[greglepore]

Hey folks. on 6/26 I managed to highside my beloved 749s. No memory of the crash, just a hot corner entry then awakening face down in the road bleeding into
my helmet and unable to move anything. Thankfully, a paramedic came along and was able to remove my helmet and stabilize me til the medics arrived.

Multiple MRIs later, good news. No fractures in my spine, just a broken humerus. Bad news- cord compression c4-c7 due to severe stenosis requiring laminectomy/laminoplasty (thankfully we agreed not to fuse). Plate for the arm.

Home now after 5 wks of recovery and rehab. Can sorta walk/stagger w/ crutch, but have limited use of hands/ arms. Docs believe I'll recover much or all in around a year.

You'd be amazed at what you take for granted daily-from shaving t well, lets just say basic bathroom hygene. I have a newfound love and respect for rn's.

The big downer is no driving for quite a while. I miss it, and mobility already. Also feel like a burden to my so, who is now driving me to dr's and therapy daily.


That said, I'm a lucky mofo. I can breathe on my own, I'm not a quad, and I had good insurance thks to the fact that my ex and I hadn't finalized our divorce and she has killer coverage and was a saint about putting things on hold until I recover.Also, my recovery is way ahead of expectations, likely due to my running/cycling fitness pre accident.

Not to preach, but I had ZERO abrasions to deal with thanks to full Vansons, held gloves, a star boots. My HJC carbon helmet saved my life.

Be careful out there.