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by **Maria David** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 5:49 pm

Hi Gavin,

I am very sorry to hear about your accident. You take care and take your time getting back on the bike. Don't rush the healing process.

Your accident sounds like the one Emma Davies (GB squad track cyclist) had last year. Although she was out of action for a while, once she got back on the bike she did a storming ride at the world championships. So there is hope.

Anyway, all the best and keep your chin up.

Maria

P.S - Nice to hear from you Carly - hope you are ok

by **-Adam-** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:28 am

Hope your back out soon mate.

Just remember to claim whiplash, that'll get you a nice payout!

Hmmm think of the new bike you could get!

I resisted the temptation to claim that after my car accident in the summer. Though the student loan is fast running out... so, oooh, i think that was my back, better get down the doctors sharpish!

...Adam

by **carley** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:35 am

Hello

I have been to see Gavin yesterday evening, he is recovering well, he cant sit up yet, so he is laying down. He had a measurement for his back brace, Hopefully later this week we might know when he will be home

He has fractured the 7th Vertibrate on his spine, However he can move his legs, arms and neck.

In relation to the state of his bike, the back wheel is buckled and the bike is at the police station, that is all that Gavin can remember.

He is in University Hospital Lewisham, and in Cedar Ward. Visiting hours are 3pm to 8pm. I see you all then.

Regards

Carley

(Gavin Girlfriend)

by **John Czernobay** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:18 pm

Hi Carley, many thanks for the "post" we are thinking of you and Gavin. Please send my best wishes and I'll pop down soon if that's okay with you and Gavin. UHL is a great Hospital, there get him fixed up and there be no stopping him

he will down at Charlewood before the 15mph group have gone through Reigate

and have had there first puncture.

Best wishes Carley.
JohnCz..

by **Richard (Apples)** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:22 am

Sorry to hear about your accident Gavin . Hope you get well soon

by **carley** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:25 am

Hello

Just another update regarding Gavin's recovery.

He is doing well, we are just waiting for the back brace to be made, then once he has got that he will have some physiotherapy to try and build up his strength, as he still cant sit up.

The ward he is in is very good as it was only opened a few days ago.

I will try and update the forum daily on Gavin progress

Thanks again everyone for you get well messages.

Regards

Carley

(Gavins girlfriend)

by **Mike I** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:57 pm

Gavin

All the best for a speedy and full recovery. And make sure that Carley gets you a big stack of bike p0rn to look at while you're recuperating.

Mike

by **carley** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:18 pm

Hello all

Just an update

Gavin is doing well, he has now been moved to the Larch ward.

He is still waiting for the back brace which should he here on Tuesday, it is being made in Holland. Then he should start his pyhsiotherapy.

I will up date the forum, later this week, to let everyone know how is doing

Regards

Carley

(Gavin Girlfriend)

by **Brian Robinson** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:21 pm

Gavin,

Get well soon.

Bri

by **Ian A4size** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:15 pm

I went to see Gav last night and chatted with him for a few hours, he looked quite tired but was looking forward to being up and about. As far as i know he has a damaged 7th vertebrae- so a few higher could have meant a wheelchair :cry:

. He has been flat out on his back since last monday morning and they are hoping to fit the brace today and get him up. It may be at least six weeks before it comes off, then he is going to have some physio. Hopefully Carly will ring me or post on the forum to let us know how things are going.
I must admit i hate going to hospitals or even the doctors and when things like this happen it really makes you think.

by **Dr Frigo** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:02 pm

Good to know it is something that can be mended. Best wishes of recovery Gavin and I hope you get a nice Norwegian physio like me (sorry Carley :oops:

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by **Ian A4size** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:10 pm

I have just heard that Gav was able to walk about this afternoon after his brace was fitted. Carly said he was going to buy beers all over xmas for everyone!(not)
I hope to see him before xmas and will try to persuade him to have an ale or two in the croydon area.
FWIW- he told me that he had a backpack on,and that he landed on it and it could be a pissabolity that it was a whiplash type of injury, so just be careful out there :wink:

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Carley and Gav would like to thank all those that have posted and visited for their concern and support- not forgeting Gavs pa who has come from scotland.

PS thanks to JESS who is always in attendance. :wink:

by **Andrew G** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:33 pm

[quote]I have just heard that Gav was able to walk about this afternoon after his brace was fitted.

by **jon avery** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:35 am

Glad to hear your up and about mate, hope its not long before you are back in the saddle.

by **adrian** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:15 am

[quote]Hope it's in club colours, although coming from Holland maybe Rabobank.

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