulsions every time! :andy:

Soon as I'm able, I have some new goodies to add to my bikes, to make 'em more user-friendly for my battered body. Then it's "Look out!" 'cause I'm hittin' the road!

Thanks for asking after me. Hope you and all our SR friends have a happy Easter.

The_Hammer · 04-09-2007, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillJ

The cast is awkward, and often painfully uncomfortable. The go-cart's pretty cool, but has its limitations. I alternate between crutches and cart, and that seems to work.

The hard cast comes off in three weeks. Then I'll be fitted with a boot cast for another three weeks. After that, my foot will be paroled from prison, and we'll get to see all the wonderful things this surgery is doing for me. Yay!

In the meanwhile I'm whining about being virtually housebound, and missing some of the best riding weather of the year.

It's cold and wet today, but all last week was in the 70s, and all next week will be in the low 80s, and I'm jonesin' bad for a motorcycle ride! The HD dealership is a mile up the road, and the Thursday Bike Night is a half-mile down the road, so I hear scooters going by day in and day out, and my throttle hand goes into convulsions every time! :andy:

Soon as I'm able, I have some new goodies to add to my bikes, to make 'em more user-friendly for my battered body. Then it's "Look out!" 'cause I'm hittin' the road!

Thanks for asking after me. Hope you and all our SR friends have a happy Easter.

Bro, my knees was gettin calloused for ya. I hadn't heard 'bout ya, so I kept talkin to the Lord about ya. Ah well, couldn't of hurt ya, huh? Hehehe, I am more than a little surprised ya aint found a way to trick out that go-cart o yers. Love ya my bro, good to see ya round here.

Blessings,

Hammerin Jimmy

03-12-2007, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,240	Okay, I'm outta here... ...for at least a couple days, and maybe more. In about 12 hours the surgeon's gonna start hacking and sawing on my badly-battered foot, hoping he can reduce some of the severe pain I've been living with the past two and a half years. I have faith in him, faith in my HP, and high hopes for the outcome of this surgery, but it does mean I'll be off my scooters until well into summer. I welcome all kind thoughts and prayers, and look forward to seeing y'all when I get home! __________________ Bill J. from Austin Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

03-13-2007, 05:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
TonyB Requires Adult Supervision Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sons Of God MC - Maine Chapter Posts: 442	Prayers going up man. Get well soon. TB __________________ Live Free. Ride Free

03-13-2007, 06:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 677	Know that you, Jackie, your family and your health care providers will be prayed for! Please let us know how things go as soon as you are able!! Big AA hug to you my friend!! Peace, Kym __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

03-13-2007, 07:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sheryl85 '55 Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 630	I'll be keeping you in my thouhts and prayers for a speedy recovery... __________________ "Temper is a quality that at a critical moment brings out the best in steel and worst in people." - William Grohse NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book

03-13-2007, 07:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	I will pray for speed in your recovery. We both know that God has been with you all along. You are in great hands. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

03-13-2007, 06:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 306	Hope it works out for you Bill

03-13-2007, 07:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
The_Hammer Guest Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 810	All thoughts and prayers for ya bro. Blessings, Jimmy

03-13-2007, 10:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 708	Count my prayers in Bill. The universe gives us back what we send out. I have never felt anything but good positive encouraging vibes from you my Brother. You'll be dancin' the Texas two-step before you know it... __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

03-13-2007, 04:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
PurpleReign dum vita est spes est Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vita secundum nex Posts: 287	Prayers, Godspeed brotherman! Blessings, PR

03-14-2007, 10:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,439	Praying for a quick recovery with total healing.......you are blessed and have the favor of God upon your life Bill..........are you home yet?

03-16-2007, 01:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 708	Bill: Only trouble with that contraption is that it won't build up the pipes for ridin', like crutches will. Hate to see you ridin' with lower arm muscle flappin' in the wind...LOL __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

03-16-2007, 10:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sheryl85 '55 Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 630	Glad you're back! __________________ "Temper is a quality that at a critical moment brings out the best in steel and worst in people." - William Grohse NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book

03-17-2007, 11:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 708	Bill: Whatever you need to do, to get well and back in the wind. Love the positive attitude.... __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

03-19-2007, 07:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 677	So glad things are working out for you Bill! I agree with Rarly....love the positive attitude!! Peace and hugs my friend, Kym __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

04-07-2007, 11:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 708	How's The Foot? Bill: How is the new contraption working for you my Brother? I pray that all is well. Let us all know how you are doing. Peace be with you.... __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

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04-07-2007, 12:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,240	The cast is awkward, and often painfully uncomfortable. The go-cart's pretty cool, but has its limitations. I alternate between crutches and cart, and that seems to work. The hard cast comes off in three weeks. Then I'll be fitted with a boot cast for another three weeks. After that, my foot will be paroled from prison, and we'll get to see all the wonderful things this surgery is doing for me. Yay! In the meanwhile I'm whining about being virtually housebound, and missing some of the best riding weather of the year. It's cold and wet today, but all last week was in the 70s, and all next week will be in the low 80s, and I'm jonesin' *bad* for a motorcycle ride! The HD dealership is a mile up the road, and the Thursday Bike Night is a half-mile down the road, so I hear scooters going by day in and day out, and my throttle hand goes into convulsions every time! :andy: Soon as I'm able, I have some new goodies to add to my bikes, to make 'em more user-friendly for my battered body. Then it's "Look out!" 'cause I'm hittin' the road! Thanks for asking after me. Hope you and all our SR friends have a happy Easter. __________________ Bill J. from Austin Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

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