XSEast 2020

[2manybikes]

Stay at it Marty! Thanks for letting us know how you are doing.

[dbbrian]

I am able to take 15-20 steps unassisted, although I have many leg muscles that still haven't made the connection yet, so I do look a lot like a drunk pirate. My right arm has some movement, still has a long way to go. Likely still a year or more till I can ride.

Good news is Sally found a [tiny] one bedroom ground floor no steps apartment a few blocks from our home, so we leased it for a year. Still keeping our old house and address. We'll move in on Tuesday, 14th, when I'm released. It's a little scary thinking about being sorta on my own with Sally.

Still hoping for the virus silliness to end so you guys can get it ON!!

Marty A

It's great to read Marty's words, and the prediction of riding! Keep up the hard work Marty!

Brian

[DeanR]

Keep up the good work Marty.

[newc4]

Latest from Marty as of 4/11

I am able to take 15-20 steps unassisted, although I have many leg muscles that still haven't made the connection yet, so I do look a lot like a drunk pirate. My right arm has some movement, still has a long way to go. Likely still a year or more till I can ride.

Good news is Sally found a [tiny] one bedroom ground floor no steps apartment a few blocks from our home, so we leased it for a year. Still keeping our old house and address. We'll move in on Tuesday, 14th, when I'm released. It's a little scary thinking about being sorta on my own with Sally.

Still hoping for the virus silliness to end so you guys can get it ON!!

Marty A

[Scootstado2]

Just caught this thread. Glad to hear Marty is on the road back. Best wishes to Marty and Sally for a full recovery. Marty is not someone I would bet against.

Regards, Russ

[Huron52]

Chatted with Marty yesterday. We had a great conversation.

[Schming]

That's some great news !!!

They are 20 min. from us but we've been self isolating since St. Patrick's Day.

Would definitely visit if we could.

Sendin' Prayers for You Both

[2manybikes]

Thanks for posting the update Jeff, plenty of us here have Marty and Sally in our thoughts and prayers. "competitive spirit'' is a bit of an understatement don't you think?

[JeffH]

Marty Update

GOOD NEWS UPDATE
talked with Brent last night after he had gotten an update from Sally.

> Marty is progressing well in acute rehab
> Has even been up and doing a bit of walking (3 cheers and hip-hooray for that)
> Will be staying in intensive rehab for two more weeks
> Sally found an ground level assessable apartment in Kane
> Plan is when Marty leaves the acute rehab they will move to their new apartment in Kane
> Sally will provide more details and the address of the new apartment once the details are finalized


So for the next two weeks until Apr 13-14 Marty will still be at:
Martin Ambrose
St. Margaret's Hospital
Rehab Unit 4A - Rm 426
815 Freeport Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15215


As Marty said, with his competitive spirit he is going to keep pushing


Jeff

[Jerry]

Thanks for the address update.

I have created an XS East 2020 web page so all info can be found in one spot. Address is:

http://www.appleattic.net/xseast2020/index.html

Let me know of corrections and updates that should be made.

[MaximPhil]

Here you go Jerry,
3 weeks from original post. He is making some progress but it will be a long recovery.
Phil

Hi Curtis,
Last I heard: Was moved a few days ago to Rehab Facility in Pittsburgh. They have a daughter lives close to this facility where Sally is staying.
Martin Ambrose
St. Margaret's Hospital
Rehab Unit 4A - Rm 426
815 Freeport Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Expects to be there for 3 weeks intense rehab then to a facility closer to home for another 3 weeks continued rehab before going home.

Hoping for the best recovery.
Phil

[Schming]

Here ya go Jerry.

Hi Curtis,
Last I heard: Was moved a few days ago to Rehab Facility in Pittsburgh. They have a daughter lives close to this facility where Sally is staying.
Martin Ambrose
St. Margaret's Hospital
Rehab Unit 4A - Rm 426
815 Freeport Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Expects to be there for 3 weeks intense rehab then to a facility closer to home for another 3 weeks continued rehab before going home.

Hoping for the best recovery.
Phil

Hi guys! So grateful for the well wishes and prayers!! Brings me to tears...

I am typing left-handed, a struggle. I detected small muscle movement in leg 2 days ago, finger yesterday. So rehab doing well. I'll be here till 24th, then hope to be in a secondary care facility in Kane. Dr's guess 2-3 years for decent recovery. But you know how competitive I am....

Thank you so much again for your prayers!!

May get to PC again next weekend.

Bless you all!!

[Jerry]

Wow. I was not in my Iowa home until Feb 28th, just now going through threads.

Marty, I wish you a full and speedy recovery! Let us know the address of your rehab center.

Sally, hang in there. This is a time of stress but people are pulling for you as well as for Marty.

Jerry

[madmax-im]

Great news Marty..Prayers continue to flow your way....

[mastan]

That's great news Marty!! Keep up the good work and don't piss off the doctors and you'll be fine. So glad to hear from you.
Mark Stanton