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dave yerian
Trad climber
the parking lot
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 3, 2018 - 03:46pm PT
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After being left for dead by a hit and run driver 43 years ago on my ten speed bicycle and living with the results of a broken back and a damaged face I recently decided to pick up the pieces of my life and rebuild it. So I made the decision to get surgery on the side of my face most impacted, especially around the eye and temple.
I've been holding on to so many things from the wreck and now I am free and I can let it go and transcend and continue on with the process of my new life and living.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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+1 for letting go of the past, committing to being the best version of you that you can be.
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life is a bivouac
Trad climber
Bishop
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Dave, Your strength of character, clarity of purpose and, need I say, purity of mind, have done you well... Your focus will guide; the eyes in the forest are your friends.
Your Brother, Russ
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Trump
climber
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As my physical therapist used to always tell me about where I was in my process of “recovery”, you’re 100% of where you’re at today.
That’s not a bad place to start. Best wishes moving forward.
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David Knopp
Trad climber
CA
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Dave i wish you all the best on the next step of many on your journey.
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Bluelens
Social climber
Pasadena and Ojai, CA
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Sharing a Lakota healing prayer. Give yourself whatever gifts of time and rest you need to heal.
Our Father, the Sky, hear us and make us strong.
Our Mother, the Earth, hear us and give support.
Spirit of the East, send us your Wisdom.
Spirit of the South, may we tread your path of life.
Spirit of the West, may we always be ready for the long journey.
Spirit of the North, purify us with your cleansing winds.
Laura and Martin from Yellow Pines/Facelift
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Great to hear that you are on the mend, heal up quick and grab some shades cuz the future is bright.
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Aeriq
Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
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Dave, your spirit far outshines any of your physical elements.
Great to see you, and resolutions of past angst always brings growth.
Funny I never even noticed.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Rad!
Life is about direction, not location, so I love your attitude!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Best Post of the Week, hands down!
Attaboys abound, Dave.
edit: Bluelens, that was YOU? YOU GUYS ROCK!
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Nick Danger
Ice climber
Arvada, CO
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A brave and wise choice, Dave, the benefit of which spreads out away from you as you chose to share this with us. My humble thanks for your sharing, and my support across the miles as you journey forward.
Most outstanding!
Respect!
ND
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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You won't be sorry you did this. Your only regret will be that you didn't do it sooner. And you'll get good drugs. Controlling the pain and not being too stoical about it, will really speed the healing.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Good on you Dave!
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karabin museum
Trad climber
phoenix, az
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Dave - You are beautiful! And knowing you are beautiful everything on your path blossoms!
Many Blessings to you!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Good luck, strength and patience Dave!
Edit and yes, you already were beautiful, before!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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We are all Yerian backers round here.
"Keep on processin'."
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fear
Ice climber
hartford, ct
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Somewhere Bachar is smiling too...
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Ho man,
Heal up quickly!
Rick and Gerry
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Totally here.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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bike crash...? You told me you fell 700 feet off el cap and decked out...wise guy......
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Spot on mate, heal thyself and move forward with your great spirit and joy de vie that you have spread throughout our tribe!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Wait....Mouse.....thanks for the pic. There's my plate and black diamond glass. :)))))))
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dave yerian
Trad climber
the parking lot
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 7, 2018 - 09:44am PT
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To all my friends who support me, thanks for the encouragement to move on with my life. Love all of you so much, Thanks Dave. Just starting day 6 of post surgery. Here's a picture from day 5.
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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I first met Dave shortly after his accident. I was leaving camp 4 in the morning, headed for what they called coffee in the cafeteria, when I heard a voice calling me to help. I walked over to a figure laying in the dirt, and it was Dave, who needed help putting his exo-skeleton on.
I help him up, buckled his armor on, and we have been friends since. I've never really noticed the scars, although they are obvious if you look for them. I just saw the guy inside who was sleeping in the dirt in camp 4 days after being released from the hospital.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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Scars...? i never judged Dave by them..I always associated Dave Yerian with his sense of humor and an uncanny knack for pedaling a bike...
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Dave, thanks for posting up and I hope somehow posting here is a beneficial part of your journey toward healing. Walked by the BY the other day and felt the vibe of the route weighing down upon us in the sunlight. What a magical place. May your journey continue with the support of friends and strangers and the promise that every day is a new one.
Scott
P.S. Keep those wounds covered up or at least covered in Vaseline or abx ointment as the surgeon recommended. I'm a surgeon....we live by the mantra "moist healing is good healing." You MUST keep it lubed up for at least a month. Don't think "oh I'll let it dry out a bit..it'll be good for it." Just the opposite. That's my recommendation but listen to your surgical team and do what they say!
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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You are an inspiration. Glad to hear you are healing.
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ground_up
Trad climber
mt. hood /baja
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Dave , you are held in high regard by many of us. Best to you.
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Jim Clipper
climber
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Just a word for restorative surgery. Form, not function is often considered when plastic surgery is mentioned. Also, without healthy eyelid function, there can be suffering and even blindness. IMHO it is human nature to recoil when we see suffering in others. It is sometimes too rare to see it as possibly our own.
Heal well!!!
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Yeti
Trad climber
Ketchum, Idaho
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Dave, as always, you inspire and lead the way. Keep it up. Keep smiling in the moment. My deepest respect......Yeti
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Yeah, fear, I believe Bachar is indeed smiling. :)
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Dave, I’ve met you in passing a couple of times in the past, and I never saw anything but a good man. You are saying your face was damaged but I never saw it! But how wonderful that you did something good for yourself. Best wishes and happiness.
Phyl
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Oct 10, 2018 - 09:54am PT
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I don't know if I have ever seen a picture of you with the cracked up face, but applaud your decision to go for the restoration. Good for you!
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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Oct 10, 2018 - 10:14am PT
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Thanks for sharing and good luck with you're brave new future
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Oct 10, 2018 - 11:57am PT
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Rebuilding parts of the body is but another step forward.
Man, I really enjoyed hanging with you in YP while getting to know you better. Persevere and overcome. Cheers' Bro!
Rodger
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FRUMY
Trad climber
Bishop,CA
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Oct 10, 2018 - 12:06pm PT
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Best to you Dave!
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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Oct 10, 2018 - 01:56pm PT
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I am wishing you well
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Mike Bolte
Trad climber
Planet Earth
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Oct 10, 2018 - 08:51pm PT
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one day maybe 6 or 7 years back I was talking to Kauk up in the Meadows. Ron said he had seen you and I said "how's Dave?".
Ron said "yesterday he biked to Lee Vining and back in the morning, then we went bouldering"
I figured you were doing well.
best wishes, Mike
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MikeL
Social climber
Southern Arizona
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Oct 11, 2018 - 08:58am PT
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Dave,
I have nothing to add. I keep coming back to your thread and continue to wonder about this statement you made in your opening post:
I've been holding on to so many things from the wreck and now I am free and I can let it go . . . .
What would you say enabled you to let go?
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