I'm home from the hospital/ update on my condition

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 8 May 2002 5:17 pm

First, I wish to thank everybody for all the get well wishes. I never realized I have so many friends. This truly is a great community.

As I mentioned in the other thread, I am home from the hospital. To begin, the prognosis is for a full recovery, save that I am now a few millimeters shorter than I was before the accident. My nose bone was completely shattered, and I now have a new one made out of titanium. I suppose I will be setting off alarms at airports from now on. Surprisingly, my nose does not hurt at all. It merely feels stuffed up.

The more serious injury was the spinal fracture. I have a stage 2 compression fracture of the L 1 vertebra. I don't know what that means, but unlike my nose, this one hurts. However, even though I am in a certain amount of discomfort, I can walk, and make all of the movements necessary to play the steel. My coordination has not been affected. I have a spinal fracture, but the spinal cord itself is not damaged.

The recovery is expected to take about 2 to 3 months. I was told to expect residual pain for up to a year. I expect to be back at work on my current recording project in a few days, and back playing with my rock band by the time of our next gig. (I am not allowed to lift anything, so it looks like I'm gonna have to hire me some roadies.)

Before I close I want to thank our fellow forumites Marty Pollard and Jeff Lambert (Both of whom have had heated arguments with me in Off Topic in the past) for calling me long distance to wish me a speedy recovery.

Thanks again to every one of you. I love you guys.

Dr. Hugh Jeffreys · Post by **Dr. Hugh Jeffreys** » 8 May 2002 5:27 pm

Sorry to have read of your accident; I would have sent my condolences earlier, but my pc has been down. I am glad that you are recovering so well and that the cord is intact; I did'nt realize that your injuries were so extensive. (By the way, I have almost 6000 miles on my bike, but it has always stayed in the same place). I'm sure Albert was looking forward to hearing your group. There's always tomorrow; hang in there, and don't overdo yourself. My best, as usual, Hugh

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 8 May 2002 6:17 pm

Hi Mike;
It is good to hear that you are home to start mending.The old body is pretty tough.
Take it easy & get well soon..My best to you.
Ron

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 8 May 2002 6:35 pm

Mike, glad to see you are back home again. Good news that you will be playing that steel again......al

C Dixon · Post by **C Dixon** » 8 May 2002 7:34 pm

Mike please email me your home phone number.

I will call you.

God bless you dear friend,

carl

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 8 May 2002 8:33 pm

Mike, best wishes. You shouldn't have been so mean to me! Just kidding!

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 8 May 2002 9:17 pm

My nose bone was completely shattered, and I now have a new one made out of titanium.

It will be a lot more musical than an aluminum or stainless one. I wish you a speedy and comfortable recovery.--Chas

John Lacey · Post by **John Lacey** » 9 May 2002 5:57 am

I guess that you'll have a push/pull spine now, eh Mike?

All the best, Bud, and get better.
John.

Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 9 May 2002 8:46 am

Mike, best wishes. You shouldn't have been so mean to me! Just kidding!

Uh Oh! Is that what it was? Nnnnaughty-I'm glad you're recovering MP3. It sounds very painful to say the least... I would say "That Sucks" and believe me... it is worthy of the expression [my opinion]

God Bless you MP3... and RDd2 too,

...and all the rest of you 'ole pedal farts too

2pT

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Ron Page · Post by **Ron Page** » 9 May 2002 8:47 am

I can walk, and make all of the movements necessary to play the steel.

Yeah, but was it worth it?

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Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 9 May 2002 8:50 am

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards Bob

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 9 May 2002 8:59 am

Mike, sorry to hear of your accident. I hope
you heal up real soon and give us more of that fine steel playing! When is someone going to make a titanium steel?

John O Keeffe · Post by **John O Keeffe** » 9 May 2002 10:38 am

Get well soon Mike!

John Steele (deceased) · Post by **John Steele (deceased)** » 9 May 2002 10:46 am

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles, Mike, and hope you're back on track soon.
-John

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 9 May 2002 11:01 am

Hi everybody. I'm woosey from the pain medication so I want to make this short. I first want to say thank you all for your good wishes.

secondly, I AM going to recover. I will not be attending the convention this year because I went to Dallas instead, but look for me next year, with bells on.

Mike Cass · Post by **Mike Cass** » 9 May 2002 3:01 pm

Mike,my best wishes are for your full & speedy recovery, sincerely,
mc

Will Bartell · Post by **Will Bartell** » 9 May 2002 7:37 pm

Mike, those would be titanium bells?...Ditto to all the wishes for a speedy and total recovery. Will

David Rupert · Post by **David Rupert** » 9 May 2002 8:29 pm

Mike, sorry that you got into an accident on your bike!! Glad you're home from the hospital, now.

Get Well Soon...& may you have a full-recovery!!

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Peace.

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Tony Davis · Post by **Tony Davis** » 10 May 2002 4:44 am

Hey Mike!..so glad you are on the way back to recovery......Sorry..but it wouldnt be me if I didnt visualise you as groggy..and the Doc asking what kind of nose you wanted..and you thinking he said ROSE asked for a big red one !!!!!
All the best From Australia
Tony

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 10 May 2002 6:10 am

Good to hear you are on the road back..
Best wishes for a rapid recovery
TP

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 10 May 2002 1:42 pm

Tony just a thought. What if he thought the doctor said "Hose"?.... Mike recover fast with whatever new product the "doc" gives you.Don't be in any hurry to "jump back up on the horse".

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b0b · Post by **b0b** » 10 May 2002 1:43 pm

Moved to "Our Extended Family" section.