Contrary to some reports, Travis Barker is still recovering in an LA hospital for burns suffered in that terrible jet crash that claimed the life of four people.
Travis has been in and out of surgeries to help repair damage done to his legs, waist, and hands when escaping the wreckage through the fire.
For the first time since, Travis has spoken out about the event. Travis told Us Magazine
“I hate planes. My biggest fear ever is to be involved in a plane crash, so when that happened … well, I’m just thankful to be alive! I’m just grateful to be here at all.”
“I am doing the best I can possibly be. I’m so anxious to get out of here. …I’ve just been in surgery after surgery. I have third degree burns basically from my feet up to my waist and both hands. One of my hands was second degree burns and one was third degree burns. I’m trying to have a quick recovery and play the drums again and be able to hold my kids again. [Barker has two children, Landon, 5, and Alabama, 2, with Shanna Moakler.] I’m going nuts not being able to see them and spend time with them!”
Also, in order to help speed up the recovery process Travis, who has been a vegetarian for nearly twenty-five years, has started eating meat. He claims;
“I need protein from food rather than just protein supplements. I changed my diet. I would do anything I possibly could if they said like, ‘There’s a possibility you might heal faster if you do eat meat or just change your eating habits.’ So I did. I don’t regret it at all, I feel so much better.”
Travis will likely be in the hospital for about two more weeks before being released, but there is a Welcome Home DJ AM benifit fundraiser to raise money for the crash victims being held on October 14th at The Avalon in Hollywood.
Tickets to the event which features DJ performances by: Mark Ronson and Steve Aoki and special guest DJ AM are $20.00 and for sale here
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