Update on an old Fart

[towerworker]

Thought I'd post an update as I hit the occasional improvement milepost. It's been nearly 11 months since I last rode my R. After being being hit with Guilliam Barre Syndrome last May 17 it's been the toughest and most rewarding 11 months of my 56(young!!) years. I spent 7 months in various hospitals, followed by 2 months in a one-of-a-kind rehab facility and then the past month in out patient rehab (still on-going for many months). I've had to re-learn how to do every thing from how to bathe, dress and feed myself to relearn how to walk. Three days ago I passed my DMV behind the wheel test to drive again. I feel as if I've been let out of jail.

I suspect riding is still possibly a year away but that's ok, bike is in storage (guess I should check the antifreeze). The bike is my carrot at the end of a stick. I would again offer my thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Indeed had it not been for the prayers of family and my many friends I would not be alive today.

Thankyou!
Wayne

[angellr]

Thought I'd post an update as I hit the occasional improvement milepost. It's been nearly 11 months since I last rode my R. After being being hit with Guilliam Barre Syndrome last May 17 it's been the toughest and most rewarding 11 months of my 56(young!!) years. I spent 7 months in various hospitals, followed by 2 months in a one-of-a-kind rehab facility and then the past month in out patient rehab (still on-going for many months). I've had to re-learn how to do every thing from how to bathe, dress and feed myself to relearn how to walk. Three days ago I passed my DMV behind the wheel test to drive again. I feel as if I've been let out of jail.

I suspect riding is still possibly a year away but that's ok, bike is in storage (guess I should check the antifreeze). The bike is my carrot at the end of a stick. I would again offer my thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Indeed had it not been for the prayers of family and my many friends I would not be alive today.

Thankyou!
Wayne

Wayne, excellent news!! Curious, did you receive a SWINE Flu vaccination before your disease? Also, was its onset rapid as other people have described? (hours, not days). Keep praying for you and yours. Hang in there!

[macx]

Wow~ Didn't know just what your situation was.

That's gotta be a tough uphill battle, hats off to you for hanging in there!!
That takes a real man.

Glad to hear you're progressing - nice to know you've got your
"eye on the prize" - bike riding again.

Absolutely best of luck and keep pluggin - you'll make it~!!

Warmest regards
macx

And YOU'RE not so old - I've got 8 yrs on you.
Getting so it's tough to find anyone older on the jobsite anymore.

[iowabeakster]

Wayne,

It's always great to hear that you are making progress. Keep it up. I hope that your wife is doing well also.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Dude!
Great news! Now, don't you get all c0cky n sh*t and start doing fishtails in the parking lot and donuts on the neighbor's lawn.

Congrats.

JOhn

[towerworker]

Thanks guys,
I really appreciate all the wishes and Iowabeakster----many thanks-she is doing pretty well I think, chemo treatment #2 is tomorrow. She is in good spirits all things considered. I shaved my head 3 wks ago in support of her. Although most would say it didn't require much effort to lose mine!

One day and one step at a time.

wayne

[gregor]

A friend in his 70's has made a decent 90% recovery from this syndrome with a fast (few days) onset. Largely due to the expertise of medical staff and follow up care in our wonderful NHS.
Good luck but it looks like the final 10% may not be achievable. Like me ,perhaps, start to think of a lighter bike when you are up to it.
Just too heavy at times.

[garr2]

Wayne,
Like most people replying here, I only know you through this forum but
I admire your determination touched with a sense of humour.
And yes please keep us informed as you reach your milestones

[scottybooj]

Wow Wayne...I had no idea you were ill. I also haven't been lurking around here much as of late.

Hope you heal well!

Scott