skutsch

Steve sorry to hear your mishap. Good you are healing well.

No ski again is terrible, though I guess I prefer that than no walking...

be strong!

I just want 2 b clr, I insisted on all those bad decisions, everyone else offered 2drve etc.

Years ago I took an OTF in the course, 100% breaking and displacing a rib. The rib looked cartoonishly broken and could have gone on to puncture a lung, etc. Of course I didn't know how bad the injury was so I got up and skied another entire set! Literally not until I saw the X-ray did I think anything major was wrong at the time. Sometimes it takes quite a while for pain to set in after a major injury, apparently.

Thanks everybody, I have about 10 minutes that I can tolerate being on the computer. Knowing you guys are all behind me is huge - THANKS!

Joel - I am pretty sure we did everything exactly wrong. I probably should not have climbed out the water, I should not have taken the barefoot suit and heater shirt off, and we had a least 3 collars on board and no one thought about putting one of them on. HW, even had one out and was playing with it...

The days since have been really strange, what works one day to relieve the pain exasperates it the next. All very confusing, and I am being ULTRA ULTRA conservative, I am treating my body like a carton of eggs that have visible cracks in the shells, and I still don't know if that is enough. Won't know much more until I go back to the Dr in early Sept.

Steve,
So glad to hear the surgery went well. Know we're all thinking of you and continue to pray for your speedy recovery.

Time to pass on all that skiing heritage to the next generation. Plenty of fun in that! Can't wait to see you back on the water behind the wheel.

-Keith

Maybe not, I suspect after this there will be a line to buy him beers at GL this year.   

I have Burton out there learning to foot now so this gets my attention a bit more than it might. Best wishes in your recovery bud I think it falls under the category more of accidents will happen then an older age thing.

Good luck Steve, we never met but if you find yourself down South give a whistle. You can drive my boat and drag my kids all day while I drink beer on the beach.. :)

Steve good news that the surgery went well and you are on the mend.

That was way to close a call Steve. Unlucky but incredibly lucky all at the same time. Thank goodness for modern medicine. We are hoping and praying for your speedy recovery.

Thank God it wasn't worse. I wish you a fast recovery.

Wow, that's tough to hear. Not being able to ski is a small price, could have been so much worse. Glad to hear you'll make a full recovery!

Far too many neck injuries in this sport. Names like Jeff Carrington and Kyle Eade come to mind, and most recently Brad Smeele. My dad crashed jumping back in the 80's and messed up some nerves in his neck, doctor told him the same thing. Next time he wouldn't be so lucky. That was the end of his jumping. Sometimes it's best to just listen to the doctor.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, get well soon!

Brian

skutsch wrote: THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE, YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH IT IS APPRECIATED!!!

Yes we do, There's a bond between the ccfans that can not be explained. Priceless friendships are built here. Rest easy brother and get well, you'll probably hear this a thousand times but anything you need please reach out.

Hey Guys, I am home, taking a few minutes on the computer to squash rumors etc.   Posted the details on facebook.

So I was not doing anything crazy. Jonny and I were doing a double, we got up did a nice butt glide and as I transitioned to 3 point I caught my right foot which spun me. I landed on my back once and before I could let go got slammed again. There is video tape, I don't think I can watch it... The only thing I have second guessed, was whether or not I should have actually been trying to foot because of the water conditions.

Unfortunately, because all three injuries were so close the doctor said it will never be strong enough to do strenous activities. Footing is out, slalom is out, I hate pair skis, no wakeboarding or tubing, I Might be able to surf.

Skiing was my passion, but lately I have been getting a huge thrill out of teaching others, so going forward, I hope to be able to instruct and of course, I am ALWAYS available to drive.

The other part of this that I will share is that this is a MIRACLE, I should not have been able to walk away from the initial injury, and I should have had complications from the surgery. I got through this from all of your prayers. I have no doubt.

I am open to visits, so if your in the area stop by. I will be in the brace for 6 months - so can't drive for that long either - that is going to be tough.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE, YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH IT IS APPRECIATED!!!

Wow, glad to hear is prognosis on recovering is great..
Good vibes coming your way Steve !!!
Moj'