Tonik Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 @2talltim was hiking earlier today, he slid down a rock messed himself up. Compression fracture of L-3. Dunno if surgery is needed, MRI in the morning. That's all I got, which is from Facebook. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yeah I've been texting him and his wife said they need MRI to check for nerve damage and if he needs surgery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 L3 is the lower spine, for what that info is worth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Saw on FB. I hope its nothing too serious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ouch. Heal quickly brother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Hope he gets better soon, fall must be pretty significant if caused comp fracture as a young adult. Unless he was on ridiculous low diet for a long time deprived of essential good stuff. get well soon Tim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Thanks bubbys, it's a L2 compression fracture. (Thought they said L3 but Simone heard wrong) Not sure of the severity yet, just got bavk from thr MRI. They are hoping no surgery will be needed but we will see. Lots of pain, never felt pain like that before. Was hiking at Mohican with the family and me and my son wanted to wander to the bottom of the Little Lyonns falls while the girls watched from above. I was going ahead of my son to make sure he didn't get hurt. About half way down there was a spot where their was wet moss on the rock edge so I tested it with one foot. Seemed to be okay so I proceded, soon as I put all my weight down my foot went out from under me and down I go with nothing to grab onto. It was about 25 ft to the bottom the first 10 ft was about a 45 degree slide then it drops straight down for the last 15 or more feet. When I crashed I hit the bottom full speed in a semi seated position between a large rock and a log and my mower back took All the ompact. Surprisingly enouch nothing else was hurt but I knew my back was fucked. At that point I was at the bottom of a 50 to 60 ft ravine and needed to climb out using tree roots and stones. Took me 20 min to get back up to the path with the assistance of a couple good Samaritans. Then it was a half mile trail hike back to the car that took maybe a hour using baby steps. Once to the car we made the decision to drive to Columbus to come to Riverside Hospital because all the local hospitals suck. And I'm glad we did they have been awesome here. Taking every precaution and getting me comfortable with minimal waiting. They admitted me for observation and to fit me with snack brace tomorrow morning hopefully head home late tommorow. As far as riding season and the trip in June only time will tell Even if I can't make the Ozark trip or get on the bike I'm coming to Fontana even if it means driving the car. Thabks for all thr thoughts and prayers you all are the best folks, friends and family a bubby could ask for. Here are some picks for your viewing pleasure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 And my good side..lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 As someone who has recently worked through some significant injuries.... you got this, buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said: Someone has to know if he's receiving visitors? Which hospital? I'll check here in the morning before I leave for work. I can be there and cool to haul some peeps if Tim is up to visitors. Thanks for the offer to visit man but I honestly just want to get the fuck out of here asap tommorow. If I end up staying longer I'll post up where my fine accommodations are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Hang tough Tim, hope you get fully healed and quick. Have to agree with you on Riverside, they were great people to me and my wife on my stay over there, six days worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Praying for favorable results from your tests and a speedy recovery. Major bummer. Hang tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Damn tuff Bastid, u even posted a ride report on the plus side u look like ur getting through this. Yep that's a freaking tough fall could have been worse, glad it didn't turn out and u be making a fast recovery. Vertebral augmentation surgery is a bit questionable efficacy with camps on both yes and no people. Hopefully ur pain is not significant to even discuss the procedure and just rest and pain Med is good enough. ( try to avoid opioids as much as possible, it's a rabbit hole for many good folks) June palooza will be a tough risky goal to make, we can always rerun in fall and many more including me will gladly join you then big man. Stand tall like like you always do, we got your back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2talltim Posted April 24, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Update on my hubby Tim...the CT from yesterday showed L2 compression fracture with about 25% loss in height to the vertebral body, the MRI showed that to be about 30% but also that L1 maybe be involved, good thing is that there is no nerve involvement! So we are waiting for the trauma neuro team to come in, for him to be fitted for a TLSO brace, and for more xrays to check the stability of his back in the brace, also on PT & OT eval after all that, then we will know for sure if the game plan is to wait for healing to happen naturally (fingers crossed) or if he needs surgery. Of course he is finally resting comfortably now that it's time for everything to start happening.*Rebecca 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Heal fast sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Oh man. Get better bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Man, sorry to here about that. I know that back pain and don't wish it on any one. Hope you heal soon and can get that pain under control even sooner. Good luck and take care of yourself. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Holy...you're very lucky you weren't hurt worse in the fall (good thing you're lighter now!) and you didn't do more damage trying to hike out. Hope you heal up fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Little bit of good news, L1 is involved but only in an impact/swelling/brusing way no big damage so still just waiting on the brace and xrays to determine the final plan *Rebecca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, ScubaCinci said: (good thing you're lighter now!) That's what the rock he landed on said!! Had to do it, that is how I deal with stuff like this. Sick humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) U have a sick sense of humor tonic, and here I am thanking god that he did not go to hike here Edited April 24, 2017 by NinjaDoc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Slightly less tall tim LBTS GLWH 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Well just got fitted for my brace I have to wear for 5 to 7 weeks when I'm out of bed. This thing is going to suck ass. Damn thing more or less turns me into a turtle. Trying to avoid the pain meds, too much I know they can be addicting. Thanks again for all the text, messages and post from everyone checking in on me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Glad you're in good spirits Tim, whatever the outcome don't worry about the cabin/etc, just concentrate on healing up right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) someone bring the man a pizza also, good choice on Riverside. They 100% comped my aunt's heart attack care a couple years back since she's a hippie that lives off the grid in WV with no health insurance. I do a lot of work for OhioHealth and they run some quality establishments. Edited April 24, 2017 by what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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