Perseverance.. My story
I’d like to take a second to thank everyone on here and bodybuilding.com. Bodyspace has helped me so much over the past 2 yrs since my motorcycle accident. Not everyone knows, but 2 yrs ago while I was on my way to training, a van thought it would be cool to run a stop sign and I ended up in the side of it going 40 mph on my Suzuki gsxr 750. I should have died but instead I broke my right hand in 9 spots, tore 3 tendons, and had 3 dislocations all in my right hand. After surgery, which included 6 rods and 45 stitches, the hand specialist told me it that I probably wouldn’t be able to write again with my right hand or use it like I use to. Now mind you I’m right hand dominant. Also before all this happened I was captain of my power lifting team in high school and played ice hockey in college. I was very active and lifting was a huge part of my life so to hear that kind of news it left me in tears for a while. I endured 9 months of rehab and even with a cast on my arm I started hitting the gym again. My hand permanently doesn’t close the right way and I have 3 spots of arthritis already in it. If you look at some of my pics lifting or whatever you can see my right hand messed up. But now I’m back training harder then ever. A lot of it has to do with how motivated seeing everyone on Bodyspace made me, and also reading the comeback stories of others. I was 22 at the time of accident and now at 24 I’m back to personal training clients again, I’m a fitness and tattoo model, and also a Cellucor sponsored athlete. This site continues to drive me to achieve all I can. Between trying to look as good as everyone else on the site and all the friendships I have made on here I know this site and these friends will always be there. It’s like a community of people all with the same basic agenda and drive, there for each other at all times. I thank all of you and Bodyspace and remember perseverance is perfections closest friend.
I have posted 3 pics in my photos.. 2 of my hand and one of me in the cast check em out
February 25, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Your willpower is amazing and you story truly shows that one can achieve anything - it is only a matter of mindset and attitude. Thank you for sharing…
February 25, 2009 at 4:49 pm
YIPPPEEEEEE! I luv ur story (especially as I can relate). Thanks 4 sharing with ur friends here… *smile* ~DawnMelanie
February 25, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Way to stay strong my man…
February 25, 2009 at 7:46 pm
It sucks about the accident, bro. but u know wut they say- "Wutever doesn’t kill ya…."
Stay up bro.
February 25, 2009 at 9:38 pm
thanks alot guys
February 25, 2009 at 10:32 pm
wow bro.. thats amazing..congrats to you on the comback and what an uplifting story that is…
Way to do big thangs bro..
February 26, 2009 at 8:13 am
ohh.. thanks for the info Anthony! that explains your absence a while ago from the board. I was curious what happened. Glad to see you are almost back 100% and determined to take control again!
February 26, 2009 at 8:40 am
Thanks for sharing that story. I am so happy for you that you are able to be back at what you love. Your proof that if you r set your heart and mind to something, you can and WILL do it!!
February 26, 2009 at 9:36 am
your amazing!!! and truly are Blessed Nothing will ever stop you! Keep it up baby!!!
February 26, 2009 at 10:23 am
I am glad you shared this story with us all. It’s always good to see someone triumph! You have done so well overcoming a serious injury (I am very glad you are alright!!). very inspiring hon! Keep workin hard!!
February 26, 2009 at 10:48 am
Yknow, accidents like that can really mess with the mental state of being for a while too. I’m just waiting for the day I go down… and when that day comes, I hope I’m strong enough to come back like you did. You’re doing awesome! Stay motivated Ant!
C
February 26, 2009 at 12:15 pm
bro, that is amazing. truly inspirational. keep up the hard work.
February 26, 2009 at 1:04 pm
God is Good
February 26, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I truly think that it’s wonderful that you shared your story. I’m glad to hear that you didn’t just give up a and accept that fact that you weren’t going to be able to use your right hand anymore.
I believe that there are only select individuals in this world that understand that they don’t have to take no for an answer and that they can go against the odds if they work hard at achieving the task/goal at hand. Like the old saying goes…"what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger"
February 27, 2009 at 7:20 am
wow! what an incredible story. i’ll be at the bodybuilding.com booth next weekend but gonna make sure to get around to the cellucor booth!
February 27, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Glad I came across your story, what an example that so many people need to see. Keep giving your gift away in order to keep it.
March 2, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Oh hus, there is so much I don’t know about you!
You know I love joking with you but it’s no joke for me to say I’m so glad you are well!!!!! Mind over matter is an incredibly strong and wonderful power we all posses and I’m so glad you summoned the power! How difficult it is to be to so strong when you feel so weak and defeated. Kudos to you, my dear!!!! 
March 3, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Awesome story brotha. U DA MAN!
March 4, 2009 at 3:18 pm
The perfect story of the human spirit and a never say die attitude.
March 5, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Oh wow! I didnt know about your accident! What an incredible and inspiring story!! I’m glad you survived and are so strong!!
Please keep modeling
And being such an inspiration too!!
March 17, 2009 at 6:35 am
The doctors may say one thing; Dr. Jesus has the FINAL say. You have work to do; a story to tell others, so continue doing the work of Him who saved you. Amen!
March 19, 2009 at 5:58 am
i know what you went through! i broke bones in my right hand needing 9 pins and two plates to hold it together and 27 stitches to close it up! nearly lost all use of my hand and was out of work for months! good story and im glad you recovered from your accident ok!
March 22, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Hey man thanks for the comment on my blog. Ur right its deffinitly a test! but seeing how you pulled through much worse is inspiring! THE DO WORK CREW DONT LET SHIT LIKE THIS BEAT US! After I had surgery I was back in the gym the next day doin snatch and presses with the 120 s (with my good hand)with a bit of luck I get my cast off in 2 weeks, then bout 2 more months in a splint. keep up the hard work bro ur an inspiration to a lot of people
April 21, 2009 at 11:09 am
Great Blog. A personal favorite for motivator of the week. Not only do you DO WORK, you inspire it
April 24, 2009 at 10:24 am
Dude that ****ing blows i have a gsxr 750 as well i cant really ride it out here around were i live at because of the same ****ing things people do not look out for you !!!!
well shit at least you serviced and are still able to train and even more importantly you have your life !!!
April 25, 2009 at 8:34 am
wow man - inspiring story. your attitude was awesome. keep up the great work.
April 27, 2009 at 7:30 am
WOW man that is crazy!! Definatly inspiring for me heading to surgery and having my hand wrapped up for 6-8 weeks ans the rehad on it. Thanks for the inspiration BDUB
April 27, 2009 at 1:43 pm
It’s amazing how the human spirit and the drive to survive can push you through something like that. I crushed my left hand in steel rollers a few years ago, lost a few fingers/sensations and went through 7 months of rehab. You push on through and don’t let the doctors tell you other wise. You have a great story, very inspirational, and I am happy you came out on top too, and proved them all wrong and are still going strong!
May 5, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Wow, sounds like a great comeback from a horrific accident! Now that is Perseverance at its Best, you had an angel by you that day for sure! Well keep working hard in the gym and thanks also for reading my blog! Thanks Brotha!!
June 3, 2009 at 1:36 pm
hey man sorry you have to go thru all that life changin ive been there when my dad dies it like a wake up call for me cuz you never know when you die so this is your second chances i see how well you made it to your come back man im proud of you for makin that your dreams came true good job achives and you surely deserve every thing man !
June 10, 2009 at 12:58 pm
You are an inspiration yourself. To have the hand injury and surgeries then to come back to lifting as you have is incredible.
June 12, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Way to come back….very inspirational.!!
August 18, 2009 at 7:49 am
way 2 go
keep it goin’ man
August 18, 2009 at 12:48 pm
You’re AMAZING! And the whole description made my feet hurt (yeah weird) Congratulations
alot of people would have given up.
November 3, 2009 at 8:45 am
Glad you came back. Just goes to show you, doctors can be clueless.