They are sending me home Monday.

[JimT]

Will do home rehab for awhile.. It is gonna take some time for the spine to heal. Been walking without the cane and doing ok.

I sure do thank you all for the prayers.. It could have been much worse.

[.45colt]

Great news Jim!! It may be a Good idea to keep using the cane for added stability. One day at a Time. .

[Steve in MO]

That's great news, Jim!

[marlinman93]

Glad you're getting paroled Jim!

[Walt]

Jim, it seems to me that you've made a remarkable recovery given the extent of your injuries. Hopefully your recovery will proceed even more rapidly when you're back in your own space, able to sleep in your own bed.

Best wishes

[gamekeeper]

Great news Jim take it steady and stay away from go karts....

[Bill in Oregon]

You're getting great advice Jim. Easy does it! A cane or walking stick just might be your friend.
If you were closer I'd bring over some "hot dish" as they say in Minnesota. Will keep sending prayers.

[Drawdown]

That old saying, There's no place like home, becomes a very welcome reality in your circumstances! In 96 I barely survived an explosion, underground mining that killed two my coworkers just short distance from me. Broke my neck, 4 ribs, + plenty other good details! Worst overall,my left arm was 98% paralyzed as far as any muscles you push with, could barely push shut any inside the house door!
But my details not important, just saying I understand, and I know you'll come to same reality eventually, I pray also, of the Truth of Rom 8:28! No not easily or comfortably, certainly not soon, but somehow eventually! I did for sure! But I was only 37 years old then, big advantage!
Regardless, praying for your best out of it all!

[piller]

Have you been chasing the Nurses?
Seriously, it is good that they can send you home this soon.

[GunnyMack]

Glad to hear that Jim!
Are you going to have any help? Daughter, neighbors,etc? Don't be afraid to ask for help!
As GK said- NO MORE GO-KARTS!

[JimT]

I live with my daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons. They take good care of me when I let them.

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[GunnyMack]

I thought so but I wasn't sure. Its a real plus to have support when recouping.
We are all very glad you are headed home!
I have a feeling your daughter is going to keep one eye on you and the other the boys!

[Ysabel Kid]

Excellent news Jim!

[Pat C]

Good news, hope you get well soon .

[jeepnik]

Glad to hear you're getting along well enough to go home. Now, and I know it's hard for us guys, do what the doctors and rehab folks tell you to do. Push when they say push, back off and rest when they say rest. I learned the hard way that if you push too hard too long, you only cause things to take longer to heal.
And next time you feel the need for speed, use something like this.


If you do go this route, avoid the three wheel types. I've got one that's three wheels and will do over twenty. But I'm thinking I really need to upgrade to four wheels for better stability.

[Bill in Oregon]

That's a handsome scooter, Jeep. Where do you mount your gun rack?

[hfcable]

so glad to hear your are getting out and doing so well.. just outstanding !! you are tough !

[jeepnik]

That's a handsome scooter, Jeep. Where do you mount your gun rack?

That's not the one I own. It was just to show him what' out there to get around outdoors a lower speeds. I have this one.

It's AWD and goes over 20. But it's a bit tippy and at 25, frankly, a bit scary. I've take a couple of low speed tumbles but been lucky so far. I'm looking into a replacement with four wheels.

[Irishtexan]

King
Good to hear your going home, I'm going through the same thing so I know how you feel, to many rodeos back in my younger days.