Update on John Kaiser

[jkaiser]

Well, I get to update all of you on what happened after John left the track yesterday. Huge thank yous to those who helped us get his bike and gear into the trailer. I could not have done it without you all.

Xrays and a cat scan of the wrist and hand showed that it was not quite the simple fracture we were all hoping for. John managed to dislocate 3 bones in his hand in addition to breaking at least 2 of them. Damn. They then scared the hell out of him by telling him to go to Harborview and see a hand specialist immediately so he would not lose the use of his hand. Harborview got him in quickly and then the waiting began. The ortho guy ( Matt) did a great job and relieved us of some of the mounting fears.

Long story short...They admitted John about 1 this morning and they are trying to get him in for surgery asap. The fractures could not be reduced because of the swelling. He will give you all the gory details when he gets home and can type them one handed.

He is bummed to say the least. I am taking him his cell phone later today and I know he would really appreciate a phone call.

Thanks to all of you

Albertina

[MotoWerx]

John, hang in there!

I wasn't there and do not know what happened but I assume a wreck. Go easy and let the Ortho do his job!

If you need anything give me a call. 206-890-6613 I'm close to you guys and can give you hand with things if needed.

[Hypnotiq]

Thanks for the update! Hope everything works out! Let us know if you need anything.

Dave, he highsided in T9 during FU race.

-Nico

[Mr Sunshine]

Ah damnit for John!

[CJBaum]

It was something to watch. As the rear end began to step out ever so gently .... and them WHAM ! Good bye. Sorry to hear / see it john. Heal up soon !

[Allister Squid #121]

HEAL UP MY FRIEND KEEP US POSTED.

At least now I don't have to look over my shoulder in T1:twofinger:

[EmDee]

Sorry to hear John! Bummer! Our best wishes for your speedy recovery and really hope everything heals up fine for you so you don't have any long term issues!

[MikeM]

Good luck John! Hang in there and let me know if there is anything we can do to help out. You got my number.

[Rubber Ducky]

Sorry to hear about the complications John, man you tumbled for a loooooong time before finally stopping.

Best of luck with the surgery and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.

[Steve]

Hope for a quick recovery John!

[Lauralynne]

Oh shit - if you need ANYTHING let us know!!

[Monica]

Get well! You guys have my number if you need anything.

[piper907]

John... What a bummer dude.
You were charging too!!!
Do what the doctor tells ya and get well soon.
If you need anything, drop me a line.

[jkaiser]

hey all, thanks for the well wishes. I should get surgery today and hopefully be home tonight or tomorrow.

I will then be interviewing for an apprentice boat mechanic. Email if you're interested (seriously).

Thanks to everyone for your support and help. I'll post more later, this one handed typing is infuriating.

[El Cuervo]

Heal up quickly John - but don't rush back too fast you nut.
Give it time to heal 100%.

H

[Mr Sunshine]

I will then be interviewing for an apprentice boat mechanic. Email if you're interested (seriously).

Corson?

[Mr Sunshine]

Thanks to everyone for your support and help. I'll post more later, this one handed typing is infuriating.

Yeah it really sucks. Let me know if you need some hints...I got some experience last year. :rave:

[SixFrame]

Heal up quick John!

[xtreem1]

Good luck healing, thanks for not taking me with you...:pokestick:

[cobra525]

Dammit John, you should have listend to the bike when it tried to punt you the race before. Get well soon brotha.

[Rubber Ducky]

Yeah it really sucks. Let me know if you need some hints...I got some experience last year. :rave:

Come on someone say something about Chris' "one-handed" typing experience!!!! :rofl:

[jbcjr]

Big J

Give me a call when you've got a chance... hope all went well with the surgery! Take care!

[tjones23]

John,

Sorry to hear you got hurt -- heal up!

tim

[dakh]

Sending some chi your way John, heal well!

[Mr Sunshine]

Come on someone say something about Chris' "one-handed" typing experience!!!! :rofl:

They are out of practice...I lob it up...and nothing.

[BDF]

J K, you ham fisted meatball. I told ya you should have got her a new set of tires for Mothers day! John call me if you or the family need any thing.

WB

[Monica]

Just called Kaiser's wife and John answered. He is out of surgery and in recovery. Sounded a little loopy (even for Kaiser, haha) but said the surgery went very well. Hoping to be discharged tonight. Happy Mother's Day, Albertina! Nothing better than 36 hours in the hospital. What a good wife. :)

[jkaiser]

He is home safe and sound. He is staying up for a bit downstairs making sure the eggs and toast are staying down before he goes to bed. 36 hours with no food, only an iv, little sleep and lots of pain do wonders for the body. I am sure he will catch up with you all later on. Thanks for all your good wishes. It has meant a lot to him to read them pre surgery.

See you all soon. He may not be racing in Spokane, but we will see you all at he next Pacific round. Not sure if he will be riding or watching and gritting his teeth.

I am off to bed... it is my turn for some rest

Albertina

[racefan#21]

John

Hope your recovery is a speedy one. Sorry to see you crash on Sunday, lucky you have a good wife to help you out. heal up mate and get back out there.

cheers
Craig

[Lizbeth]

Ah crap John,]
I heard that went down but I didn't hear about your injury. That stinks. I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck with everything. You know we're all here for you and the fam.

We all love ya!

[shematt145]

Dammit John, you should have listend to the bike when it tried to punt you the race before. Get well soon brotha.

How about the two laps before?

"Whoa!! did you see that #91 get bucked out of his seat!?"

next lap...

"Holy crap!! he was twice as high that time!!"

next lap...H.O.I.S.T

"aww geez, that's no good"

[Jet City Racer]

Heal up quick John. This isn't the way I want to move up in the standings.

[jkaiser]

Dammit John, you should have listend to the bike when it tried to punt you the race before. Get well soon brotha.

How about the two laps before?

"Whoa!! did you see that #91 get bucked out of his seat!?"

next lap...

"Holy crap!! he was twice as high that time!!"

next lap...H.O.I.S.T

"aww geez, that's no good"


Yep, you're both right. I only have myself and my eternal ambition to finish in front of Bracket to blame for that crash. On the two previous laps the bike told me I was asking for something it was not prepared to deliver. Never the less, I pressed it just a bit further and was made to pay for it, big time. I'll post a full report soon, but there's no doubt about the crash. I took a calculated risk and lost.

[jwinn76]

Heal up John!!

Docs at Harborview are some of the best! they got my pinky and my Femur back working in no time.

[ScooTour]

...On the two previous laps the bike told me I was asking for something it was not prepared to deliver...
John, so sorry about the injury. I was working corner 9 and saw all three "events."

For what it's worth, it appeared to me to be happening in exactly the same place the first, second, and third time. Don't know if that will help as you replay if over and over in your memory. (And my angle wasn't perfect, so maybe it wasn't in *exactly* the same place each time...)

Also, you really were charging for position! It was awesome to see.

Best wishes for a complete recovery,

...Tom

[jkaiser]

John, so sorry about the injury. I was working corner 9 and saw all three "events."

For what it's worth, it appeared to be happening in exactly the same place the first, second, and third time. Don't know if that will help as you replay if over and over in your memory.

Also, you really were charging for position! It was awesome to see.

Best wishes for a complete recovery,

...Tom


Yep, I know it.. In that spot the track changes camber and goes from positive camber to negative camber. If you're rolling on the throttle there, already at the limit of traction, it'll feel like someone just pulled the track out from underneath your bike. I knew this, but tried to press it anyway, learn from my mistake.

[snake]

Hey John -- Good luck healing up and getting work done. Look forward to seeing you around.

[piper907]

John,
I lost yur #... give me a call when you get a chance ;)