Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Haven't got a report on either of them lately,,,,,,,,So whats up with them?

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Thanks for asking, Stan. I'm still hanging in there.

One does not realize how much you actually do in life until you are suddenly made immobile. With this kind of break I have not been allowed to put any weight on the leg. That means I do not have a "walking cast". Crutches have been my means of getting around. I have found that I can predict the weather and I set off alarms due to the metal the surgeon put in my leg.

I go back to the orthopedic surgeon this Friday. He will x-ray the leg to see how the break is healing. If okay the cast comes off. If not, I'm not sure what will happen. At any rate I'm sure I will not be able to simply walk out of the office. There is talk of therapy and learning to walk again. May have to use a cane for awhile.

This has been a long ordeal that I do not wish on anyone. All I can say is be careful on those rear trailer doors. They are truly slippery slopes.

Hope to see everyone in the Spring.
Travis


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Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Glad to hear you are doing okay Travis. People do not realize how long some healing fractures keep you down or at least slowed down....See you soon.
Dick Butler

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Keep up the recovery efforts Travis...I'm sure the crutches and all the bionic parts and pieces now part of your body are no piece of cake either!

It will be a great day when you are back on both feet, not to mention how much you are missed at the races..

Team Checkmate

Mike & Paul

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Travis, just to make you feel at home:

Cane Length: 3.023 feet...+/- .025

Diameter: .875 maximum

Cane Tip: Must be same manufacturer as cane - no exceptions

Cane Tip Material: butyl rubber or any other material listed on the accepted alternative materials list

Date of Manufacturer: Not to exceed 2 years old

Cane Handle Radius: Maximum of 6 inches

Cane Surface Texture: Not any smoother than baby's derriere

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Now thats funny ! But dont forget the approved aftermarket tip of Aluminum.

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Didn't someone write a letter stating that early canes came in carbon fiber???????

Unk

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

It was either Walter P. Ford or Zora Arkus Shelby that wrote the letter.

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I've got a couple of used canes-my wife broke her foot and my grandson ran over his with the Corvette. Both were pretty recent, so the date stamp should be good-not sure if they're made by an accepted manufacturer.

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Is a diaper required with that?

Hope to see walking around soon.

When did this happen???
 

Professor Travis what happened you never said in your post??? Glad to hear your o.k. & on the road to recovery hope to see you next season walking around on both legs.

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Glad to hear you are doing OK, Travis. Can't keep a good man down. See you next spring.

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Thanks Travis for the reply. Glad you are getting along better, just take it EASY and take care. All the other replys are GREAT I'm still laughing at them............ But still no answer on REDMAN!!!!!!!!! REDMAN in the house where are you ??????????

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

redman in the house.getting along o.k.sounds like i'am doing better than my buddy travis.can dance a little but not ready for a marathon.thanks for all the well wishes .hope to see everybody in the spring.

Re: When did this happen???
 

Wow Tom! I must not have made the headlines in your area!

On Sept 27 at the Northern Sportsnationals I walked out the back of the Div 3 tech trailer and slipped on the door/ramp. Danny Gracia took me to the hospital where it was determined I had broken my right leg just above the ankle. I was operated on the next day. A plate and 8 screws were put in making me the bionic techman. I forgot to ask the surgeon if the metal was mild steel or chromoly.


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Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Travis! Does it say in the rule book that this kind of material is class legal for a person of your stature, class? Get well soon . I'm coming back John Lang!

Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

I keep having this reoccurring vision from the operating room. Just as the anesthesia was being administered, I seem to remember the surgeon's saying "we can make him better, stronger, and faster..."

But then I was also on some good pain medicine at the time.


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Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Okay, the permanent cast is finally off. I cannot begin to tell everyone how great that feels.

Now its the removable walking cast for six weeks. This boot looks like something you would use to walk around on the moon. No cane but ten days of phasing out the crutches.

And finally I am allowed to drive again! I guess that means now I can drive myself to therapy.


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Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS
 

Good News Travis. Keep up the Physical Therapy. Dick

Re: When did this happen???
 

[QUOTE=Travis Miller;47487] I forgot to ask the surgeon if the metal was mild steel or chromoly.


Travis, I would hope that the surgeon is not using heat treated material, LOL

Greg