[Devil1]

Originally Posted by cras4u

Hey everyone, first and foremost I want to thank you all for your well wishes. You guys and gals have been the best support group I could have ever imagined. I am in so much pain right now, so I’m not going to say much that steph or aaron hasn’t already covered. My left patella (knee cap) is fr actured pretty bad, but those at Bet Israel Medical Center put it back together and sewed it up pretty good. I got out yesterday, yet, the pain all over my body is starting to show itself. Everything from hands, to feet, to face is hard to move. Things could be a lot worse – I’m lucky to be typing to you folks.

Police reports, insurance claims and all else will fall into place soon. He has already filed a police report – I must also. Apparently, he claims that I was on his side (no shit right?) of the road (River ST in Middleton). My grandmother and mother took a ride back to the scene to find plastics all around (and all the way up a hill, maybe 25 yards away!) and also that there was NO yellow line (faded) where the driver was coming around the turn. I have no clue but I’m just thankful that I’m alive. I’m happy that some of you offered support, but you really don’t need to. If you want to, I suppose here’s my information:
Jeffrey Botto
75 Lake Street
Peabody, MA
01960

(978) 535-0499 (home)

I’ll try and post back when I can, but everything is chaotic right now. If any significant updates are to come, aaron (spicy) or steph (lady flin’ low) will be sure to post up. Thanks everyone.

Well, I wish you the best of luck.

[Paul_E_D]

Good luck and a speedy recovery. My wife and I were hit head on a year and a half ago. Settlement is still pending, and we haven't ridden on the street since. Be patient, it's a long process. Just be sure to get the best medical attention you can, and the rest will sort itself out. Some people will try to tough it out. That's NOT the way to go.

[greenmonster]

Best of luck, Jeff. That was TOO damned close! Thank God your gear worked ok, and that you came out of this and are back home. Heal up quick!

[ahtune69]

Got hit back in 88 when some lady pulled out from a parked position while talking on the phone. Injured my lower back and neck to this day it still bothers me so like Paul said make sure you get the medical attention and pt first before anything else, then sue the pants off the driver.

[bmrider]

Glad to hear that you're doing relatively Ok...

Wishing you a speedy recovery...

[CBRGuru]

Wishes of a speedy recovery with large pain killer scripts.

[brendanp]

I just stopped by Jeff's house to see him. He appears to be in good spirits. Met his mom too (nice lady)
She took me out to the garage and showed me the bike. It actually looks like it is repairable. Forks bent, blown out tire, plastics rashed up. Not sure if the frame is tweaked though.
I stopped at the local news shop and bought him a couple of cycle rags to read. Figured he can use them. Seeing that he wont be mobile for a while.
Jeff, you got a long road ahead of you bro, but just do what the doc's say and hopefully you'll be 100% in 6 months....

[bottoj]

Thanks a lot for the magazine bro, little gestures really do lift your spirits so much. You did meet Patricia, my grandmother tee hee. I can't express how much it meant to me to hear someone, in person, give their best wishes.

To everyone else, thank you for all of your prayers.

On a side note - pictures will follow of course!

[brendanp]

Ooh shit dude... She didn't look old enough to be a granmom! Sorry bout that! Ok, I'll just shut up now.....

[OreoGitorio]

Originally Posted by brendanp

GILF!

[stevecbr900rr]

Hey Bud just got around to seeing this...Sorry this had to ruin your season. Heal up quick so yu can get your butt back out there...and don't get to fond of those pain killers. See ya soon Bud.

[brendanp]

Originally Posted by OreoGitorio

pete, you're an azz man...
no gilf's for me bro!

[spicy]

i thought it was gmilfs?

[OreoGitorio]

Originally Posted by brendanp

pete, you're an azz man...

I like bewbz & azz equally

Just playin, bro

[brendanp]

Originally Posted by OreoGitorio

I like bewbz & azz equally

Just playin, bro

Pete, if it makes you feel any better, I woulda stopped by your house too....
Woulda hadda bring some Sam's though....

[MotoFreak]

Originally Posted by brendanp

Not to get off track here, but after the winter lay up of not riding, as it gets closer to riding season, I always get these weird thoughts going thru my head about shit like this that can happen in an instant to me.
It kinda fukks with my mind because the confidence and assurity level is low from not riding. I start to second guess my riding skills and awareness of what I have learned over the years and I get a bit nervous as my first day back out approaches.
There isn't a year that this doesn't happen to me. But it doesn't take long out on the road to start feeling better about it and things always seem to back to normal.
I am just so glad that you survived this unfortunate incident.

and to continue getting off track...I am the complete opposite, while I am always trying to identify road hazards, faulty drivers and the like, takes me about a mintute and a half to get the feeling back on the bike...I went out last week, and though its was 45*, after an hour I was right back in it. Not that I am a crazy rider, (always trying my damndest to be smart and safe) I would guess its because I use the bike as a couch cause its in my living room and all I think about is riding...glad to hear he's back home and in good spirits, rock steady bro!

[tsanto]

Hope you have a quick and healthy recovery.

[RyanNicholson]

Originally Posted by brendanp

Not to get off track here, but after the winter lay up of not riding, as it gets closer to riding season, I always get these weird thoughts going thru my head about shit like this that can happen in an instant to me.
It kinda fukks with my mind because the confidence and assurity level is low from not riding. I start to second guess my riding skills and awareness of what I have learned over the years and I get a bit nervous as my first day back out approaches.
There isn't a year that this doesn't happen to me. But it doesn't take long out on the road to start feeling better about it and things always seem to back to normal.
I am just so glad that you survived this unfortunate incident.

I kinda feel the same on the road....but DEFINITELY on the track, first couple laps I get really sketched out.


anyways...hadn't posted in here yet so cheers to a speedy recovery man...listen to the doc and rest up, glad you're still with us

[imkindafkedup]

I saw him the other day, and he's looking good for a guy that could be dead. His leg is like a balloon! The bike is pretty fucked, damage all around, however his gear held up really well. I always hear about how people tell you to get the right gear and blah, blah, blah. But after seeing his jacket and gloves first hand it really showed me that expensive gear is not a gimmick, it really does make a difference.

[DucDave]

Sometimes life hands us a replay...congrats and heal up quick. Oh...and the best place for medical advice is from a Doctor...follow their instructions!!!!

Dave

[Doc]

Or from me...

[Nix]

Originally Posted by brendanp

Not to get off track here, but after the winter lay up of not riding, as it gets closer to riding season, I always get these weird thoughts going thru my head about shit like this that can happen in an instant to me.
It kinda fukks with my mind because the confidence and assurity level is low from not riding. I start to second guess my riding skills and awareness of what I have learned over the years and I get a bit nervous as my first day back out approaches.
There isn't a year that this doesn't happen to me. But it doesn't take long out on the road to start feeling better about it and things always seem to back to normal.
I am just so glad that you survived this unfortunate incident.

You can never let yourself get too comfortable when riding. I have to yell at myself all the time for getting too complacent. ...probably my fucking A.D...oh it's lunchtime...need a samich.

Jeff - Speedy recovery wishes to ya!!!

[DucDave]

Originally Posted by Doc

Or from me...

...goes without saying...!!!!

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Jeff,

How are you feeling man?

D

[bottoj]

Short Version:

Good to be alive.

Long Version:

Pretty good for what it is D. I went back for my first post-op a few weeks ago and everything was deemed "It isn't where we wouldn't expect it to be at this point." Since they used to hardware to repair my patella (kneecap, left), they have to allow more time for healing before physical therapy can start. My left leg has been in an immobilize (no bending) since the accident. I am using crutches to get around, and once PT starts, I will eventually graduate to a cane. We are looking at a year full recovery.

The muscle mass in my left leg is almost non-existent though my upper body, abs, and right leg are all rock solid now

I go back for my second post-op towards the end of the month, and they will then decide whether I need hardware dependent on how well it is healing on its own. Outlook is very good.

I am trying to keep my spirits up, but hearing about more motorcycle deaths/injuries takes a toll on me emotionally. I am trying to focus my energy on helping others as shown in this thread here, but no one seems to be taking to the idea (or there is already one "in progress") so my hopes of doing something to help was cut down. I just wanted to spread awareness and start a local "help group" so to speak. If anyone wants to still help me pursue this, my own personal dream, shoot me a PM or visit the thread.