pic: Kevin's Broken Arm

[Kevin Kolodziej]

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[nehalita]

Arefin and I are so sorry to hear this, please have a fast recovery and we hope you feel better.
We are glad to know that you are still lively and active and hope the best for you.

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

I wish you a speedy recovery, and good health. I'm sorry this happened to you, but it's very inspirational to hear such optimism.

[Graham Donaldson]

Can anyone say "OUCH!"?

I've broken my humerus (upper arm) twice before, so I have a fraction of an idea of what you're feeling. At least you can still move your arm itself around, mine was either in a sling or in a brace that confined movement to the elbow and below.

The Canuck

[Morgan Gillespie]

I snowboard and used to skate and fell a lot but I never broke a bone. My sister broke both wrists once, then the next season she broke one, during that same season my brother broke his. Sorry I don't know exactly what your going through but that doesn't mean I am unworthy of feeling compassion. Morgan gives Belt of Quick Healing.

[Pat Arnold]

All the best with your recovery and rehab. This comes from a Registered Occupational Therapist (some have called me an "Occupational Terrorist"): make sure you follow all the passive and active ROM exercises you'll be given once things heal a bit; it really makes a huge impact on regaining your fine motor (keyboarding!) skills.

[Graham Donaldson]

Originally Posted by Mercury Rising

I snowboard...

Hey, I broke my arm the first time by getting plowed into by a snowboarder! My dad stopped him, and as soon as my dad took his eyes off him, he left! Ugh! I've never liked snowboarders in general (there are a few ones who are good friends of mine, though). Always thought of it as too dangerous. Being a skier, I can't imagine having my legs strapped to a board and I can't move them at all speeding down a hill. Not for me. But, if you can do it and control the board, power to you! I love watching the pros.

Again, feel better! (How long did they say it would take to heal? How did it happen?)

The Canuck

[Morgan Gillespie]

Originally Posted by robotcanuck1676

I've never liked snowboarders in general (there are a few ones who are good friends of mine, though). Always thought of it as too dangerous. Being a skier, I can't imagine having my legs strapped to a board and I can't move them at all speeding down a hill. Not for me. But, if you can do it and control the board, power to you! I love watching the pros.

The Canuck

I have never liked skiers in general (there are a few ones who are good friends of mine, and my dads a skier) Always thought of it as too dangerous. Being a snowboarder, I can't imagine having my legs strapped to two planks of wood and I can't move with them making massive Ss down the hill blocking the whole trail. Not for me. But, if you can control your snaking to a min, power to you!

Woah... its like we are opposites... But seriously I agree to disagree.

[Chris Hibner]

Ouch!

Good luck with the recovery. Can I sign your cast at the IRI?

[DB_UPS]

Perhaps this is the excuse I've been looking for to take a step back from FIRST for a little bit.

There is no way your steping back. From what i hear you could not stop talking about robots. I hope you get well soon. Cause were going to need you next year.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Kev,
That is really tragic. I hope that everything will turn out for you. Arm comes before FIRST. I know that the WI regional might (WILL) suffer without you there, but we need you healthy. I guess we should be thinking, "it could have been much worse". Everything else looks like it is working, I hope that is the case. Do what the doc says and heal fast buddy.

[Kevin Kolodziej]

Thanks for the well wishes, everyone. I actually do have a sling, but I only wear it when I'm not near my stack of pillows. Chris, I actually don't have a cast. I have a custom molded plastic splint (good material for quick robot prototypes!) though, and you certainly can sign that if I'm still wearing it at IRI. While I certainly will take it easy and put my recovery first, I must confess that I just got done hosting a game design meeting for the upcoming Milwaukee WIRED Vex challenge in December.

Thanks again everyone, it means a lot!

Kev

[Spiffizzle]

Originally Posted by Mercury Rising

I have never liked skiers in general (there are a few ones who are good friends of mine, and my dads a skier) Always thought of it as too dangerous. Being a snowboarder, I can't imagine having my legs strapped to two planks of wood and I can't move with them making massive Ss down the hill blocking the whole trail. Not for me. But, if you can control your snaking to a min, power to you!

Woah... its like we are opposites... But seriously I agree to disagree.

Although, in your agreeing to disagree... I agree to agree with you, despite your opposition being my teammate.

And Kevin, feel better! I was in a car accident once, and nothing happened to my arm, but my face got burnt really badly. Plus, I have a shoulder injury. They're not any fun, but I wish you a speedy recovery! Hope to see you at a competition if you're up to it!

[KelliV]

Kev,
I hope your recovery goes well! Get well soon so you can get back to robots!
-Kelli

[Graham Donaldson]

Originally Posted by Spiffizzle

Although, in your agreeing to disagree... I agree to agree with you, despite your opposition being my teammate.

But if you guys like snowboarding, you guys must be ok, b/c you're on my team or on 25! S'all good.

And Kevin, we'd love to hear updates on how you're doing.

The Canuck