Shane Turpin Injured on Dirt Bike

[Throttleroller277]

Brownie here, reporting in from Salt Lake. ST is in good spirits for the most part. Crackin some jokes when he is awake. In and out alot. Another surgery in the AM. I'm gonna camp out in the room with him. I'll keep ya posted. 8) he's doin good though, considering.

some please link this to the other thread for me. I'm posting this via phone, and that's a pain in the ankles...

[Ray-Ray]

pain in the ankles...

OUCH!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

[dave.gallant]

Thanks for the update Brownie Batter.

Heal up ST!

[smidgley]

Brownie here, reporting in from Salt Lake. ST is in good spirits for the most part. Crackin some jokes when he is awake. In and out alot. Another surgery in the AM. I'm gonna camp out in the room with him. I'll keep ya posted. 8) he's doin good though, considering.

some please link this to the other thread for me. I'm posting this via phone, and that's a pain in the ankles...

I can loan you a laptop for as long as you need it if it will help you out. Let me know, I'm about ten minutes from University Hospital.

[Sol Performance]

That doesn't look very fun at all. Sorry to hear about this Shane. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[snay]

Shane, Sorry to hear about this. I know you're a tough guy and you will push through this. I hope that you heal up quickly. Our thoughts and payers are with you and your family.

Lots of LUV
JenJen

Jen Shane LOL and said the cake was goooodddd and next time he will do the same!! FYi he said he was choking on the cake wile he was running from you :lol:

[303 cycle]

Any chances of getting a silent auction going to help raise funds? I know a certain shop that would be willing to pony up some stuff 8)

Glad to hear Shane's in good spirits and we'll cross our fingers for a speedy recovery.

[Throttleroller277]

can loan you a laptop for as long as you need it if it will help you out. Let me know, I'm about ten minutes from University Hospital.

I have got my lap top. Thanks. I was waiting till things calmed down, and ST maybe could get some sleep.

Watching them change his banadages was bruital!! He is one tough fella that ST.
The plan is to work on the right ankle, Tib, and Fib in the morning 5:45am. Somewhere around a 4.5hr surgery. And they are planning to close up his wide open wounds tomorrow as well (the ones shown in the photos). They have been left open thus far just to relieve the pressure and swelling. So hopefully they do close them up as they say, so he doesn't have to go through anymore of the bandage changing on them bad boys!!

P.S....They have a Starbucks in the Hostpital, open 24/7... that's nice... A few good loooking nurses.....that's nice.... but i haven't found any Tequila yet........

[smidgley]

If there is anything you need or any way I can help out, I'm close by and home all day.

email is best but I'm in Shane's phone
smidgley@comcast.net

[Jim 'smooth' Brewer]

Agh! Heal up quickly buddy!

[Throttleroller277]

Surgery went well. They mostly closed up his open wounds. Still has drain tubes in. They plated both right and left Fibula bones. Friday they will close the open wounds completely, as the swelling will be down then. He will need to do another surgery to plate both Tibia bones. .... Sleeping now. Only been out about 1.5 hrs from surgery. 8)

[Bartman]

Shane I can only imagine how bad breaking both tib fibs can be, I only broke one side and I know how long that took to heal. One thing I do know is you are one tough SOB and will make it thru and I would be proud to limp beside you anyday.
Bartman

[Throttleroller277]

Last night went well. ST was able to get as much rest as possible considering the nurse popping in every 2 hrs for Meds and checking vitals. We talked to the Doc this morning, and we are still on schedule for another minor surgery tomorrow sometime, to remove the Drain Tubes from his legs and close up the wounds. He will require another surgery after Friday to install plates on both the right and left Tibia.

We did a minor Physical Therapy session this morning, and had him sitting upright, with legs out flat to somewhat simulate being in a wheel chair, which went very well. Later this afternoon we may actually try to get him in a chair!!........ And then the fun can happen!.... I already have 2 SuperSport chairs picked out for us 8)

[Throttleroller277]

Well, we didn't get to race chairs last night, didn't get that far. Surgery went good today though. It was fairly short. They cleaned up the rest of his open wounds, and sealed them up completely. Which is good as they were not sure if they were going to be able to, due to the swelling.

I plan to stay here one more night/day.

The Docs will examine his wounds, as well as any drainage of fluids that me be taking place, on Monday before he goes home. And from there they will make a decision as to when they will bring him back in to Install the Plates on the both right and left Tibia bones....... They are saying that those will be 2 separate surgeries, just due to the time required to do each leg.

3 down..... 2 to go!

ST is in good spirits..... and will be back o n the track kicking our ass's in no time... 8)

[dragos13]

ST is in good spirits..... and will be back o n the track kicking our ass's in no time... 8)

I have NO doubt about that

Thanks for the updates Brownie. Hang in there Turpin, its all up hill from here!!!

[smidgley]

RRW Article

[Throttleroller277]

Not much to report.

ST has had the last couple days to "try" to relax and get some rest. May find out today how long it will be till the next and final surgeries will be. 8)

[smidgley]

Another change of plans, Shane is now out of the hospital and in a rehab center across town in Murray, Utah. It feels a lot more like a place to get well than the hospital did. The next surgery is scheduled for the 16th.







Any and all donations would be appreciated more than you can know, post office box and PayPal information are avaialble at ShaneTurpin.com

[smidgley]

Shane has surgery Tuesday and yesterday to install the hardware (plates & Screws and such) in both legs, the external fixators are gone and both legs are now in casts. He'll likely be back at the rehab center in Midvale tomorrow, where he'll be for the next four to six weeks.

[glenngsxr]

That's great news. Shane has a smile on his face in every picture on here. It really is amazing how healthy he is considering how fast and how many race miles that body has on it. Keep it up ST. Glenn #62

[d_mob]

Not sure if this has been posted, but I just finished up reading a fantastic article on Mr. Turpin in the latest Roadracing World.

I think I've only spoken to Shane once, but that article reminded me of how cool, humble and helpful he is. Heal up man, I can't wait to see you on the track again!

- David # 78

[smidgley]

Any and all donations would be appreciated more than you can know, post office box and PayPal information are avaialble at ShaneTurpin.com

[PremiumBlend]

This is why I stay off the dirt.

Heal up Shane!!!!

[cromer611]

omg, so much hardware.
heal ups sooner dooder

[Clarkie]

I saw Shane in rehab the other day after his operations. Although he still has a lot to go through, he is a tough SOB and will handle it like the champion he is