I Fell Off RV Roof And Fractured Bones! Lucky To Be Alive!

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    My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” in a 24ft 2002 Ford Bigfoot Class C and tow either a 2014 Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
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  • @solitaire2849
    @solitaire2849 4 месяца назад +112

    My goodness, you healed fast. Today you are seen at a party and riding your Harley, Miracles do happen!

    • @Seminolerick
      @Seminolerick 4 месяца назад +2

      I assume a pre-accident vid that finally got posted ?

    • @ripn929707
      @ripn929707 4 месяца назад +35

      Recovery is easy, from things that never happened.

    • @ripn929707
      @ripn929707 4 месяца назад +1

      @@bobtruck1594 I'm not sure what that means.

    • @funkehouse
      @funkehouse 4 месяца назад

      Got any proof he is faking it?​@@ripn929707

    • @exploringnext1111
      @exploringnext1111 4 месяца назад +5

      MIRACLES!!!! 😂

  • @letsbuildasnowman7058
    @letsbuildasnowman7058 4 месяца назад +173

    Falling off a roof drunk at 42 should be a major wakeup call to quit drinking, but i've only been saying that for a few years now. If you need resources I can direct you.

    • @bunkosquad2000
      @bunkosquad2000 4 месяца назад +12

      Drinking’s ok as long as you remember that you are impaired and refrain from driving and climbing. Those RV roofs scare the hell out of me.

    • @sharkey6904
      @sharkey6904 4 месяца назад +21

      Drink closer to the ground…

    • @catherinegreene8091
      @catherinegreene8091 4 месяца назад +3

      😢

    • @letsbuildasnowman7058
      @letsbuildasnowman7058 4 месяца назад

      It's poison.@@sharkey6904

    • @joelaraujo5943
      @joelaraujo5943 4 месяца назад +11

      Exactly well said

  • @Fnick12
    @Fnick12 4 месяца назад +72

    Did security cameras catch your fall?

    • @nicoles4516
      @nicoles4516 4 месяца назад

      @@patsykluting-lucas3804he has security cameras on the outside of the rv

    • @jn3697
      @jn3697 4 месяца назад +19

      I bet there is video of it.

    • @g3everex
      @g3everex 4 месяца назад +6

      Maybe his weekend date threw him off. Cast to the side of the big stupid hat.

    • @miken1264
      @miken1264 4 месяца назад +22

      It’s all BS

    • @19Photographer76
      @19Photographer76 4 месяца назад

      ​​@@patsykluting-lucas3804just look up the EMS calls, it's public. Didn't you see him in the ER?

  • @isearcheduwin3132
    @isearcheduwin3132 4 месяца назад +58

    I am confused why crutches for broken ribs?

    • @ripn929707
      @ripn929707 4 месяца назад +32

      Because he's exaggerating for clicks and views.

    • @jmr152
      @jmr152 4 месяца назад +10

      @@ripn929707 And I thought Glenda Sully was bad. But this guy 🤣

    • @ripn929707
      @ripn929707 4 месяца назад +12

      @@jmr152 I was searching for something else last night, and tripped over a guy on another channel who was totally shitting on this guy. Says everything he does is made up. Knows him personally. The GPS tracker thing is also way sus.

    • @shibalover54
      @shibalover54 4 месяца назад +6

      ​@@ripn929707 If its so awful... Why tf are you even still here? Some us of us don't 2 shites for all you haters and threats. You just make us love Eric all that much more.
      Make sure and not pull a camodave as you leave the room. 👋🏻

    • @ripn929707
      @ripn929707 4 месяца назад +9

      @@shibalover54 I have no idea why I'm still here. I subed the channel several years ago, and didnt really like it, and just didn't unsub. I suppose I will now. No reason this hack should profit from others complacency. Maybe when he sees his sub numbers, and views shrink, he will figure out that lying for clicks is worn out. Plenty of channels have died that death already.

  • @larrymarks8812
    @larrymarks8812 4 месяца назад +264

    Drinking and climbing is certainly not a good combination… is it? How about you learn to sit down on a stool and drink. Then all you fall is about 3’….

    • @anybodyoutthere3208
      @anybodyoutthere3208 4 месяца назад +32

      Someone pin 📍 this comment
      Drinking and walking on an RV roof is so so so absolutely stupid I have to wonder what’s going on in your head 🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾
      Wait don’t answer that 🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @RVingwithG
      @RVingwithG 4 месяца назад +16

      @@anybodyoutthere3208
      He Wasn’t on the roof drinking and walking he was climbing a ladder
      drunk

    • @Larry-rz4ed
      @Larry-rz4ed 4 месяца назад +10

      @@ThePriceIsRising True, we all would have Laughed Our asses off for years 💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @fastdude2002
      @fastdude2002 4 месяца назад +10

      As a wise man once said Eric, “Don’t do what I do, yadda, yadda, yadda”.

    • @janhelsius2476
      @janhelsius2476 4 месяца назад +6

      Thanks for the update Eric.. sorry you fell, accidents happen when we least expect them. Sorry your friend left when the chips were down.. I could say more too but I won’t .. Take care and heal quickly 💕

  • @user-gg9oo8vs3z
    @user-gg9oo8vs3z 4 месяца назад +53

    You said you had the camera, can we see the video?

  • @user-cs6px9hk1z
    @user-cs6px9hk1z 4 месяца назад +20

    So it's amazing that you were able to ride all the way to Quartzite from Felix's place on the Harley. You're healed! 🙌

    • @TheWestlandgirl
      @TheWestlandgirl 4 месяца назад +1

      Harley's have great suspension. Very smooth ride.

    • @coreybabcock2023
      @coreybabcock2023 2 месяца назад

      ​@@TheWestlandgirlyour drinking the spiked kool aid

  • @Matttchew5
    @Matttchew5 3 месяца назад +2

    I fell like that, impaled myself on a pier piling (wooden post), but woke up wearing an orange jumpsuit in the Santa Cruz County Jail. I wasn't arrested, just housed until I woke up. I had a bandage on my right side abdomen and extreme pain. I could barely barely barely stand up, was released with a bus pass and an ibuprofen. I rode the bus for over an hour, walked two miles to my van, passed out inside. Woke up the following day. Then drove to the VA hospital where I had emergency surgery to remove the large splinters of wood from my colon. I spent 3 days in the hospital and then 6 weeks walking around until I could function again. My liver was bruised and swollen twice it's size. Amazing how the police thought I was just drunk and didn't know that I nearly died from sepsis. I could have been dead within an hour. Cops didn't care.

  • @RetiredRoadTrips
    @RetiredRoadTrips 4 месяца назад +5

    Be careful and take care of yourself. I had a similar fall just not nearly as high and I fractured my lumbar spine and dislocated and broke my right wrist (and I am right handed). I was in a clam/turtle shell body brace for my back and a brace on the wrist. Needless to say I could not put my hands behind my back which made the toilet an unpleasant adventure. I was fortunate that I have a supportive wife and we made it through. I still can't do all the things I used to, but I am walking, talking and able bodied now and out RV'ing. I am also very thankful it was not worse. And yes at 59 it was my first ever ride in an ambulance. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope all is well in the end. Keep the faith.

  • @bigmanTEXAS
    @bigmanTEXAS 4 месяца назад +36

    Who didn't see that coming

  • @leslieobrien4690
    @leslieobrien4690 4 месяца назад +9

    So sorry this happened, Eric. I hope you heal well and that the pain resolves soon. You’re fortunate that you have such good friends (Felix, etc). Rest up. Looking back, this has been a very eventful winter for you - good and bad! Feel better, Buddy.

  • @JohnSmith-xk1qm
    @JohnSmith-xk1qm 4 месяца назад +10

    Wishing you a speedy recovery Eric. Im sure you know but speaking from experience, wrap your ribs with a ace bandage. The added support makes life a little less painfull.

  • @lazyboyandtherockers8050
    @lazyboyandtherockers8050 4 месяца назад +48

    Welcome to my World! I've been a working musician for over 58 years. I also was in the Air Force & worked a day gig for around 35 years. I bought a RV five years ago and I just finished everything Solar, extra water tank, Instant Hot Water.... Four years ago I slipped in a huge puddle of water in a restaurant. It ruined my life, I'm in constant pain, I am unable to do the simplest tasks. Your Whole World can change in an instant. It's horrible, I feel your pain. Hopefully you'll make a fast recovery. Good thing Ali left now and not later when you really loved her. Fortunately for me my wife has been with me over 45 years and helps me. Get well soon buddy....❤

    • @shibalover54
      @shibalover54 4 месяца назад +2

      Prayers for you friend. Miracles can happen.

  • @talkshowtea1313
    @talkshowtea1313 4 месяца назад +18

    Wow, 5:54 She left? wow

    • @maryelmaguire3161
      @maryelmaguire3161 4 месяца назад +3

      She had to get surgery on her arm

    • @SeizeTheDaydream
      @SeizeTheDaydream 4 месяца назад +1

      I was there. She Threw a hissy fit and had zero compassion even though I tried to reason with her.

    • @SeizeTheDaydream
      @SeizeTheDaydream 4 месяца назад +1

      @@maryelmaguire3161 I was there. She Threw a hissy fit and had zero compassion even though I tried to reason with her.

  • @humanvideosponge4529
    @humanvideosponge4529 4 месяца назад +6

    Oh man! That sucks! But you're absolutely right that it could have been a lot worse so I'm glad you're not hurt any worse than you were.
    The crazy thing is that when I was watching your last couple of videos, I was thinking to myself "Oh, I sure hope he doesn't fall off that roof!" I'm not an RVer but I have recent experience with broken bones and a several months long close relationship with a pair of crutches and surgery and a leg brace so yeah. Absolutely. It's insane how much harder everything is when you're hurt.
    I did have (I think) at least one cracked rib once when I was a teenager and yes. That's a pain you never forget. I also kept re-injuring my cracked rib because I was a very active teenager so the ordeal just went on and on. Not recommended. Take your time and take care of yourself if you can.

  • @Flippin_Adventures
    @Flippin_Adventures 4 месяца назад +77

    Glad to know things aren't as bad as they could have been. God speed with healing. We can only speculate why things happen, but if you think this was some sort of wake-up-call/lesson, then I'm sure you will continue to share your story and help others to learn from what you've experienced. On or off the camera. Sending prayers for comfort as you heal. Felix's place seems to be a great place to heal. It has been a comfort and worked for others. Slow and steady might be a new mantra for a while.

    • @rvhome5599
      @rvhome5599 4 месяца назад +17

      Felix and Kevin are his buddy’s, they do anything for him, as for Alie, shows her true character

    • @Flippin_Adventures
      @Flippin_Adventures 4 месяца назад +8

      Yes Felix and Kevin are both wonderful people. I've watched Eric and Kevin and then finally Felix on YT from nearly the beginning of their journeys. I am very glad they are there for each other.

    • @Tatiacha
      @Tatiacha 4 месяца назад

      indeed and better to know that sooner rather than later!@@rvhome5599

    • @fastdude2002
      @fastdude2002 4 месяца назад +3

      As a wise man once said Eric, “Don’t do what I do, yadda, yadda, yadda”…

    • @jeanwilliams3425
      @jeanwilliams3425 4 месяца назад

      P

  • @faithsrvtrip8768
    @faithsrvtrip8768 4 месяца назад +31

    Dang dude! Stay off the roof when drinking! OMG. I've hurt myself, too. I tripped and fell at a boat dock, backwards, and broke my wrist. Happened so fast.

  • @Tatiacha
    @Tatiacha 4 месяца назад +5

    my mom broke ribs on more than one occasion she always said the breaks on the back side were way more painful than when she had breaks toward the front. Pinched nerves are no joke! If you want to heal that as fast as possible drop your overall carb count drastically it will reduce inflammation and allow healing to happen quicker.

  • @hmork460
    @hmork460 4 месяца назад +26

    Only cracked one rib-- lived in fear of a sneeze. I could not even clear my throat. Tough sleddin' for awhile. Glad you're by friends.

  • @Foxytrot-sx2vd
    @Foxytrot-sx2vd 4 месяца назад +2

    Are you sure, Dude? My mother's car was hit by a drunk driver and she bruised her ribs. No way she could move like you do, or even think of using crutches. She could barely sit up for at least a month. She use to have to alter her breathing too, so couldn't talk like you either. You are doing amazing considering you broke, and didn't bruise.

  • @l82theparty4
    @l82theparty4 4 месяца назад +16

    The tator doesn’t bounce!

  • @georgiacorey954
    @georgiacorey954 4 месяца назад +21

    Whoa. I'm so glad u didn't bust open your head. That happened to someone close to me with holiday cocktails & a staircase in his home. It was horrifying.

  • @ralphwoodard609
    @ralphwoodard609 4 месяца назад +56

    Well, Eric, it’s like Forrest Gump says “stupid is as stupid does”. And you did not almost die, you could’ve died. Get well, my friend.

  • @KG5RK
    @KG5RK 4 месяца назад +8

    Many years ago my father FELL OFF of a 12foot high roof, and BROKE his back. Ended up with fused vertebra at L3, L4. Eric YOU ARE VERY LUCKY !
    And YES, that "stupid" hat probably saved your life. Hopefully , you (and others) can learn from your fall. Glad you are on the mend. BTW, You can expect arthritis in your future, as well as WEATHER FORECASTING with your back 😜 Ask me how I know !

  • @angelahundley8621
    @angelahundley8621 4 месяца назад +5

    Wasn't Alli getting surgery? In the post from 5 days ago she said she was getting surgery the next day...? is that why she left. I also hope you recover quickly!!!!

  • @tinatheodorides1817
    @tinatheodorides1817 4 месяца назад +4

    I fell crossing the street in front of 2 rows of cars and scraped both of my knees and cracked and fractured my right ribs so I know what you are going through right now my accident happened on 2/16/24 I'll be praying 🙏 for you my friend take care and give Tara & Opie my love 💓

  • @markbeavers5747
    @markbeavers5747 4 месяца назад +12

    Hi Eric, I've had cracked ribs several years ago and know exactly what you are going through. It take a few weeks to heal so take it easy. I also used a wrap with Velcro to keep the ribs semi stationary and that helped a little bit. Heal up and stay well!!!

  • @sharonwilson2450
    @sharonwilson2450 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank God it wasn't worse Eric. My friend fell off her rv and broke her back. She was in a body brace for month's, missed a year of work. It was horrible! Please be careful and i hope you heal quickly.

  • @LennyLivingLife
    @LennyLivingLife 4 месяца назад +13

    Why on crutches?

    • @autonope23
      @autonope23 4 месяца назад +2

      Probably helps with support. Your ribs literally help hold you upright. I injured my ribs years ago skating and my immediate reaction to sooth the pain was to lean on something or I'd just collapse.

    • @firstrate9961
      @firstrate9961 4 месяца назад +16

      Worked in an ER and never saw anyone with broken ribs use crutches.

    • @g3everex
      @g3everex 4 месяца назад +5

      @@firstrate9961He’s a fake. Those crutches were for someone like CVK or Felix. Not tater.

  • @nanbrum56
    @nanbrum56 4 месяца назад +4

    Contrary to the naysayers here, I have had these injuries following a car accident and I know the pain of cracked ribs. The wrong move and that pain would trigger terrible muscle spasms that wrapped around my ribs and back and sucked the breath right out of me. I couldn't breathe and I couldn't move. Felt like I was gonna die. Prescribed or not, I can understand the crutches. I was in a chair from a fractured leg at the same time or I might have tried them myself... to take the pressure off. Eric, I feel your pain and wish you a speedy recovery.

  • @chrisgraeter373
    @chrisgraeter373 4 месяца назад +45

    As a carpenter I have had many injuries over my career. One of which was I fell through a skylight and cracked my ribs. So, I know exactly what you are going through. Will take a few weeks before you can resume normal activities. Wishing a speedy recovery.

    • @elvira4962
      @elvira4962 4 месяца назад +9

      I cracked a couple ribs working at a printing company like 20 years ago (in my forties) and it took like 4 months to heal. Wow you healed quickly. That's crazy amazing.

    • @chrisgraeter373
      @chrisgraeter373 4 месяца назад +4

      Didn’t say I heeled completely had to get back to work, was able to do most everything with limited pain. I was in my early 30’s then so healed fasted. .

    • @lindacluney446
      @lindacluney446 4 месяца назад +2

      You need to stay put until you are 100% well. No compromising. Do get rest. Do stop long travel. Stop drinking. Just stop for a while. That should help you heal faster. I fell off the top of a 6 ft ladder trying to polish our motorhome. I had zero injuries. It was a miracle. But I learned a lesson. Never do any dangerous stuff on the motorhome if you are tired or intoxicated. I was over tired. But not drinking. Just be 100% aware and alert next time you do dangerous things.

    • @Larry-rz4ed
      @Larry-rz4ed 4 месяца назад +3

      My broken ribs took almost a year not to hurt 💯

  • @craftyshenanigans
    @craftyshenanigans 4 месяца назад +12

    Wow… so sorry that happened! That sounds miserable 😢. Hoping you heal up fast and get to see your Mom! As for the girl, I think you dodged a bullet there if that’s all it took for her to bail. Best to know now. Feel better!!

    • @filosworld.1705
      @filosworld.1705 4 месяца назад +2

      You very well may be right but maybe the drinking ran her off?

    • @timtaylor1136
      @timtaylor1136 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@filosworld.1705she seemed to always have a drink in her hand whenever he did.

    • @mischiefroadtripadventures
      @mischiefroadtripadventures 4 месяца назад +1

      I agree about the girl. She's a fair weather type - as long as things are easy, she's good to hang - things get a little serious, one way or another, not one to rely on.

    • @filosworld.1705
      @filosworld.1705 4 месяца назад +2

      @@timtaylor1136 True but there is a difference between having a drink and getting drunk.

  • @renadraper8103
    @renadraper8103 4 месяца назад +6

    I feel for you Eric.
    I broke some ribs getting thrown from a horse when I was a teen. Same place but on my right side. I’ll never forget that pain it was horrible.
    Still hurts sometimes if I lift or carry something heavy.
    🙏🏻 for quick recovery and hugs for the kitties

    • @Quickicecarreviews123
      @Quickicecarreviews123 4 месяца назад

      Bro that sucks she left when u got hurt. That saying easy come easy go applies to many situations

  • @rubena6105
    @rubena6105 4 месяца назад +11

    You forgot the camera outside!! 😅

  • @TheOutdoorAdventureTeam
    @TheOutdoorAdventureTeam 4 месяца назад +12

    I fell off my roof at my house and fractured some vertebrae and nerve damage in my spine in 05 still have pain every second of every day. I hope you recover quickly and better than I did.

    • @maynardcat
      @maynardcat 4 месяца назад +3

      I have those problems as well, they can start showing up months or years later

  • @joegreen1759
    @joegreen1759 4 месяца назад +10

    I don't know if this will help you but it helped me when I fractured a couple of ribs. Keep a pillow close by at all times and if you're going to cough or sneeze hold the pillow as tight as you can against your ribs. Hope this helps and our PRAYERS are with you.

  • @trurants2573
    @trurants2573 4 месяца назад +6

    Where is the footage?

  • @living2ndchildhood598
    @living2ndchildhood598 4 месяца назад +20

    I have had similar injuries and I know the pain that you are enduring. I’m glad to hear that your injuries weren’t much worse.
    You will now know when a low pressure weather front is approaching.
    Get well my friend.

  • @justd4377
    @justd4377 4 месяца назад +2

    I never thought you would suffer anything more painful than that scorpion incident! I don't know if this will help you or not, but when my father had open heart surgery ( with cracked ribs) they gave him a small pillow to hold tightly against his chest when he had to cough. It's worth a shot.

  • @user-jo7qr5nx3l
    @user-jo7qr5nx3l 4 месяца назад +4

    Did this really need to be over 9 minutes 😮😅

  • @myvanlife1
    @myvanlife1 4 месяца назад +35

    So that silly hat actually saved your LIFE!!! Amazing! (Not trying to be preachy or anything) but with God's help you can overcome anything in your life if you Want Him to, whenever or whatever it may take to get you there Eric!

    • @myvanlife1
      @myvanlife1 4 месяца назад +1

      The hat was 30 feet away because of the force of hitting the ground!!!@@billbradley2480

  • @Sue-66
    @Sue-66 4 месяца назад +7

    Wow im so sorry this happened to you, but a good painful lesson learned. I wish you a speedy recovery & can't believe she took off on you when you probably needed her the most, she showed her true colours!!! Anyway hope you feel better soon give the kitties a kiss for me xxx ❤

    • @Queeniej53054
      @Queeniej53054 4 месяца назад

      True *COLORS* for sure!! A Loser!!

    • @susanjack4099
      @susanjack4099 4 месяца назад +3

      Maybe he is more than she can handle. I would like to hear her side of the story.

  • @styersdale
    @styersdale 4 месяца назад +2

    Eric,
    I'm so glad that your injuries are not any worse than they are.
    Next time, drop the camera because your life is more valuable than ANY camera.
    Also, please be careful with the pain medication. We really care about you, Eric.

  • @cqarizona4461
    @cqarizona4461 4 месяца назад +4

    I won't get up on a RV roof sober, let alone after a few beers... Heal up Eric and be safe out there.

  • @glennhighcoveexploresstuff
    @glennhighcoveexploresstuff 4 месяца назад +9

    Get well soon Eric! I was worried when I didn't see any Phoenix NASCAR content, and feared the worst. That novelty hat 100% saved your life, best purchase you ever made. I hope things get better really soon for you, the first week or so of a broken bone is the worst. I hope also you can find some supportive people to be around. Don't take the other person leaving too personal -- 2 weeks is a lot of time to spend in a RV together, for anyone. At least now you found out this person can't be relied on (sad to say, not an uncommon experience) - keep looking, there are other people out there.

  • @paulrodrigues9603
    @paulrodrigues9603 4 месяца назад +13

    Eric I hope you got it on film. That would be good for a million + views. Get well soon.

    • @g3everex
      @g3everex 4 месяца назад +6

      All his cameras yet didn’t capture him falling.odd.

  • @lisah2981
    @lisah2981 4 месяца назад

    Eric, I am so sorry you are experiencing such awful pain! I totally can empathize as I slipped from the top of our RV steps one morning a couple years ago. I also broke 2 ribs…and 2 vertebrate. I know what you’re saying about how hard it is to get out of bed!!! All of a sudden simple tasks aren’t simple at all. What I can tell you is it will get better over time. But, it is important you don’t push yourself too early in this healing process. One moment at a time, and you will one day realize the pain has subsided. It will one day be a distant unpleasant memory. We are thinking of and praying for you!

  • @ruggedcctv
    @ruggedcctv 4 месяца назад

    Eric, I cracked 2 ribs in a fall a few months ago. People at work said to get a wrap-around compression band. Helped for a few days. Some ways it helped, some it didn't, but I'm glad I got it. Helped me breathe and move easier.

  • @DanBoyd1111
    @DanBoyd1111 4 месяца назад +8

    I'm in my sixties and I've broken more bones than I can count, and I can honestly say that they've all happened completely sober, which in my opinion is WAY MORE EMBARRASSING than doing while drunk.
    GET WELL SOON BRO!

  • @Karen.cook424
    @Karen.cook424 4 месяца назад +3

    Well for your first time breaking a bone and an ambulance ride you really did it good! OMG you really were so blessed that your back and head is ok!! But cracked ribs are really really really painful. I’m so sorry this happened to you….as for the female companion - better to know her true colors now before too much of your time and heart were invested. Try to rest as comfortably as you can! Love to you and the fuzzy butts ❤❤❤

  • @KU9L
    @KU9L 4 месяца назад

    After getting to FLthis winter my wife got a spiral compound fracture of her right upper himorous & damage her tight leg already severely damaged 42 yesrs sgo in a motorcycle crash. We were unable to workamp & after the ER dumped us out on the street at midnight it took days & weeks for a single orthopedic surgeon to call us back of which the Dr & hospital wanted $20K just to schefule the surgery 2 weeks later. Her sitting in a recliner for weeks waiting for her surgery was unbearable. No one eould deal with our insurance, they wanted cash upfront & some of our bills are already turned into collections. I say that one day I will show gratitude for the fact she is healing, but life can change suddenly in an instint ... Crazy. Hope you feel better soon, sir, its been a hell of a season! Davey & Sheila

  • @RisingTideRyan
    @RisingTideRyan 4 месяца назад +55

    Watching NASCAR I fell off the roof, cracked all my ribs and I feel like shit. My girlfriend left me and I can barely wipe my ass but give me a bud light and I’ll feel all right till next time.

  • @Grock66
    @Grock66 4 месяца назад +4

    Never ever EVER go up or down a ladder with something in your hand. Both hands on the ladder always!!

  • @stanleythomas8457
    @stanleythomas8457 4 месяца назад +14

    Friends are there when you need them. Thanks Felix

  • @gingerd45
    @gingerd45 4 месяца назад +11

    I had a bad fall and I understand the pain. Buy a “reacher”, it sure helps when you have to pick something up off the floor. The heating pad became my best friend. (If the dr says you can use heat). Be patient, it’s going to take awhile to heal.

    • @2Skytime
      @2Skytime 4 месяца назад +1

      Hope ya heal up quickly!
      ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

  • @chystubin07
    @chystubin07 4 месяца назад +10

    I like the hat - get better soon!

  • @ronpeted
    @ronpeted 4 месяца назад +3

    I'm a long time channel follower Eric, but respectfully, I worry about the drinking. But hope you heal quickly.

  • @josephliera7503
    @josephliera7503 4 месяца назад +5

    I feel for you, I've had the same injury and I remember the pain and discomfort . Praying for your quick recovery.

  • @valerie022848
    @valerie022848 4 месяца назад

    Oh Eric!!! So sorry you fell! My hubby and I both know the pain, so we sympathize with you. I'm glad you are with true friends who will look after you, and the kitties know and will try to comfort you in their own way.
    Unfortunately as we age the brain says "I can do this" but the bod says "nope". Please be more careful now. Praying you heal quickly. ♥️

  • @ms467610
    @ms467610 4 месяца назад +5

    I feel for you, I also had a bad weekend, I ended up with an acute appendicitis, and had surgery on Sunday. Now I'm feeling the pain as well.

    • @autonope23
      @autonope23 4 месяца назад

      Oh boy. I hope you feel better soon. I'm getting my gallbladder removed next Thursday. I'm petrified of the post operation pain lol hoping we all get back on our feet soon.

  • @cheriestelzer9969
    @cheriestelzer9969 4 месяца назад +5

    Hopefully you can get home and spend time with your mom. If not Easter at least sometime in April. Rib pain is the worst. Although I have bad knees and they act up. So pain is subjective. Take it easy. And yes use your breathing machine often.

  • @allisonballenger3903
    @allisonballenger3903 4 месяца назад +6

    Feel better. My daughter broke my ribs when I was pregnant with her! Terrible pain! Good thing you had that silly 🤠!!

  • @lyndarandall211
    @lyndarandall211 4 месяца назад +2

    Oh Eric so sorry to hear about your accident, but grateful it wasn't worse. Also sorry Allie wasn't a good friend, I guess it's better to find out now instead of later.
    I'm so glad to hear you're with good friends who will look after you, keep you safe, and help you heal. Please don't get inpatient and frustrated. I pray you take the time to heal.
    God bless and his mercy on you.
    Please take care of yourself. Big hugs to you and the fur babies. 🤗😼😸

  • @JusticeforErin
    @JusticeforErin 4 месяца назад +1

    incentive spriometer, An incentive spirometer is a device that measures the volume of the air inhaled into the lungs during inspiration. When breathing in through an incentive spirometer, a piston rises inside the device and measures the volume of the inspired air.

  • @greggfeagans784
    @greggfeagans784 4 месяца назад +5

    Lucky on your fall, I did similar fall off a boat into the water compression of spine 90 days of bed rest, ok now cannot lift anything over 30 pounds and no jumping hell vetting old

  • @WeSRT4
    @WeSRT4 4 месяца назад +13

    Eric, I'm glad you lived to tell the story. Let those pain meds go ASAP.... it's better to deal with the pain if you can. I hope you have a quick recovery!

  • @GardenerEarthGuy
    @GardenerEarthGuy 4 месяца назад +2

    Jet trails in upper right corner are super intense!

  • @rrd9826
    @rrd9826 4 месяца назад

    It was a blessing in disguise-
    1. A learning experience- didn’t get killed or paralyzed.
    2. Character test- better she gone now. BTW- drinking buddies never make good partners. The can’t cope with reality and once the free booze til in s out…
    3. Check your valuables- cards, cash, etc. make sure nothing was taken or compromised

  • @KC8YPK
    @KC8YPK 4 месяца назад +19

    Oh, yeah, STOP DRINKING

  • @bbqwithunclewoo
    @bbqwithunclewoo 4 месяца назад +4

    Ok, so i hafta take back all the bad stuff i said about the hat.... turns out it was there for a reason!!! Don't let a fall keep you off the roof! maybe just take a break from it for a while! i Hate to see you not getting back up there, it looked like you enjoyed it so much!! Maybe it's time to watch Nascar from the grandstands for a while... Hate that Allie bailed on you, but some folks aren't built for dealing with others in pain... like a lot of your viewers have said, good to learn that about her early! Get back out there once you heal up, it was good to see you happy with a friend!! Take some time and rest up, nurse Tara will hafta love you back into good health!! We will be here when you get back to making videos! Good luck and here is hoping for quick healing!!

  • @sqwerlgurl
    @sqwerlgurl 4 месяца назад +1

    Sorry that you injured yourself. So glad you did have your hat on like you said it saved your skull. Hope you get some much needed rest and hoping the pain subsides.
    To the commenters regarding the crutches for fractured ribs he said at the end of the video that he uses them to take the weight off his hips plus when he stands up straight he starts hurting. Please commenters have some compassion for others. He had a very hard fall and whatever is needed to get some type of relief I say go for it.

  • @kathydavis5085
    @kathydavis5085 4 месяца назад +10

    Hope you feel better soon! Quick healing!

  • @porter9812
    @porter9812 4 месяца назад +12

    Glad you are still alive. You’re brave for sharing your less than stellar moments. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

  • @eddiesmith79
    @eddiesmith79 4 месяца назад +2

    I'm super glad you are ok sir! Those challenges I can relate to. If you remember when we met up at Disneyland I was in a scooter. I'm still fighting for a new hip... Every day I try to walk a little without my cane.. And don't worry about her. When my hip got bad and started having back pain on top of it, my wife took off. Stay strong and heal up!

  • @julienielsen3746
    @julienielsen3746 4 месяца назад +1

    Glad you're where you have friends to help you. Please rest as much as much as possible. And not push yourself to do stuff more than you should. I'm saying healing prayers for you. God Bless you and the Kitties.

  • @georgeh1100
    @georgeh1100 4 месяца назад +5

    yo bud glad your ok i had a 50 pound dumpster door landed in my head all i have a baseball cap some times weird things or stuff safe your life

  • @JanetBullard
    @JanetBullard 4 месяца назад +12

    I hope you recover quickly.

  • @thalleshoward3962
    @thalleshoward3962 4 месяца назад +1

    So glad you're ok. Remember to always think of safety. The main reason for people getting hurt is something we are comfortable with or at home. Be careful!!!!

  • @wendysspace
    @wendysspace 4 месяца назад +2

    I’m glad you’re not hurt worse than could’ve been, I’m really sorry she was so horrible for you, you deserve a lot better

  • @calebyoungconductor
    @calebyoungconductor 4 месяца назад +3

    Eric, please start taking a bit better care of yourself. Perhaps no more drinking and climbing on the roof.

  • @ajones8699
    @ajones8699 4 месяца назад +4

    Fast recovery 😮 suprized Alison didn't hear the thud..

  • @SAP64
    @SAP64 4 месяца назад

    OMG, hope you heal quickly. I’ve never broken any bones but I’ve had some really bad back issues to the point it was very difficult to walk. In times of need you really find out who is a friend indeed. Rest up, don’t lift anything heavy and take it easy.

  • @louparry7721
    @louparry7721 4 месяца назад +1

    Sorry about your injuries Eric. Also sorry about Ally. I'm very surprised about that. Saying prayers for your healing. You are exactly where you need to be for awhile. Around people that you know care about you. God bless you Eric, Louise

  • @TroyPrice
    @TroyPrice 4 месяца назад +17

    Rest up and get well soon brother!

  • @johne.porter1298
    @johne.porter1298 4 месяца назад +11

    I feel your pain, as I did about the same thing sober. I send you my best thoughts and hope for quick recovery.

  • @Redlifeministries
    @Redlifeministries 4 месяца назад

    I nearly died after a fall from a roof. I was a roofer before I went into full time ministry. I can relate. God was good to me and I pray you have a speedy recovery. SO glad you didn’t get hurt any worse. Love your channel, love your Kitty’s . Be blessed buddy.

  • @sylviadingwall5826
    @sylviadingwall5826 4 месяца назад +1

    My dad died 22 years ago from a ladder fall. Glad you survived Eric and others may learn from your mistake. Hope you heal up ok!

  • @janetfolkerts5827
    @janetfolkerts5827 4 месяца назад +9

    Yes, keep focusing on your blessings ! I'm so glad Felix has a place you can rest at. And he is one who understands the side affects of not being in top shape. Same words of wisdom with your friend who is no longer your friend..focus on the good times while passing, we live and learn and while you shared, be grateful that you did and could. Keep thinking good thoughts, and THANKS for sharing, get well soon.

  • @TexasGranny
    @TexasGranny 4 месяца назад +12

    Sorry you got hurt! Praying for a speedy recovery

  • @corgilover42
    @corgilover42 4 месяца назад +2

    Oh geez! I’m so glad it wasn’t more serious. You’re very lucky. I’m sorry Allie booked. Clearly not the person you want to be with. Glad you’re at least near friends who can help you. Best wishes for a quick recovery. Stat low and heal. Xxxooo

  • @stephanieabercrombie1746
    @stephanieabercrombie1746 4 месяца назад +2

    Praying for fast healing and for you to get through this roadblock in your life. I'm glad you're safe and I'm so glad you learned your lesson about getting up there drunk. We all watch you now we are friends to the end we may not ever meet face to face I broke two ribs after a fall my right shoulder so I feel your pain literally and as far as the girlfriend you can do so much better and she showed her true colors love you take care

  • @HobbyTimeSeattle
    @HobbyTimeSeattle 4 месяца назад +3

    Get well soon Eric!

  • @c-shellsurfhawaii2413
    @c-shellsurfhawaii2413 4 месяца назад +11

    I am so sorry, Eric. Prayers for a speedy recovery. Get some rest.

  • @anndraper972
    @anndraper972 4 месяца назад

    I am so sorry you get injured and so very happy it is not worse than it is. Maybe you can just stay put and let your friends help you out in your time of need. Take care, Eric.

  • @jackielowe2895
    @jackielowe2895 4 месяца назад

    Being Willy B fan pays off by wearing his hat. Was cleaning house stone sober and tripped over cord. Tore bicep and rotor cuff. Had surgical repair. Helpless with everyday tasks. Made my hip and knee replacement seem like walk in park.

  • @1sheinz
    @1sheinz 4 месяца назад +4

    O H H ERIC!¡ Whatthef. You are lucky, that you did have the funny hat. Last year my (in perfect health) uncle slipped on the ice, curling. He fell backwards and could not break his fall. He was In a coma for 5 weeks and could not talk when he finally came out , and now is in a care home and likely has 6 months to live. He cannot recall anything or remember beyond 5 min and still he thinks he should be home. Sad about your friend , a true measure of her loyalty, better too know now than after a year. REST UP , RIBS ARE A BITCH. CHEERS AND SAFE TRAVELS Steve h.

  • @shawnscrimsher2207
    @shawnscrimsher2207 4 месяца назад +3

    Try to endure as much pain as possible with the least amount of pain pills because they will make you constipated. You do not want to be constipated with cracked or broken ribs, Trust me. This is your emoji when you're constipated😖😖😖😂

  • @dalefrye7728
    @dalefrye7728 4 месяца назад +1

    This is my biggest concern about RVs. All the roof maintenance, especially with solar panels, has me nervous about falling.

  • @HikeBikeWalkRide
    @HikeBikeWalkRide 4 месяца назад +2

    Hey buddy, I’m sorry you have to go through this. Pray you heal quickly.

  • @chromespeed5
    @chromespeed5 4 месяца назад +4

    Glad you are okay man, been watching you for years, stay cool 😎