SCHWINN 0 Posted March 15, 2014 Just got home after 10 days in the hospital. Cracked L1-L2 & L3 in the back and 2 broken ribs. Using a walker and a back brace...Weight is 250 lbs now.Just got home after 10 days in the hospital. Compression Fracture of the T-6 was diagnosed a while back cuz of Multiple Myeloma. Radiation and Kyphoplasty fixed that on February 6th. February 23rd and 24th was The Desert Dash and I got caught up in the moment of having fun and managed to bruise my tailbone. Monday the 25th went to Emergency for Catscans and MRIs they said just bruising and sent me home. When the pain hit I would fall. It was crippling. I took a bad fall at home and took the wambulance back to New Palomar Hospital for X Rays, Catscans and MRIs. 2 days at New Palomar and 8 days at old Palomar for rehab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted March 15, 2014 I hope things start to get better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 911 Posted March 16, 2014 Damn dude, hope you start feeling better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PbdBlue 46 Posted March 16, 2014 Whoa! The Dash claims another victim. I got airlifted out of Tule Wash on Saturday the 22nd. 5 days at Desert Regional (Palm Springs). Compression fracture T10 & T11, 1 broken rib and a partially collapsed lung. The good news is I was able to go straight from the hospital to home. Now after being home for two weeks (3 weeks total since the accident) I am up and walking around the house. Not great but I'll get there and every day is just a little better. Most importantly all my fingers and toes still wiggle. I feel for you and know exactly what you're going through. Heal quickly. Better days are ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crusty Posted March 16, 2014 Wow, Hope you get better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 16, 2014 You're a tough SOB Steve! Take it slow and work through it. Wishin' the best as always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 288 Posted March 16, 2014 Schwinn, Did you take a moto-bike to the DD?? If not, what were you up to? SandBagger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted March 16, 2014 Schwinn wasn't injured on a motorcycle. He was injured by cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwood 11 Posted March 16, 2014 Schwinn, Sorry to hear about this setback. Wishing you all the positive vibe I can muster. Hang tough man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlking6 0 Posted March 16, 2014 were here for ya brother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted March 16, 2014 Keep up the fight Schwinn! I know a few cute nurses at the new Palomar Hospital, you're in good hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beezzz 6 Posted March 16, 2014 Take it easy and stay hopeful. You will make it through this recovery stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted March 16, 2014 I think about you often brother. Hang in there and get well soon so we can go for a ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christi20 0 Posted March 18, 2014 Wishing you the best Schwinn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 0 Posted March 18, 2014 You need to het better bud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodnettjj 0 Posted March 18, 2014 You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. -Marget Thatcher Continue the fight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 96 Posted March 18, 2014 Steve - Sorry you're going through all this.......try to keep your spirits/chin up.......I know all too well about the battle......both of my brothers have waged it....... There's a Facebook page called "F... Cancer" that I subscribe to......you may draw inspiration from others going through the fight...... Stay networked/connected with your SDAR family.....we're here for you...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cattledog 0 Posted March 19, 2014 Hello Schwinn, I don't think we have met but I wanted to wish you luck. One of my family members fought off a form of blood cancer, eventually underwent a stem cell transplant and is in great health now almost 7 years later. Her road to recovery was long and tough but not without some good (some great) times along the way. It will be like putting sand back in a bottle one grain at a time as you work to build back your strength after each round of treatment. How did all the sand end up on the beach anyway? One grain at a time... Keep up the fight! Everyone here is pulling for you. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
