Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes Condition: {UPDATE} 8:00 PM Tuesday 15, 2006

Re: Wayne (Excel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Wayne,

Hope your back feels better soon. I had a pulled lower back muscle a few years back (mild compared to yours I think, no hospitalizaton). Bed rest and minimal sitting worked for me, hopefully no surgery was required.

 

Re: Wayne (Excel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Hi wayne

That sounds bad if you've been in the hospital that long for a muscle injury,
but it's good that you documented it right away for workers comp.

I was fighting a high rise fire once and had to break open an apartment door on the 19th floor. Climbing 19 floors with all my gear in the FL heat, I couldn't carry much for force entry. My SCBA twisted as I hit the door with my body and damage my spine. The door broke open and I was able to put out the fire because I didn't think about the pain in all the excitment. Never got treatment, just put up with a sore back. That was in 1979 and I still have problems now and then from it.

Even during drills, you do things that you would do different than if you had time to plan things out. As I look back at my pass career, more firefighters were hurt during drills. Most of the time it was because the officer incharge was not instructing properly to ensure safety of the operation. Not saying that was the case with you here, because accidents will happen.

Take care and demand the best treatment possible. Try to enjoy the time off as best as you can.

You friend Gary from Florida.

PS, keep us up with your injury progress, we are all concerned about the best hypermiler on the planet.

 

Re: Wayne (Excel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Remind me not to discuss House Fans on reducing cooing bills.

 

Re: Wayne (Excel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

xcel,

Heal up well dude!

Randall

 

Re: Wayne (Excel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Wayne, hope that your stay at the "well center" is only for few days and we wish you a prompt recovery.
Sonia and Horacio

 

Re: Wayne (Excel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident. I hope it heals fast. I have been through something a little less severe and understand how debilitating it is. I hope you are not too stubborn (as I was) and REST as much as possible in a comfortable position.

I had twisted in school and had the 3rd vertebrae from the bottom slip out of place just a bit, took me forever to stand up and get from room to room. Luckily after several months of bi-weekly chiropractic visits, they finally got me straightened out.

Have they given you any electric muscle therapy to help loosen the tension?

They had me on a routine of electric therapy - massage - adjustment - more electric - home with ice packs.

I also learned after that to NEVER carry a wallet in the back pocket, sleep with a pillow between your knees if on your side OR under you knees to keep you legs bent at a 45 degree angle if on your back, and stomach sleeping is a bad idea (though I am back to it now, and starting to have problems again).

Best wishes to you, I hope your recovery is swift!

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Hi Everyone,

I just want to take this opportunity to "Thank" everyone for myself and Wayne as he did reply in an earlier Post.

I have checked to see if Wayne has Posted anything today and I see that he (Has-Not).

Anyway, I just wanted to say to all of you that I'm sure as soon as Wayne is able to sit in a Chair he will be back on the www.CleanMPG.com Site. It makes me Feel Proud to read here all the Very Nice Post from all of you to Wayne and I'm sure he feels the same way.

So, Thanks everyone for taking the time to Post here and for trying to Cheer up our Friend. Very Nice Indeed.

I just thought of something that I thought I would share with everyone. I had a "Bleed-on-the Brain" about two Yrs. ago. Anyway I guess I am a very Lucky Man to be hear to type this considering all. Now this is really not anything to do with me or what took place with me. The reason I mention the incident that took place with me is this. There were many people that found out by way of mouth/phone/etc. what happened to me and what made the whole experience for me to tolerate was this. Many people called, some sent cards, some brought food, one "Guy" came by the house with a Giant-Smiley-Face-Cookie. A lady came by and brought snacks etc. The reason I am telling this story or sharing this personal tale with all of you is this. When the Bad things happen to any of us the thing that gets us back on our feet really fast is us knowing that people {CARE}. So that is the reason for this, just to say I bet Wayne even though he cannot stand to sit and type right now. When he reads all these Post from all of you he will be "Smiling" inside to know that there are people out there that {CARE}. You know who I am referring to?

All of You Very-Nice, Caring People. Your the Best (IMHO)


Thanks to all of you.

Terry

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Wayne --

So sorry to hear about your mishap. I've been fortunate, but I know from friends how awful a back injury can be. Please concentrate on your recuperation, even if it means you can't spend as much time at the keyboard right now as you would like.

I'm thinking good thoughts for your speedy recovery (& the kitties send extra purrs, too :cat: :cat: )

Take good care.

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Well, I talked to wayne earlier today. I keep trying to tell him to relax and heal for a few days, but he insists that he wants to post news items and stuff so the board doesn't slow down. As a gift to him try to get the number of posts up so he doesn't have to come in here and do it for us

Anyone that has any news they want to put up could save him some effort by posting it and letting him know where it is. That way he won't spend hours trying to find suitable news to fill the front page.

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

If he's got a *very* comfy way to settle in front of the computer
that doesn't put any strain on the back, it's probably a good
way to pass the time...
.
or maybe we could just set up a script to scrape stuff off GH
and PC and wherever else and just repost it verbatim! Heh..
.
_H*

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Heh. We don't want to do that "too" much

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Just saw this, as I've been away for a few days.

Wayne - my sincere best wishes for a speedy - and full - recovery. I know it may be awhile before you see this, but just wanted to add my well wishes via the board. :Banane37:

-Mark

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Wayne - Sorry I missed the original post - just saw it Monday night. Hope all is well and you will soon be back behind the wheel soon.

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Ouch, nothing hurts worse than back pain. Maybe someone could design a floating keyboard so you could type lying down?

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

This is when voice-activaed interfaces could come in handy....

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes=Hospital Last 3-4 Days:{UPDATE} 8:45 PM Friday

Hi All,

I'm off today for the HVAC Systems to be installed. So I'm thinking a call to the W. Gerdes (Xcel) house to check on Him.

I'll do an "Update" if I get the time to call and get to talk/chat with {Wayne}.

More to come later I hope.

tiger

I kinda miss my Buddy here on CleanMPG

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes={UPDATE} 8:00 PM Tuesday 15, 2006

Hi Everyone:

I just hung up after talking to Wayne for awhile on the phone. Here is an update.

He went back to the Dr. today and they have him on Steroids and other Pain Meds. He is sleeping like 18 Hrs. a day now. He can only sit in a chair for like 2-3 minutes at a time. Without the Pain Meds he would be in Terrific Pain. Not Playing, I'm Serious. He will go back to the Dr. for X-Rays on his back this coming Monday. His disc in his back may be {Torn}. They cannot do anything at this point because he is to Messed up to go in and do a Repair or to actually find out what has happened. So X-Ray's Monday to hopefully give them the much needed info. to decide what needs to be done. This is kinda hard for even me to type, even though I was in Viet Nam once upon a time. However here goes, Wayne was down on all 4's crawling to his vehicle to drive his self to the Dr's appointment today. So talk about Pain. I don't see how he did it.

He will not be going to the Milwaukee meeting this Saturday per {My-Request}. I ask him if he would not go and take care of his self until he can get this situation resolved. Hopefully he will do as I "Begged" him to do and stay home. Hopefully !!!!!

As all of you that know Wayne already realize he is very concerned about CleanMPG and it's content without him being able to contribute. So if any of you members can add to the Threads or Post on CleanMPG I'm sure Wayne would very much appreciate it. In-fact I will go as far as saying I know he will.

As I talk with him I will be glad to Post here any Updates on his condition as I find them out. I think the next News will be after his X-Rays on Monday.

Terry

BTW, Several have sent PM's to Wayne. I think that for the present time I would ask that No-One sends him PM's until he gets back on his feet. If you knew him you would realize why I say this. He just needs to get through this and not worry about CleanMPG right now.
Thanks, Terry

 

Re: Wayne (Xcel) Gerdes={UPDATE} 8:00 PM Tuesday 15, 2006

Holy ****.

Um...Wayne, if you're reading this: GO BACK TO BED AND STAY THERE!!! Seriously. Nothing can stop CleanMPG except maybe the invention of the perpetual motion car. Nothing to worry about over here!

 

Tiger --

Thanks for your updates on Wayne's condition. It does sound *awful* , & I agree that he needs to be putting all his energy into getting better.

Please give him my good wishes next time you talk to him, & Mitten :cat: & Woolly-Willy :cat: are purring extra-hard for him.

 

Debbie,

You will get a kick out this page of one of my cats.

Believe me, the name fits with her attitude.