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Guenter
from Vienna, Austria | Signed on: Tue 09 May 2006 06:45:24 AM MST
I am glad to hear you´re feeling better and the recovery is coming along well. I wish you all the best for the recovery and hope we can soon welcome you back in the world of bike racing! |
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David
from Canastota NY | Signed on: Tue 09 May 2006 06:23:20 AM MST
So glad to hear you're getting better!!!!! You've probably got a few tough spots ahead, but, given your experience on the bike, I think you'll be fine!
Any time the going gets tough, remember, there's a bunch of us fat, slow, old guys pulling for you!  |
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davide
from Milano, Italy | Signed on: Tue 09 May 2006 02:25:33 AM MST
come on saul...
i will be waiting for you at next year's "milano-sanremo" start to take a picture together!
in milano there are much of your "tifosi":
don't give up! |
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Steve Leigh
from Colorado | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 06:58:16 PM MST
Saul,
Absolutely spectacular news to hear that you are back in the U.S. and continuing to recover. Like a bike race, the road ahead will not always be smooth, but you will overcome. You have inspired many already. |
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Tim Old
from Calhoun/Dalton | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 04:22:34 PM MST
Saul,
Git- r -Done!
And you will , you will !
Keep at it young man! You are an inspiration to many!
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John Wheeler
from Indianapolis | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 12:10:37 PM MST
Saul, first I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. Second, I'm in a similar boat but through a different set of circumstances. My brain injury occured in mid march, thankfully though I was not in a coma.
Let me back up, I am a competitive cyclist, not pro, but I love to ride and wish that 20 years ago I had put in more miles...who knows...anyhow getting back on the bike is one of the things I'm working toward. Without getting medical, it sounds our injuries couldd be somewhat similar. My left side is effected as well.
As soon as I returned home, luckily 3 weeks post injury, I hoped on the trainer. At first it was tough to even get my leg over top tube and I had to hold on the whole time for balance. Within a week I was up to an hour and still felt like I ccould puch a big gear.
This past weekend I headed out on the road for an hour with clippless pedals. Now that felt good.
The main thing we are working on in therapy is cooridination. At first the simplist thing like moving the opposite hand with oposite leg even seemed hard, but it get's easier all the time.
Hang in there and be patient (very tough), being an athelete already puts you a step ahead. Good luck and listen to the therapists, if you do better with goals, have them set goals for even a simple walking exercise, it helps. |
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Anthony Cowell
from Trenton, NJ | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 10:27:58 AM MST
Saul,
So happy to hear that your recovery is moving forward, with progress every day. I hope to introduce my son to you one day. He's ten years old, and he and I rode together yesterday at the 5 boro bike tour in Manhattan. He easily did thirty miles, and didn't want to stop! I had to pull him out of traffic in downtown Manhattan after the race. He pleaded with me to ride the three miles to our hotel, but the taxi traffic was just too scary. One of these days, he just might make the jump to the big time, like you have.
Best regards for a swift recovery,
Anthony Cowell |
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Denny
from Bozeman, MT | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 10:00:51 AM MST
Rehab Sucks!
Whatever you do, DON'T GET FAT!!! |
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Dr Dale
from Mcdonough, GA | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 09:55:23 AM MST
Saul,
Hope things are going well for you you in rehab. I read the blog and letters every day. And of course talk to your Mom and Dad often. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Heal fast. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
Dale, Theresa and Andrea |
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Sabrina
from New York | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 08:54:43 AM MST
Hey Saul - It was great to meet you last weekend. Zach told me about your site. You have a really inspiring story and I know you are going to have an amazing recovery. Keep an eye on Zach for me. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress you make when I'm back at Shepherd next week. Work hard in P.T. this week, Sabrina |
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Ignace
from Belgium | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 03:22:00 AM MST
hi Saul,
Take your time to get better.
Maybe the Giro d\'Italia will be yours one day! (Lemond won the Tour after a turkey shooting, Armstrond won the Tour after cancer...)
Why couldn\'t you do the same?
Take care. |
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jimmy
from los angeles | Signed on: Mon 08 May 2006 12:14:37 AM MST
saul,
despite being alive and on the mend I am sure you have some feelings of a promising career possible not going forward. this is understandable and normal. however, please keep the faith and go one day at a time. everything happens for a reason. this injury and its experience will drive you to new heights and appreciation of life in general. its obvious from what i have read here you will be a success no matter what course you ride on. wishing you all the best.
jimmy |
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Jan Slabbekoorn
from Wemeldinge, Netherlands | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 11:28:53 PM MST
We've been on holiday for a week, great news that you're getting better day by day!
Jan |
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Doug Hormann
from Hillsboro, OR | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 09:06:28 PM MST
Saul, Great to hear your progressing in rehab. It's too bad it took this to see how may fans you have, but there's lots of us cheering you on. Keep working hard and get well soon.
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Lauren Greenwald
from Athens | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 08:25:22 PM MST
Hey there Couz...
Your mom said you are reading your blogs now! I talked to her tonight and I am going to come visit you soon...not sure yet whether this week or next, but I'll let you know. I know your working hard....keep it up. But don't let them push you too hard =) Recovery takes times. Always thinking about you. Can't wait to see you.
I love you lots,
Lauren |
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Michael Green
from Rocky Face | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 03:21:07 PM MST
hope you keep progressing like you have been..You will blow the doctors minds...take care..Michael |
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bruceries bruceries@
from Bellevue, Washington | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 01:24:47 PM MST
Saul,
I was horrified when your accident happened.Wishing you the very best for a rapid, complete and uneventful recovery.
Pedal on,
Bruce Ries |
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Joe Wray
from Columbia, SC | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 01:14:01 PM MST
Keep the faith - I know you'll recover quickly! We need more of us southerners in the peloton.
Joe |
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Karen Wilke
from Tucson | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 12:38:19 PM MST
Saul,
I am so happy to continue to hear of your progress! Right on! You are a fighter and a champion FOR REAL - - THE REAL DEAL.
Many kisses to you and your family. Am looking forward to all the healing updates. |
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Beth Muia
from Georgia | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 10:25:00 AM MST
Saul!
I have been keeping up with you every step of the way and your determination impresses me! You're a special guy to a lot of people - have you picked up on that yet? :-) Keep your chin up and hang tough! My thoughts and prayers are with you always, Saul. God's peace, rest, and healing to you! |
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Troy Alton
from Ringgold, Ga | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 09:02:18 AM MST
Were cheering you on, get back on the road soon! |
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Steven White
from Millington TN | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 07:20:02 AM MST
Glad to hear you are doing Better, best wishes to you and maybe next year i will be watching you in the giro. Get well soon. |
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Jared
from NJ | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 06:15:17 AM MST
Hey Man...
Im so glad to here that you are doing better and making progress. You have been in me and Alicias thoughts and prayers. All the guys at the shop wish you well and a speedy recovery. Talk to you soon.
"keep it real!"
Jared |
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Jim and Yvonne
from Atlanta | Signed on: Sun 07 May 2006 04:39:17 AM MST
Saul, now that you are reading your guestbook, we wanted to tell you how proud we are of you and we love you.
Mom and Dad |
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Mark
from Madison, WI | Signed on: Sat 06 May 2006 10:31:11 PM MST
Get well soon man. Just know that we are all thinking of you and your family. |
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Andrew Nix
from Dalton Georgia | Signed on: Sat 06 May 2006 09:15:00 PM MST
Hope you get better soon. You are my new Hero |
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Joanna Southerland
from Tallahassee | Signed on: Sat 06 May 2006 05:08:29 PM MST
Just want you to know I am checking everyday.
I am so glad to hear about your improvement, Saul, and mom and dad!!!
You have always been a joy... a strong, steady, joy to be at races with. Keep on - keepin' on.
Hugs, Joanna and Jack and I hear Phil has been in touch. |
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claudia
from north carolina | Signed on: Sat 06 May 2006 03:47:55 PM MST
Hi Saul & family,
Eventually this struggle will be one of the foundation stones of an amazing career in cycling. Like another cyclist who overcame an illness and became a winner, you will do the same. Only better. There are many races in the world, and your will and determination are what will carry you to the podium. Don't give up!
Claudia |
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gerda
from belgium | Signed on: Sat 06 May 2006 01:58:33 PM MST
I was at the start of 'Giro d'Italia' today. Was thinking of you all the time. Was missing you, you where the one I wanted to see the most. Just want to let you know that you where there, in my thoughts. Get well soon. |
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Julian Howe
from England | Signed on: Sat 06 May 2006 12:52:36 PM MST
I felt really sad reading the article in this months Procycling knowing whats happened to you since it was written.
Never mind you are young and have plenty of time. I'm glad you are over the worst of it and I wish you a speedy recovery.
At least you have another year to practice your Italian for your podium speech |
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