Ken Robb injured in motorcycle accident

[Ken Robb]

Hi,

This is Leslie Wolf Robb, Ken's wife, posting for him at his request. Ken was in a motorcycle accident last Sunday (July 6) and has had surgeries to repair shoulder fractures. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he heals from those and other injuries (several fractured ribs, punctured/collapsed lung, and a minor spinal (tranverse process) fracture sustained in the accident. Thank you. If for some reason I have not posted this in the appropriate place, I'd appreciate it if someone could copy it and do so.

[metalheart]

My best wishes for a full recovery ... life is tough and Ken is up to it.

[Louis]

Hi Leslie. Sorry to meet you in these circumstances.

Please pass our best wishes on to Ken.

I hope your your sake that he's a good invalid. ;)

[snah]

Prayers for you both.

[Peter B]

Our collective best wishes to you and to Robb for a speedy recovery.

[vqdriver]

Wow. Scary stuff. So sorry to hear about Ken. Best wishes on the recovery.

[velotrack]

Best wishes in his quick recovery.

[fourflys]

Heal quick Ken!

[Rouleur88]

Prayers for a successful recovery Ken. Your one of the Knights on Paceline that I look up to, and look forward to your wisdom again soon.

[Raffy]

Best wishes, Ken. Speedy recovery to you!

[OtayBW]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[stephenmarklay]

Very very sorry to hear this. Wishing Ken a speedy and full recovery.

[weisan]

Leslie-pal, thank you for keeping this community informed. Although many of us have not met Ken personally but we have known him for many years, as long as he started contributing to this forum. The friendships forged in this place are very unique, like no other. We are a close-knitted family.

Ken-pal, we love you and we care about you deeply...obviously, you already know that, that's why you ask Leslie to post here...this road to recovery might be a relatively long one but we know you will bounce back, you always have. Take it easy pal.

[thwart]

So sorry to hear. Ken, heal up quick. We miss your presence here.

[Gsinill]

Sorry to hear.
Best wishes to you both and a quick and full recovery!

[akelman]

Thinking good thoughts: a speedy and complete recovery.

[soulspinner]

Sending healing thoughts prayers and wishes to you and yours. Sounds like severe injuries Im glad you are still with us.............

[PaMtbRider]

Sorry to hear of your accident. Hope you have a full and quick recovery.

[VTCaraco]

Heal well, Ken; and take care of yourself, too, Leslie.
Having done the care-providing thing before, be sure to ask for help when needed.

[tiretrax]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and for your strength in helping him in his recovery.

[oldpotatoe]

Stay on your bicycle, it's safer. Speedy recovery Ken, and thanks to you, Leslie for taking the time to yak at a bunch of bike nerds when you have a banged up husband.

[RedRider]

Thanks for letting us know. Glad you're on the mend. Heal fast Ken.

[LJohnny]

Speedy recovery Ken! All the best and look forward to hear that you are back on the bike(cycle)

.....

[eddief]

so hopefully we hear it soon.

[bikerboy337]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!


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[Wilkinson4]

Good vibes coming from the bike clan. Scary stuff but thanks for letting us know. Ken, heal up!!!

mIKE

[mike p]

Best wishes Ken, get well soon.

Mike

[jghall]

Ditto. Well wishes and a speedy recovery, Ken and Leslie.

[Len J]

Healing thoughts your way Ken.

Len

[indyrider]

Tailwinds for your recovery...

[witcombusa]

Only two kinds of moto riders out there Ken, the ones who have been down and the ones yet to. You've got yours out of the way now so hopefully you'll be rubber side down and face in the wind again real soon!

[Johny]

Our prayers are with you, Ken and Leslie.

Blessings,

John

[David Kirk]

Sending all the best.

dave

[jmeloy]

Ken thinking about you. Get well fast!

[Climb01742]

Best wishes, Ken. Heal fast.

[texbike]

Wow! Thanks for posting and sorry to hear the news about Ken. I hope that he heals VERY quickly.

Best Wishes from Texas!

Texbike

[AngryScientist]

heal up quick Ken, you're tougher than most, we know you'll be back in the saddle soon!

Nick

[93legendti]

Sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you have a speedy, full and as painless as possible recovery.

[rwsaunders]

Good karma being sent Ken and Leslie's way for a speedy and healthy recovery.

[fuzzalow]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. The world looks better from a vantage point on two wheels and you will be back!

[gasman]

Leslie- Thanks for letting us know. Give Ken our best for a speedy, complication free recovery. You are both in my thoughts.

Dave

[djg]

Hi,

This is Leslie Wolf Robb, Ken's wife, posting for him at his request. Ken was in a motorcycle accident last Sunday (July 6) and has had surgeries to repair shoulder fractures. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he heals from those and other injuries (several fractured ribs, punctured/collapsed lung, and a minor spinal (tranverse process) fracture sustained in the accident. Thank you. If for some reason I have not posted this in the appropriate place, I'd appreciate it if someone could copy it and do so.

Leslie

Thanks for letting us know. There are many folks you've never met here -- myself included -- who have valued Ken's presence on this board. We wish him a speedy and thorough recovery. We'll keep him and you in our thoughts.


Dan

[jr59]

Heal well and quickly my friend. We wish you all the best.

[buldogge]

Hey Ken...Been there, done that, got the merit badge (along with the Ti screws and wires)...heal up quick and get back in the saddle!

Also, keep up on the PT when the time comes (I wasn't so good about this)!

Good luck...
-Mark in St. Louis

[christian]

Thanks Leslie. Sorry to hear the news and best wishes for a speedy recovery! Given Ken's experience on bikes, it's a reminder that it can happen any time to anyone, and we aren't immune just because we have put a few miles under the tires. Feel better Ken!

[bobswire]

Thanks Leslie. Sorry to hear the news and best wishes for a speedy recovery! Given Ken's experience on bikes, it's a reminder that it can happen any time to anyone, and we aren't immune just because we have put a few miles under the tires. Feel better Ken!

Ken, I 'm very sorry to read about your accident. I second Christians thoughts,I've rode motorcycles for over 40 years and never had an accident but s*** happens, sometimes beyond our control.
Get well soon but take it slowly, the body is an amazing thing. I've had my share of broken bones, cuts and bruises and became stronger because of it.

[bluesea]

Take care, Ken. See you on the virtual road!

[rounder]

Ken, best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. We all enjoy reading your posts. Hope you are back here soon.

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . Best wishes for a speedy--and full-recovery.

I'm gonna stick this thread at the top to make sure all see it.

BBD

[HenryA]

Ken:

Pay attention to the doctors and heal up fast. Get up and moving as soon as they'll let you. Been there, done that.

Best wishes for your speedy recovery!

[shovelhd]

Best wishes for a complete recovery, Ken.

[Jeff N.]

Jeez, sorry Ken! Hope all goes well during your COMPLETE recovery! -Jeff N.

[chuckroast]

Bless you both and thanks Leslie for posting on Ken's behalf.

[Elefantino]

Holy crap. Ken, all the best thoughts and prayers going your way.

And a couple of bananas to cheer you up! :banana::banana:

[jimcav]

Ken, I know your fitness will be a positive factor on your recovery. I am not far so please let me know if there is anything i can do.

[chuckred]

Hang in there and best wishes!

[DRZRM]

Leslie,

Thanks for letting us know!! Ken, hope you have a speedy recovery. All my best.

Zach

[William]

Best wishes and a speedy recovery Ken! Sending you mucho mojo to help out.:)






William

[MattTuck]

Sending the good vibes your way Ken. Atleast you have the tour de france to watch during the early days of your recovery. Get well soon.

[FlashUNC]

Lots of good mojo from this end for a quick recovery.

[gavingould]

wishing Ken a full and speedy recovery.

[Ray]

I just happened by the site today for the first time in a while, ostensibly to check on the TdF discussions. But maybe I just needed to see this. Best wishes Ken - hang in there and I hope your recovery is reasonably quick and that the worst of the pain is behind you!

-Ray

[palincss]

Just saw this. I'm sorry to hear it, and I hope all goes well with recovery.

[Pete Mckeon]

Wishing and praying for a FAST recovery. Pete
Hi,

This is Leslie Wolf Robb, Ken's wife, posting for him at his request. Ken was in a motorcycle accident last Sunday (July 6) and has had surgeries to repair shoulder fractures. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he heals from those and other injuries (several fractured ribs, punctured/collapsed lung, and a minor spinal (tranverse process) fracture sustained in the accident. Thank you. If for some reason I have not posted this in the appropriate place, I'd appreciate it if someone could copy it and do so.

[sitzmark]

Ken, hope you are back online again soon. All of our positive thoughts to you and your family in this difficult time. Heal quickly!

[Fivethumbs]

Sorry to hear about this. Get well soon.

[SoCalSteve]

Ken and Leslie,

Even though we have never formally met, I have had many dealings with you in the past... you are a true gentleman!

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Heal quickly. If you need anything, I'm just down the road.

Steve

[merlinmurph]

I'm a little late to the party as I just noticed the post.

Take care, Ken, and hope you have a speedy and complete recovery.

Murph

[Spinner]

We look forward to having you back to the forum.

[Tailwinds]

I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers, Ken! I haven't been on here in a long time and am just now seeing this. Hang in there!

[wc1934]

Ken,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[choke]

Ken...best wishes and hopefully you'll have a quick recovery.

[EDS]

How is Ken doing? I hope he has a speedy recovery.

[Smiley]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Ken, sorry I am late to the post as I am not on here much anymore. Smiley

[tctyres]

Ken, Wishing you a speedy recovery. :)

[Kevan]

Hi Ken,

I don't get over here too often and was shocked and saddened to read about your crash. I hope the healing is progressing quickly, and that you're having plenty of red to help with the relaxing. A couple of them fish tacos might help too!

I miss my San Diego daze.

All the best,

Kevan

[rw229]

I'm more of a lurker on forums, but Ken has been more than helpful offline. I'm on the other side of the country so not much I can do to assist in person, but best wishes to a speedy recovery!

[Matt-H]

All the best for a speedy recovery, Ken!

[Keith A]

Any update on Ken's recovery? I hope all is going well.

[Ken Robb]

Hi guys! One-handed typing here. Huge improvement past few days. Walking with cane, practicing climbing stairs, passive range of motion exercises on my broken left side and strengthening work to prevent atrophy on my good side. Cutting back on pain meds when not doing pt.

I saw my x-rays yesterday and there are more screws than I could count and enough ti to build a cross frame up to 54cm. Your prayers and good wishes have meant a lot.
leslie has been an angel keeping my spirits up and our life on an even keel. My rehab hospital is dog-friendly so Eric visits once in a while too.

[Keith A]

Ken -- So glad to see that you are getting better! I haven't experienced anything like you have, but I did destroy my ACL and had reconstructive surgery and I remember those days of doing PT and I actually looked forward to those sessions. Keep up the good work!

[Louis]

Nice to hear from you Ken and to see that things are looking up. :hello:

What's the medium-to-long term schedule for you getting back to semi-normal stuff?

Keep pushing yourself and things will continue to improve :)

[vqdriver]

Glad to hear the rehab is progressing and especially that your support system is strong. We're all hoping for a fast recovery for you.

[velotrack]

Your spirits seem high, which is awesome. Keep doing what you've been doing!

[bobswire]

Cheers Ken, great news to hear you're out and about. Baby steps!!

[Ken Robb]

The docs started talking about 6-8 weeks in rehab but I'm shooting for no more than 2 more weeks. Heck I don't see the spine doc for the first time until Friday and my second visit to the orthopedist's office will be 3 weeks from yesterday. He let his nurse practitioner handle my visit yesterday. I seems he did good work in the OR.

[gasman]

Glad to hear you are improving and it's sounds like you are healing well. Best of luck .

[AngryScientist]

great to hear from you ken, wishing you a speedy and full recovery.

[Wilkinson4]

Good luck Ken, sounds like you have a good one in lesie to keep you up and motivated.

mIKE

[Ken Robb]

Good luck Ken, sounds like you have a good one in lesie to keep you up and motivated.

mIKE

She is the best one could ever imagine. :)

[dave thompson]

Ken, when I'm in San Diego, on my way to Mexico, I'll stop by and write/paint rude things on your casts.

[Ken Robb]

Ken, when I'm in San Diego, on my way to Mexico, I'll stop by and write/paint rude things on your casts.

no casts-all internal plates,screws, etc. and a dandy torso brace.

[texbike]

Welcome back Ken! I'm glad to hear that you're on the mend!

Texbike

[Pete Mckeon]

:banana::banana:GLAD TO HEAR THE REPORT and your speed of healing.

prayers and hope are with your spirited "can do" recovery\

y:beer: when we meet one day. PETE

The docs started talking about 6-8 weeks in rehab but I'm shooting for no more than 2 more weeks. Heck I don't see the spine doc for the first time until Friday and my second visit to the orthopedist's office will be 3 weeks from yesterday. He let his nurse practitioner handle my visit yesterday. I seems he did good work in the OR.

[Ken Robb]

I will be home by next week===or else.:)

[weisan]

Ken-pal, great to hear from you, that's confirmation you are still alive...but hey, you know the rules around here better than anyone else....

http://www.pakwheels.com/forums/attachments/bikes-3-wheelers/1059330d1350549294-kawasaki-gto-110-complete-engine-worthless1.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MKcrt9fa7_0/Ugbga47s5aI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/JQGIXvST-n4/s600/DSCF4240.JPG

[roguedog]

Glad to see you back and in a fighting spirit 😀 but give your body and yourself time too. Great to push but recovery days are just as important to getting stronger.

:beer::beer: great to see you back

[soulspinner]

Roguedog is right. Great to see you posting again. :hello:

[slidey]

My conditioning to ignore the sticky's led me to completely ignore this post.

Glad to see though that you're doing much better, Ken. Here's wishing you a quick, and complete recovery.

[Ken Robb]

I have passed all get-out-of-jail tests so far including up/down two flights of stairs. I see spine doctor tomorrow and hope he likes my condition enough that I may be home by the weekend. I can manage 3-4 hours a day out of bed with a little walking and some wheelchair time.:beer: No wine since 7/5 sucks. Pretty much off pain meds now with occasional Tylenol to take the edge off.

Thanks for your support. It really helps.

[CLGOLD]

Hoping for a quick recovery

[Ken Robb]

Much to everyone's amazement I go home tomorrow and we can burn the @#$%^&*$#@ body brace because my broken vertebrae is healing well and my spine is straight. Lots of work to do in pt but I am ecstatic to be homw with Leslie and Eric the dog. two weeks ago I needed lots of help to sit up in bed.:banana:

[velotrack]

Sooner > later, always. Exciting news, Ken.

[gasman]

Great to hear Ken

[mjb266]

Nice work Man! Now be diligent with the PT so you're better than new coming out of this whole ordeal.

[stephenmarklay]

Very exciting. Happy to hear this.

[Saint Vitus]

Congrats on the speedy recovery! To the future of walking upright and having a glass of wine!

I don't know you personally but since you're in my back yard (front yard?) and a veteran forum member I figured I should be neighborly and extend felicitations to you sir.

[soulspinner]

yeah!

[Ken Robb]

Had my first glass of red with dinner last night--pretty darn good. First cup of decent coffee since 7/6/14 brewed at home this morning. Whoo-hoo.

[Keith A]

That's great news Ken.

[soulspinner]

Had my first glass of red with dinner last night--pretty darn good. First cup of decent coffee since 7/6/14 brewed at home this morning. Whoo-hoo.

That sounds like good sign!

[djg]

Had my first glass of red with dinner last night--pretty darn good. First cup of decent coffee since 7/6/14 brewed at home this morning. Whoo-hoo.

And life begins anew ... glad to learn you are up and about. All the best, mon.

[bobswire]

Had my first glass of red with dinner last night--pretty darn good. First cup of decent coffee since 7/6/14 brewed at home this morning. Whoo-hoo.

Funny how life throws you a curve but reminds you of the joy of simple pleasures when not distracted by outside events that you have little to no control of anyway. Keep trucking......

[Ken Robb]

Thanks Guys. Still restricted to passive pt moves to improve range of motion but forbidden from putting any strain on my left shoulder due to the severity of the scapula breaks. RATS! I want to get better NOW!!
:banana:

[SBash]

Thanks Guys. Still restricted to passive pt moves to improve range of motion but forbidden from putting any strain on my left shoulder due to the severity of the scapula breaks. RATS! I want to get better NOW!!
:banana:

Hi Ken,

I Just noticed this! Wow! you were really banged up and hope you recover to be able to do the things you want in life. After reading through this, you sure have a very positive attitude that very few would have and that's awesome! Good luck Ken and stay positive buddy.

Skip

[Wilkinson4]

In due time Ken... I haven't posted b/c honestly I was a bit embarrassed but I got caught in hail and rain and went down again and broke my other collarbone. My second broke collarbone in 9 months. 3rd crash! Also got my wrist a bit. Ive kept rubber side down north of 20 years and the jinxed!!!

Waiting to heal is such a hard thing man. But, you'll be back soon enough...

mIKE

[Ken Robb]

Saw the surgeon yesterday and got lots of new x-rays. All is healing well and lined up fine. He thinks I may be able to drive in a month or so. I find more relatively pain-free positions every day.:banana:

[texbike]

Saw the surgeon yesterday and got lots of new x-rays. All is healing well and lined up fine. He thinks I may be able to drive in a month or so. I find more relatively pain-free positions every day.:banana:

Fantastic!!! Glad to hear that you're progressing so well!

[stephenmarklay]

Good to hear you are on the mend. I hope you get back on the bikes soon.

[Ken Robb]

Good to hear you are on the mend. I hope you get back on the bikes soon.

That may never happen--but walking around painlessly would be good.:)

[Ken Robb]

So 7 weeks after my accident it's mostly good news. The reconstructed scapula is the biggest problem or, as we used to say in Business School, the critical path. It was broken in many pieces and took 6.5 hours to reconstruct so we have to be VERY careful not to stress it too soon and undo any of the repairs. Working on range of motion only and may get into strengthening exercises next month. That and the broken ribs still cause considerable but lessening pain but there is almost daily (tiny) improvement.

The rebuilt clavicle caused some sharp pain for a few days post-op due to screws,plates, incision but that is all gone already. I think cyclists will be glad to hear that an injury so common in our sport heals quickly----relatively speaking. :)

My biggest thrill and enjoyment riding my bikes was descending at 40-50mph. I knew intellectually that it was dangerous but it was my payoff for grinding up the #%@*& hill in the first place. :) Never again because I couldn't have been going more than 50mph when I hit the ground this time and I was wearing a full-face helmet, armored jacket and gloves, sturdy shoes, and jeans. In bicycle kit I would be in much worse shape and might not have much face left judging from the chin bar and face shield on my Arai helmet.

Thanks for all your prayers and good wishes. It's heartwarming to feel loved/appreciated. :beer::banana:

[weisan]

Ken-pal, you are welcome, you are very much part of the community, thanks for the update.

Can we have a picture of you now?:D

[stephenmarklay]

I hear ya Ken. I always say riding a motorcycle is nothing. I ride my bicycle nearly naked.

[dave thompson]

Ken, up for a game of badminton?

[Ken Robb]

Ken, up for a game of badminton?

I might qualify for thumb wrestling in the Crippled Seniors Over 70 Division.

[Ken Robb]

Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. My physical terrorist says he thinks my recovery should be excellent if I keep working at it. Range of motion is good and I hope my surgeon gives me approval to start working on strength moves and DRIVING next Wednesday. I am so ready to regain that part of independence.

[texbike]

Fantastic! Congratulations Ken! :hello:

[soulspinner]

Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes. My physical terrorist says he thinks my recovery should be excellent if I keep working at it. Range of motion is good and I hope my surgeon gives me approval to start working on strength moves and DRIVING next Wednesday. I am so ready to regain that part of independence.

Great to hear Ken!:banana:

[gasman]

Ken is doing better every day. He is one tough guy. I'm going to un-stick this thread but feel free to continue to contribute.

[Keith A]

Just one question -- what's "in-stick" :rolleyes:

[gasman]

Just one question -- what's "in-stick" :rolleyes:


When you crash because of a in-stick in your spokes.

OK my typing skills suck, thanks for catching that. Changed.