Author Topic: Polar Bear Sighting in Benidorm! (Read 5633 times)

Falcon 269 · « **on:** 13 September 2013, 06:23:58 am »

Some of you may have been wondering why it's been a quiet summer as far as PB sightings and posts are concerned. As we all know, it's not like Trevor to keep his gums clamped shut and his famous Fat Finger off the keyboard for any length of time. smiley: wink

Well, I saw him yesterday in Benidorm and - with his permission - I'm about to give a quick explanation as to why he's been off the grid for so long.

Earlier this year, Trev had a hip replacement operation here in Spain which ran into complications. He had further surgery back in the UK to replace the affected implant and was laid up for several months as a result. Without going into huge detail, he spent about 6 weeks without any hip joint at all while an infection was cleared up and a bone graft done to prepare for the new implant. Not fun but he coped thanks to the tremendous help and support of friends and especially wife Annie and son, Tony. thumbs up

Three weeks post-op, Trev hobbled back to the Snow Hole in Denia and started his physio and rehab. All was going nicely when Fate stuck another bloody great speedbump in his path. This time it was a serious loss of feeling and function in hands, arms and legs caused by issues with the vertebrae in his lower back and neck. Just under 2 weeks ago, he had an op to sort out the lower end but he still needs another op to relieve pressure on his spinal cord higher up. That op is scheduled for this evening and suffice to say there's a lot riding on the outcome.

I've seen him a couple of times this week in the private hospital in Benidorm, most recently yesterday. Now that he knows what's to be done, he's going into theatre with a very positive attitude, which is just as you'd expect from PB. He's got a top team in his pit - his words - and he's looking forward to being at his birthday bash in Mallorca early next month as planned. smiley: smile

Please spare a moment today to think about Trevor and offer up a quiet wish or prayer that all goes well for our friend tonight.

Mike

PS. Also posted on the other Fazer Thou forum.

Tmation · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 September 2013, 06:28:34 am »

Good luck and a speedy recovery to the salty sea dog

bigbluebear · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 September 2013, 06:37:47 am »

Get well soon and hope you have a speedy recovery and bless the roads with your riding skills real soon, from one bear to another.

BBB

old son · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 September 2013, 08:35:37 am »

Thinking of you Trevor, maybe you should have bought my Fazer for your trike conversion, fewer bumps, smoother ride. Hope the Op goes well tonight, I am sure it will, sounds like you are in very good hands. Post soon mate.

red98 · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 September 2013, 09:29:07 am »

best wishes matey.....speedy recovery

Chris · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 September 2013, 09:54:17 am »

Hope all goes well and he's better soon!

Chris

nickodemon · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 September 2013, 10:50:01 am »

My best wishes for the op and i hope you have a quick recovery.

richfzs · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 September 2013, 10:56:03 am »

Best wishes Trev, hope all goes well tonight, and we get your insight back on here soon!

eddie · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 September 2013, 11:04:49 am »

Ditto all the above

snapper · « **Reply #9 on:** 13 September 2013, 11:15:23 am »

blimey as my dad would say " it never rains but it pours !

all the best and fingers crossed for a full and speedy recovery

Kosmic Kartman · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 September 2013, 07:26:58 pm »

Best wishes Trev... and to you Annie for being a propper wing woman.

In my thoughts. GWS matey.

As you say - Stay safe.

Ad, Hil and Emma.

fireblake · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 September 2013, 11:52:28 pm »

All the best Trev, speedy recovery and all that.

Mickey

slimwilly · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 September 2013, 06:47:17 am »

Poor Trev, get outta there soon mate(alive that is) good luck

I dread the day my body parts start wearing out, then the nice coloured doctors can start cutting and sewing me $:\$ ,giving me infections anew.

By the way , where can i get a new liver for a start?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 September 2013, 09:30:18 am »

I have a "bone" infection around the prosthesis in my arm/shoulder. Was told the only way to get rid of it would be to have the whole thing dismantled and cleaned up internally. The shoulder joint is fused, would mean cutting this, and so creating a new bone-to-bone interface, probably causing a lot more pain and discomfort than I currently have, and probably leading to further operations - no guarantees. I told them, no, I've lived with it for "x" years, it hasn't got any worse, I'll live with it til I do have further/greater problems. They said, right choice!
Back problems can be a real b*****d and I feel for this fella tho' I don't know him personally. Good luck Trev, hope all goes well and you make a good recovery.

Falcon 269 · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 September 2013, 11:38:07 am »

Good news! The op went well and Trevor didn't even need to spend time in the ICU afterwards, which they thought might be necessary considering this is his sixth time under general anaesthetic this year. He was awake and lucid almost immediately and is already showing signs of improvement in his motor functions, which I take to be a positive sign.

Fingers crossed that this is the last medical drama he has to endure for a long time and that his recovery from here on goes well.

I know he's been reading this thread and I'm sure he's hugely appreciative of everyone's kind words and support.

Mike

Camshaft · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 September 2013, 11:59:22 am »

Soldier on Trevor

richfzs · « **Reply #16 on:** 14 September 2013, 06:53:06 pm »

Fab news

AdieR · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 September 2013, 02:23:21 am »

Don't know the guy, but best wishes to him.

mr self destruct · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 September 2013, 07:40:43 am »

Great news Falcon!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for him.

bigbluebear · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 September 2013, 08:20:25 am »

Really pleased to hear the op went well and sincerely hope you will get better real soon.

red98 · « **Reply #20 on:** 15 September 2013, 08:28:56 am »

great news..........us foccers are tough old buggers......best wishes matey

locksmith · « **Reply #21 on:** 15 September 2013, 11:46:28 am »

Stay safe PB

bigralphie · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 September 2013, 01:10:46 pm »

Get well soon Trev

noggythenog · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 September 2013, 01:40:56 pm »

Excellent news

Medical or not i believe in a positive attitude creating a better outcome in these situations & no doubt that same attitude will decrease the recovery time too.

& a few beers is always good for recovery.

Falcon 269 · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 September 2013, 02:58:38 pm »

Took a scenic ride up to see Trev this morning and I can tell you he's in a very good frame of mind now. The escape tunnel should be complete by Weds and although what comes next isn't plain sailing, it's a darned sight better than what could have been!

I'm hoping to see him next early in Oct over in Mallorca. We've had plans for almost a year to celebrate his birthday there and where there's a will, there's a way.

Sausages and Guinness, that's the way

Cheers!!!

Mike