Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz - Page 3

SCohen · 09-28-2010, 08:12 AM

Get well soon, hope you have a speedy recovery and Tommy you take care of yourself.

Steve Cohen

nshivgator · 09-28-2010, 03:42 PM

Get well soon Bob! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Nathaniel Shivers

sc1153 · 09-29-2010, 08:53 AM

****UPDATE****

I spoke to Bob last night and he was in good spirits. He said his neck, back, spine, and brains are all there and unharmed. He has some soreness from the belts and helmet. The damage seems to be mainly to his left index finger, which was closed up and is not an issue anymore. His right arm is the big issue at this time, His arm was broken half way between the elbow and wrist, and had to be re-attached by a titanium rod and the muscle/tendon/nerve damage is very bad. They went in yesterday to get an evaluation of what to do to try to reconstruct his forearm to give him use of that hand in the future. The good side is the main blood supply that goes to that hand was never severed, so he does have a living viable hand, however they are unsure of how useful they can make it. According to Bob they will have a better idea of what they are going to do today. He also was very upset that his car was destroyed (as can be expected) but the car can be rebuilt and he can not.

For those who are wondering how his arm was damaged. His arm restraints were on and tight, when the car hit the wall the carbon body was blown off and we believe his arm was able to come out between the frame rails in front of the seat above the shifter.

Will update when I hear more.

Greg Barsamian · 09-29-2010, 09:39 AM

Can someone post the hospital address to send "Get Well" cards to Bob?
Thankx

Ron Steiner · 09-29-2010, 12:05 PM

I will have some sort of large card for everybody to sign at the Atco race this weekend. Please see me or Tommy De if you wish to sign the card.

Tom DePascale · 09-29-2010, 01:52 PM

If anyone would like to send cards please send them to me & I will get them to Bob.
Bob Wolkwitz
C/O Waynes Auto Body
1938 Route 35 North
South Amboy,N,J. 08879

JR fuel · 09-29-2010, 05:27 PM

Our thought's and prayer's are with you Bob get well soon The Masiello family

sc1153 · 09-29-2010, 11:18 PM

Be sure to stop by my trailer this weekend @ Atco or at Maple Grove next weekend. I will have a body pannel of Bobs and some permanent markers that we all can write him a message and sign for him to keep, and realize just how many people are thinking about him in such a hard time. Knowing Bob this will be something he will most likely hang in his garage and look and appreciate your thoughts and prayers for years to come.

jim1761 · 09-30-2010, 01:03 PM

Get well soon Bob, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Schreiners

Wolkofriend · 10-01-2010, 08:25 AM

For up to date information on the condition of Bob Wolkowitz and even posts from Bob and his wife, Robin....check out http://wolkoworld.blogspot.com/.

09-28-2010, 08:12 AM	#21
SCohen Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: FL Posts: 17 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz Get well soon, hope you have a speedy recovery and Tommy you take care of yourself. Steve Cohen

09-28-2010, 03:42 PM	#22
nshivgator Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz Get well soon Bob! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Nathaniel Shivers

09-29-2010, 08:53 AM	#23
sc1153 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Parlin, NJ Posts: 420 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz **UPDATE** I spoke to Bob last night and he was in good spirits. He said his neck, back, spine, and brains are all there and unharmed. He has some soreness from the belts and helmet. The damage seems to be mainly to his left index finger, which was closed up and is not an issue anymore. His right arm is the big issue at this time, His arm was broken half way between the elbow and wrist, and had to be re-attached by a titanium rod and the muscle/tendon/nerve damage is very bad. They went in yesterday to get an evaluation of what to do to try to reconstruct his forearm to give him use of that hand in the future. The good side is the main blood supply that goes to that hand was never severed, so he does have a living viable hand, however they are unsure of how useful they can make it. According to Bob they will have a better idea of what they are going to do today. He also was very upset that his car was destroyed (as can be expected) but the car can be rebuilt and he can not. For those who are wondering how his arm was damaged. His arm restraints were on and tight, when the car hit the wall the carbon body was blown off and we believe his arm was able to come out between the frame rails in front of the seat above the shifter. Will update when I hear more. __________________ Chris DePascale S/ST 1531 & S/C 1153....Addicted Racing Jad153@aol.com

09-29-2010, 09:39 AM	#24
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 608 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz Can someone post the hospital address to send "Get Well" cards to Bob? Thankx

09-29-2010, 12:05 PM	#25
Ron Steiner Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 44 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz I will have some sort of large card for everybody to sign at the Atco race this weekend. Please see me or Tommy De if you wish to sign the card.

09-29-2010, 01:52 PM	#26
Tom DePascale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sayreville NJ Posts: 471 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz If anyone would like to send cards please send them to me & I will get them to Bob. Bob Wolkwitz C/O Waynes Auto Body 1938 Route 35 North South Amboy,N,J. 08879

09-29-2010, 05:27 PM	#27
JR fuel Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz Our thought's and prayer's are with you Bob get well soon The Masiello family

09-29-2010, 11:18 PM	#28
sc1153 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Parlin, NJ Posts: 420 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz Be sure to stop by my trailer this weekend @ Atco or at Maple Grove next weekend. I will have a body pannel of Bobs and some permanent markers that we all can write him a message and sign for him to keep, and realize just how many people are thinking about him in such a hard time. Knowing Bob this will be something he will most likely hang in his garage and look and appreciate your thoughts and prayers for years to come. __________________ Chris DePascale S/ST 1531 & S/C 1153....Addicted Racing Jad153@aol.com

09-30-2010, 01:03 PM	#29
jim1761 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz Get well soon Bob, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Schreiners __________________ Stop calling me Rich

10-01-2010, 08:25 AM	#30
Wolkofriend Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thoughts and Prayers for Bob Wolkwitz For up to date information on the condition of Bob Wolkowitz and even posts from Bob and his wife, Robin....check out http://wolkoworld.blogspot.com/.