"My right kneecap was shattered into 15 pieces and lost most of its protective skin. Right elbow and forearm got totally smashed, with multiple bones snapping through my flesh."

Eight days ago, one of the better men in the game, surfer-writer-broadcaster Jesse Faen, was critically injured when his motorcycle collided with a car doin’ a U-turn on Lincoln Boulevard, an eight-mile cord of bitumen near Santa Monica Bay in Los Angeles County.

It was the morning of his fiftieth birthday party, so hell of a time to get thrown into intensive care when there’s a table groaning under the weight of vodka High Noons.

“He was immediately rushed to the hospital and soon after in the operating room for 11 hours reconstructing his leg and both arms,” Jesse’s baby mama Jessie Samedi wrote in a post. ” It went well as he had an amazing team of doctors and seems there will be more operations and procedures in his near future.”

Today, Jesse gave an update on his condition. It ain’t pretty.

Hey all, been laying in this bed for 8 days now, after a near fatal motorcycle accident with my mate @alwider and just wanted to keep things real. It’s been tough.

Grateful to be alive, in the of care of incredible surgeons, nurses and hospital staff at UCLA, and have escaped so many heavier, almost expected outcomes. It could have been lights out. Instead, I never lost consciousness during the intense collision, slow agonizing moments which followed on the road, chaotic ambulance ride to the emergency room, extensive full body X-rays, or confusing time before being rolled into the operating room for anesthesia and ultimately another chance. My right kneecap was shattered into 15 pieces and lost most of its protective skin. Right elbow and forearm got totally smashed, with multiple bones snapping through my flesh. Left wrist also felt the brunt, breaking in numerous places and needed reconstructive surgery for nerves and ligaments. Then there’s the huge muscular bruises and little cuts and scraps… more will be revealed.

Alain flew over the top of me and the driver who hit us, avoiding a similar impact thankfully, but still fractured 10 ribs and has more than his fair share of pain and hurdles to handle.
Want to thank @avawar for so much. Showing up and staying at the hospital day one, during some of the most painful moments and unknown fears. For taking Al under her wing at home, ensuring he’s as comfortable as possible during this ordeal… and basically doing her best to deal with way too many details and emotional matters. 

 

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The surf world lit up Jesse’s IG.

Ozzie Wright: Love you so much Jesse praying for you and Al ,what a nightmare I know your strength is so big that you will be shredding the ocean with your magical style in all kinds of disciplines before you know it, and being the best Dad ever !!!

PM Tenore: blessings your still on this side of the dirt – sending love and endless healing jesse – stay strong ❤️ —>

Barton Lynch: Mate Fark that is horrible to hear, I lost my father in a motorcycle accident so feeling it and sending you all our healing energy for a complete recovery.

Dominic Purcell: I stole the pretzels and chocolates from ya hospital ward……The uncles got gypsy, we’ll get her out in the water. Rest up.