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Old 08-30-2017, 07:24 PM   #1
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David J Murphy In Hospital

I received a e-mail from Dave, I was surprised at it's content.
I have asked for an address for mailing cards.
This is what I have received so far:

Dave Murphy
6:45 PM (32 minutes ago)

Gerry I had a really bad motorcycle accident 27/07 and have been in hospital ever since.fighting to keep my foot ,3 surgeries later. The next big one will be Sept 20 skin graft hope it takes,then a plate in my ankle. They tell me 1 year in rehab. I iPad I am using got damaged in the accident so I am limited to what I can access with it. Take care hope all is well with you and your family.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:47 PM   #2
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Let us know when you get an address.
Cards are always nice to receive.
More personal than this social media stuff.
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Old 08-30-2017, 07:55 PM   #3
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I sure hate to hear this. I didn't know he had been in an accident.
I certainly wish him the best. As Tim said let us know his address if you get it.
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Old 08-31-2017, 04:08 PM   #4
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You always hate to hear about a brother or sister down as a result of an accident.... All the best wishes and hopes that 1 year recovery / rehab estimate is on the high side.

Cheers, David

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As I mentioned earlier, I'm praying for his recovery.
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Old 08-31-2017, 10:01 PM   #6
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Man that sucks. I hope he makes a full recovery.
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Old 09-01-2017, 12:33 PM   #7
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Wow, sad to hear this but my prayers and thoughts are out to him for a speedy recovery.
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thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery
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Old 09-12-2017, 07:03 PM   #9
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Update on dave

Dave sent this today:
Back to the OR tomorrow sometime, surgery #4 Plastic surgery this time. If all goes well I could be out of here in a couple of weeks with my foot, a real bonus. I have a plate in my knee, rods in my leg, plus I may need a plate in my ankle after the skin grafts. Been in here for 3 months and struggle mentally at times. I plan never to throw my leg over a motorcycle seat again. I got a second chance at life and plan to use it wisely. May take up hang gliding and parachuting. Lol
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It sounds like he still has a sense of humor...
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Old 09-15-2017, 07:12 PM   #11
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UPDATE:
9/13/17
Gerry just came out of surgery a couple of hours ago, no blood clot issues still alive. Haven't talked to the surgeon yet but if all is well, home is insight. However still have a long way to go. Take care Dave.
9/13/17
I'll know in a week if the plastic surgery worked. The nurses say I am a good patient, a little Irish charm. I must be getting better Gerry, starting to size them up.lol. Take care Dave
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Well it sounds like David has the right mind set, hope all goes well for his foot. It does sound like he has had a really rough time, Gerry any idea on the circumstances concerning the accident?
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Old 09-18-2017, 06:54 PM   #13
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Well it sounds like David has the right mind set, hope all goes well for his foot. It does sound like he has had a really rough time, Gerry any idea on the circumstances concerning the accident?

Not one word on what actually happened, I'm hoping he will talk about it when he is ready.
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Old 09-19-2017, 09:59 AM   #14
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Very sad to read this, hope he recovers fully. Older I get when i hear of accidents makes me wonder if I should still be riding? Rode since I was 10 and just bought a brand new voyager.
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UPDATE From Dave...

Gerry, plastic surgery last Wednesday, they were pleased with the outcome, so yesterday I got nothing but good news. My son was in last night with his family. He told me I died on the table on my second surgery for a minute. He said I have some heart damage nothing serious, I just may get tired quickly. My kidneys shut down so I was on dialysis for a while. Part of the good news yesterday was cretin level is normal so my kidneys are fine. I have a plate in my knee, 2 rods in the lower leg plus plastic surgery to foot and ankle.

I was T-Boned by a small bus at an intersection, he hit my right leg with the front end of the bus. I still have a long road to recovery. They tell me it may take a year before I get back to full recovery. May have to use a cane but I can live with that. In fact, I may get released in a week or so. However there will be numerous follow ups with all the doctors.

Thank God I live in Canada over 2 months in the hospital 4 surgeries and everything free. I have to stop complaining about taxes.
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