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Not the best way to introduce myself to the forum, but I'm Cat, Sinc's gf. Hi.
I just thought that you guys would want to know that this morning Sinc had a bad accident and is in hospital awaiting surgery :( He has a compound fracture in his right arm, and has smashed his knee up badly. They are going to have to carry out reconstructive surgery on it, and I am told that he will be in hossie for some time (otherwise I would have left if to Sinc himself to post). Luckily they have detected no head or internal injuries.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news .... here's hoping that his op's a success and that he's back at his pc in no time to hassle you all again!
Anonymous
20-08-04, 12:42 PM
Im sorry. Where is he Cat, I havent met Sincs but ahve been meant to on a few occassions. Is he in BRI or Frenchay?
wigan650s
20-08-04, 12:42 PM
sh*t was hoping we had heard the last of the bad crashes,hope he has a speedy recovery
paul
Bugger....... :(
Sure I speak for everyone in wishing a speedy recovery and best wishes... :?
Last Action Pimp
20-08-04, 12:44 PM
hope is get well soon
Oh no, not another one. Best wishes for a speedy and successful recovery.
Dear God, no not another. It must be agony. Please send him best wishes and a :grouphug:
Ed
How awful! :(
Get well soon, Sinc!
More bad news :( :( :( Please pass on my best for a good and rapid recovery.
Im sorry. Where is he Cat, I havent met Sincs but ahve been meant to on a few occassions. Is he in BRI or Frenchay?
He's in BRI mate, although I won't know which ward until after his op.
Itching 2 go
20-08-04, 12:52 PM
all the best to sinc and you hope it hasnt shaken either of you up too bad, :grouphug:
Anonymous
20-08-04, 12:52 PM
Im sorry. Where is he Cat, I havent met Sincs but ahve been meant to on a few occassions. Is he in BRI or Frenchay?
He's in BRI mate, although I won't know which ward until after his op.
Keep me posted, Im only just up the hill in the med school so let me know when he can face a visitor :shock: :D
Oh no this is awful... not another one :(
Please wish him a speedy recovery from me! Another one to join our club! :roll:
Amanda M
20-08-04, 12:57 PM
bad news :( Hope he mends quickly.
Amanda
Flamin_Squirrel
20-08-04, 01:01 PM
Doh. Best wishes :?
Fizzy Fish
20-08-04, 01:04 PM
sorry to hear the news, best wishes for a quick recovery
Please be careful out there, dudes - NO MORE "OFFS" PLEASE :evil:
My first thought was, of course, for Sincs. Please give him my best wishes should anyone see him over the weekend.
Wishing him the very best and I hope that he's not in too much pain. Never a nice situation and I hope he makes a full recovery ASAP. Please keep us informed.
.
Cloggsy
20-08-04, 01:58 PM
Best wishes... Get well soon :wink:
All the best, Sincs.
Take care everyone.
(ps. please when posting something like this, can you put "rider down" or "injured" or something, I had that horrible sinking feeling of another of us no longer alive when I saw "bad news" :( )
:( Not good hope things get better.
Nickster78
20-08-04, 02:27 PM
I hope the recovery period isn't too long or too painful!
mudge32
20-08-04, 02:44 PM
:shock: All the best matey, get well soon!
Nick762
20-08-04, 02:54 PM
Sorry to hear about this. Wishing you all the best.
Damn, why am I starting to feel like one of the Redcoats marching up Bunker Hill...
Ouch! Get well soon dude!...
Dirty Baz
20-08-04, 03:01 PM
:( get well soon Sinc.
RenamedMonkey
20-08-04, 03:15 PM
Im sorry. Where is he Cat, I havent met Sincs but ahve been meant to on a few occassions. Is he in BRI or Frenchay?
He's in BRI mate, although I won't know which ward until after his op.
Keep me posted, Im only just up the hill in the med school so let me know when he can face a visitor :shock: :D
Same here, let us know and we'll jump on his bed :wink: bearing grapes! :D
Wish him well from me in the mean time, hope surgery goes well.
Keep us updated and thank you for letting us know.
Wish sinc a speedy recovery, and best wishes to you both
Professor
20-08-04, 03:55 PM
Wishing you, Sincs, a speedy recovery!
Hope Cat lets us know, at some point, whether Sincs wants Surfers
visiting him at the BRI.
Anonymous
20-08-04, 03:57 PM
Wishing you, Sincs, a speedy recovery!
Hope Cat lets us know, at some point, whether Sincs wants Surfers
visiting him at the BRI.
Prof, Im sure the threat of us visiting will assist no end in a speedy recovery :D
CoolGirl
20-08-04, 03:58 PM
Oh no! Send him my love and hope he recovers soon. Let us know if there's anything we can do for either of you.
Debs
OMG Get well soon Sinc.
Met him at Plymouth (Matty's farewell) and he is not only a real nice guy but an accomplished rider IMHO.
Please keep us informed Cat and if there's anything I can do for him feel free to get in touch by email
Mythkind
20-08-04, 04:49 PM
Sh*t! Get well soon. :shock: :(
MK
bluebell
20-08-04, 04:57 PM
Hope you make a full and speedy recovery from your injuries and the pending op. and best wishes to you cat as i know its hard going for the loved ones as well.
Ahhh CRAP. Hope he gets better really soon. Wish him the best from all of us. I have an idea how he might be feeling at the moment, but tell him it wont last too long and he will be feeling much better soon.
get better soon dude .
take it easy and enjoy the hospital food :)
Anonymous
20-08-04, 06:56 PM
sorry to hear this. hope hes back on his feet soon. hope your ok too cat. all the best to you both
Thanks for your good wishes guys. A quick update ...
Sinc is still in theatre, it's been 6.5 hours now :( They are operating on his arm first and putting his leg in a cage for now. He's also damaged his foot (all on the right side) and lost half his left thumb. When he comes out of theatre he will go to ICU. I don't know when I will be allowed to see him but when I do I will pass on all your good wishes to him :)
I will let you know when he's ready for the rabble to visit!
Hope he has a speedy recovery and the knee injury isn't too bad.
I reckon the Merc driver was turning left and only looked right for oncoming traffic as he swung out of the side road.
Saw an accident today on my way home from work, looks like a BMW cage pulled out of a side road into the path of an oncoming cage.
The odd thing is, there was an accident at this same place about the same time yesterday!
OMG, 6.5 hours in theatre :shock: Hope he feels comfortable & gets fixed up real soon :thumbsup:
Get well soon sincs lad!!
Positive thoughts and plenty of pills will heal the injuries faster :)
We are all thinkin of you mate. Speedy Recovery to you
k guys - I have just heard that Sinc is out of theatre and in ICU. The op took 9 hours! :shock: (the waiting was horrible) And they haven't even started on his knee yet ...
Thanks again for all your kind wishes - I'm sure the good vibes being sent have helped :) I will keep you updated.
I think I am gonna get drunk now.
Anonymous
20-08-04, 10:44 PM
k guys - I have just heard that Sinc is out of theatre and in ICU. The op took 9 hours! :shock: (the waiting was horrible) And they haven't even started on his knee yet ...
Thanks again for all your kind wishes - I'm sure the good vibes being sent have helped :) I will keep you updated.
I think I am gonna get drunk now.
quite right cat, it will help you sleep. hope you get to see him tomorrow
hope you get to see him tomorrow
So do I mate. He is stable, but they are keeping him asleep, so hopefully he'll be rested and recovered enough for me to visit tomorow.
northwind
20-08-04, 11:24 PM
Ah, bloody hell, he's in good hands at least. best wishs to you both.
You'll have no problem being allowed in ICU. The Mrs was allowed in when I was in there and I was still critical at the time.
We all really are hoping for the best. Thanks Cat for spending the time to let us all know how he is doing.
Sid Squid
21-08-04, 06:55 AM
Bummer :cry:
Get Well Soon.
I think I am gonna get drunk now.
Alcohol cures most things in my experience - hope that you had one for Sincs :wink:
Sounds like he's in for a difficult couple of months. Let us know if there's anything he needs or anything that we can do.
Let us know if there's anything he needs or anything that we can do.
Yep, I'm with that. Do let us know.
.
mrvader2u
21-08-04, 12:52 PM
Just read the thread, and wanted to send some good thoughts to Sincs. Take it slowly, and get well soon!
You'll have no problem being allowed in ICU. The Mrs was allowed in when I was in there and I was still critical at the time.
We all really are hoping for the best. Thanks Cat for spending the time to let us all know how he is doing.
:) I know Sinc would want you guys to know.
I am allowed to visit him this afternoon along with his best mate (Sinc and I don't live together so I haven't got 'partner' status :roll: ) so I will let you know how he is doing when I get home. He is off the ventilator now, tho still in intensive care. His arm is also in a cage, and they will be operating on it again tomorrow to fix it up properly. His leg is not looking good ... we will have to wait til early next week to find out the prognosis .... and he will need at a least another op then :(
I will pass on all your best wishes to him :)
Hope he makes a full recovery and thanks Cat for keeping us informed on how he's doing.
21QUEST
21-08-04, 04:27 PM
Hope he makes a speedy and full recovery. All the best to both of you.
Cheers
Ben
454697819
21-08-04, 05:00 PM
Wish him a quick and safe recovery, thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Alex & Cat (my gf's name)
The Mass
21-08-04, 06:44 PM
Hard to type what you want to say when you read news like that. Make a good recovery Sinc.
Mass
ok guys - I was able to visit Sinc today. In himself he is doing amazingly well ... taking the ****, moaning about the nurses etc etc :lol: and the self-administered morphine shots are helping tho he is still in a lot of pain.
First off, he thanks you all for your kind thoughts.
Second ... when he is out of intensive care he will be happy for any of you guys to visit :) PM, MSN or email me please for details - or if you wanna send anything etc.
As far as how he is physically .... he has to have another op tomorrow which will sort his arm out. His elbow is pretty mashed so that will need attention. Plus they may do more to his leg, it depends on what they decide at the time I think. But the bones are in smithereens in his lower leg and he has lost his kneecap completely. His foot in a goner too :(
The good thing is that he is dealing with this very well right now, and that all his vital organs are intact.
Aaron_T
22-08-04, 08:57 AM
Haven't been here too long, but I wish the both of you the best of luck in dealing with this.
Always sad to hear about this type of thing.
Just curious, but do you know what gear he was wearing?
Haven't been here too long, but I wish the both of you the best of luck in dealing with this.
Always sad to hear about this type of thing.
Just curious, but do you know what gear he was wearing?
Yeah .... he was wearing leathers (incl boots and gloves) but not leather jeans .... :(
Professor
22-08-04, 10:10 AM
I rode with Sincs only once (when we went to Plymouth for Matty's
funeral) and he gave me the impression of a sensible rider with good
riding skills. Of course, he rode faster than I do (I am the slowest
biker on this forum) but not dangerously fast. And I don't recall
him overtaking dangerously. It is really worrying that someone like
Sincs who is by no means a nutter can get into a serious accident.
I hope the surgeons manage to fix you, Sincs.
All the best to Sincs, Cat, family and friends.
I hope that it all goes well, and that he is back on his feet soonest.
A
I hope the surgeons manage to fix you, Sincs.
Yeah, me too. Stay cool, mate.
coombest
22-08-04, 03:25 PM
God! I've just seen & read this thread - computer problems and a busy couple of weeks has kept me off the board a fair bit more than I would have liked.
Terrible news but I am glad to hear that Sincs is doing well.
All the best for the rest of your recovery.
MarkSVS
22-08-04, 05:45 PM
Sorry to hear about your spill Sincs. :cry: :cry:
All the best for a speedy recovery.
Anonymous
22-08-04, 05:54 PM
Have been away all weekend so sorry to hear its a bit more complicated that we thought but great that he's in good spirits and its being sorted. Keep us posted, Cat.
His elbow is pretty mashed so that will need attention. Plus they may do more to his leg, it depends on what they decide at the time I think. But the bones are in smithereens in his lower leg and he has lost his kneecap completely. His foot in a goner too :(
Brake foot, or gear foot? :wink:
Sorry for the poor attempt at humour. I'll try to get over to see him if work/decorating the home will permit. Will PM you for details if I can get over.
I'm sure that the Brizzle crowd will be in, eh chaps & chapeetes? :thumbsup:
Professor
22-08-04, 07:47 PM
I'll try to get over to see him if work/decorating the home will permit. Will PM you for details if I can get over.
I'm sure that the Brizzle crowd will be in, eh chaps & chapeetes? :thumbsup:
The Trowbridge "crowd" will also be in.
amarko5
22-08-04, 10:47 PM
OMG :shock:
I have returned off my hols and heard this news today :(
So sorry to see the accidents are not stopping :cry: but then again i think this forum is a bit like crimewatch ( lots and lots of people condensed into 1 forum).
Anyway my sincerest best wishes and a speedy recovery to you Sincs :thumbsup: and my support to your loved ones who are also giving you the strength required to recover well.
keep up the humour (it has been proved humour helps the healing process) just look at big ape :!:
keep your chin up mate we are all rooting for you :!:
thanks Cat for the updates, Let's hope Sincs can get home soon and do the updates himself :thumbsup:
WildBill
23-08-04, 09:05 AM
Thinking of you man.
Take it easy and have a quick recovery.
Sorry to hear about this,never got around to meeting you but hope you get well soon.
kinesin
23-08-04, 09:46 AM
Wishing you the best and fastest recovery possible..
GWS..
:(
This really is bad news.......... hopefully his will be a speedy recovery
I am sick of reading news like this.
Be careful out there!!!
I'll try to get over to see him if work/decorating the home will permit. Will PM you for details if I can get over.
I'm sure that the Brizzle crowd will be in, eh chaps & chapeetes? :thumbsup:
The Trowbridge "crowd" will also be in.
Sorry - I group you lot together in my mind :lol:
Cloggsy told me about Sincs yesterday
Really feel for you guys, keep us informed on his condition.
Gutted man :(
simon-temple
23-08-04, 04:32 PM
Just read this thread, $hit!
I hope you get well soon Sincs, that fact that he has energy to complain and make jokes is a good sign that his spirit is still full of beans.
Each time I read something like this I have to head home on my bike. It's little consolation but it keeps me reminded that I am mortal and I enjoy living.
keep safe guys and let's all try learn a little from it.
(hmm sounds a little preachy, but not meant to.)
simon
RenamedMonkey
23-08-04, 10:16 PM
Had no idea the injuries were so serious, I reallu hope he keeps his morale up, it must be really hard not to fall into the trap of dispair, he sounds like he's doing really well.
I'll keep in contact with Dr Rich and we'll make arrangements to see him as soon as are allowed, so please let us know.
Best wishes to Sinc, you and his family.
p.s - huge thanks for taking the time to keep us all updated on his situation/condition :)
Had no idea the injuries were so serious, I reallu hope he keeps his morale up, it must be really hard not to fall into the trap of dispair, he sounds like he's doing really well.
I'll keep in contact with Dr Rich and we'll make arrangements to see him as soon as are allowed, so please let us know.
Best wishes to Sinc, you and his family.
p.s - huge thanks for taking the time to keep us all updated on his situation/condition :)
Mate - Sinc is doing fantastically well considering :) He is already trying to adapt physically and doing a perfect job of it despite the fact that he has more operations to undergo and still doesn't know the outcome. If anyone needs a lesson in coping with accidents .... turn to him :) His attitude and approach are awesome - I really don't know how to express this.
I will of course, let you know when he is out of the woods and able to have visitors other than close family etc.
RenamedMonkey
24-08-04, 09:02 AM
Had no idea the injuries were so serious, I reallu hope he keeps his morale up, it must be really hard not to fall into the trap of dispair, he sounds like he's doing really well.
I'll keep in contact with Dr Rich and we'll make arrangements to see him as soon as are allowed, so please let us know.
Best wishes to Sinc, you and his family.
p.s - huge thanks for taking the time to keep us all updated on his situation/condition :)
Mate - Sinc is doing fantastically well considering :) He is already trying to adapt physically and doing a perfect job of it despite the fact that he has more operations to undergo and still doesn't know the outcome. If anyone needs a lesson in coping with accidents .... turn to him :) His attitude and approach are awesome - I really don't know how to express this.
I will of course, let you know when he is out of the woods and able to have visitors other than close family etc.
He sounds like a true biker! :thumbsup:
Ken McCulloch
24-08-04, 12:14 PM
Terrible news. Best wishes for recovery.
Let's all be careful.
Well we finally know what they are gonna do with Sinc's leg .... away with it! He's getting a parrot instead!
Sinc made that decision today - he could have kept the leg but it would have meant years of grafting and pain and no knee to bend. But this way he'll eventually be able to do pretty much everything he did before, especially if the falsie is fitted with turbo-boost and a go faster stripe! :)
So ... the op's tomorrow, and they may reset his arm then as well, as the elbow's a bit fooked. Should be ok eventually tho
The 'good' thing about this is that at least he will be free of pain in his right knee - the one that has been giving him gip for years and was gonna have an operation on - we thought side-swiping a cage was a bit of a drastic move to sort it out, but hey!
Cat, you are one brave girl. So's Sincs. Jesus, that's bad news indeed, just wish there was something we could do. Please keep us informed and give him our very very best wishes and regards.
.
Thanks mate :)
Cat, you are one brave girl. So's Sincs.
.
I'll tell him that, shall I? :lol:
BTW, I forgot to mention ....
Sinc said to tell the South West posse that he won't be going on the ride out on bank hol next weekend ... he said to say that he couldn't be bothered ..... :lol:
wigan650s
24-08-04, 10:19 PM
Thanks mate :)
Cat, you are one brave girl. So's Sincs.
.
I'll tell him that, shall I? :lol:
BTW, I forgot to mention ....
Sinc said to tell the South West posse that he won't be going on the ride out on bank hol next weekend ... he said to say that he couldn't be bothered ..... :lol:
sinc and cat are my heroes,i hope should the worst ever happen i can maintain even half the outlook and bravery you guys have.
best wishes to all involved
Cat and Sincs you are truely amazing people. As has been said many times already, if there is anything that we can do then please ask.
Hope the operations that are to come successful and without complications
fraser01
25-08-04, 06:39 AM
Been monitoring this thread for a while, just feel like a bit of a prat repeating what everyone else has to say, but my thoughts are with you and i wish you the best for the future, both of you.
Many regards
Fraser
I know it has all been said already, but i hope Sincs is still doing well, and i hope your coping well.
Pass on my regards.
Professor
25-08-04, 11:35 AM
My thoughts are with you, Sincs and Cat.
Thanks mate :)
Cat, you are one brave girl. So's Sincs.
I'll tell him that, shall I? :lol:
A little "extra" thrown in by the NHS for good measure? :wink:
Sorry about the leg, but the decision is probably the correct one. I've seen a few folks try to recover from injuries like this but it often ends up that way in the end. :cry:
Please let us know that he's alright after the op. Whichever one it is they do today :wink:
simon-temple
25-08-04, 12:15 PM
It's quite a brave move to opt for the opperation, I hope he pulls through the other side with a smile on his face.
There is a guy in this months RiDE magazine (I think) who has had a leg removed and he seemed quite pragmatic about the situation.
That's a helluva gutsy decision, peeps.
RenamedMonkey
25-08-04, 01:42 PM
Blimey, what a potential life changer. Loving both of your approach's to the situation, really sounds like you have something special.
Spoke to Dr Rich and he said he will be giving my email address to you (Cat) so you have a contact to let the SWS lot know when he can have visitors, I will keep my eye out.
p.s - no excuse for not riding on the weekend! I don't know... :wink:
Speak soon.
Sincs and Cat, you guys seem to have a brilliant outlook and attitude to a very difficult and stressful situation. The way you are both handling this is absolutely amazing.
I hope the op and recovery goes to plan.
All the best for the future.
Graham.
Praying all went well today.
Please let us know if there's anything you need
I've away for a few days and just picked this up. Thanks to Jonboy and Bluebell for pointing this out to me.
Firstly I'd like to pass on my thoughts to Sinc and Cat, despite the brave face that they are putting on this situation, it must be hell.
I'd like to offer the same assistance that I did for BigApe a few weeks back, that is setup a collection fund. Money doesn't solve everything, but it can make things a little easier.
I start a new specific thread for the collection, full details will be given there.
Best wishes and a speedy recovery.
Sinc had the op last night and is feeling happier today :) although obviously the pain ain't too much fun but he's coping brilliantly :thumbsup: Another op for his elbow/arm tomorrow, then it will be the road to recovery :) *reminds self to purchase parrot at lunchtime*
Good news. All the best (again) for the next one then hopefully a quick recovery. Whhile you are out for the parrot, also possibly pick up a deed poll form for the name change to long john :)
I start a new specific thread for the collection, full details will be given there.
Anyone know the prices of parrots, crutches and morphine? Ditto the necessary mods to bike so it can be riden without the rear brake*?
[*I'm assuming he doesn't want to be seen on a scoot :lol: ]
Had an email from Sincs big bro, Gordon - apparantly Gordon's getting married in 3 weeks time. Hope that all goes well and that Sincs can get there for it [-o<
I've away for a few days and just picked this up. Thanks to Jonboy and Bluebell for pointing this out to me.
Firstly I'd like to pass on my thoughts to Sinc and Cat, despite the brave face that they are putting on this situation, it must be hell.
I'd like to offer the same assistance that I did for BigApe a few weeks back, that is setup a collection fund. Money doesn't solve everything, but it can make things a little easier.
I start a new specific thread for the collection, full details will be given there.
Best wishes and a speedy recovery.
I know I've PMed you mate, but I'd like to say here ...
that I don't know what to say... Except THANK you so so much, to all of you ... thank you :) Sinc will really appreciate this :) You guys are wonderfully supportive and a great tonic, it's a pleasure being here :)
I've just caught up on the rest of this thread, and I'm shocked and amazed at what has happened, and Sinc's courage in the face of something so awful. I remember sitting in the Hospital only a couple of months ago with my squashed arm, relieved that it wasn't my leg, and I still had my mobility. :roll:
Cat, please keep us informed about Sinc, I do very much hope that he's okay and makes the best recovery possible! :)
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