Al Marcoux 71 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Hi everyone. This is an email from Cheryl, Don's wife, with an update on his condition as of this morning. Nothing to new to report. Don is on surgical standby for ankles which means everyday they assess if Don is ready for surgery. This might go on for a few days before surgery actually occurs. Back brace will be put on today if pain can be tolerated. Once brace is on Don will hopefully be able to sit up a bit. Blood work is good, which means his body is doing the right things to heal. Everyone says Don will recover but it will be a long tough road. Likely once he is stable, Don will be transferred to Calgary rehab hospital (we hope) or possibly Vancouver. No idea on timeline yet. Thanks Cheryl Ps thank you, thank you to everyone for cards and cash. Don was overwhelmed. Don is calling the car club his support team. I hadn't stopped to think what his rescue was like, til I met Jeff. Thanks isn't enough but thanks to all who were involved. 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CRX Don 46 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Hi All, Just a note to thank everyone who has been thinking about me! The last surgery has been completed, back brace is on, I have casts on both legs and one arm, so now I am on the long slow road to recovery. I expect to make a full recovery over the next year. l expect to be a patient at HSC in Winnippeg for the next few weeks while I recover and rehabilitate. Then I will be sent back West for more recovery. As of today there is no exact plan for when I will be leaving HSC. In the meantime people have been asking if they can visit me. The best way to set up a time to visit is to text my wife Cheryl at 204.960.3601 ahead of time to check availability, and plan on keeping visits short. The Docs in this hospital are taking a lot of my time with tests etc but I would be happy to share some of my spare time with you. A lot of people have been asking me when I will be racing next. I am not sure what the answer is. I will need to take a break from racing, and I am not sure how long I will be away. Thanks -Don 13 Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-sandy 5 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Good luck with your recovery Don. We hope it's a speedy one. Link to post Share on other sites
MrsHorhey 1 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Wishing you a speedy recovery Don. We hope to see you back at Gimli on or off the track. All the best, Kim and George Link to post Share on other sites
Paceman 8 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Get well soon, see you back at the track when you are able. HSC rehab staff did really good by me. Link to post Share on other sites
chkdsk 203 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Get well soon Don from everyone in our Pit. The staff at HSC are top notch and unfortunatly I know that. Let me know when you get sick of the food and I'll bring you Whopper Cheese combo... Or two. Link to post Share on other sites
CRX Don 46 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 After the first month I am through the worst of it. But there will be many months of work ahead of me before i am walking around like normal. Thanks to all for your kind words and visits. The safety equipment was literally a lifesaver in this crash, especially the hans device which saved my neck and the roll cage that kept the car from being crushed. I cant overstate the importance of making sure your safety equipment is good every time you drive on the track, even if the chance of a crash is unlikely. I would also recommend using a full face helmet instead of an open face. I was using an open face helmet but in retrospect that was a bad decision and it was only luck that allowed me to escape serious facial injuries in a violent crash. Thanks again to the corner workers, paramedics, fire department, and stars who were organized and responded to my crisis. It is so important to be ready for a crash and they all did a great job. My spirits are good as i continue my recovery. The staff at HSC is great and the support i have received from so many has been encouraging. Thank you all! Don 9 Link to post Share on other sites
Ianfromduff 91 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Hey Don! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Link to post Share on other sites
Don P 22 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Ditto that sentiment. Get well. Link to post Share on other sites
PeteL 41 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Glad you're on your way to a full recovery. If you need assistance getting around to various appointments and physio, don't hesitate to reach out. We're one big family here. Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Eh. 289 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Good news for sure Don. I am sure we could find a soon to be mother to provide a sample for you next time the nurse requests one. Just to keep the lab staff on their toes Now about that phone .... Link to post Share on other sites
CRX Don 46 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I am finally out of the hospital and back home! I am nowhere near 100% yet but since I can hobble around on crutches a bit and generally look after myself the medical system decided to release me. There are still months of physio etc ahead of me before I achieve a (hopefully) full recovery. I would like to thank all the Manitoba taxpayers who sponsored the first 3 months of my hospital stay The last 10 days were spent in the Kelowna hospital. In comparing Manitoba hospital food to BC hospital food I would like to say... it's good to be home. I would also like to thank everyone who stopped by to cheer me on. It was good to see you and your encouragement was much appreciated! - Don 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rare Snake 98 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I've been wondering how you were doing. Welcome home! Link to post Share on other sites
geastwood@highspeedcrow.ca 15 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Thinking about you and wishing you all the best on your journey forward. Keep up with the hard work. Link to post Share on other sites
coach 37 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Miss you a lot Don. The shop won’t be the same without you. The place we pay to hang out....lol Link to post Share on other sites
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