Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS

Stan Perry · 11-13-2007, 01:10 PM

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

Travis Miller · 11-13-2007, 02:13 PM

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

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

Dick Butler · 11-13-2007, 02:25 PM

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

Mike Keener · 11-13-2007, 04:21 PM

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

Bunkster · 11-13-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Miller

... May have to use a cane for awhile.

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

Dick Butler · 11-13-2007, 05:31 PM

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

BobUnkefer · 11-13-2007, 06:50 PM

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

Unk

Jeff Teuton · 11-13-2007, 08:17 PM

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

mikev · 11-13-2007, 08:40 PM

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.

CycloneFE · 11-13-2007, 09:31 PM

Is a diaper required with that?

Hope to see walking around soon.

11-13-2007, 01:10 PM	#1
Stan Perry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville Tenn. Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS Haven't got a report on either of them lately,,,,,,,,So whats up with them?

11-13-2007, 02:13 PM	#2
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	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 (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

11-13-2007, 02:25 PM	#3
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	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

11-13-2007, 04:21 PM	#4
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS 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 __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

11-13-2007, 05:31 PM	#6
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS Now thats funny ! But dont forget the approved aftermarket tip of Aluminum.

11-13-2007, 06:50 PM	#7
BobUnkefer Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 465 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS Didn't someone write a letter stating that early canes came in carbon fiber??????? Unk

11-13-2007, 08:17 PM	#8
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS It was either Walter P. Ford or Zora Arkus Shelby that wrote the letter. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

11-13-2007, 08:40 PM	#9
mikev Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS 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.

11-13-2007, 09:31 PM	#10
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Need report on REDMAN and TRAVIS Is a diaper required with that? Hope to see walking around soon.