"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.
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.
