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Pray for John aka PlatypusMan's speedy recovery!

Started by WreckWench , Jan 02 2010 07:15 PM

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#1 WreckWench

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Posted 02 January 2010 - 07:15 PM

Hey everyone pls join with me in praying for John aka Platypusman'speedy recovery from his diving accident where he broke his ankle. He is traveling to the US tomorrow after his wonderful vacation to Australia was shortened by a bad shorediving entry. Here is an excerpt from one of our exchanges:

Re:Operation Anklefix--Mission Accomplished

Well, the swelling finally dropped enough so that they could install the metal screws and such to start the healing process properly. That was yesterday.

Local doctors say 6-12 weeks now until I'm ready to resume normal activities; I'll talk with my local GP when I get back. I think that there may be a way to safely accelerate that process.

Return flight(s) now scheduled for 3JAN Perth-SYD-LA-DFW.

What a trip! This is an amazing land and people, Kamala. Since I'll have some time on my hands, looking forward to editing the videos and stills I took before the accident for posting on my web site.

Gotta go now---the cricket highlights are about to come on telly.

John

John I have had you in my prayers for some time now. I will keep you there~! I am sad I will not see you on the 16th of Jan when I'm in town and NO You are not allowed to try and come and see me but I will want to see you in Feb when I come to town.

Yes Australia was amazing and I can't wait to compare notes! kamala

Yes, Mother.

10 hours to go until I ship out. Feels like I've been here forever now. Looking forward to sleeping--eventually--in my own bed Sunday night.

John

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#2 uwfan

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Posted 02 January 2010 - 07:22 PM

Get well Platy!

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#3 Landlocked Dive Nut

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Posted 02 January 2010 - 07:34 PM

Heal fast, PPM! Take lots of calcium (or drink lots of milk) so the bones knit quickly.

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#4 ScubaPunk

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Posted 02 January 2010 - 08:11 PM

Oh John...that's terrible news. Here's wishing you a very speedy recovery. Hope you got some good diving in before the accident. See you in February.

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#5 finGrabber

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Posted 02 January 2010 - 08:14 PM

PPM,

I hope you are on the mend and I'll see ya at the Texas Dive Show in February!

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#6 Capn Jack

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Posted 02 January 2010 - 08:52 PM

Best thoughts John - do you need airport transportation on the 3rd?

No aquarium, no tank in a marine land, however spacious it may be, can begin to duplicate the conditions of the sea. And no dolphin who inhabits one of those aquariums or one of those marine lands can be considered normal.
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#7 WreckWench

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Posted 02 January 2010 - 11:42 PM

Best thoughts John - do you need airport transportation on the 3rd?

Thank you Mark! I hope he sees this in time if he does. kamala

Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
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Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906

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#8 ScubaSis

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 06:21 AM

Such a terrible thing to happen.....Prayers going your way!!

Handle every stresssful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.

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#9 dustbowl diver

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 07:16 AM

Dang Platy, that's no way to kick off a great trip and New Year!! Thoughts and Prayers-get well soon!!

Edited by dustbowl diver, 03 January 2010 - 07:17 AM.

"Yesterday's gone, tomorrow never knows, today will never be the same again!"-Jibe

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#10 Starfish Sandy

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 08:47 AM

Sad to hear that.........hope you heal quickly John!!!

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 09:06 AM

Oh Man, thats horrible. Get well soon. Several of us came close to a similar fate in Bali last July. Thank God for trip insurance!!!

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#12 Hipshot

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 01:38 PM

John,

Ditto on what everyone else has said. Know that you're in everyone's thoughts and prayers, and we're all pulling for a swift and complete recovery.

Rick

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#13 Twinklez

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 02:55 PM

I'm so sorry to hear you were hurt on such a terrific trip. On the selfish side, I hope it won't preclude you being at the HH in February - I'm going to do my best to be there. Take care and speedy recovery John!

Kamala - thanks for updating all of us; I was concerned the situation might be more serious after your post last night.

Tina

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#14 fairfield59

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Posted 03 January 2010 - 03:14 PM

Hope you get home soon and safe, my Grenadian buddy!

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#15 Guest_PlatypusMan_*

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Posted 04 January 2010 - 03:48 AM

Thank you all for your well-wishes, much appreciated.

I'm back home now, dealing with jetlag and such, plus pulling together all my various coverages that may come into play
with my multiple insurers.

On a more fun note, my DM card was in the HUGE stack of mail I had waiting when I got home. (My Irony Meter ™ kinda pegged on that one :cool1:

)

If the HH for the Wench happens here in Irving near the Airport at Chammps restaurant or Cadillac Ranch you could see me there in all of my cast-wearing glory.

PPM