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Russ Walling
Social climber
Out on the sand.... man.....
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Sep 14, 2007 - 02:23pm PT
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Good for you man! Glad you are on the mend.
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scuffy b
climber
The deck above the 5
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Sep 14, 2007 - 02:34pm PT
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Thanks for sending us the update. Encouraging news.
Keep your spirits up, and keep on healing. It's really one of the
most rewarding activities of all.
sm
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nita
climber
chico ca
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Sep 14, 2007 - 02:35pm PT
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Good to hear!!! Funny -I was just going to ask about you.
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bachar
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Sep 14, 2007 - 03:14pm PT
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rhyang - Good to hear from you! Keep moving man, you'll get there.
Slow motion is better than no motion. Soon enough we'll be cragging!
All the best bro, JB
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Sep 14, 2007 - 03:47pm PT
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Bravo, welcome back.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Sep 14, 2007 - 04:40pm PT
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Very good news, Rob! Keep on keepin' on...
-Jeff
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Sep 14, 2007 - 04:42pm PT
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good news indeed.
cheers and best wishes for solid speedy recovery!
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Gene
climber
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Sep 14, 2007 - 05:00pm PT
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Rob in 9/06. Photo by Kris.
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spectreman
climber
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Sep 14, 2007 - 06:37pm PT
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Rob,
It sounds like you have an amazing attitude and are willing to work to achieve your goals. That is awesome and you've all ready won half the battle. I'm a physical therapist out here in Colorado and while I don't understand what you are personally going through I do have a good appreciation for the work and motivation required. Keep it up! I wish you the best in your recovery.
Jeff
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Gene
climber
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Saw Rob Sunday 9/30.
HE’S GOING HOME THIS WEEK!!
The guy amazes me.
GM
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there rhyang... say, did not know about this... sorry to hear of this accidnet...
my brother had a bad fall from his house, of all things, when he was working on it, in yosemite west (years back)... (not a climbing injury, luckily, as he loved it so much).. but he was very fortunate and he recovered from the surgery... he had hurt his back (spine) somehow, and later wore a brace for awhile, until it was fully better...
i wish you the best of wishes for your health and recovery... so very glad you made it, thus far...
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Rob,
keep rawking.
give a shout if you need anything.
M
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rhyang
Ice climber
SJC
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Thanks for the positive thoughts everyone :D
I went home on Thursday, Oct. 4th. Things are going well. I have a leg brace & forearm crutches for walking, and a wheelchair for when I am tired. Friends have helped me out a lot. I also hired an agency to assist me with certain tasks (eg. halo liner replacement).
I'll be going back to the hospital for PT & OT starting next week. In early November the dr's will CT my neck and hopefully take off the halo (with any luck the C1 fracture will be healed by then).
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Best wishes for keeping your spirits up through the rest of your recovery process. And welcome home, too!
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Best of Luck and blessings for health.
Be sure to make the best of things in all possible ways. Connect with loved ones, do the things that being healthy distracted you from doing.
Peace
Karl
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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So glad to hear your recovery is going so well. Thanks for sharing.
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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Congratulations on a narrow escape!
Sounds like you walked the edge and made it. Those sorts of injuries are really erie, while you're waiting to see how it turns out.
Looks like more climbing in your future now.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Keep on truckin' Rhyang.
Stay frosty on through the rehab,
We are thinking about you.
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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How are you feeling these days, Rob? I hope everything is still progressing well for you.
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rhyang
Ice climber
SJC
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Got the halo off the day before Thanksgiving, and am rediscovering what having a neck feels like ...
I'm mostly walking without a brace, crutches, or cane these days. Went for a walk / hike of about 9-10 miles / 900' elevation gain last week, using a trekking pole on the steeper parts since my left leg still fatigues faster than the right. Balance and strength has much improved. The wheelchair goes back to the rental place tomorrow :)
I have a 3-month followup with my neurosurgeon in late Feb '08. I asked about cycling and he said we'll discuss it then. When asked about climbing he said I need to wait 9-12 months (!)
I guess all things considered I'm pretty lucky - I'm told my car rolled something like five times. I broke 4 of the 7 cervical vertebrae, 3 of which the surgeon fused together with a plate / rod / screws. I still have some neurological issues, but compared to most people with spinal cord injuries they seem pretty minor.
Will I be able to climb again ? This question pales in comparison to 'will I be able to walk again'. I have great friends, and a supportive family. All in all, life is a miracle. Well, except for having a cold right now, but oh well :)
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