L1 Inpatient Rehab for Ira

[axebiker]

Nothing to offer here other than ++vibes++. Best of luck on your recovery. Hate to hear stuff like this, but it seems you have found a great source of info. Take care!

Axe

[lynchdogger]

Ira,

Nothing to add here, except to say heal up soon! Give it hell!

[Ira]

Hey - Ira is holding steady & I think doing better. BTW this is Kara the AT skiing wife We decided on Craig in Denver, CO! Thanks to everyone for the good vibes...sucks to be going thru this but it could be so much worse. I feel lucky to have my hubby around.

Cheers! Need Beer!

Kara

[climbhigh1119]

Best of luck to the both of you. From everything i have heard, Craig is a great hospital. Give 'em hell Ira!

If you guys ever make it up to Utah and want some info. about our adaptive skiing program, shoot me a PM. We have a pretty sweet program that will allow the both of you to ski just about anywhere for no cost, including equipment rental if needed. I'd be happy to play tour guide if you need somebody to show you around the Wasatch.

I was going to have our attending physician give Ira a call tomorrow to to give him some specifics about the U of U program, but if you have officially decided on Craig, I will tell him not to worry about it.

[polariso]

Hey - Ira is holding steady & I think doing better. BTW this is Kara the AT skiing wife We decided on Craig in Denver, CO! Thanks to everyone for the good vibes...sucks to be going thru this but it could be so much worse. I feel lucky to have my hubby around.

Cheers! Need Beer!

Kara

Speedy recovery...be careful out there

[Canada1]

If you need someone to interact with who just went through this, PM me. My friend is going through this at the Uof U and his recovery has been a true miracle.

[SitSki13]

Good luck with recovery and rehab. +++vibes for increased sensation each day.

[Danno]

Let us know when you're settled at Craig and we'll see what we can rustle up for you in terms of visits, beer, etc.

[Ira]

Thanks to everyone. I plan to show up in Denver on Monday 12/6 and Kara will be with me to figure out logistics. Rehab will be tough but I am ready.

Ira

[Sinfield]

Kill it man. I'm in the Regis PT program in Denver and I've heard fantastic things about Craig. Plus you're just a short hop up to Winter Park and the awesome NSCD adaptive ski program as you recover.

+++vibes+++

[Crystal_Mt_Dreamin]

Ira, best of luck and heal up! If you find yourself at the UW for some reason PM me and I'll bring some beers, food and stoke your way

[Ira]

Thanks for the tips & vibes!

[pfluffenmeister]

+++ vibes +++

i also suffered a compression fracture of L1 (car accident).
i however did not have to go under the knife (just a cast and subsequent brace).
glad to hear that you are moving in the right direction.
just remember that this too shall pass.
you will turn again.

[kmkmkmk]

Ira, sorry to be late to this thread - I have had two close relatives with spinal cord injuries, both had excellent outcomes at RIC - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - ranked as the best rehab hospital in America by US News since 1991 - in latest ranking Craig is #7.

http://health.usnews.com/best-hospit...rehabilitation

[stew130]

Ira and Kara,
I think you've made an excellent decision. Don't be swayed by US News reports. Craig may be ranked only 7th, but that's for overall rehab. Craig does only 2 areas of rehab, SCI and brain injury, and does them very well.
Continued ++++vibes.
stewey

[Ira]

Here's where I am:
I am just getting settled in herr, an my nw addy is:
Ira Edwards
C/O Craig Hospital
3425 S Clarkson St
Englewood, CO
80113

I am just getting into the routine after a couple of days but these folks have it down here! And if my spirits ever get dampened I can look around and see that I have SOOO much more of me that is still put together and functioning.

For those in the area that are willing to come and cheer me up, You can send a PM and I'll get you the deets... I'll be here for a long while and would only like a few a day a max. I had a few 30+ ppl days in anchorage and man was I exhausted!

Thanks to all who helped get me here an keep up the prayers and vibes headed my way! Enjoy the winter!

Ira

[str8line]

Best of luck Ira. The mind is an amazing weapon.

[QuikR12]

Vibes man, hope you heal well and quickly.

...and to add this place is fucken amazing. It looks like you have some great resources above.

Thanks to you as well, sir. I'm sure I speak for all when I say you are a great resource to the maggot pet owning collective.

[mwthomsen]

Sorry to hear about the accident. Keep your spirits up! I have spent my fair share of time around rehab units and it will exhaust every once of your being, but stay positive. Even the things that seem like small accomplishments are huge in the long run. I am hoping you have a full recovery. Best of luck.

[Ira]

Here's where I am:
I am just getting settled in herr, an my nw addy is:
Ira Edwards
C/O Craig Hospital
3425 S Clarkson St
Englewood, CO
80113

I am just getting into the routine after a couple of days but these folks have it down here! And if my spirits ever get dampened I can look around and see that I have SOOO much more of me that is still put together and functioning.

For those in the area that are willing to come and cheer me up, You can send a PM and I'll get you the deets... I'll be here for a long while and would only like a few a day a max. I had a few 30+ ppl days in anchorage and man was I exhausted!

Thanks to all who helped get me here an keep up the prayers and vibes headed my way! Enjoy the winter!

Ira

This is Kara - anyone who is wanting to visit Ira at Craig should plan on weekend or evening visits. Ira will be very busy Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30pm. Feel free to give me a call at 9076448585 since I can help coordinate or even give directions on getting around this place. Craig is huge!

Kara

[Ira]

Ok i need to change my PW so my wife can get her own account. She skis like a mag and now she spends enough time here...

Things are going ok. I just got into a wheelchair after 3weeks from the accident! I am somewhat unstable but mobile!!!

I get to eat real food and it has been a real treasure to have Kara down here this first month to help out.

I can feel a little more in the legs each day and yesterday, I twitched and moved my quadriceps VOLUNTARILY! Not close to healed, but this gives me more hope each day...

PT and other therapy keeps me busy like a full 8-10hr workday but it keeps me focused, healing and looking forward to more...got me a new brace that is only uncomfortable, no really painful.

That's all for today. I still dream of skiing every night, so that is def the "real" focus... and keep me company. It won't be long before I'll be able to start having more visitors from time to time! Those of you that have been here have been totally keeping my spirits high!!!

Ira

[powder11]

Hope & dreams are the best inspiration during the healing process. Keep your chin up and focus the day you are going to walk across the parking lot, throw your skis down and click in. It's all about the glide under your feet and the wind in your face! Good luck and work hard!

[SitSki13]

I can feel a little more in the legs each day and yesterday, I twitched and moved my quadriceps VOLUNTARILY! Not close to healed, but this gives me more hope each day...

Stoked for you dude!

Being mobile 3 weeks post injury is the definition of getting after it, way to go!

[skis_the_trees]

Ira - Best wishes for your recovery. It sounds as though you found the right place!

[Ira]

Stoked for you dude!

Being mobile 3 weeks post injury is the definition of getting after it, way to go!

Thanks for the good words from everyone! I am totally ready to be back on my feet by next season or try other gear if recovery takes longer as these kinds of things can.

Thanks again for those that hve come by so far, it really lifts the spirits!

Ira