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Joe Whisler (Offline)
  #1 6/26/11 10:27 PM
Thank you to all who have left messages on here and facebook, texts, and those who have stopped by. I really appreciate it.

They transported me from Putnam County to Methodist in Indy when they saw the T-3 and T-4 vertabrae fractured. An MRI at Methodist also showed some ligament tears, but nothing that would be a danger to my spine. So the good news is no surgery seems to be required. They've got me in this brace up to my neck to limit movement, and expect me to be in it for at least 30 days. Bad news is they said I can't work, drive or lift anything for that period of time. Luckily I still have some vaca left I can take to make up for it, and a great boss who always works with me on scheduling.

Again, thanks to all and I'll try to pass along info as it heals.
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agar (Offline)
  #2 6/26/11 10:30 PM
Glad to here you will be fine Joe hate to hear you will be out of action for awhile Take it easy and get back soon
Dblchkrs (Offline)
  #3 6/26/11 10:33 PM
Good news Joe! Scarey ride. Rest up and get better soon!!

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PushEm! (Offline)
  #4 6/26/11 10:40 PM
Glad to hear the good news Joe. Get to feelin better and gettin back in the car.
SHORTBUS (Offline)
  #5 6/27/11 12:34 AM
Great news joe.glad to hear this.take care & heal up right for that come back
Redwood17257 (Offline)
  #6 6/27/11 12:50 AM
Glad to hear that everything is stable Joe, that was a pretty scary ride! Hopefully the healing will be quick!
Dannypollock24 (Offline)
  #7 6/27/11 3:22 AM
Glad to hear your going to be ok Joe fractures to the back are scary! Heal up buddy and good luck with that annoying back brace!


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cmakin (Offline)
  #8 6/27/11 5:35 AM
That is very good news, considering the circumstances, Joe. Penny and I hope to get a chance to see you in a couple of weeks when we are up.

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Wallsracing (Offline)
  #9 6/27/11 7:16 AM
get well soon joe,,,if it wasnt for your flip we wouldnt have gotten my car fixed that extra 20 min came in handy..just kidding you
Bill Gardner (Offline)
  #10 6/27/11 8:25 AM
I'm thankful it wasn't worse Joe!! Get well ASAP!

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