Not doing so well

Pycroft
Pycroft Posts: 1,960
edited April 2010 in The Clubhouse
Hi all...

I was in a pretty bad car accident yesterday. Lady pulled across two lanes of traffic and I hit her going about 30 mph. I spent 6 hours in the hospital, and am screwed up. My knee has damage - going to see a surgeon tomorrow...and other various medical problems, some serious, and bumps and bruises. Keep me in your thoughts today. At least I get to stay home and listen to some tunes!

James
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2010
    Hoping for a speedy recovery for you bro, rest easy.
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2010
    thoughts and prayers going your way man.. get better.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,807
    edited April 2010
    That sucks, man.

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2010
    That's terrible...hope there's nothing too badly damaged. Hope for a quick recovery.

    I, myself, was almost wiped out by a drunk on I-78 almost two decades ago. Car was totaled, cheekbone broken in two places (surgeon did a wonderful job there...undetectable).

    Take care, we'll keep you in our thoughts. You'll bounce back.

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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited April 2010
    Hope all goes well for you. Keep your chin up as they say

    Paul
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2010
    James, man, I hope you are ok! That's horrible.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited April 2010
    Yikes! Take care of yourself bro.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • BAD ASP
    BAD ASP Posts: 361
    edited April 2010
    God bless and keep you. You didn't mention if the other driver was alright and any other injuries. Accidents like that are really difficult to deal with for days to come. Reach out to family and friends..


    Good luck
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    That awful James. We'll pray for a speedy recovery. Be careful bro. Some injuries don't show up until a later date so be aware of your body's signs that there is something wrong.

    When I got hit by a car, I thought the bruise on my leg was the only injury. As time went by I started having knee, hip and back problems from being twisted around when hit.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,726
    edited April 2010
    30mph doesn't sound like much, but it is very serious. Until recently (with the advent of crush zones, airbags, etc), a 35 mph crash into an immovable object would be unsurvivable for front seat occupants.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    billbillw wrote: »
    30mph doesn't sound like much, but it is very serious. Most people cannot survive a 35mph crash into an immovable object, even with belts on and airbags. Glad to hear your mostly OK and wish you a speedy recovery.

    I got hit under 10 mph and you wouldn't believe the damage. Car vs human flesh, the flesh always looses no matter how fast the vehicle was going.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited April 2010
    Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Hopefully you're on the road to a speedy recovery.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited April 2010
    Hope you have a speedy recovery.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2010
    Hoping for the best and speedy recovery James!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2010
    Sorry to hear, hope all works out ok in the end.

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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited April 2010
    Thanks all...

    The lady was pulling out of a school with her two kids in the car...you'd think she'd be more careful. Anyway, she was in the same hospital and left before me, so I'm guessing she's okay. My wife said the kids didn't look harmed...they were running around the hospital...so it definetily could have been worse! Thanks for all the well wishes!

    James
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    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited April 2010
    Hope all goes well for you man!

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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited April 2010
    Ouch. :( You've got my thoughts James.
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited April 2010
    Wow, I hope you get better soon James. That sucks.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited April 2010
    I hope all goes well , and you make a full recovery.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2010
    Hang in there and I wish you a speedy recovery! I would avoid any further discussion of what happened, your injuries, or any other fact or opinion concerning the accident on the internet.
    DKG999
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2010
    Hopeingfor a speedy recovery man.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Hang in there and I wish you a speedy recovery! I would avoid any further discussion of what happened, your injuries, or any other fact or opinion concerning the accident on the internet.

    Doug's right on with this. I'm embroiled in a lawsuit from getting hit by a car and posted it here and am now shitting myself that the other party might find it and use it against me.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,164
    edited April 2010
    Best wishes, take care and get well soon.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2010
    Feel better!
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited April 2010
    ouch man. Thats terrible news. Hope you get better soon!
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited April 2010
    My best wishes sent to you my friend. Be smart and get a good lawyer or some one to help you with your medical bills.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited April 2010
    Best wishes~may you be spared any lasting effects!
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited April 2010
    Hope you have a quick recovery!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,141
    edited April 2010
    Sorry to hear this.
    We'll pray for you in our prayers. I'm glad the accident wasn't worse as it sure could've been.
    I hope you have a full recovery.
    Tony
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