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SnowStrom · « **on:** February 04, 2019, 10:47:30 »

Hello everyone,

Long time no post. I thought I'd drop in and post an update for anyone who followed the megathread on my accident just over four and a half years ago.

Brief recap: ploughed into lorry at 50mph. Broke shoulder, four ribs, punctured lung, lacerated spleen, leg gashed to bone, lost top of left foot, and a permanently paralysed dominant arm (no partridge in a pear tree though).

I had shoulder surgery last year as it was discovered my shoulder blade had come off the chest wall as well as coming apart where it joins the collarbone. Had a plate welded in, happy to say that was a big success and the plate has since been removed.

I'm going back to hospital in May for an amputation as I've had no improvement from the nerve transfer surgery and I've had enough of a dead arm (more here) and I can't wait.

Other than that life goes on. Still studying, doing a museum studies masters, after that who knows. Hope you are all keeping well

Hev

MartinW · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2019, 10:50:12 »

Wow Hev, it's still not good for you and hard to believe that was 4.5 years ago too.

Keep fighting. You have already demonstrated far more bravery than I could ever have.

Joe Rocket · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2019, 10:57:11 »

Good to hear from you again Heather. Glad to see you are miles above your troubles as usual, it can't be easy.......

Not sure you told us about passing your car test in that adapted car....?

You should be awarded a Master in bravery and determination. Good luck in all you do.

Hugo Magnus · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2019, 12:12:21 »

Great to hear from you. Can you get someone to film your operation so we can all watch?
Joking aside I'm sorry it didn't work out. You are so brave and positive that I'm sure it will all end well.

Brockett · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2019, 14:19:18 »

How very kind of you to think of us when your life is beset with such difficulties.

SuzukiSte · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2019, 15:32:52 »

Don't know you SnowStrom but what a hellish four and a half years you have had, and you still seem very confident towards life, great to hear good encouragement from someone like you.

kissofdeath · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2019, 16:33:02 »

Hello Hev, glad some things are getting sorted for you. don't know if I could be brave enough to make that choice.
Keep in touch

wurzel · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2019, 17:38:34 »

It's great to hear from you Hev, keep on doing what you do so bloody well, and keep in touch.

user650 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2019, 17:54:02 »

Good to hear from you Hev

Fat Rat · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2019, 18:20:17 »

Nice to hear from you Hev.

You are always welcome here, particularly as you were the second worst dancer at the West Wales meet.

mr_diver · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2019, 18:23:34 »

Oi! Andy you didn't have to point out my lack of ability on the dance floor.

Nice to see you're still around Hev.
Stay strong and hope everything goes well in May.

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2019, 20:26:41 »

Good luck for the operation. I'm still amazed by how positive you were following your accident and it's great to hear you are still positive and not letting it hold you back.

Ridaz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2019, 20:30:54 »

Great to see you back here. You're an inspiration to us all.

vstroman · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2019, 20:56:50 »

Your bravery and spirit really are an inspiration, going through a rough time myself at the minute, wishing you all the best in the future Hev.

Dark-Strom · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2019, 17:58:15 »

Hello Snowstrom,

don't know you but you're clearly an amazing person given all you have been through.

Hope all goes well for your upcoming operation

SnowStrom · « **Reply #15 on:** May 26, 2019, 06:59:15 »

Hello

I have had a few lovely messages asking if I had my operation yet as May is nearly gone (topical).

Due to a shortage of operating theatre staff amd the hassle of coordinating two different surgeon teams (I've got an orthopaedic and a tumour surgeon, multidisciplinary all the rage apparently) it got pushed back but assuming it doesn't get cancelled or rescheduled I will be getting rid of my meat anchor on the 27th June.

Will update when I have more news/less arm

Hev

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 26, 2019, 07:16:35 »

Sorry to hear of the delay, but good luck for when it happens

Fat Rat · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2019, 07:34:12 »

All the best Hev, our thoughts are with you.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2019, 07:39:33 »

You could go private, but that'd cost you a leg as well. Annoying delay when you've resolved on such a seemingly drastic course of action, but you seem like the kind of person who can deal with that. Your strength and focus puts most of us to shame, even continuing with - and excelling at - your studies at a time when I for one would have thrown the academic towel in and sat crying in a corner.
We only met once, and from that brief meeting I sensed you to be a remarkable lady. The very best of luck with your surgery and post-op recovery and adjustment to the new life. If anyone can do it I'm sure you can.

Dave L · « **Reply #19 on:** May 26, 2019, 08:58:16 »

Hi,
I have not had the pleasure of meeting you young lady, but you clearly are a strong individual - both mentally and physically. I wish you all the best and keep us informed as to how your surgery goes. Major strides have been made in the development and adaption of replacement limbs and I would not be surprised if you get yourself back on a bike sometime in the future.