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Topic: I'm home from the hospital/ update on my condition |
Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 8 May 2002 5:17 pm |
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First, I wish to thank everybody for all the get well wishes. I never realized I have so many friends. This truly is a great community.
As I mentioned in the other thread, I am home from the hospital. To begin, the prognosis is for a full recovery, save that I am now a few millimeters shorter than I was before the accident. My nose bone was completely shattered, and I now have a new one made out of titanium. I suppose I will be setting off alarms at airports from now on. Surprisingly, my nose does not hurt at all. It merely feels stuffed up.
The more serious injury was the spinal fracture. I have a stage 2 compression fracture of the L 1 vertebra. I don't know what that means, but unlike my nose, this one hurts. However, even though I am in a certain amount of discomfort, I can walk, and make all of the movements necessary to play the steel. My coordination has not been affected. I have a spinal fracture, but the spinal cord itself is not damaged.
The recovery is expected to take about 2 to 3 months. I was told to expect residual pain for up to a year. I expect to be back at work on my current recording project in a few days, and back playing with my rock band by the time of our next gig. (I am not allowed to lift anything, so it looks like I'm gonna have to hire me some roadies.)
Before I close I want to thank our fellow forumites Marty Pollard and Jeff Lambert (Both of whom have had heated arguments with me in Off Topic in the past) for calling me long distance to wish me a speedy recovery.
Thanks again to every one of you. I love you guys.
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Dr. Hugh Jeffreys
From:
Southaven, MS, USA
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Posted 8 May 2002 5:27 pm
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| Sorry to have read of your accident; I would have sent my condolences earlier, but my pc has been down. I am glad that you are recovering so well and that the cord is intact; I did'nt realize that your injuries were so extensive. (By the way, I have almost 6000 miles on my bike, but it has always stayed in the same place). I'm sure Albert was looking forward to hearing your group. There's always tomorrow; hang in there, and don't overdo yourself. My best, as usual, Hugh |
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Ron Whitworth
From:
Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!
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Posted 8 May 2002 6:17 pm
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Hi Mike;
It is good to hear that you are home to start mending.The old body is pretty tough.
Take it easy & get well soon..My best to you.
Ron |
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 8 May 2002 6:35 pm
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Mike, glad to see you are back home again. Good news that you will be playing that steel again......al  |
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 8 May 2002 7:34 pm
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Mike please email me your home phone number.
I will call you.
God bless you dear friend,
carl |
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Reggie Duncan
From:
Mississippi
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Posted 8 May 2002 8:33 pm
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| Mike, best wishes. You shouldn't have been so mean to me! Just kidding! |
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chas smith R.I.P.
From:
Encino, CA, USA
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Posted 8 May 2002 9:17 pm
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| My nose bone was completely shattered, and I now have a new one made out of titanium. |
It will be a lot more musical than an aluminum or stainless one. I wish you a speedy and comfortable recovery.--Chas |
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John Lacey
From:
Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada
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Posted 9 May 2002 5:57 am
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I guess that you'll have a push/pull spine now, eh Mike? All the best, Bud, and get better.
John. |
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Terry Wendt
From:
Nashville, TN, USA
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Posted 9 May 2002 8:46 am
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| Mike, best wishes. You shouldn't have been so mean to me! Just kidding! |
Uh Oh! Is that what it was? Nnnnaughty-I'm glad you're recovering MP3. It sounds very painful to say the least... I would say "That Sucks" and believe me... it is worthy of the expression [my opinion] 
God Bless you MP3... and RDd2 too,
...and all the rest of you 'ole pedal farts too
 2pT
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and appearing regularly...
Jimmy Crawford/Russ Hicks... and Buddy Emmons on Bass! aLotOfSpace.com
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 9 May 2002 8:47 am
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| I can walk, and make all of the movements necessary to play the steel. |
Yeah, but was it worth it? 
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HagFan
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Bob Taillefer
From:
Canada
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Posted 9 May 2002 8:50 am
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| Wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards Bob |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 9 May 2002 8:59 am
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Mike, sorry to hear of your accident. I hope
you heal up real soon and give us more of that fine steel playing! When is someone going to make a titanium steel? |
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John O Keeffe
From:
Co Waterford Ireland
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Posted 9 May 2002 10:38 am
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| Get well soon Mike! |
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John Steele
From:
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 9 May 2002 10:46 am
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I'm sorry to hear about your troubles, Mike, and hope you're back on track soon.
-John |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 9 May 2002 11:01 am
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Hi everybody. I'm woosey from the pain medication so I want to make this short. I first want to say thank you all for your good wishes.
secondly, I AM going to recover. I will not be attending the convention this year because I went to Dallas instead, but look for me next year, with bells on. |
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Mike Cass
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Posted 9 May 2002 3:01 pm
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Mike,my best wishes are for your full & speedy recovery, sincerely,
mc |
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Will Bartell
From:
Medford, Oregon USA
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Posted 9 May 2002 7:37 pm
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| Mike, those would be titanium bells?...Ditto to all the wishes for a speedy and total recovery. Will |
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David Rupert
From:
Mesa, Arizona (Hometown: Mahopac, NY & Pennsylvania).
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Posted 9 May 2002 8:29 pm
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Mike, sorry that you got into an accident on your bike!! Glad you're home from the hospital, now.
Get Well Soon...& may you have a full-recovery!!
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David "DJ" Rupert
1995 Mullen D-10
Nashville 400 Amp
Goodrich Volume Pedal (L120).
Boss: Dual Overdrive (SD-2), Digital Delay (DD-5), Super Phaser (PH-2).
"Music. Without it, life itself...would be impossible."
Peace.
www.johnbarnold.com/rupert/index.htm
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Tony Davis
From:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Posted 10 May 2002 4:44 am
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Hey Mike!..so glad you are on the way back to recovery......Sorry..but it wouldnt be me if I didnt visualise you as groggy..and the Doc asking what kind of nose you wanted..and you thinking he said ROSE asked for a big red one !!!!!
All the best From Australia
Tony
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 10 May 2002 6:10 am
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Good to hear you are on the road back..
Best wishes for a rapid recovery
TP |
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 10 May 2002 1:42 pm
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Tony just a thought. What if he thought the doctor said "Hose"?.... Mike recover fast with whatever new product the "doc" gives you.Don't be in any hurry to "jump back up on the horse".
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CJC
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 10 May 2002 1:43 pm
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| Moved to "Our Extended Family" section. |
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