Rider Down! Big Maico in hospital

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Trav138 6/15/2018 3:44pm
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Damn, just read through this.. Hope your getting to a point where you can get comfortable and feeling better. Also heal up well and get back to where you wanna be.
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Mx746 6/15/2018 3:46pm
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Hoping for a recovery as fast as your nickname.
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PRM31 6/15/2018 3:51pm
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Don’t know you, but I wish you a speedy recovery!
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TeamGreen 6/15/2018 4:05pm
6/15/2018 4:05pm Edited Date/Time 6/15/2018 8:00pm
bigmaico wrote:
Hey guys-thanks for the prayers & well wishes. It’s been a rough go but we’re making progress slow & steadily. They’re trying to get me out...
Hey guys-thanks for the prayers & well wishes. It’s been a rough go but we’re making progress slow & steadily. They’re trying to get me out of bed for 20 mins @ a time but so far I can only make it about 8 min. Absolutely no strength or stamina. Those 8 mins feel like a full on 20 min moto. It has really helped me a lot when I get calls/visitors & replies to posts. Will update again in a day or two. My last surgery to fix my ankle was yesterday so now just have to learn to walk & heal. Will be starting physical therapy.

Thanks again to my moto family
I’m very stoked that you’ve been able to get everything addressed. I hope rehab is quick and easy.

Heal and be happy.

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H4L 6/15/2018 4:29pm
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My prayers are with you & your family. Hoping for a fast & full recovery.
Graybeard 6/15/2018 4:41pm
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So Howard, had you been on the Maico, would it have knocked that tree out of the way for you?!?! Glad to hear the progress, keep it going and we’ll see you at the track!
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spdtrpl 6/15/2018 7:45pm
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So good to hear that your final surgery is done, now time to get out of hospital and get better. Wishing you a fast recovery.
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JAFO92 6/15/2018 9:19pm
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PRM31 wrote:
Don’t know you, but I wish you a speedy recovery!
Im here to tell ya, there is no better friend out there. Will give you the shirt off his back and always first to step up when others are in need. Oldschool moto racer from waaaaay back.
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Jaybird67k 6/16/2018 6:43am
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Howard. Heal up soon my man !
I love riding that old Maico of yours Smile
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VetMX.com 6/16/2018 10:56am
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Get better HL and we will see you at Rio.
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bigmaico 6/24/2018 6:24pm
6/24/2018 6:24pm Edited Date/Time 6/24/2018 7:16pm
Guys,

First off thank you for all your prayers & well wishes !

A few corrections, no thoracic fracture, but a refracture of L2.

A fractured rib on my left side.

A bruised pancreas.

I’m now in a nursing home/ rehab facility & after 22 day’s in bed I’m as week-as can be.

Just trying to do 3 sets of 20 leg lifts with my good leg is kicking my but big time.

After dong 10 of 20 hip lifts in a set I was in a cold sweat & my heart rate was pounding.

All my muscles have atrophied & I’ve lost a good deal of weight.

But I will get back in shape when I can put weight on mt ankle approx 90 day.
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newmann 6/24/2018 6:53pm
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bigmaico wrote:
Guys, First off thank you for all your prayers & well wishes ! A few corrections, no thoracic fracture, but a refracture of L2. A fractured...
Guys,

First off thank you for all your prayers & well wishes !

A few corrections, no thoracic fracture, but a refracture of L2.

A fractured rib on my left side.

A bruised pancreas.

I’m now in a nursing home/ rehab facility & after 22 day’s in bed I’m as week-as can be.

Just trying to do 3 sets of 20 leg lifts with my good leg is kicking my but big time.

After dong 10 of 20 hip lifts in a set I was in a cold sweat & my heart rate was pounding.

All my muscles have atrophied & I’ve lost a good deal of weight.

But I will get back in shape when I can put weight on mt ankle approx 90 day.
Which injuries are related to when the wife found out what you had done?


Tongue


Sounds like your surgeries went well, now kick some ass in rehab! Anything you need from my direction, some Pappasito's delivered?
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BigMX 6/24/2018 8:13pm
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I just saw this. I don’t know you but you are in my prayers. It sounds like you are out of the woods now, which is great! Keep working and you’ll be back in no time. I had s very similar crash 4 months ago. Whiskey throttle 3rd gear 450 over the berm. Landed on different track, 1 foot from a tree. Still broke my back but could have been much worse. Heal up soon!
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bigmaico 7/2/2018 5:17pm
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Great news!

Looks like I’ll get to go home soon & continue my physical therapy 3 times a week there.

I still have a ways to go, but I WILL get there.

I’m thankful for all the prayers & well wishes, they helped to get me through some tought day’s.
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newmann 7/2/2018 6:09pm
7/2/2018 6:09pm Edited Date/Time 7/2/2018 6:10pm
Congrats Howard. Now, about that in home therapy, I have these Maico engines...


I have a couple things to drop off at Randy Porter’s for some welding and need two engines gone through from the flood.
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dimetime 7/2/2018 6:56pm
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Great news!!! So happy to hear this.

Get home and bust ass on your rehab and hopefully you'll be a 100% in no time!
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Flip109 7/2/2018 9:02pm
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Glad you are getting to go home. That’s gotta feel good!


On a lighter note, I made it out to rio sunday for the first time since the weekend of the Houston sx in 1995. Place has come a long way since then. Track was absolutely epic. Just kept thinking of this thread as I rode. Made damn sure I didn’t go over any berms lol. I can def see how you could though on some of the faster sections. Sucks that happened to you at such a great place/track.
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KDXGarage 7/2/2018 9:08pm
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Great news!

Do everything PT tells you!

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AHRMA361 7/2/2018 9:17pm
7/2/2018 9:17pm Edited Date/Time 7/2/2018 9:24pm
bigmaico wrote:
Great news! Looks like I’ll get to go home soon & continue my physical therapy 3 times a week there. I still have a ways to...
Great news!

Looks like I’ll get to go home soon & continue my physical therapy 3 times a week there.

I still have a ways to go, but I WILL get there.

I’m thankful for all the prayers & well wishes, they helped to get me through some tought day’s.
Have been watching this thread, just want to say GOOD for YOU that you are going home soon.

Having been through similar catastrophic injury of myself and a family member, You show a great mental strength that is needed to overcome the physical impairments you sustained. It's a tough journey but tough people persevere.

All my best during the rough road ahead that is PT/OT. Keep this attitude and you will achieve your goals with recovery.

All the best Howard, from an internet Vital stranger that doesn't know you, but knows you will be back better than ever.

p.s. Newmann-therapy on fixing some Maico engines may just be what the Dr. ordered when you are able..... I sold my mint Maico 125 to Mike Hanlon down in Texas years ago so unless you want to build some Honda engines, I got nothing to keep you busy....lol
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Frodad78 7/3/2018 6:14am
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Howard I met you back in 2012 Rio, I was there for the Garett ride day and memorial. Glad you are pulling through it all man, good luck to you!
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bigmaico 7/5/2018 4:20pm
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Gang,

I got great news today, as I put maximum effort into my physical therapy I’m going home Saturday morning.

Home to my own bed! Home to my wife & home to home cooked meals.

Like I said before, I’ll have therapy at home 3 times a week, but worry I’ve instructed the wife to be the drill Sargent & not let me miss my “new work outs”

Once again to all you that sent payers & well wishes, a BIG THANK YOU! I cannot begin to tell you how much it help me stay strong & focused to get back on my feet.
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Camp332 7/5/2018 5:17pm
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Heal up Big Maico! Positive vibes coming from NJ
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newmann 7/5/2018 6:10pm
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And here we go with the exact reason there should not be a thumbs up or thumbs down grade school
Bullshit on an adult MX website. Who’s the anonymous fucking idiot??
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DL 7/5/2018 6:19pm
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Howard, reading through the thread it’s great to hear the progress you’re making. Keep the positive attitude and best wishes for a continued recovery. Can’t wait to hear when you get back on the bike.
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bigmaico 7/5/2018 6:50pm
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DL wrote:
Howard, reading through the thread it’s great to hear the progress you’re making. Keep the positive attitude and best wishes for a continued recovery. Can’t wait...
Howard, reading through the thread it’s great to hear the progress you’re making. Keep the positive attitude and best wishes for a continued recovery. Can’t wait to hear when you get back on the bike.
DL,

I don’t think I’ll get back on the Ktm 450, I might ride the old Maico one more time before I sell it!

I don’t want to put the wife through the worrying about me getting hurt, She’s went through hell as They weren’t sure that I would make it for the first 24 hrs.
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dimetime 7/5/2018 7:14pm
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Hell yeah!!! Congrats.

Enjoy the food.
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newmann wrote:
And here we go with the exact reason there should not be a thumbs up or thumbs down grade school Bullshit on an adult MX website...
And here we go with the exact reason there should not be a thumbs up or thumbs down grade school
Bullshit on an adult MX website. Who’s the anonymous fucking idiot??
Someone who shouldn't be allowed to use a phone...or keyboard. But one down vote on each message through the whole page just shows that there's one idiot.
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DL 7/5/2018 7:38pm
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DL wrote:
Howard, reading through the thread it’s great to hear the progress you’re making. Keep the positive attitude and best wishes for a continued recovery. Can’t wait...
Howard, reading through the thread it’s great to hear the progress you’re making. Keep the positive attitude and best wishes for a continued recovery. Can’t wait to hear when you get back on the bike.
bigmaico wrote:
DL, I don’t think I’ll get back on the Ktm 450, I might ride the old Maico one more time before I sell it! I don’t...
DL,

I don’t think I’ll get back on the Ktm 450, I might ride the old Maico one more time before I sell it!

I don’t want to put the wife through the worrying about me getting hurt, She’s went through hell as They weren’t sure that I would make it for the first 24 hrs.
No doubt, I get it but........... never say never!
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Madmax31 7/5/2018 7:42pm
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Glad to hear you're making such big strides in recovery. I'm sure you'll have some low points but just keep your eye on the prize.

Attitude really does make a big difference. I went thru some cancer shit over the winter and had some low points, but really tried to keep a positive outlook. It did really help and my recovery is way ahead of schedule.

Best of luck!
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Johnny Depp 7/6/2018 3:45pm
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Heal up soon Howard. It's too hot for MX in TX right now and the tracks are all wet right now anyway, so just work on getting back by the fall cool weather season. Set a goal, the Rio Old School Reunion is always a good one...

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