Forum Support Mike J Posted January 21, 2022 Forum Support Posted January 21, 2022 My bro-in-law was not wearing his helmet. He is now at Chong Hua in Cebu city. He required surgery to remove blood clots on the brain, was in a coma for four days, and finally opened his eyes yesterday. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fototek1 Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 Sincere sympathy! I had a TBI and its a long road to recovery. It's been 11 years for me and fortunately I still only have minor issues. I hope he progresses fully and quickly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebie Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 When I realised that I would be hiring bikes in many different parts of Philippines bought myself and gf 2 very good Spyder helmets ( Arai brand too expensive ) .. nice tight fit and very protective for our noggins. Whenever and wherever we travel they come with. I hope your bro in law fully recovers, but I cant understand why people dont wear. I remember back in UK in the 70s they has TV adverts showing a tomato being hit by a hammer, stating " this is what happens if you dont wear a helmet.". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffH Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) The benefits of wearing a motorbike helmet during a crash are undeniable and I always wear one. A full face helmet is more protective than an open face but some times I wear an open face because when I was younger that's what was available and in budget so I'm used to them. More important, in my opinion, is that some cheap helmets sold in the philippines are much less protective than good quality branded helmets. In my opinion it's well worth paying a bit more for a branded one from a motorbike shop. I hope your bro in law has a quick and easy recovery. Edited January 22, 2022 by GeoffH 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, GeoffH said: A full face helmet is more protective than an open face but some times I wear an open face because when I was younger that's what was available and in budget so I'm used to them. So your profile picture is of when you were younger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffH Posted January 22, 2022 Posted January 22, 2022 11 hours ago, Jollygoodfellow said: So your profile picture is of when you were younger Well yes... I am older than when the photo was taken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted August 16, 2022 Author Forum Support Posted August 16, 2022 He passed away last night at home. Family was able to be there as one daughter flew in from Australia and one sister flew in from Davao. He never did become cognizant. Huge medical bills and the widow will almost certainly have to sell their home and move in with the second daughter who is married and lives in Cebu City. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimer61202 Posted August 17, 2022 Posted August 17, 2022 My condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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