Plane crash survivor Travis Barker has opened up to the media for the very first time since the deadly September 19th crash that left four dead and he and DJ A.M. badly burned.
In a new interview, the former Blink 182 drummer speaks about the horrific crash, one of his worst fears turned to a reality.
He says:
“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.”
He also reveals the extent of his injuries and that he’s anxious to get out of the hospital for his kids:
“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!”
To speed up recovery, the quarter century vegetarian has started eating meat:
“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 is receiving treatment at the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles and should be released in two weeks.
We are glad to hear you are doing better, Travis!
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