News on Mike Rivera (NE Shifter series)

Ed Oberholtzer · Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 37

Everyone is thinking about you Mike! The word has spread everywhere of course.
As Jason noted there aren't really adequate words but know that you have our thoughts and prayers.

scot smith · Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:54 am Post subject:

How's Mike? I hope his prognosis (sp) is good. Glad to hear that he is going to be at NJMP. It wouldn't have been the same without him at least there. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

mike rivera · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:05 am Post subject:

Hey guys, I hope everyone is doing well. I want to first thank everyone for their well wishes. Here's an update: I went to the hospital yesterday and unfortunately I didn't get the news I wanted. I can NOT get surgery yet. I still have too much swelling and my skin is not ready for an operation yet. So for another week I have to be on bed rest. Same drill leg up and I cant move unless to take a piss. They want to see me again next week and if everything goes well I can have surgery days after. They told me that after surgery I can NOT, under any circumstance put any pressure on the foot what so ever for 3 months. After that I can try little by little to put pressure on it . I would still be in a cast for 3-6 months. They said it will take me 8 months to a year to heal. You can imagine the frustration I am feeling. So I look at it like this, The doctors say a year I SAY with my stubborn and persistent ass 6 months. With the surgery being pushed up another week making NJMP will be hard but I will try my hardest to be there. No excuses everyone make sure your all there and have fun. I'll keep you posted.
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Paul Makarucha · Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:52 am Post subject:

Damn. Well do us all a favor and listen to the Docs for now, we want you back on the track just as fast as you want to be there Smile

If you need anything at all (beer? lot of it?) dude, just ask you know any one of us will be more than happy to oblige.

Get better soon buddy
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scot smith · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:27 am Post subject:

Mike, Thanks for letting us know how you are doing. You ARE the NE Shifter Series in my book. Wishing you the best in your operations and recovery. Scot

mike rivera · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 1:30 pm Post subject:

So guys, Got some good news/ bad news. They decided to schedule the operation (good news) but the bad news is its Next Fri. Oct. 26. Which obviously means I will not be able to attend. Looks to me its gonna be the baddest race of the year. Wrist is doing ok, crooked but ok. The pins and rod are still in so my mobility is limited for now. I have no wrist movement but Doctors say that I should be able to make a fist in a month. Seems realistic. My heel on the other hand is just plain EFFED up. I knew it was bad but as I found out yesterday its a little more serious then I thought. My recovery after surgery will be crucial. I was told that I damaged it so bad that surgery will be hard and that if I dont do exactly what they tell me I am at high risk for infection which you all know is not a good thing. I think the doctors are doing an awesome job. Just really freakin sucks. On the other hand I guess I really shouldnt be complaining cause I'm alive. My sponges baths have been fun ( from my wife of course).lol. Thanks again for the continued well wishes.
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