Molly Meldrum reunited with beloved dog Ziggy at Epworth Rehabilitation in Richmond. Picture: Channel 7 News. Source: Supplied
- Molly Meldrum releases first photo since ladder fall
- Thanks well wishers for raft of support shown to him
- Says he hopes PM's "having a better time than I am"
MUSIC guru Molly Meldrum has been reunited with his beloved pooch, Ziggy, as he continues to make a steady recovery from injuries sustained in a life threatening fall in the lead-up to Christmas.
Meldrum released a picture of himself with Ziggy yesterday, the first time he has been photographed since he suffered a skull fracture, bruising and swelling to his brain, a broken collarbone, shattered shoulder blade, fractured vertebrae and broken ribs when he fell while putting up Christmas decorations at his Richmond home.
He has also suffered post-traumatic amnesia.
"Although I am not ready yet, I can't wait to go home to look after Ziggy, to see my friends, and to properly thank them, my family and the hundreds of people who sent their best wishes and love to me," Meldrum said in a statement.
"Believe it or not while I can?t say I like being hospital, I know I have been very well supported, and I have enjoyed meeting other patients and their families. We all have a fair bit of rehab ahead of us and we encourage each other in the exercise programs.
"I have missed everybody, missed my work, missed having access to a phone and my laptop - but I know I can re-introduce these things gradually as I get better."
The much-loved music identity also expressed his support for his pal, besieged Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
"I even received a card from Julia Gillard, so I wish her all the best," he said.
"I hope she's having a better time than I am."
Meldrum fell from a ladder at his home in December and spent four weeks in the intensive care unit at the Alfred Hospital.
He has spent the past four weeks at the Epworth's Post Traumatic Amnesia Unit in Richmond, where his rehabilitation continues.
Messages of support flooded in from around the world from some of the biggest names in music including Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Russell Crowe, Michael Buble, Cher, and Boy George following his dreadful fall.
"I have been incredibly well-looked after at both the Alfred and Epworth hospitals. The staff have been tremendous and I am very grateful," Meldrum said.
�- Channel 7 News
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