To all stump grinder operators

[Rich Rule]

Post them up.

 

I prefer to see these things as they remind people to be safe.

[Mark J]

It can't be a bad thing, a guy I used to work with had a stumpgrinder turn on him and he made an astonishing recovery. Perhaps put a warning before you post images in case people would rather not see the reality of things. 
Good luck with your recovery mate.

[maybelateron]

As a former medic I would certainly be interested to see photos of your progress. I hope you are keeping your spirits up during the very long journey to recovery. You may be interested to hear something I find amazing: One of my formers partners in GP had a very high above knee amputation as a youngster for an osteosarcoma; in those days this was the only treatment option. As an adult into his late twenties/early thirties he played squash one one leg and was pretty good. The only reason he gave up was he felt that if he wrecked the ligaments in his remaining knee that would be pretty restricting. He generally only wore his prosthesis for going to work to (his words - make himself look more normal to his patients). To this day, now aged 67, he continues to go on challenging rough terrain walks with two crutches and without his prosthesis. His determination has helped him achieve so much. I wish you well for the remainder of your journey.

[bob]

Saddened to read this and hope your recovery is progressing 

it’s amazing how one blip can change everything 

[Haironyourchest]

What a harrowing read...Impactful and excellently told, glad you pulled through. The unexpectedness and speed of the event was something I can relate with, in a very diluted way. I had an accident involving a comparatively benign mini dumper a few years ago (magnitudes less serious than dangb93's accident). The abrupt change of reality from happily working to "Oh-****************-****************-****************-whats happening???" - such a terrible feeling.

 

Can I be very morbid and ask what you eventually did with the stump grinder, in terms of cleaning, repair, storage, sale or whatever? (Sorry if the question is cringe 😬)

 

 

[dangb93]

On 25/05/2023 at 11:35, Stihl123 said:

not sure if that helps as to what your plan is or could be going forward 👍

thanks mate, it is always interesting and helpful to hear other peoples journeys 👍

[dangb93]

On 25/05/2023 at 22:36, JAG63 said:

My experience post survived major trauma over 30 years ago in a previous career. Circumstances are different but may either explain some things or give food for thought as you continue your journey.

Thanks for your story mate, I appreciate the time you spent to type it up.

[dangb93]

On 06/07/2023 at 19:09, Stephen Blair said:

You crawled out the dirt bleeding and survived, the rest I imagine you will do with ease!

  You’re an inspiration!  

Thanks Stephen - i'm putting 100% into it - everyone tells me how strong minded I am, but I'm not like that all the time! Sometimes the darkness just comes over me  but I have amazing wife and family around me and they soon cheer me up. Not least me little boy  

[dangb93]

On 29/07/2023 at 17:17, maybelateron said:

You may be interested to hear something I find amazing: One of my formers partners in GP had a very high above knee amputation as a youngster for an osteosarcoma; in those days this was the only treatment option. As an adult into his late twenties/early thirties he played squash one one leg and was pretty good. The only reason he gave up was he felt that if he wrecked the ligaments in his remaining knee that would be pretty restricting. He generally only wore his prosthesis for going to work to (his words - make himself look more normal to his patients). To this day, now aged 67, he continues to go on challenging rough terrain walks with two crutches and without his prosthesis. His determination has helped him achieve so much. I wish you well for the remainder of your journey.

Thanks for sharing that is inspirational -  hopefully I will exceed that with a re-constructed leg!

[dangb93]

14 hours ago, bob said:

it’s amazing how one blip can change everything 

You're 100% correct. One second of destruction and years of recovery.