James Is On The Mend

James returned home to Florida to begin his post-surgery therapy immediately following  his wrist procedure last week. Though he’s already feeling much better just five days into his recovery, he unfortunately will not be racing in San Diego this coming weekend.

This from James:

On Friday of last week we decided to get an MRI done on my wrist. The idea of possibly having surgery and missing some races was a tough pill to swallow, but I was in enough pain that I knew something needed to be fixed. The MRI showed a broken scaphoid bone in my right hand, which is not something that I could ride through any longer. I went into immediate surgery that same day to have it repaired, which my doctor and team felt was the only real option.

It’s been five days now since my surgery, and my wrist is already feeling a lot better! Right now I’m following my doctor’s orders so I can get back on the track racing as soon as possible. My plan is to be back out there just as soon as I can ride without pain. It was no fun racing Phoenix and Anaheim 2 this way! There’s not an exact date yet for when I can get back on the bike, but if progress continues as is, I hope to be back very soon.

Thanks to all of my true fans out there for the support!

- James

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  1. jimmy says:

    man james that really sucksyou hurt your wrist but i know when you get back on the bike you will win them all! hope it heels before the atlanta race cant wait to see you ride! i think you are the best yet!

  2. Jake says:

    Hope you get well soon! GOD BLESS!

  3. kevin says:

    get well soon JAMES!

    From toronto

    Kev

  4. haterz says:

    Hopefully u don’t lose that passion u once had for the sport, seems as if ud rather be out shooting tv shows then winning championships, lost alot of respect for you. Thought u were a champion!. Ryan Dungery #5!!

  5. ernesto says:

    senza di Te al supercross manca il peperoncino.Tanti auguri per una prontissima guarigione

  6. Todd says:

    James I had broken olna that would not fuse back together for 18 months so I went to another ortho dr. for a 2nd opinion and he raised my teststostrone levels for six weeks and the bone was fully fused in 4 weeks. It was like a miracle ! Since then I have seen this work for two other people having the same fusing problems. This is a proven scientific fact that raising teststostrone levels speeds up the bone heeling process. I don’t know if this is a option for you or not but I’m a huge fan and just want to see you back winning races a.s.a.p !!! P.S. Chad Reed is the worst sport in MX ! Blaming A-1 (spokes) and Phoenix (broken hand) on the AMA because the way the tracks are designed! CR22 is the dirtiest rider of all time.

  7. Patty says:

    Get well soon! Please make sure you are 100% before you do! My family is waiting for your return. You already proved how great you are by getting third with a broken wrist. Get well soon all of your fans will wait for you.

  8. Hi James my name isaac and i am 7 i watched you race in vegas and i got to race after you on sunday on my 50 i like the way you go right over the woops i got my picture taken with you and it is on my website hope you feel better so you can beat chat red ogain

  9. Lisa G. says:

    Hey Bubbalicious, nevermind the haters, just get yourself better, All your fans miss U out there. probably not as much as U miss it. but shit happens for a reason. anyways, prayers R with U. Get well soon .

  10. Ryan says:

    Read the first paragraph.

  11. GATOE says:

    swim wrkout 5,4,3,2,1 with 20×25 build 1st 1/2 and sprint bck 1/2..500 is free at 1;20 pace 4 is 2×200 on 3min 300 is broken 100 on 1:25,200 is at 1:15 pace and 100 broken 50 at 40sec.. yea do 12min open swim and 1000 cool dwn. after do bands for strength and wheel roll for core.. and then watch superx with out JS bummer..but go RV..or JH….

  12. RiderRob says:

    James,

    I’ve lost interest in Supercross now because I don’t know the other riders. I feel like I’ve watched you’re career flourish and you mature as a racer and a person. While #22 has regressed, you have grown up!
    Although I look forward to your return, if #22 never came back to racing, it would be a great relief - I’m tired of wondering if he will try to knock you off the track again.

    You ride clean, and I respect that. Thank you for continuing the legacy that Jeramy and Ricky began!!

  13. E-Rock says:

    Hey, man
    hope u get better soon
    the race isnt as good without you

  14. Brad sawyer says:

    I hope heal up better soon bro and ull always be number one on the track to me.Ur the champ from 863

  15. Stephen243 says:

    hey James, hope you make it back for Atlanta. Bringing some people down who have never seen supercross before and it would not be the same without you there. Get well.

  16. Darrell K. says:

    Hey James,

    Hope you get better man. Your awesome and my family and I can’t wait to see you back out there. Watching the races on TV isn’t the same when your not in it. Hope all is well =)

  17. Pam says:

    I hope you stay gone. you suck

    • Stewarts the best says:

      Your obviously on this sight for a reason so dont be an ass just because your jealous. Stewart is and always will be amazing!

    • ric says:

      Dear Pam,
      I hope you stay gone forever!
      I know it is tough to see James kicking your favourite rider’s ass!!!
      James is only the fastest guy out there, pushing the limits and pushing sore people like you into writing what you did!
      You are negative.
      James is positive.

    • mx racr says:

      Hey Pam it’s obvious that you don’t know much at all about racing. If you did you would never bad talk the guy who elevated the sport not to mention the pioneer of the fastest guy n two wheels…..

  18. steve says:

    Hope all is well with your mending!!!! The island of MAUI hawaii wishes you a fast and healthy recovery!! Hope to see you on the track soon!!! much love from localpunks.net Family

  19. Jeremy says:

    Get well soon James! We’ll be waiting!

  20. jason from north carolina says:

    HEY BUBBA,

    SUZUKI MAN, I THINKG THAT BIKE MAY BE THE BIKE FOR YOU. BUT IT LACKS POWER. BUT HANDLES BETTER THAN ANY OTHER BIKE OUT THERE.

    JASON
    FROM NORTH CAROLINA

  21. Bob Jones says:

    Man I hope you can wait until you are 100% before you race again. We all know how tuff you are and that you can take the pain. Please be smart and heal all the way before racing. Took me 30 years to learn that lesson, wish it hadn’t.

  22. MaggoT says:

    James, Glad to hear ur feelin better. Can’t wait to have u back and draggin those kids around the track. Hopefully u make it back for Dallas and Houston. U ll be in our prayers. Heal up dude cuz the season will get boring. Ha.

  23. Bryan says:

    Hey James, My son and I are really looking forward to watching you race again. Take your time healing and come back strong.

    “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. ” Ed Abbey

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  25. Richard says:

    James how is the wrist going, crazy how you missed a event and are still a guy that can save his #1 plate, if you get back soon and race hard like you always do and get the wins it will be the biggest come back ever!

    Hope you get better FAST,

  26. James says:

    Glad to hear your on the mend. :)
    Even with your injury you were insane..
    James Stewart - Living Ledgend!!

  27. André says:

    We are waiting for you man…I hope you recover quickly. Greetings from Portugal

  28. olivier says:

    get well from your fan in dk

  29. Mike says:

    JS glad things went well with your surgery… Disappointed when I went to San Francisco to see you and heard you were out, but I am really glad you will be better soon. Get well and get back, your fans miss ya.

    Cali Fan

  30. Josh says:

    First I want to say that it’s great to hear that you’re already feeling much better. Second I want to say thanks for the update, and that I hope you keep the updates coming. Best wishes.

  31. ridehard120 says:

    hope to see u back on the bike and fight for that championship soon.

  32. AC-MM says:

    It was a bummer not being able to see you race this last weekend in San Francisco, but we understand. Get well soon, the track is calling for you.

  33. ranks75 says:

    James!! Thanks for keeping your fans all over the world updated. You are loved by all, even the haters they just can’t admit it to themselves yet. Get well soon don’t rush back. Although we all want to see you back a.s.a.p, we also want you back to full strength so you can go out there and show them all who is N0:1.

  34. Jeff says:

    Get well soon. Your the best out there and unlike some of the guys out there your a good sport as well. I wont mention any names like CHAD REED or anything but damn there are some real jerks.

  35. jOHN says:

    Get well soon!!

  36. Will L says:

    You are no doubt a warrior and i gain so much respect for you watching you get up at phoenix then racing and racing at A2 to a third place finish. You are no doubt the fastest man on the planet. I really hope your back at atlanta supercross. get well soon J7

  37. bezo2009 says:

    Hang in the homie. You have some true fans pulling for you no matter what. Get well!

  38. Cory Teeple says:

    Get well Champ!

    My son and I fingers are still crossed in hope you will kick butt in Toronto,March 13.
    Your health is most important, so don’t rush it. Take care.

    From your true north fans FULL THROTTLE EH!!!

    Keep us updated on your progress God Bless

  39. jon says:

    WOW WHAT A BUMMER!!DUE TO YOU BEING GONE THere are alot of different winners.But man its like watching a swam fly when you are out there riding man what a athlete/Stll dont see why supercross and motocross cant get the tv time it deserves!!Hurry upp and get well!!
    jon

  40. DirtRida93 says:

    Well although im only half African American its awesome to see a James riding cuz not many ride and he is the only pro African American that rides so thats awesome! Anyways ya James get well soon. Its great seeing all the good racing but I dont want to see Dungey win so hurry up haha…. ur the man James!!!!

  41. Richard says:

    That is great to hear your recovery is going super well, you are human right? haha. anyway hope to see you on the track 100% and come back and win it. Because it looks like Ryan D is not used to the pressure on being out front.

    See you on the track!

  42. Serious Black Fan says:

    James,

    See how many people dig what you do and care about you! Keep all those good people around you, stay focused and we’ll see you back on the track when you’re ready. You are a professional that knows how to maintain your mind, body & team. I actually feel a bit sorry for everybody else racing because this injury takes a lot of the pressure off you and puts the fun back into it all!

    Even Barry Sanders walked away from the game when it wasn’t any fun anymore.

    So get that juice machine out and take it all in for your health. You’re our Champ everyday!

    A Serious Black Fan has spoken.

  43. BTO7 says:

    Work the cardio bro ……get on the fitness bikes and ride your arse off…cardio cardio cardio. I know you know this but it cant be said enough. Dad always said…..luck favors a well rested well prepared in shape rider. Drink milk !

  44. macoy says:

    Yeah man! ur da best! get well soon! Hope u get back racin at A3. u can catch them em all in vegas u will b da champ…back2back!

    From ur big fan out here in Puerto Princesa, Palawan,Philippines. GOD BLESS U MORE

  45. Stian says:

    you are a true racer james, no one can beat you when you have the flow.
    Good luck james and get better so i can see you riding

  46. Pierre says:

    Wonderful, this was really good news. Looking forward to see your next race. The true fance wont let you down. Take all the time you need to heal up and make a great comback as you always do. Show them who is the real deal.

  47. TamashiG says:

    Hi James,
    Take the time it takes to come back stronger!!! You are the best!
    SeeU

    TamashiG from France

  48. adam says:

    I hope you get better man! Im looking forward to seeing you in texas so dont let me down! jk lol get better soon!

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