The 23-year-old American pro cyclist severely injured in a bike racing accident in early April is back in the US at a rehabilitation hospital.
Saul Raisin is walking with assistance, his parents report on his blog, and has a healthy appetite. The cyclist from Dalton, Georgia, dictated a message on the Saul Raisin Racing blog:
“Well here I am no racing for me…Only racing to get well…Got the new Pro Cycling Giro Edition Mag…To bad I am not doing the Giro… I want to thank everyone for their support and get well thoughts… I hope to be leaving the hospital in a couple of weeks…
“I am in a super nice Hospital and the staff here is TRES BON…Check my web site for more updates and pictures… I love you all…Saul”
Raisin was racing for Credit Agricole in the opening stage of Circuit de la Sarthe in early April when he broke his collarbone and rib in an accident. While in a hospital, a blood vessel ruptured in his brain and doctors put him in a medically induced coma to help him recover.
The young pro made a steady recovery after emerging from his coma, and his parents reported on his blog Monday that he had made the 14-hour trip back to the US to a rehab hospital.
They said the healing process could take 9 months to a year. “Saul said he will do it in 6 months.”
There's a guestbook on his website with more than 1,400 entries for anyone wanting to wish him well. His parents say he's reading all the entries.
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