Update on Sheldon Dale?

[J Gallo]

Sheldon went down hard in the rhythm section yesterday at RAD's RFL, injuring his knee. Any updates?

I hope it was just a bad sprain.

[Diesel]

I just logged on to ask the same question! I truely hope he isn't to bad off!

Did anyone see it happen? I was a bit busy myself at the time. Did he and "Wide Track" Travis White hook up???

[Darla]

Hello,

Here is the update. Sheldon broke his right leg in 3 places and shattered some bone. He broke the tibia. That is the big bone under the knee.

He will have surgury next week. I will keep you posted.

What happened is he got a little squirrelly in the rythum section and tapped his brake a little and thought he had recovered it but then he started going over his bars and his right foot came unclipped and he pile drived the next obstacle. He heard it break and knew it was bad.

Thanks Zach (EMT) and everyone else for there help after Sheldon's crash. It is nice to know that in the wake of an emergency, the whole Utah BMX family is there to help with whatever needs to be done. Thanks to the Kelley's and the Eglintine's for helping with my kids. It is a relief to know that they were in good hands.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

Darla Dale and family.

[Curtis Newkirk]

Dang Darla. I am really sorry to hear about that. I hope the healing goes well. The Dales will be in the Newkirks thoughts and prayers for sure.

Was this in the main? I saw most of the races, but we were packing up when the old-guy 20"ers ran. I wanted to get back over and watch, but didn't make it. I am not good watching injuries so that might have been a good thing.

[Darla]

Thanks Curtis!!!

Yes, it was in the mains. He was in 4th going for 3rd.

[J Gallo]

Man... that's definitely not what I wanted to hear. Sheldon was looking good, especially after qualifying in the 1st moto!



Hope surgery goes well and you heal up quick!

[justinsbmxmom]

Now Sheldon, when someone says, "Break a leg"....they don't mean it literally. Heal fast.

[sspencer]

Get well Sheldon. If you need anything just holler since I am just down the street

Take care,
Steve

[Darla]

Thanks everyone!!!!

Jenni, You should have told him that before not after ha ha....

Well, here is the latest update.... Sheldon goes into the clinic tomorrow and then surgery on Wednesday. I will keep you posted.

Darla

[Darla]

Sheldon had surgery today and it went very well. He has a plate along his tibula and 14 screws.

He is still in the hospital and should be out Friday or Saturday.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

Darla

[sspencer]

Hey Darla, tell Sheldon if he gets tired of the Candy Striper's giving him a sponge bath I bet I could get Dan Patterson to swing by and give him a military flea bath

Love ya' Sheldon and Dan

Steve

[.J Gallo]

Darla, which hospital is he in? I'd like to maybe visit if possible??

Jason Gallo

[justinsbmxmom]

Dale, If you're feeling really good with the pain meds and you're still on oxygen, try sticking your finger up your nose. When I was in the hospital, I remember the room turning a lot after a few shots of morphine. I put my finger up my nose and my nostrils were enlarged. I almost touched my brain, I just know it. Those drugs are awesome. Who cares if each shot of morphine cost $26, it's priceless to try something like that.

[bmxkraut]

HOLY COW SHELDON .. WHEN YOU GO, YOU GO BIG. HOPE YOU'RE NOT IN TOO MUCH PAIN AND THAT THE SURGERY GOES WELL. KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS AND IF YOU'RE OKAY WITH VISITORS THE DONNER'S WOULD LIKE TO COME SEE YOU ALSO. PROMISE NOT TO TICKLE UR TOE'S

[Darla]

Jason and Dan... He is Alta View Hospital. The doc said he may get to come home tomorrow.

He would love to have a visit from you guys. He is going to watch the game tonight. Go Pistons!!!!!!

As for the sponge bath, I got that privilge today. I know some of you wanted that job and are disappointed but..... too bad.

See ya soon,

Darla