arneburner Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 7 hours ago, JohnE said: Sorry to hear that you are done for the season Arne. The pain sounds pretty bad. Watch out for those opioids. Take plenty of laxatives with them. no sheet! felling better today, more ice, less drugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Well...........I'm out for a week or two! Weds. afternoon got blindsided by a skier as I was slowing down to come into the ropes above Gold Coast lift at P at Tahoe. Never saw it coming or remember feeling anything but knocked unconscious and unresponsive......so they toboggan me down to the village and then airlifted me to Reno. I don't remember any of that.....I woke up looking at ceiling lights at the hospital! Last I remember It was 3:30pm and I had a student athlete with me and we were going to make 2 more runs before heading down...next thing I know it's after 7pm in the hospital and I'd lost over 3! hours. CT of spine and head and DX chest scans and about 7 other lab tests revealed I hadn't broke or damaged anything......what can I say, I bounce well! Concussion, scrapes and bruises seems to be the worst of it. They released me around 8pm and staff from school came to pick me up for the drive back up to Olympic Valley. I needed help from two staff to get to my room. The hospital cut off my favorite jacket and 2 top layers but I got my board, boots, gloves and helmet back in one piece. Really stiff and sore Thurs., not as much today. Went to the Chiropractor and that helped my hips and neck where they were jammed up. Thank goodness I was working and my work will cover all of this!!! On concussion protocols for the next week or so............. Be Careful Out There!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 OMGosh! Another very sucky story! Recover quickly and completely and soon, barryj!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Barryj heal well ! Sounds like being careful is not enough anymore. Perhaps a guard angel would be of more use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Barry good to hear you have no major damage (other than you would have got from a round or two with Marvin Haggler) & you will be back on deck soon. Edited January 22, 2022 by Lurch Maybe you should have ordered a wtF plate from Sean! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 @barryjYou may have got your helmet back in one piece but it has done its' duty. Time for a new helmet before you ride again. Hope you recover quickly and fully from your concussion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamifumi Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 @barryj, I hope you recover soon and well. One of my colleague had concussion and it was quite a journey but I am hoping it will be speedy recovery for you. this fortifies the fact of, YOU NEVER KNOW. Gear up and stay safe everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt. Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 wow, sorry to hear. I hope you are feeling better. Not sure why, but seems like ski areas corral everyone together by the lift areas? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Hoping for a speeding recovery for you @barryj! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 @barryj So sorry to hear about this. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. What color helmet and clothing did you have on at the time of the accident? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, dredman said: What color helmet and clothing did you have on at the time of the accident? Hey Dred, It was around 3:30pm and another cloudless bluebird day, nothing but sunshine. I was going half speed and slowing more for the corral ropes is the last I remember...... had a black Osbe full coverage helmet, purple bibs and a black jacket that had large white letters VIRTIKA imprinted front and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, dredman said: @barryj So sorry to hear about this. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. What color helmet and clothing did you have on at the time of the accident? It is always about the fashion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 We have had a LOT of people with serious injuries from getting hit over the years. Fire trucks, highway workers, signs and hazard signs are specific colors for a reason. I do not want to see anyone have an injury or life changing event. I am a FIRM believer that colors that pop help prevent some of these accidents. I went through some photos from several of the last MCC to show examples. photo credits to Jerry Hadam, Sean Martin and Joshua Gabrial. Now back away from the computer screen and you decide. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Speedy recovery Barry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 I’d say most of us have either ridden with barryj, traded gear with him, taken good advice from him or just, in general, look upon him as a serious and conscientious carver and a friend in the trenches. To hear that he got t-boned through no fault of his own really sucks for him AND it scares the crap out of me. Keep us updated on your recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Sporting ski patrol colors the year, thinking that seeing someone in a bright red jacket and black bibs might make a lizard brain think twice about getting too close Mario 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Same thinking as @dredman Been wearing a bright red jacket and trousers for the last 10 years. Photographers and artists know that red catches the eye. Will replace both this year and will choose bright colours again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Agree it is good to be seen but also worry that fixating on something often causes one to steer in that direction. Enjoy your turn everyone ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowburn Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 10 hours ago, dredman said: I am a FIRM believer that colors that pop help prevent some of these accidents. I'm a firm believer in this. I use to like not standing out in a crowd but better to be seen in a split second than not at all. Although my jacket could be brighter red and I should get dayglow pants instead of black. Maybe a orange helmet too. Prayers for a speedy recovery @barryj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboot Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 So sorry this happened Barry - wishing you a quick and complete recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneburner Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) On 1/16/2022 at 9:11 PM, johnasmo said: I thought I got schooled in pain when I blew out my shoulder mountain biking. Then I learned what real pain was from the surgery to rebuild it. Best of luck. Sleep in a chair for a while. No matter how it feels, force a stop to opioids at 4 or 5 weeks. thanks, stopped percocet after 5 days. did not sleep well in chair. feeling good so far. aleve and cbd works for now. PT will be a different story. Edited January 23, 2022 by arneburner typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 23 hours ago, 1xsculler said: Keep us updated on your recovery. Thanks for all the positive support and prayers! Needless to say missed work Thurs. and Fri. and not feeling like going in Mon. ...but hopefully that will change! Went to my Chiropractor Fri. to relieve the pain on my hip and back....can't step up or turn over resting or sleeping without pain. The Doc. helped a little but gotta go back Mon. and Weds. Living off Advil 24 hours a day too much, my head still spins sitting up or laying down but decreasing day by day, having to walk with a cane up steps or stairs but making progress getting around. Overall still feel like Crap...but feeling a Little better each day.....but Geez it is SLOW Going! Have no clue, or desire to be back on the Mtn. as of yet.....work will dictate that aspect...another week or 2 I suspect. Trying to be thankful for my little blessings, not breaking any bones and still walking and talking!! Be Careful Out There!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, barryj said: Thanks for all the positive support and prayers! Needless to say missed work Thurs. and Fri. and not feeling like going in Mon. ...but hopefully that will change! Went to my Chiropractor Fri. to relieve the pain on my hip and back....can't step up or turn over resting or sleeping without pain. The Doc. helped a little but gotta go back Mon. and Weds. Living off Advil 24 hours a day too much, my head still spins sitting up or laying down but decreasing day by day, having to walk with a cane up steps or stairs but making progress getting around. Overall still feel like Crap...but feeling a Little better each day.....but Geez it is SLOW Going! Have no clue, or desire to be back on the Mtn. as of yet.....work will dictate that aspect...another week or 2 I suspect. Trying to be thankful for my little blessings, not breaking any bones and still walking and talking!! Be Careful Out There!! Don’t rush the concussion, work will still be there when you’re ready Rest up and recover, you only have one noggin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 Great to hear you are on the healing path! Be kind to yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladia Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 I just came from Tahoe. It is getting unbelievable. Gold Coast green slope. Fast recovery Barry, in the end you were pretty lucky and you are strong guy, just image smaller guy on your place. Just take a couple weeks off for healing. I got concussion about 25 years ago and next week any bump was like hit with hammer in head. And slopes were very icy this weekend. Colors? I am not sure about it, I were pink helmet right orange bib with handicap sign, 3 bright colors jacket, but for most people it does not mean anything. I am now so scared of people around me on the slopes. Merging trails , blu and green slopes and bottoms close to lifts are probably most danger places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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