Hospital Update: staying positive and recovering after motorcycle accident

[@kentjordan2104]

Hi Sally.. Im Kent... July 18. I hit a deer on my motorcycle. Im home now in a wheelchair. Im 66 , been riding since i was 10. Never had a bad accident or broken any bones. I have a broken pelvis (front and back).. compound broken lower left leg. Fractured 2 ribs in my back right side and broken left hand. I spent 8 days in the hospital trama unit. 2 weeks in a nursing facility before i could go home. The first few days in the hospital were bad. PT helped me sit up in bed. The pain was almost unbearable. Every movement i paid for with pain... after a few days tho.. With a lot of help and learning to use a slide board i could get in/out of a wheelchair. I almost passed out that first time. Each day gets a little better. I measure progress in baby steps and less pain. I got moved to a nursing facility when i didn't need the level of care of the hospital. 2 weeks of PT. Getting good at getting in/out of the wheelchair OT getting in /out of the bathroom.. I got to go home. My wife is my angel. Im home with her and my 2 golden retrievers Its gonna be 3 months of zero use of my legs. Im lucky to be here, I feel the same as you. Our life changed in a couple of seconds. Its gonna be a long recovery. BUT we will Thats something to think about. My prayers go up for you....

[@svthorasailing4868]

Get better soon mate,it’s only up from here for you,take care.

[@bush600r2]

Best of luck in your recovery to mate. Hope you recover fast 👍🙏

[@RideaGoodRoad]

Kent, you just made it into my morning prayers. Stay the course. We don’t bounce like we used to (I’m 68)🫤. I started riding about same time as you if I count the minibikes we made out of lawn mowers. Stick with the “physical terrorists”. They know how to get us old guys moving again.

[@ironheadsally]

Wow, we have such similar injuries! The first time on the slide board was one of my scariest experiences! Took a while to get used to, now i can get to the commode without the board and just scooting over a towel or small pillow. That board is hard to shove under with a bad arm! I am also bilateral nonweight bearing. so glad you are home with ur wonderful wife and puppies! Wishing u a smooth recovery and pain management 💚 that is definitely the hardest part! God Bless and praying for ur recovery. Thank u for the comment. Learning to not put ur feet down is the wildest thing. Hoping u get great PT/OT and walking with no permanent complications!

[@spiral3565]

@@kentjordan2104 Fingers cross You’ll ride again soon brother,I fuckin ran a few tears reading your story,felt like I know You for years…shit happens to good people but what doesn’t kill us make us stronger…or something like that…wishing You fast recovery and please you try good ol weed for pains and stuff…will help a lot👊🏼Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪 Im Peter by the way…You take care of yourself Brother 💪🏼

[@craigboots7929]

Been riding 50+ years, I ALWAYS gear up, full face helmet, gloves, boots and riding jacket with armor, when I ride my klr, nobody questions it, but when I ride my Harley’s , everybody always questions it ? A bike is a bike. My motto is , if I wreck today, I wanna be able to ride tomorrow ! Good luck and GOD speed on your recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Interesting. No one comments when I wear my gear on my Harley. Guess I am more intimidating looking than you.

[@getoffenit7827]

Ive been riding 40yrs,I didnt always gear-up..like a moron...then after witnessing a couple bad accidents where the riders had no helmet,no boots,no gloves or jackets...i grew a brain and gear-up..fast forward to 2yrs ago..i took my bike for 'just a short ride' i geared-up minus a jacket and gloves and had a very bad accident im okay. But yeah i never understood the idea that,if you ride a Harley that its odd to people if you gear-up..huh? A bike is a bike

[@adamlannerd1408]

We dress for the slide not the ride.

[@DieselDog1982]

The Harley stigma is atrocious 😂

[@getoffenit7827]

@@DieselDog1982 truth..i love Harley bikes but ive run Honda,BSA,Triumph,Kawasaki,Rusi..but only when its a Harley im riding did anyone actually say...Hey? Why all the gear? Harley represents freedom and the open road,You should dress accordingly! Or...youre not a dedicated Harley rider with all that gear on..wheres your sense of rebellion? You actually wear a helmet and jacket and gloves and boots while riding a Harley?? The idiocy is baffling

[@paulfenton6418]

Hey Sally, my name is Paul and I live in england. I have followed for quite some time now.i wish you GODS speed in making a full recovery and wish ,with all off my heart, your recovery is swift. 👍♥️👍👍♥️👍

[@ironheadsally]

💚🙏😁💪 thank u Paul!!!

[@fourninesixbbc]

Sally, you're awesome. I love this new upbeat attitude. So glad you are doing well. Thanks for the update. Hang in there!

[@bybikenw7928]

I was T-boned 1 year ago. Gear absolutely saved my life. i was knocked unconscious with full face helmet on. 6 ribs, 3 vertebra, bruised spleen with armored jacket on. I landed on my head and left shoulder from what witnesses recount(I don't have memory from about 30 seconds before, till I was in the ambulance). I'm glad you're going to recover, and you have a strong support team behind you.

[@ironheadsally]

Gear really makes all the difference! U and i are testimonies to that! Glad it sounds like u made a good recovery 💚

[@bikerplusone]

Devastating news. I hope and wish only the best for a speedy recovery. My wife was killed on her bike in '83 so I am glad you were much more fortunate. You and your hubby will be in my thoughts. It is and always will be a lifestyle with risk and sometimes by no fault of your own you reap the will of fate. Heal soon, heal quickly and be stronger in you determination, will and abilities. Be forever safe.

[@ironheadsally]

Oh im so sorry to hear that. I couldnt imagine if i would have left my husband there. It is a risk every time we go out there. Seems that the drivers are just getting worse too. Appreciate the support! 💚 lots of work on physical therapy and another bike rebuild in the works lol

[@janchristensen7993]

Get well soon Sally. 🙏

[@juancarrasco6598]

I wish you a speedy recovery Sally. I’m sorry that happened to you and your husband. Myself and my son suffered on three months after acquiring our Sporty. Driver never stopped. Focus on healing. Then riding. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 Don’t care stop.

[@ironheadsally]

Appreciate the support 💚 hope u and ur son are made whole again after that!

[@PatrickSBellSr]

Love your positive attitude - it truly makes the difference! 10 years back I was in your place: concussion, 4 broken ribs and a punctured lung. The doctors and staff at UNC Hospitals were simply fantastic!! The barely-remembered helicopter ride was cool, too. Oh -and 100% on the helmet! Every doc that came by examined it closely as it was crushed badly -but better it than my skull. Thank you for your comprehensive updates! Keep getting better!!

[@ironheadsally]

Wow so glad you made it thru that to live another day. Those helicopter rides are wild!! lol i am amazed looking at the helmet that i did not get more hurt. Positivity and recovery go hand in hand. Appreciate it 💚

[@Cabalero24]

выздоравливай!

[@ironheadsally]

Appreciate it 💚

[@rrafaeltorres8952]

Hey Sally...my better half and I wish you all the best and all the strength to get back up on twos and twisting that wick...our prayers are with you...

[@loribell3013]

God bless you. I hope you get better soon.

[@toddgittins5692]

Hope you are better!

[@nedwphillips2126]

Sally....Sending ya gooda thoughts for a full and speedy recovery for Melbin Australia

[@ironheadsally]

💚😁

[@jered2177]

Glad your healing

[@markmcintosh7095]

I hope they caught the person who did that to you. God Bless and get well soon.

[@josephdavis1797]

Good morning Ms Sally just noticed your blog. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[@davidsimmons586]

I'm so happy that my son also gear up the hole nine yards! I'm glad you safe🙏🙏🙏

[@steve28849]

sorry to hear about this. get well soon

[@smittywood-wp6he]

Hey Sally glad ur ok u look awsome ❤

[@randynewtonsr9659]

Man Sally , it’s tough to see you incapacitated in the hospital like that after seeing you be such a ball of energy , good vibes , and having so much love and passion for bikes and the biker community 😞😞 I am praying for you and your hubby for a full recovery mentally and physically and to see your channel grow like never before and I can tell you this , you are an inspiration to me and I’m sure many thousands of viewers , Thank You both for everything that you guys do God Bless🙏

[@ironheadsally]

Appreciate it!! 💚😁🙏 God Bless and ride free

[@forsaken1776]

Didn't see that you had an accident. Sorry to hear that. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

[@herbertruby6093]

Wish you all the best in your healing Sally.

[@LloydMayes]

So happy your ok

[@frankguntly6620]

Hi Sally. Thank you so much for taking the time to keep us updated on your progress. I have been riding for a very long time and your attitude and spirit for the love of riding and wrenching is off the charts for me. I think I have now found my new Biker Idle.

[@ironheadsally]

💚🙏😁

[@twilightzone6917]

Get better soon, stay real Stay safe, glad to hear you have a attorney,

[@gperrydawsonlll8118]

I am wishing you a speedy recovery Keep up your beautiful attitude Helmets Save Lives 4real

[@Ridingon3TN]

glad to see you're doing better. hope you recover fully and quickly.

[@andrewslagle1974]

Hope you feel better SALLY .I am sorry you had to go through this mess !

[@ironheadsally]

💚🙏😁

[@brotherstanleo]

Hey Sally! Thank God you are alive! Stay positive and I wish you only the best and much success. You will be in my prayers. God Bless. ❤

[@ironheadsally]

💚🙏😁 thank you so much!

[@pauldavis8421]

Great to see you full of positivity ! Wishing you a speedy recovery from England !❤

[@kevinjeavons8416]

wishing you all the best , a speedy recovery and support to you and your family.

[@markhowe6334]

Sorry to see u in hospital hope u recover fully soon.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

So glad you made it through. I had a severe accident in my younger years. When everything looked hopeless, I just kept looking ahead. Ended up going to AMI to learn more about Harleys, still was using a cane and had more operations to go, but I never looked back...just forward. Sometime a good "wake up call" is what we need to realize our priorities about life. Its about living, not chasing the dollar or keeping up with what other think about you. Its about you, your life, your loves and what the future brings. You will be all right girl. Just keep on being you and it will all work out. All the best to you guys.

[@ironheadsally]

💚😁 absolutely a wake up call!!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

@@ironheadsally Makes you think about a lot tof things. Take your time and heal up and all will be good. Take care!

[@hollywoodboggie]

Get better soon

[@LenFroese]

Glad you're on the mend and want to keep riding.

[@nigesbasementworkshop9541]

Speedy recovery Sally, sending love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@hav2win]

Be well Sally. Best of everything in your recovery. May the wind be always at your back, and cars not be running you over. LOL I'm sure you'll find a way to enjoy riding in the future and show us all how well you've recovered.

[@mtnpackmule1627]

🇺🇸RIDE ON GIRL!👍 GODBLESS🙏

[@kennethanderson1685]

I will continue to hold you in my prayers for recovery and pain relief and for Law Tigers vigorous pursuit of justice for you. Your husband is a keeper. I thank God for you both and for what y'all are doing for bikers.

[@ironheadsally]

Thank you and God Bless 💚

[@ericportschy1853]

Hang in there...Best wishes.

[@seanorrick8921]

It's so weird how my favorite youtubers seem more like friends than strangers. This is the perfect example. I was instantly worried and saddened when I saw ur last video. Get better fast. I'm gonna go get a better helmet. My little fake one is going on the wall.

[@ironheadsally]

Thank u! Yes a good lid is necessary, glad u are trading up to a better one!

[@jameshumston6637]

Get well soon. Best wishes from Ireland

[@moto_story77]

God bless you Sally, I pray for your swift recovery.

[@ironheadsally]

💚🙏😁 thank u!!

[@stephenvictor1913]

I had no idea. I saw your video and it took my breath away. At least you're still with us. Get better soon, pretty lady.

[@lawrencestark8983]

Im sorry you got hit, God's watching you and to your hubby being there for you. I'll be praying for you and your husband. Take care. God bless

[@ironheadsally]

🙏😁💚 thank u!

[@EdenValleyAdventuresUK]

Hi Sally, so sorry to hear about your Motorcycle accident and I am so glad you are ok in a way and your husband will be a great support & friends. Found your channel by chance on KZbin, so I think I was meant to see this video as I ride as well. PS have a quick recovery and I will Subscribe, all the best from the UK.

[@forgedglory]

Prayers sent for your recovery.

[@gypsytrike1999]

Hopefully you have a speedy recovery thinking of you both ❤️

[@ironheadsally]

💚😁

[@L2fish]

Sorry and sad to hear of your accident. Hope for a full recovery. My wife almost went down yesterday, she probably would have taken both of us down, fortunately she saved it. Thank God! My dumb, almost missed a turn and braked hard, she was close to me which I didn't realize. So, it all worked out but damn scary!

[@ironheadsally]

That is scary! Close calls are great learning opportunities too 💚 so great to ride as a couple

[@robert-wr6md]

Iron Hip Sally I like it. I had no idea this had happened. Sally you are so full of positivity you can only but make an incredible recovery. I'm praying for your speedy recovery. Even in a hospital bed you glow, your beautiful vibrations are a tonic to the world. Love to you and your husband. XX

[@ironheadsally]

Appreciate it Robert! Cheers and ride free 💚

[@elizabethwilson5349]

Please get well soon Sally!

[@jimmarshall807]

Glad you were wearing your helmet, sounds like it made the difference. it's a personal choice in the US, here in the UK we have to wear one - but I would do so anyway. Wishing you an ongoing successful recovery.

[@kennyh5083]

I'm so happy to see your ok!

[@joemorrione2410]

We will be praying for you and your husband so glad you’re here. Love your videos.stay strong God is great.

[@ironheadsally]

🙏💚😁 thank u!

[@69roadrunner44]

Sally - I just recently found your channel and enjoy it very much. I was shocked and saddened to learn of your crash. The best of luck to you and your husband on your road to recovery. You are strong and have the perfect attitude and will be riding again soon.

[@ironheadsally]

💚😁 appreciate it

[@richardelmore317]

Get well soon

[@cartermorey8647]

get well soon lady i sure enjoy your vids

[@crspcritter]

Hope a speedy recovery. I don’t ride as much these days for this reason. We all hope for protection while out there. My last ride in rural ca. two times close calls . They just pull out in front of you . I have a front bent rim still because a stop and go braker cross hwy in front of me . I was on top windshield when I came to a stop . She pulled over and looked at me . Then left. It can happen anytime any place. 🙏🙏🙏👍👌

[@benderbender1233]

🖖😎

[@crspcritter]

Hey buddy -😁👍👌​@@benderbender1233

[@ironheadsally]

So true!! Glad u were alright!

[@crspcritter]

@@ironheadsally thinking interstate is best to ride ; no cross streets . 🤔 need a ride once & awhile. Dang ; or I get cranky. Crazy out there . Gotta watch out for them quiet teslas now . I prefer back roads . Get better - 🙏👍👌

[@pvtrodeo]

Prayers for a speedy recovery

[@JamesWilson-lg7bx]

preach young lady I always wear a helmet and gloves and long pants and good shoes

[@brianwest5348]

I wish you a full and speedy recovery!

[@TrueCalavero]

Get well soon, Sally! Love and support from Spain

[@vancehetherington757]

So happy to see you're healing so well. Keep that positive attitude. I lost a friend over the weekend in a motorcycle accident. he was wearing a helmet and didn't make it. glad you are still around!

[@ironheadsally]

So sorry for your loss! Too many lost brothers and sisters out there lately 💚

[@dodohead7077]

God Bless you !

[@ironheadsally]

🙏💚😁

[@ronporrino4416]

Sally, your positive outlook on your recovery, and life inspired me to do something i never do (leave a comment), you are definitely a good positive role model for your courage and determination and true-life words of wisdom, keep up the positive attitude and wish you a speedy recovery !!! you definitely have a good support system with your husband!!! take care and God bless!!!!!

[@ironheadsally]

Thank u so much! Appreciate it, God Bless and ride free 💚

[@robertbooth1427]

Sally, I think you're a very tough person physically and mentally. I'm glad you're on the road to recovery. I will continue to pray for you and your husband 🙏👍

[@ironheadsally]

🙏💚😁 thank u!!

[@complex5150]

You are awesome.

[@markblundell9461]

WTF! This is a shocker. I’m so glad you came out of this and are on the mend. I had a wake up call this year and so very nearly had a collision. The annoying part of it was it was my own stupid fault . I’ve been riding 48 years and once again realize how vulnerable we are. Please, Please get back to 100% as soon as you can make yourself. Sending healing thoughts.❤❤❤

[@Hog-g2z]

Hi 👋 Sally, and hubby, so pleased to see you now moving around a little bit, It’s going to be a slow recovery, The main thing is, you are being well looked after, over the past two or three weeks I have seen a lot of people riding about in the countryside and on the motorway with With just a pair of shorts on , Yes, they got crash helmet on, I even left comment about this on somebody else’s channel, And somebody passed a remark saying they have the right to wear whatever they like, But they’re not the ones who got to pick up the pieces when you don’t come home, luckily for you Sally you have made it through and you will get better, I wish you all the love and support to you both from Phil France,

[@ironheadsally]

Thank u so much Phil 💚😁🙏 appreciate it

[@sweetbabyYEEiiJJ]

SENDING BIG LOVE N MANY PRAYERS TO YOU SALLY!!!

[@martinglasser6025]

Stay Positive!

[@johnjaco5544]

Get well soon.

[@michaelcoates667]

GET WELL SOON

[@Mike-z7r3m]

Keep getting better. 😊

[@zimaman123]

Prayers! speedy recovery

[@rodmeisterful]

Super positive outlook, thanks.

[@alvintarrer6914]

In our prayers for quick recovery 🤙🇺🇸🇨🇱✌️

[@StacyLawrence-q5y]

Get well soon Sally.wishing you a speedy recovery & successful rehabilitation. You are a beautiful person and spirit. Hope to see you back on a bike & more videos. Peace & God bless you !! 😉👍

[@ironheadsally]

Thank you so much! ML&R. God bless 🙏💚😁

[@northerngunner2756]

Hoping for a fast recovery .

[@noelmosbey6787]

Hey Sally. So sad to hear about your experience. I am glad you are still here. Love and prayers from a thousand miles away in Australia. Get well soon. Noel.

[@ironheadsally]

💚😁🙏 appreciate it Noel!

[@doctorgonzo1743]

I hope you get well soon. Greetings from Poland !

[@melgagnon9848]

Lots of love and healing vibes going your way , wishing you a quick recovery !

[@MrGus4440]

Sorry to hear about your accident. I have watched your videos so much that I feel like you both are my friends. Best of luck with your recovery.

[@ironheadsally]

😁💚 thanks Gus!!

[@LHawk-l8f]

From the looks of your helmet, you can legitimately keep the " Iron Head "moniker. Blessings on you and your family, stay positive, this too shall pass. You and your husband have proven your adaptiveness so I've no doubt you'll come out on top of this too. 👍✌️

[@eggheadrocks8224]

When I had mine, the hospital in georgia was super cool, instead of them telling me how dangerous bikes are and asking if I learned my lesson, they asked cool questions about riding, told me encouraging stories about other patients who recovered and got right back in the saddle, even loaned me a tablet so I could order my replacement parts and even signed my helmet...you are in my prayers and I promise it gets better and you will be back out there riding in no time.

[@ironheadsally]

Thats awesome, a supportive hospital staff makes all the difference 💚😁 appreciate the support!!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I didn't start wearing a DOT full face helmet until I started wearing glasses. Nine months ago, I crashed my ironhead. I didn't know it until afterwards when I saw the gash mark on the helmet that My head actually hit the pavement. I guess the glasses was a good thing? So glad you're alright. Attitude is everything when it comes to recovery. Keep your chin up and God bless.

[@ironheadsally]

💚🙏😁 appreciate it!!! Yeah the only reason i didnt have my full face on is because of where i mounted the tachometer between my legs and needed to see it for the final break in miles. What a wild trip. Definitely full gear and full face from now on 💚

[@louislepage5111]

Godspeed Sally 😊

[@andymoorhouse8820]

Love from andy in the uk speedy recovery

[@inides]

Good recovery Sally, I hope to see you in Italy, guests in our home!

[@Joey_v84]

So glad to see you doing so much better!! Cant wait to see you two again one day!

[@ironheadsally]

Thanks Joey!!! 💚 ride free and enjoy it! Still coming out this weekend for 4 corers?

[@degonzoman]

No helmet for years back in the old days.....Full face for the past 30 yrs and I will never look back. Glad to see your on the mend. Positive vibes.

[@damonhart1268]

wishing you a speedy recovery. this video gave me some major flash-backs to my stay in a local hospital , in 2020. i know what you are going thru and probably will be going thru. best wishes and looking forward to the next vid.

[@ironheadsally]

Appreciate it! Unfortunately too many of us riders go thru it. Cheers and ride free

[@leefulker2460]

Respect and god bless you both .. wish you back on your bike soon as .. take care from the uk

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

So glad you're doing better hang in there 😊

[@juanhuttoe4517]

It's good to see you kicking around. I really admire your outlook. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

[@ironheadsally]

🙏💚😁

[@jd9308]

I have survived two serious crashes in my riding life. Thank the good Lord I was wearing a helmet each time. Just know you will probably have some PTSD to deal with when you start riding again. I certainly did. It is a slow recovery process and I will pray that everything goes well as your body heals and mends itself. I am thankful you have a loving husband who supports you one hundred percent in your life. I know you will do everything to keep getting stronger, it'll be tough, just grit your teeth and keep digging. You will overcome and get to the other side. Prayers for you and your husband!

[@ironheadsally]

💚🙏😁 thank u so much! Yes the emotional impact hasnt hit yet while the physical recovery is still going. Will be interesting but one day at a time, sounds like u overcame that after trauma. The Lord has and will continue to provide strength. Appreciate u! 💚🙏

[@panheadbutch]

Thanks for the update Sally Glad to see you in such good spirits. Get well soon love your attitude

[@ironheadsally]

Thanks Butch! Getting a lil better everyday

[@Rolling3]

Get well soon,,Sally . Keep moving - do what the therapist ask it helps in recovery and it shows "you" the day to day progress. Can't wait for the homecoming .

[@Rolling3]

Just a suggestion - getting a TALL toilet..helps gettin on n off.

[@ironheadsally]

Oh definitely getting my workouts, and feeling better everyday! 💪💚 i had to get all the contraptions to go over a toilet and shower and all that lol crazy simple but effective equipment for all this lol

[@louhmx1136]

Sally, you're a survivor who gets love and respect. Prayers and love to you!

[@ironheadsally]

🙏😁💚