Wade 2000 Posted May 19, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 19, 2014 So I went sailing in the British Virgin Islands for a week. Three days in, on the way back from snorkeling, I go to step off the Dingy onto the boat deck and I slipped on the plastic down onto the stainless steel swim ladder. Well, the tubular ladder had an open end with no safety cap on it. I landed, full weight (225lbs) at a 16" fall on the ball of my foot:doh: The cut went all the way through the tendon and nerve and made a 3-1/2" laceration. 24 hours later, after surgery, I'm back on the boat and finish out the trip. The vacation was great but it will be some time to get back to 100% strength and mobility. It's gonna be a long summer:bawling:[ATTACH]84431[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted May 19, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 19, 2014 Pray you have fast Recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufftom4 Posted May 19, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 19, 2014 I hope for a speedy recovery for you and OUCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted May 19, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 19, 2014 Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted May 19, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 19, 2014 Wishing you a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyRider Posted May 19, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 19, 2014 As there are many first Genners who will offer to ride your bike during recovery on the pretext of keeping it from getting sluggish. Just think now you will have time to read every mod, bling and upgrade post there is for your bike not to mention it should shine like the sun from repeated waxing. Remember just listening to the Dr's orders Does Not Count as following them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted May 19, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2014 Ouch!! Hope you heal soon Ouch again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted May 19, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 19, 2014 I really dislike plastic "anythings" on sailboats. That's why I have a wood ladder... Wishing you a speedy heal! Time for work on ride, maybe??!! david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted May 20, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 20, 2014 That hurts just thinking about it,, heal up quick,, good thing to take is arnica,, boosts the healing power of the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted May 20, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 20, 2014 Hope for a speedy recovery. You look like you are relaxing pretty good on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beltfed50 Posted May 20, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 20, 2014 OMG...that hurt just to read about! Be well soon So I went sailing in the British Virgin Islands for a week. Three days in, on the way back from snorkeling, I go to step off the Dingy onto the boat deck and I slipped on the plastic down onto the stainless steel swim ladder. Well, the tubular ladder had an open end with no safety cap on it. I landed, full weight (225lbs) at a 16" fall on the ball of my foot:doh: The cut went all the way through the tendon and nerve and made a 3-1/2" laceration. 24 hours later, after surgery, I'm back on the boat and finish out the trip. The vacation was great but it will be some time to get back to 100% strength and mobility. It's gonna be a long summer:bawling:[ATTACH]84431[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted May 20, 2014 Share #12 Posted May 20, 2014 OMG...that hurt just to read about! Be well soon INDEED!! I feel the pain of that all the here in Michigan!! Thoughts and prayers for full recovery Wade! Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted May 20, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 20, 2014 Wow !!! You look miserable sitting there with the cast.....and the drink.....on the boat...... Well, at least it's a better grade of misery. Hope you're back on you feet soon; hate to see ya miss the best time of the year for riding. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpuppy Posted May 20, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 20, 2014 best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 20, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 20, 2014 Awwww, come on, the answer is obvious... Seafoam:doh: Heal fast my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stache Posted May 20, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 20, 2014 Awwww, come on, the answer is obvious... Seafoam:doh: :no-no-no: If he'd been wearing Avon Venoms he'd have had 'better traction' instead of being 'in traction'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted May 20, 2014 Share #17 Posted May 20, 2014 Take care.....hope you heal quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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