First I want to say thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I am back up and moving around a little now but have to take it slow. I just finished the coursing of Keppra so hopefully my head clears up soon. I hate this light headed feeling. Actually I'm thankful that I have any feelings in my head at all.:o

I remember looking at the side door openning and the dog coming out and that is about it. We think the door upset the aluminum plank I was standing on and I came down like a ton of bricks. Next thing I know I am in Mass General via a chopper and fighting with a doc about a tube that they put up my nose. (this is what my wife tells me) I guess I ripped it out and they decided it was best to leave it out. Next was fighting about taking out the tube they put in another part of me........ I guess I wasn't the best patient . They told me I seized twice but the great people at MGH weren't to be put off and pulled me through. My hat is off to them.

I've got a bledsoe brace on my left knee to keep it stable as it is about the size of a volleyball and has absolutely no strength at all. I'll be starting physical therapy for that next week. Hopefully it is just damage to the quad and not the knee itself. I guess time will tell.

Again, I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers as they meant more to me than you can possibly know.

Dave

Here's what the side of my noggin looks like now. I guess it wasn't a pretty sight last Tuesday

Good to hear from you, Dave. Real good, made my day!

Take it easy Dave. Glad to see you on the mends!

Hang in there Dave. It can only get better.

Take it easy and recover Dave! I'm glad you're up and about :kewl:

That must have been quite a fall MAC. Hang in there and get well.:btu:

Glad you're on the road to recovery Dave.

wow mac.. get well soon. the fish will be waiting for you :D

Wow... thank god your OK... So have you seen the bill for the chopper ride yet?

MAC - glad you are doing better and in recovery - really glad. If there is anything we can do for you - let us know!!!!

Thanks for confirming my fear of ladders :wall:

That is good news, here is to a speedy recovery :cheers:

Dave,

The pic looks like a smiling Wookie.

Glad to hear you're doing well.
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Seeing how you're not fishing, sell me all your 65# Whiplash. :D

Glad to hear your doing a little better. You had everyone worried for awhile.

Is the scar an improvement;)

Take it slow Dave. Recover soon - the fish will wait.

Glad to hear it Dave -


It may have broken your head but never your spirits!

There aren't enough good people in the world, I'm glad we didn't lose this one. :claps: :claps: :claps:

I'll be making a fresh pot of Squid stew on Wednesday - -- nice n-spicy....just the way you like it. Let me know if I should run you up a bowl.

Man, they can't cut hair for squat at MGH. Glad you're on the mend, gravity hates guys like us. Heal fast.

What everyone else has said!
Glad your OK pal :jump:
VB

Get well soon mac!

Glad to hear your feeling a little better.. and hope recovery goes smooth and fast!

Hey Dave,
Just to let you know the westcoast has thoughts and prays for you take care bud.
As someone that has had to deal with a head injury in his life,if you have any questions Dave feel free to contact me. You are one of the true good guys of my invisible internet friends.
PS now would be a good time to ho plugs. You know were a bunch of suckers willing to send pluggage to make someone feel better.
winch

Dave good luck in the recovery ... we'll be thinking of you and seeing you fully recovered.

How far did you fall 20'?

Nasty. You need to spend time on the water after that.

Holy crap Dave that looks scary. Glad you are up and moving again. Have a complete and speedy recovery.

Been worried about you dude... Fished with Jig Man this weekend and we were talking about you.. In a manly good kinda way.;)

Recover quickly Mac..It's not the fall that gets you its stopping. My son is recovering from a head injury and that verdigo and fuzzy feeling goes away slowly. Best wishes to ya.

take it eeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz dave.

Glad to hear you are the mend Dave.

Nice to see your up and about Dave. Sounds like you still have a little recovery in front of you though. If you need something or I can help you in any way you have my number.

Look at the bright side, at least you finally cut your hair!!!

get some rest dave

glad your capable of starting a thread....thats a good thing

Glad your feeling better Dave ...geez you never know .. All the time you spend in harms way and you have to get hurt at home ,, :huh:

Feel better soon Dave!:bgi:

Dave,
I am glad you are up and about and well enough to type

take it sloooooooooow man

hey Dave....glad your okay......rest up....that's gonna leave a mark...

Good to see your up and about. get better soon

Glad your on the mend Dave.

You are one tough son of a gun. :)

Next time you have to get up on staging.. Send Tagger!
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bet that hurt.... glad you`re doing better and wishing you a full recovery Dave :cheers:

Still thinking about you and sending prayers Dave.
glad you are on the road to recovery, that was way too close of a call, don't do that again.

Glad to hear that your on the mend.

Glad to hear it Dave,
Me and Mikey were especially concerned.
Whatever you need, send me a pm.
Later,
The Bombaz

Good to see you back on your feet.

whats the thinking now....?

you're done with heights and staging

or you gonna climb back on that horse.

again .... So happy your feelin better MAC

Glad to hear from you - good luck on the recovery.

Good to here from ya Bud we were all worried..
Take ur time.Ur running out of Lives..

good to hear your doing alittle better:cheers:

Glad you are doing as well as you are. Rest up, take the time needed to recover. The fish aren't here yet anyways.

Take your time on the recovery. Best of luck on the rehab.

get better soon dave......

Holy SHiit Dave.. Really glad to know that you're going to be alright.. as bad as it was... it could have been a lot worse. Take it slow and here's hoping your physical therapist is as sexy as mine was :shocked:

If there's anything I can do.. you have my number :kewl:

-Dave

Glad to hear that you are doing better. Hope all heals up fast, there be fish to catch :)

Jigman

Mac, Glad to hear you on your way to recovery, Take it easy

Dave, I don't know you but you must be a very strong individual to be bouncing back so quickly. I wish you continued steady progress to a quick and full recovery.

Enjoy the little things every day. Best of luck.

Dave, best wishes for a speedy recovery bud.

Wow Dave that's nasty. Hope your feeling better!

Canalman yours too huh? Mine was English and legs were so long they went into the next room :humpty:

Mac I can give you her number :hee:

Take it slow and here's hoping your physical therapist is as sexy as mine was :shocked:

-Dave

Glad your back and going to be ok. Get well, you got fish to catch!

Glad to hear your on the mend Dave. Slow and easy will get you there.

Do what the Docs tell you, Dave, and leave the nurses alone ;)

Hope you're feeling better!

Plenty of time for fish & phillys after you recover, Dave! Glad you seem so well this soon...

My first #20 this year will be dedicated (& released) to you-- only wish I had a Mac plug to catch it on! :uhuh:

Next time you have to get up on staging.. Send Tagger!
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Geez Mac,I'm sorry to read about you getting hurt.Just take your recovery slow and easy,and listen to what the doctors tell you.They have your best interests at heart.
Dave,the Coffee Guy