BS: More surgery

Subject: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 08:49 PM

Last year, I took a fall onto a concrete surface. My rotator cuff took more damage. The forearm was painful with severe tendenitis which finally went away after six months. The wrist is still painful when I apply pressure and I finally gave up and saw my hand specialist. We took x-rays. I turns out that I had blown a tendon in my wrist and have to have one moved to pull everything back into line. With any luck, I will be back out of pain by September.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 10:52 PM

Ah,what a bummer. But five years from now it will be only a painful memory.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Rapparee
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 10:58 PM

I wish that all these 'Catters would knock it off, getting sick and having surgery and stuff. Well, except that I might need knee surgery, so just have it and get well and don't have any more, okay?

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Art Thieme
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 10:58 PM

All the best to you! Be well.
Art Thieme

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 11:55 PM

Thanks, folks. If I had gone to the doctor a year ago instead of just assuming it was a soft tissue injury, I'd be out of pain and playing my concertina this weekend. Of course, the surgery that my doc will do on me next week is something they couldn't do a few years ago.

At least I can still play the kazoo..

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 12:16 AM

When will you have the surgery? And will you be able to play the concertina after the surgery, therapy, and more practice which will probably be needed after therapy ends?

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: olddude
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 03:25 AM

I am sorry to hear that you are going under the knife ... You are in my thoughts and prayers ... get better soon please

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: I don't know
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 05:09 AM

All the best, hope it is a success.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 05:58 AM

maybe you can take the kazoo with you, so you can make music while you're in hospital!

best wishes for your surgery & recovery

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 07:25 AM

Eric-

And I always thought you were immortal!

Well, at least surgery is an option now and hopefully after a few months you'll be back to inflicting pain on others by playing concertina, one of my favorite pastimes.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 07:50 AM

All the best to you sir.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 10:49 AM

Thank you all. What I had thought was either a severe tendinitis or a chipped bone is actually a displacement which caused both a pinched nerve and bone rubbing on bone [very painful]. I have been limiting my playing in hopes of improving the situation but as soon as the doc pointed the displacement out to me it was obvious why surgery was necessary.

Here goes, he said, holding his nose and jumping into the pool.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 11:06 AM

Good luck with your treatment, my wife has just had a TVT where the womb and (very unusually I gather from the consultant) the bladder is shifted back to where it should be and "taped" into place. Nothing was the "norm" and so she has to stay in hospital for a further night until her waterworks passes more than it retains!!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: fat B****rd
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 03:13 PM

All the very best to you.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 05:59 PM

surgery is a nuisance, but pain is much worse.
From one who knows.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 07:09 PM

Ebarnacle, all good wishes for the best outcome..no pain! I have been going to a hand therapist for very painful tendinitis in my index fingers which started in Feb. We didn't actually know for sure what it was until about a month ago. Thankfully xrays did not show any arthritis or displacements as you have, but I can sort of imagine the pain you must be having. This is bad enough without the added problems you have. My sympathies!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Joe_F
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 08:43 PM

Just had a hernia repaired yesterday (my second) Twinges, bloat, appetite off, the usual stuff. Scrotum turned dark red

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 11:54 PM

Thank you all. I just got back from the hospital's required presurgical testing and have been told I should expect no major problems. It's been a long day, mostly spent filling paper and waiting to be seen.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Deckman
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 12:36 AM

... ever noticed just how much trouble doctors cause ... i suggest you avoid them!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 01:06 AM

In one respect that's true. I didn't know how bad my condition was until he told me.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 01:59 AM

If I had £1 for every time my wife has been told "you might feel a litle sore afterwards!............

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 08:44 AM

I know, but I've been feeling soreness and pain for the past year.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 03 Aug 11 - 10:19 PM

OK, here goes. I have to be there at 5;30 this coming AM. I guess they make it early to be sure you're serious about going through with it.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Crowhugger
Date: 03 Aug 11 - 10:50 PM

All best wishes for total success!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Aug 11 - 04:02 AM

confuse 'em, get there earlier!!

best wishes from me, too

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: maeve
Date: 04 Aug 11 - 05:53 AM

Thinking of you today.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 04 Aug 11 - 10:54 PM

Well, I'm home. The surgery went well even though it went longer than expected. The doctor was able to do the least traumatic option and I am not in much discomfort. With any luck, I will be in shape to go into Road Warrior with full use of both hands mode by mid September.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Big Mick
Date: 04 Aug 11 - 11:03 PM

Go get 'em, lad!! Best wishes for a prompt, painless, and complete recovery!!

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 04 Aug 11 - 11:42 PM

I agree with Big Mick!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Janie
Date: 04 Aug 11 - 11:45 PM

Ditto!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Aug 11 - 11:49 PM

Me, too!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: gnu
Date: 05 Aug 11 - 05:36 PM

Of course me too.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: maeve
Date: 05 Aug 11 - 06:15 PM

Welcome home!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 05 Aug 11 - 10:14 PM

Yes!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Charley Noble
Date: 05 Aug 11 - 10:56 PM

Excellent!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: open mike
Date: 06 Aug 11 - 04:11 AM

will i be able to play the concertina after the operation?
yes.
oh, good, because i could not play it before....

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 06 Aug 11 - 04:54 AM

more good news

sandra (waiting to hear the next installment)

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 03:29 PM

Saw the doc on Tues for followup. He examined everything, said I was doing well and rewrapped the arm. I am still not allowed to get the arm wet until Aug 30.

Oi, my arm itches.

With any luck, the pins come out then--if we can get close enough to my unwashed arm without special breathing gear.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: fat B****rd
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 04:24 PM

Not too long to wait, easy for me to say, take care and thankyou for the update
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: gnu
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 05:05 PM

Itching is ofetn associated with healing. ITCH!

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 06:45 PM

Yup, that's what the doc sed. I was actually able to close my trousers and belt today.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 01 Sep 11 - 12:11 PM

Went to the doctor for followup this week. If all goes well, I return in two weeks to have the pins and sutures removed. Then begins the rehab.

Last week, had a scary event. I had reached the point of being able to dress and buckle my belt. On Wed, I began having major pain in the entire forearm, radiating from the wrist as far as the lateral bicep. Dr. Rick instructed me to bedrest with the arm elevated. It worked. Not only did the pain ease, the edema in my calves and feet reduced.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: maeve
Date: 01 Sep 11 - 12:31 PM

What a relief! How's the itching; any better?

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: gnu
Date: 01 Sep 11 - 03:55 PM

Good news.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 01 Sep 11 - 06:22 PM

Not too bad but you should see the size of those pins--all the way across the wrist. No wonder it hirts if I move less than perfectly or try to flex the wrist, even by accident.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: maeve
Date: 01 Sep 11 - 07:03 PM

Yep- It does take a looong time for it to heal.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Bobert
Date: 01 Sep 11 - 07:04 PM

Better days a'comin'...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Sep 11 - 04:31 AM

what Bobert said

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Sep 11 - 12:45 AM

Sorry about the pain and hoping that healing and therapy brings you relief soon.

Subject: RE: BS: More surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 13 Sep 11 - 08:26 PM

Ok, saw the doc today. He pulled the pins and removed the sutures. It already hurts less and I can move the wrist a little. Also, when the sports car hits a bump, it's not excruciating, just enough to remind me a little that it's sore.
Now, I begin the pre-rehab work by gently flexing and making a fist.
Wow, was the area around the pins ugly!