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by **Tony** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 6:18 pm

Latest update - courtesy of George's Dad:

It's early days - but the news is positive so far. George has been re-assessed and his condition is no-longer classified as an emergency (it was originally). He is reasonably comfortable, in good spirits is is allowed to sit up in bed and eat and drink.

He will require surgery as he has damaged two or three vertebrae. This is now likely to be performed tomorrow (Tuesday). He is expected to be transfered to the Atkinson Morley Hospital in Tooting (part of the St. George's NHS Trust) today. This site has specialist expertise in spinal injuries.

I'm not sure if anyone was planning to visit him. His father suggested it's probably best to wait until surgery has been performed before doing so - i.e. from Wednesday onwards.

by **Marek** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 6:55 pm

That is rotten luck, just when you were hitting such fine form. I really hope you are up and about soon.

Get well soon big fella.

Cheers

Marek....

by **Stu Merckx Man** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:25 pm

ah no!!

sorry to hear about that george. races and the training group wont be the same without you.

hope you recover soon!
stu

by **Alex P** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:00 pm

It might be an idea printing off all these messages, put them in a card and send it to George as he might not be able to see them at the moment. I'm sure this will lift his spirits.

If anybody know what ward he might end up after the op post it on the forum and I can organise...

by **Matt Robbins** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:43 am

Sorry to hear this mate, hope your recovery is as speedy as your bike riding!

All the best,

Matt.

by **Brian Nolan** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:53 am

sorry to hear about your tumble George - hope you are feeling a bit more comfortable now...
all the best mate,

by **Richard (Apples)** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:06 am

oh no .... sorry to hear about your crash mate , I hope you make a speedy recovery.

Does anyone know where he is ?

I just phoned St. George's and they say hes not there

by **SimonH** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:12 am

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident, get well soon. Keep on smiling and remember you've had a great season behind you.

Simon

by **Graham O** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:20 am

Hard Luck George !!

Hope you have a speedy recovery and get back on the bike asap..

by **adrian** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:08 am

That's very bad news. Get well soon, George - hope you're up and about soon.

by **Elliot M** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:10 am

Sure you'll be back on the podium before long! All the best George

by **Paul on the Pearson** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:23 am

Ouch! I hope you make a full and quick recovery George. Keep smiling.

by **Paul H** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:11 am

Update - George said "he is doing ok" and now doesnt need an op but will need a couple of months to recover.

He is in the Brodie Neuro ward, Atkinson Morley wing at St Georges.

by **George** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:33 pm

hi guys thanks for all your kind messages.

i have now got bedside internet, i@m feeling good no pain, i,m just in a collar which restricts movement but is holding my bust neck together till it fixes itself.

i,m in st georges hospital bed 22 of the above ward.

in good spirits just didn,t expect head on with another cyclist

during a race, oh well just gotta get well now.

there expecting a full recovery and i can even go home later this week.

only bike damage is a broken bottle cage, the other guys bike was a write off, totally unridable :wink:

first thing i checked was the boras, beleive me they are very strong wheels

so if you fancie coming to see me with some jellie beans that would be great

cheers george

by **John the old'un** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:46 pm

Hi George,
Great news to read that no op is required and you will be able to go home soon.
Get well soon mate.

ps,
Don't worry about the tt helmet. Have got another one on order.!!
Cheers,
John.

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