April 10th: Almost died.

[Tee Kay]

Welcome back to crazy CFC John. Get well.

Closest thing to near death for me would be tripping over and hitting my head on stone floor when I was 4. There was also something like a suicide attempt although I guess I was never really going to do it. Haven't had any experience with somebody else dying and I can't imagine what that would be like. Generally I don't give much thought death and dying.

 

[Tank_Guy#3]

Man, those cars look pretty mangled. Good thing you're okay. You're not allowed to die on my birthday

 

[Snorrius]

Welcome back. You are lucky to get out in decent shape out of this horrible mess.

 

[aneeshm]

It's good to know that you're going to be all right. Not many people can say that, specially with something like this.

Those cars look completely, utterly trashed. After looking at the attached photo, I've come to the conclusion that you're one HELL of a badass.



As for your question, I've never really been in a near-death situation, or an accident involving someone else's death.

 

[aelf]

Wow, that's amazing. I actually feel a great sense of relief for you.

As for being in such an experience, no. At least nothing that wasn't under my own control and so probably not meant to be fatal. I guess it was pretty lucky that there was absolutely nothing wrong with me after that.

I sure hope I don't need to go through an experience like yours to realise a few important truths about life. Not that I'm saying you needed to, uh... nevermind.

 

[a_propagandist]

Take care, get better, man.

 

[GinandTonic]

Too bad mate Glad the old fella made it ok

 

[Bobbtjoe]

I don't know how many of you noticed that I hadn't been around for a while. On April 10th, I was nearly killed in a head-on collision near my home in Pennsylvania. The other driver crossed into my lane to pass another car and somehow did not see me.

Anyhow, I was severely injured in the accident and life flighted to a nearby trauma center. The Surgeon who worked on me on that Friday said that when he came in Monday he was surprised that I was still alive.

My car, after being torn up to extricate me from the vehicle.

I tore up my guts, snapped my femur, suffered a tib/fib fracture, fractured several vertebrae in my back (not paralyzed), broke two fingers, shattered my pelvis, and had dozens of cuts all over my body. Luckily, my balls are okay!

Unfortunately, and it hurts me beyond my ability to explain, the other driver was killed. Nobody else was involved in the crash, thank God. I just pray that she didn't feel any pain. When I came to in the car, I didn't feel pain, so...

Anyway, I managed to survive and I am doing well. The doctors and nurses have been consistently surprised with my progress. I have healed quickly and as of last Friday, I have come home. I can't walk yet, but I feel stronger everyday.

I have been consistently surprised by all of the concern, generosity, and goodwill sent my way from family, friends, and dozens of people that I don't even know. The medical staff that I have worked with have treated me in the most excellent manner and I am very grateful for the care that I have received. I plan on meeting every one of them when I am on my feet, once more.

Anyway, that leads me to two questions.

Have any of you been in a similar near death-type situation?

Have any of you been present when somebody died and did it bother you, at all?


EDIT: For the record, the doctors expect me to make a full recovery. No disabilities.

Must resisted...no..beep...c-c-c-c.. cool story, bro . NOOOOOO!!!


To answer your question, kinda and no. My dad was in the monerail crash back in September that some of you might remember. (It happened in California, if that helps) 25 people died. It was later reveiled that the driver was smokin' dope and texting. My dad was alright, but he was in the hospital for a few days.

I'm sooooooo sory for you. Glad youre back.

 

[Bobbtjoe]

P.S. This is tagged as "my balls are okay"

 

[Gogf]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery John.

 

[choxorn]

P.S. This is tagged as "my balls are okay"

There have been stranger tags than that.

 

[Bobbtjoe]

This is an epic thread, and I feel as though I have the right to bump it! Now I need a reason or else feel the swift pain of a Mod's infraction.





Well, a friend of mine nearly drowned when he was four. He was also bitten by a bulldog that same year nd had to be rushed to a hospital!



THat should do. I hope...

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

Oh good. Reminding someone of a horrible accident they endured. You should feel proud of yourself.

 

[JohnRM]

Epic thread?! I wouldn't go that far.

Well, while I am at it, I will say that my recovery is coming along very well and I expect to return to the throne, soon.

 

[Bobbtjoe]

Epic thread?! I wouldn't go that far.

Well, while I am at it, I will say that my recovery is coming along very well and I expect to return to the throne, soon.

Oh yeah, did it heal completly yet?

 

[JohnRM]

Oh yeah, did it heal completly yet?

Not quite. I am still walking kind of weak on my left leg. The muscles just have not returned to full strength. They had to cut through them during the surgery. The physical therapists think that it could take as many as four months for it to get back to normal.

My ankles are also pretty stiff and achey. It is going to take time for the ligaments and tendons to get used to doing the work of walking, again. My abdomen is still a bit uncomfortable and abnormal feeling, but it is much better since my last surgery and I think that given time, I will be well.

 

[Bobbtjoe]

Not quite. I am still walking kind of weak on my left leg. The muscles just have not returned to full strength. They had to cut through them during the surgery. The physical therapists think that it could take as many as four months for it to get back to normal.

My ankles are also pretty stiff and achey. It is going to take time for the ligaments and tendons to get used to doing the work of walking, again. My abdomen is still a bit uncomfortable and abnormal feeling, but it is much better since my last surgery and I think that given time, I will be well.

Taht there is some good news!

 

[kulade]

Well as long as your weenis is still okay, the rest is just details.

 

[classical_hero]

Somehow I missed this when it first showed up, but that is one amazing story. Do you remember what your thoughts were when you knew you had no chance of stopping the accident from happening? It is good to hear that your recovery is going well, especially considering how bad the accident was.

So far I hae not ben in any life threatening situations, but I was nearly at my mother's side when she died. I got the call from the Hospital just as I was about to leave to visit her