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Subject: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 02 Mar 12 - 09:20 PM Well, fir the unner-da-liners the old hillbilly going to have a bigass hole opened up in the area of my left thumb and doc chisel out some of the end of the ol' hillbilly's wrist bone and then chop out some tendon and stick it in there between the thumb and the wrist bone which will act like cartridge so I can continue to beat on my geetar for years to come... Good thoughts and prayers and all that warm and fuzzy stuff appreciated from the riff-raft who tend to live under the bridge... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 02 Mar 12 - 09:24 PM And with all of us down here who'd do this free for nothin' you're gonna PAY to have it done? Hell's bells, boy, I'd do it for a couple of six-packs! I'd even give you a shot of whiskey and bullet to bite on! You gonna be in shape for Getaway? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: SINSULL Date: 02 Mar 12 - 09:26 PM OK I'll be the one to say it...it wasn't beatin on that guitar that cramped up your hand, bobert. Nobody is buying that. Use a little self control. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 02 Mar 12 - 09:30 PM Weeeeell -- I didn't want to mention the green hair on his palm and his thick glasses.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 02 Mar 12 - 09:54 PM Sheet fire, Sins... You ain't gonna wear out the cartridge doin' that 'er I woulda needed the operation by the time I was 16... lol... Comes, ahhhhh, bad word, from beating on other stuff... Like cars and buildings... Yeah, I'm guilty of that, too... This is on perverted joint, ya' know??? B;~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: wysiwyg Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:00 PM +++ <3 ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Mrrzy Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:19 PM Is that boobs, Susan? What a nice wish! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,999 Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:23 PM Bobert, change hands. You'll think it's someone else. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:35 PM Tried all that stuff, brucie, long time ago... Actually worked a couple times until it didn't... Bummer... I miss her so much... lol... Then I met the P-Vine and discovered that the ol' gal is so strange that every time is like geetin' some strange... But, alas... Don't change the fact that doc gonna cut a bigass hole in my hand and get out a hammer and chisel out the hand-end of the wrist bone and borrow some tendon stuff and stick it in the gap... But beats, ahhhhh, bad word, the heck outta 24/7 burning feeling in my thumb and not being able to beat, ahhhhh, bad word, my geetar... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: jimmyt Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:36 PM If this surgery doesn't come out like yo planned, you may have to start playing bass! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:41 PM Hey! That's scary stuff, Bob. I didn't realize the level of pain you've been under. Luckily, medicine/surgery has come bad word? a long way, baby. We'll be thinkin' about you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,999 Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:43 PM Perish the thought, jimmyt. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:43 PM Bobert, have you seen a good orthopedic surgeon? And physical therapy won't do anything? My wife is have problems with both hands, but therapy helps a lot. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 02 Mar 12 - 10:44 PM Warm and fuzzy stuff? I have lots to spare and share! Sending it out to you! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 02 Mar 12 - 11:13 PM Wish it were a matter of PT, Rap... Doc says that it's as bad as he's seem... The thumb bone is now into trying to act as a mini-back how and is actually grooving out the wrist bone... I mean, doc asked how I'd put up with it so long??? Guess I mighta have a high threshold for pain??? Didn't think it was THIS bad??? Worst part is that the right thumb ain't all that much better... Next year gonna have to play this song again... Hate talking about this stuff... Makes me feel like, ahhhhh, you know.... Old??? B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: LilyFestre Date: 02 Mar 12 - 11:41 PM <3 & All good thoughts and love and stuff. Make sure you tell them you want the REALLY good pain meds! Love you you old hillbilly you. Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandy Mc Lean Date: 03 Mar 12 - 12:02 AM Best of luck with it Bobert! I hope that your geetar is patient in waiting for your recovery! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Desert Dancer Date: 03 Mar 12 - 12:47 AM <3 is a little sideways heart, Bobert ... just so you know what these gals are trying to share. Good luck with it. ~ Becky in Tucson |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Janie Date: 03 Mar 12 - 03:11 AM I'm glad you are gonna be able to get this taken care of, Bobert. Here's to a speedy recovery and being back to thumpin' that guitar and banging on buildings very soon. Janie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 03 Mar 12 - 03:22 AM what Janie said. with hugs sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Will Fly Date: 03 Mar 12 - 04:16 AM Bobert - best thoughts to you and the five-fingered widow. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: fat B****rd Date: 03 Mar 12 - 06:03 AM Shit, Will, I was gonna say that. Ennyow, good luck with all that, Bobert, and pay no attention to those nasty jokes about self love. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Richard Bridge Date: 03 Mar 12 - 06:26 AM I strongly recommend diconal as a painkiller - if you can get it. Almost worth having the pain for. However the medical establishment is strongly against it, you aren't supposed to drink with it, not drive nor operate machinery and in fact it does more than somewhat mong you out! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 03 Mar 12 - 08:42 AM My pain killer of choice is Natural Lite Beer... Didja'll know that you can't get it in the beer stores no more??? It's only available at the health food stores... That's why they call it "natural"... And the beauty of the stuff is that you can have as much as you can hold... No pills... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: catspaw49 Date: 03 Mar 12 - 09:01 AM Have you tried just soakin' it in a mash barrel first? Old shine makers rarely had many hand problems and often almost completely lost their fingerprints! But if you maust have the surgery.................best thoughts to you.........Heal quick! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: kendall Date: 03 Mar 12 - 09:19 AM Wishing you the best old buddy. This sort of thing is scary for a musician. As for all that scatological stuff, It's nice to see someone else getting a "turn in the barrel". And, no, ladies, I'm not going to explain. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 03 Mar 12 - 09:24 AM Well, how 'bout explaineratin' the poo stuff to me, Capt'n??? I mean, if I can avoid the knife with a poo-concotion then bring it one... Ya' don't have to drenk the stuff, do ya'??? B;~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: catspaw49 Date: 03 Mar 12 - 09:25 AM Please note Kendall that Ol' Spaw did NOT post anything scatalogical about Bobertz. Not a word. However, I AM wondering if you might send him that Llama you've been buttschtupping? It'd be a nice gesture on your part............... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: jacqui.c Date: 03 Mar 12 - 10:04 AM Spaw - the llama got the boot almost eight years ago. I think Seamus chewed it up. (Or did something with it, anyway.) Bobert - that sounds like some real work to be done. I had Carpel Tunnel decompressions done about twenty years ago and remember not being able to use one of my hands for a while. It does make life a bit difficult so I hope that you have been making nice with P-Vine as you will probably be needing a fair bit of help over the next few weeks (and not just for beating whatever). Good thoughts will be heading your way from Maine. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 03 Mar 12 - 10:12 AM You WILL take the pills if you need them. There is no reason why the P-Vine has to put up with your moaning and groaning when she's gonna have to put up with a lot else. For example, which hand do you wipe yer ass with? I had surgery on my right elbow about 9 weeks ago and it ain't fun. You do what yer told, even if it constipates ya. Let the P-Vine hide the pills and decide whether or not you deserve one. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 03 Mar 12 - 10:49 AM Speakin' of lamas, screw them pills, Rap... Pills is fir pussies... I ain't takin' no pills... ...unless they is the good stuff (wink, wink0, that is... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 03 Mar 12 - 12:10 PM Good luck, Bobert! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 03 Mar 12 - 12:18 PM I am with ya on the meds. They tried to give me morphine after my first slice & dice but I stuck tylenol. The second one, same deal. After the last one, on my nose, I was offered delauded while I was still messed up from the anesthesia. I asked if it would make me loopy. She said, "You'll be fine." Lyin bitch! Even when they sent me home I nearly fell twice in the hospital, getting in and out of the taxi, and while telling Mum I was juuuust fine. Had a fair few prescriptions for Tylenol 3 w/ Codiene. Still got em all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 03 Mar 12 - 02:12 PM I ain't thinkin' of Bobert. He wants pain he can have all he can handle. I'm thinkin' of the P-vine, who's gonna have to put up with him. Maybe I'll send her my Olde Familie Blackjacke so she can get a little rest now and then. "Just a tap behind the ear, and no more complaints will you hear" is on the leather strap. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 03 Mar 12 - 02:13 PM Bobert, drinking a lot of beer, natural or otherwise, will not be a good idea. You are going to have a hard time with zippers, buttons, snaps, and even pulling up/pushing down elastic waist pants. You won't want to take a lot of trips to the loo! But stay hydrated! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 03 Mar 12 - 02:28 PM Git yerself one a them there rigs what ya can pee into a bag strapped to your calf like them pro negotiators use. Er a kilt. Just stay away from tornados with a kilt. Don't wanna frighten anyone... or the llama. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: JennieG Date: 03 Mar 12 - 05:06 PM Ouch.....sending a few more hugs and good thoughts your way, Bobertz! It might be difficult to eat a nice juicy steak for a wee while because you won't have two hands.....you will need help cutting up your food when you are one-handed. And help with dressing, and possibly showering/hair washing. But being being-free, or in less pain, will be worth it. Cheers JennieG |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 03 Mar 12 - 05:25 PM At least you'll still have no problem with drinking beer if you rig somethin up to hold the beer while yer openin it. Ya gotta plan ahead for the important stuff eh? And, ya might wanna roll a bunch if ya don't have a bong. Always be prepared, I say. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Maryrrf Date: 03 Mar 12 - 05:59 PM Sounds painful but once it's over and the healing is done it will be worth it - good luck ! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 03 Mar 12 - 06:19 PM I ain't gonna have no problems with nuthin', ya'll... Over the years I have broken this thumb, I have sliced up just about every finger at one time or another, I've always got some scab somewhere on one hand or another and kept on movin'... I'll figure stuff out... I'm gonna get lap steel slide and use duct tape and play geetar on my lap... And I'm gonna drenk my beer... No problem... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 04 Mar 12 - 03:49 AM goodonya |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 04 Mar 12 - 05:35 AM Best wishes, Bobster. Are you paying the doc in bat poo or your homegrown? RtS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 04 Mar 12 - 08:36 AM Docs these days ain't like the docs of old... I mean, you used to trade a chicken for some doc-ing... No more... They want cash??? And lots of it... And seems that nobody is interested in the poo so I'll be collecting it and using it in my veggie garden... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: EBarnacle Date: 04 Mar 12 - 10:19 AM I hope the transplant takes. Meanwhile, be prepared to let the P-Vine take good care of you. While I can understand the wish to not take painkillers, there is no real virtue in being in pain. Been there, done that. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Noreen Date: 04 Mar 12 - 10:54 AM Fluffy fuzzies for the BeauBear :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 04 Mar 12 - 11:11 AM Wait a minute, E-Barn... I ain't gettin' a transplant... It's thumb surgery... I already have a thumb, BTW... Thanks for the fuzzies, Noreen... And I do like 'um all fluffed up just like the pillows in the more expensive hotels... You know, the one's that leave a little chocolate fir ya'... B;~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Pete Jennings Date: 04 Mar 12 - 12:25 PM Hope it goes well, Bobs. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bill D Date: 04 Mar 12 - 01:26 PM Bobert don't eat no "nice juicy steaks" anyways..... so cuttin' 'em up won't be a problem. (But he & P-Vine know how to make some fine vegetarian spaghetti with sauce that would be easy to cope with one-handed) Yum! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 04 Mar 12 - 02:04 PM Well, truth be known, Bill, is that all I do is grow the stuff that goes into the P-Vine's sauce... I ain't all that handy as a cook... I need instructions on boiling water... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: EBarnacle Date: 04 Mar 12 - 02:14 PM If they are moving a tendon [or other part] from one location to another, it's called an autotransplant. If it takes and puts everything into the right position, you're done. If not, be prepared for a second surgery. Either way, there is likely to be some pain. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: open mike Date: 04 Mar 12 - 03:39 PM May the knife be sharp, the surgeon steady, and the healing quick! I once visited an obsidian deposit / flow that had an info board that described how one guy insisted his surgeon use an obsidian knife for a heart operation as the edge is much sharper and cleaner than steel and the skin edges heal much more quickly. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 04 Mar 12 - 03:42 PM Thanks for that medical stuff, E-Barn... The guy doing the surgery is the highest rated hand surgeon in the Charlotte area (among 50 or so) and his father and grandfather were both orthopedic surgeons... I think he'll more than likely get it right... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 04 Mar 12 - 04:21 PM Oh my. I just thought. How you gonna do the spring plantin? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Paul Burke Date: 04 Mar 12 - 04:44 PM Just get them to take a little scaping of the stuff that's in there, and send it here, and i'll get it stuck into my fingers, in the hope that a bit will take. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 04 Mar 12 - 07:06 PM Bobert, do you realize what this is going to do to your accordion playing? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 04 Mar 12 - 08:12 PM How am I gonna do planting, gn-ze??? No problem... They ain't killin' me, son... I got another hand and 4 good fingers on the bad hand... The way I see it that make me 90%... I once played an entire gig with a big bandage on one of my fretting fingers... Just improvise... This thing ain't gonna stop me... AK47 might but not getting my thumb chopped on... (((he says))) B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 04 Mar 12 - 09:06 PM Bobert, the AK-47 round -- 7.62 x 39R -- is a piece of crap. Just stay 150 meters away and it ain't likely they'll hit ya. Better yet, if you stay away from places where they use such things they won't hit you at all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 04 Mar 12 - 09:14 PM Like Rap says, "no problem"... Well, he didn't say that but no AK47s round these parts... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 04 Mar 12 - 09:22 PM The only people that use them are wannabee bad guys. The cartridge isn't powerful enough to be more than a mediocre deer cartridge, and besides, have you priced ammunition lately? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 08 Mar 12 - 09:40 PM Well, I ain't never had no real surgery to speak of... Okay, I had a couple basil cells removed but this is like real surgery and the closer I get to it the more anxious I am about it... I'm sure this is all normal but when you realize that you gonna get cut bad in 6 days you go, "holy sheet, Iz gonna get gut bad next week..." Frankly, it's a tad depressing... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 08 Mar 12 - 09:43 PM Do what I do: look up the operation on YouTube. It's so gross you won't worry about the real thing. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 08 Mar 12 - 09:47 PM Ive checked it out, Rap... That's what is buggin' me... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 08 Mar 12 - 11:38 PM Of course it is, you wouldn't be human otherwise. Get done what you can, make what preparations you can (e.g., do you have an electric or manual can opener?), and remember to obey the P-vine ABSOLUTELY. You're gonna be out of it, at least more so than usual, and she's gonna have to take care of you just like you took care of her a year ago. Remember that when this is over you'll be back playing the blues and you'll have a whole new set of songs. "Woke up this mornin', they put me to sleep I mean they put me to sleep, not put me to sleep I ain't no dog, they put me to sleep Now I got them anesthesia throw-up blues. No, I shoulda listened, listened to the doc And not ate nothin' before they cut Yeah I shoulda listen and not et stuff Now I got them anesthesia throw-up blues. Now the doctor done cut me, no not like a calf The doc he done cut me, but I wasn't there I was out like a dead light bulb, I wasn't there Now I got them anesthesia throw-up blu-ES!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 08 Mar 12 - 11:51 PM Repeat after me: I wil be fine. I will be fine. I will be fine . . . |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 09 Mar 12 - 12:23 AM Well, since you know you have to get it done - after all, it's a quality of life issue - there isn't much to do about it but let them do the driving. Once it is done and receding into the past you'll probably feel really good about it. Remember- As they say: A little pain never hurt anybody. Commiserations and the best of wishes... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: katlaughing Date: 09 Mar 12 - 12:26 AM I've been thinking about ya, Bobert. I had PT for almost a year on my hands. It took time, but they are slowly getting better, though my right thumb is still in a splint. The therapist recommended trying that for a month, then go to the doc for a cortisone shot if it's not better. I don't like those shots, but he said in the thumb area, the one tendon is fairly isolated and the shot usually takes care of it. I've been anxious for it to heal so I could fiddle, but my left index finger has a curve in it that still hasn't let go, so have to do something about it, too. All this from using a walker last year when I broke my foot! Anyway, I have a friend in her 80s who just had hip surgery. It's amazing, to me, how fast and easy surgery seems these days. She was out in just a few days and walking almost immediately and she's also gone through several other surgeries on her other hip and both knees, as well as shoulders. If she can do it, you can, too, and it won't be near as bad as you are thinking. Think about how good it will be after, playing at the Getaway, etc. Keep your mind focussed on that and maybe it will help. That's what I had to do for heart surgery. I am giving thanks for an easy and successful surgery with a complete recovery. This or something better for the highest good of all concerned. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 09 Mar 12 - 12:38 AM can't add anything to these words of wisdom apart from good wishes & hugs sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 09 Mar 12 - 09:37 AM Thanks all... BTW, I ain't gettin' knocked out... They are going to give me a "block", whatever that is, where I'll be awake or semi awake... They said that I won't feel any of the operation while it's going on... That's fine with me... I don't find being awake... I think I'd rather be awake 'cause I'd heard that every time you "go under" that the stuff that they give you to get you under takes away some of yer memory... Now if ya got to pick the stuff that would be fine but you don't.. So being awake is the way to go... I know that I'm going to have to do the right thumb, too, in the future and was thinking what that would be like... I mean, I don't think that having the left one out of commission for a month or 2 is going to prevent me from doing most of the stuff I need to do 'cause I've already figured out ways of using my left hand without using the thumb to avoid the pain... Just nervous and a tad depressed over it all... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 09 Mar 12 - 11:22 AM {{{{hug}}}} |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 09 Mar 12 - 02:00 PM Buddy... only one way to overcome nervousness. Ya gotta say this to yourself, "I ain't gonna change my mind so fuck it, I ain't gonna worry." As for depressed, ya can't turn back time so it's more or less the same deal. Now that my take on both are said and done... I originally wrote, "I ain't gonna change my mind so fuck it, I ain't gonna fret none." but I caught the unintended pun in time. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 09 Mar 12 - 10:54 PM I'm hoping that you will be one of those who will say, "Oh, that was much easier than I expected. I should have done it sooner." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: katlaughing Date: 09 Mar 12 - 11:28 PM Hope I'm not stepping over boundaries, but could some of the depression be more related to the adult children in the house and the surgery just being the straw that strained the camel's back, so to speak? I'm with ChanteyLass...I hope you are In the Pink - On the Road to Wellville, as many Mudcatters helped me to be, in no time. Regardless, we are here and won't be going anywhere. I'd say we'd hold yer hand, but that might hurt a bit and get in the way!:-) kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 10 Mar 12 - 02:14 AM we can pat his shoulder |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 10 Mar 12 - 07:18 AM Okay, I'll admit that step-ie and his 3 daughters, ahhhh, two daughters and young wife, are a pain but not contributing to the blues... It's the thumb... And its not being able to play geetar... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 10 Mar 12 - 11:09 PM Wish I could help! I would offer to loan you my thumb until the 14th, but mine doesn't know how to play the guitar or any instrument! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,999 Date: 11 Mar 12 - 03:34 AM Yo, Bobster, if I forget to say so between now and then, I'll be thinking of you Wednesday. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 11 Mar 12 - 09:55 AM Thanks, brucie... B (startin' to get even more nervous)... p.s. What is a "block"??? That's what I'm going to have... Thwy ain't gonna take no block and clonk me over the head with it, are they??? Seriously, what the heck is a block??? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST Date: 11 Mar 12 - 10:11 AM It's a nerve block so you don't feel any pain but so you are conscious for the procedure. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 11 Mar 12 - 10:18 AM Thanks, GUEST... Bob |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 11 Mar 12 - 10:21 AM The nerve block is a good thing, Bobert. During the operation, you can entertain the surgeon and medical assistants with a (ahem) clear mind. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 11 Mar 12 - 10:49 AM Hmmmmmm, maeve... They gonna give me a "clear mind" drug, too??? Far out!!! B;~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,999 Date: 11 Mar 12 - 11:28 AM Sorry, that guest was me. HOWEVER, the needle they administer the blocking agent with is about 1/4" diameter and 5" long. It hurts like slamming a car door on your fingers, twice. Good luck, buddy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Jeri Date: 11 Mar 12 - 11:43 AM Bobert, I had surgery on my finger. It wasn't as involved or invasive as your surgery will be. They will have to hold your hand still, probably involving straps or a vice-like thing. None of this hurts, but you can't move it. You shouldn't really move ANYthing, and you'll likely get restless after a while. If they use a tourniquet and the nerve block wears off before the tourniquet comes off, it's going to hurt. If feels like a limb waking up from being asleep x 10, but it's temporary and gets better when they take the thing off. Your choice on the drugs. It depend on whether the cons(which can last for a while after the surgery) outweigh the pros (less pain, and less anxiety for both you and the surgeon). Good luck with it all! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,999 Date: 11 Mar 12 - 11:52 AM Bobert, I was just kidding. The only time I ever felt pain from a needle stick was years back at a hospital in Edmonton. It was for a blood gas test and they had to dig for a vein in the middle of my arm real near the wrist. They tried once with two people holding my arm, but they had to call two more. I told 'em to strap my arm to a solid chair THEN put two guys on the arm and one on the other with the last guy holding my body still. Jaysus, son, nobody got roughed up but it was close. Hurt like the Dickens. However, Jeri's right about after the surgery's done. At least you know that pain'll go away--after a few months. LOL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 11 Mar 12 - 11:57 AM A block is evidently a very good thing when it is needed. Keep in mind that some women opt to have a spinal block when their baby is born. Must work purty good. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 11 Mar 12 - 12:34 PM Whew, brucie... Ya' had the bases loaded there until I read your disclaimer... Hey, Jeri... They ain't really going to drug the doc, are they??? And for the hundred time, Eb... I ain't pregnant... Well, not that I know of but if when I leave the doc office and they hand me a squirmy and noisy bundle at least I will have had fair warnin'... B;~) p.s. I'm scared... I ain't never had no operation... Okay I have have a had a couple colon thingies but, ahhh, butt... Never mind... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 11 Mar 12 - 12:46 PM Bobert- Iffin they drug the doc instead of you...run awaaaaay! You'll do fine. It's a necessary and appropriate operation that stands to help your hand function quite a bit. I reckon you'll find it all interesting, and will be writing smooth blues songs the whole time. See if you can have a tape recorder going to capture the new songs and the colorful Language you'll be palavering. Maybe the P Vine will hold the microphone for you?? You Will Be Fine. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: bobad Date: 11 Mar 12 - 01:07 PM Bob, if you tell the docs that you're really nervous and scared they might give you some drugs to put you in a better frame of mind (if you know what I mean) like what is administered prior to a colonoscopy. I actually look forward to that little cocktail but can do without the prep part. That's the only invasive procedure I've had other than a finger repair due to a basketball injury - I won't tell you about how the freezing came out as they were sewing it up - that will only increase your anxiety. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 11 Mar 12 - 01:35 PM Bobert. I've had several surgeries, three of them far more invasive and risky (yes, two were risky due to the possibilty of facial nerve damage) and the only things I LET bother me were knowing Mum was worried and, while in the prep room, next to me, a young mother was crying while holding the hand of a girl about five years old... the girl said, "Don't cry Mommy, the doctor said I will be just fine." That's when I lost it. Think of some jokes to tell the staff. But never ask, "What's up, doc?" They HATE that. Maybe, with a gesture, something like, "Here's a big thumbs up to a successful op." Or, "I can't wait to play the geetar agin. Hope this works. I been frettin over this op." with a big grin. Hang a camera around yer neck and say, "I was hoping to get some pics in case I gotta do this by myself someday." Maybe someone else can make some suggestions. By the way, shave all the hair from the middle of yer forearm on down. And, as fer usin yer left hand fer chores as you said you have figured out how to do, I hope you have taken into consideration the possibilty of infection ocurring while doing such chores. Avoiding infection is as important as anything else and perhaps moreso. Again, re the nerves, like I said, just do it. Or Spaw will call you a pussy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,999 Date: 11 Mar 12 - 03:21 PM Bobert, if I started listing med treatments I've had for this and that it would tax my memory. You are gonna be ok. They'll likely give you something to 'calm you down', and you'll enjoy seeing the procedure. Look at it this way: it ain't often you get to watch surgeons do their work. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Jeri Date: 11 Mar 12 - 03:43 PM They like to put up curtains so you can't watch. Personal, I don't mind watching the movie later, but I was happy about not seeing it live. I have this theory that it would hurt more later if I saw what they did. I don't know if it's true. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 11 Mar 12 - 03:43 PM You're not pregnant? Well, I'll be dogged. I got it all wrong. Must be my prostate acting up again. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 11 Mar 12 - 04:37 PM Ebbie...Hahahahahaa! Heheheheheeeee |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 11 Mar 12 - 08:10 PM Now ya'll go have me nervous... What if I say the wrong thing??? What if I am pregnant??? What if they do the wrong thumb??? What if... No, I don't think I want to watch... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Charley Noble Date: 11 Mar 12 - 08:40 PM I've gotten nervous just reading all these posts. Your operation is probably a whole lot easier than childbirth. And you won't have to worry about paying for another round of college tuition. Good luck! Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 11 Mar 12 - 08:51 PM Thanks, Charley, but yer late to the game... They have me doing childbirth and the thumb operation simultaneously... lol... B;~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,999 Date: 11 Mar 12 - 09:37 PM "It was for a blood gas test and they had to dig for a vein in the middle of my arm real near the wrist." I must correct that. Blood gas is taken from arteries, NOT veins. Thanks to my friend Bobad for messaging and telling me about it. (He doesn't miss much, I'll tell ya.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Leadfingers Date: 11 Mar 12 - 09:47 PM Could have sworn I had made a 'jocular' post here , but it doesnt show now ! IF I can make Getaway this year , I DO want a Bobert Blues band so I will have several things crossed for you Midweek mate !!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 11 Mar 12 - 09:55 PM Well, Lead, if I can get thru this then, yeah, we gonna do the Bobert's Blues Band... Right now??? I just need to get thru it... Let's see... It's Sunday and the operation is on Wednesday... Is that 3 days or 4 days??? Lets see??? Does Sunday count as a day??? I just want it over with... Yeah, I am a big baby... A total pussy... Who cares??? Can we get this thing over with 'er what??? B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 11 Mar 12 - 10:49 PM It's okay to be nervous. Even people who have had surgery are nervous when they need another one. Just breathe. Long, slow steady breaths. Try to make your exhales as long as your inhales. Repeat to yourself, "I will be fine." Picture yourself all healed and playing that guitar. And breathe. And remember how many people care about you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Nigel Paterson Date: 12 Mar 12 - 03:40 AM Bobert, wishing you a successful outcome following your op. May your surgeon be inspired to do his/her best work! From one Guitarist to Another, Nigel. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: wysiwyg Date: 12 Mar 12 - 05:23 AM Bob, As you slide into the op, please be mindful of our dear old friend and parishioner John Kilbourne and his dear, DEAR wife Lill. John is quite ancient and she is worried about his gallbladder op the same day, away off over the mountain-- in the "Big Hospital" where they do the "Real Serious Surgeries." I know John would not take it amiss to ask your (and P-Vine's) prayers for himself, his doctors, but above all for Lill's peace of mind. You see, she's just a young thing (second marriages), and she worries mos' awfully that one day she will lose her John. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 12 Mar 12 - 08:28 AM Prayers for John and his bride, WYSuzie... Fir real... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:04 AM best wishes for those going under the knife & those who wait for them |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Beer Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:09 AM Well said Sandra. Best wishes Bobert. I'm sure things will go well. Adrien |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,999 Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:51 AM And in the event our brother and friend, Bobert, gets the surgeon who took bad acid, please repeat after me: Our Father . . . |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: fat B****rd Date: 12 Mar 12 - 12:32 PM Well said SIS and a saucerful of milk for 999. Seriously, Bobster, you can do it. Charlie (Who recently had a scan on his cojones and was 'somewhat nervous' before getting the all clear.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: mcpiper Date: 12 Mar 12 - 04:56 PM Hi Bobert, good choice to have the op, I did and it's a life changer. Kia kaha (stay strong) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 12 Mar 12 - 08:46 PM Well, nurse called today to ask all the usual questions... I thought we needed to be there @ 7:30... Turns out we gotta be there @ 6:00 am!!! Fuck!!! That's worser than the operation... lol... One more day before "O Day"... Think I'll just have few beers for breakfast... lol... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:17 PM 6AM? That's a GOOD thing! The early bard gets the operation earlier. The earlier, the better. No question. This is a sign of good luck going your way. Shave your arm. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 12 Mar 12 - 09:50 PM I ain't shavin' squat, gn-ze... If they want it out of their way then they can do it... Plus, this guy does this operation a little different than what is on the4 innernet... He says its the latest... Says they are going to use the end of my dick... Says it the very latest... I made that up... You know, the "my dick" part... But he does have some other tendon that he uses that doesn't involve cutting slits up to my elbow... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 12 Mar 12 - 10:26 PM I'm looking forward to reading your "post-war" stories! I hope the battle will be easier than you anticipate. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 12 Mar 12 - 10:37 PM Me too, ChanteyLass, me too... Right now??? I am nervous as a mouse... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 12 Mar 12 - 10:58 PM In addition to your many friends and wellwishers, not to mention the fact that you are a healthy young bovine, Bobert. you have two other things going for you: your operation is way early in the day and it won't be on a Monday. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Janie Date: 12 Mar 12 - 10:59 PM Hang in there, Beaubear. Of course you're nervous! But I got a suspicion that when all is said and done you are going to be one happy guitar player. Got you surrounded with good Mudcat Mojo, we do. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:05 PM You're gonna be wicked glad you had this operation, Bobert. We'll be thinking about you and the Everloving P-Vine. Maeve |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Jeri Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:13 PM I've never had one single procedure that was anywhere near as bad as I thought it was going to be. The apprehension can make waiting a living a whole lot worse than the surgery or its aftermath. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: katlaughing Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:26 PM Of course you are nervous as a mouse, surrounded by all these 'cats!:-) Love, Light, and Healing Energy beaming your way.May the Great Good Spirit shine His/Her Everlovin' Light on YOU!:-) kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 12 Mar 12 - 11:37 PM This here surgeon, the one that's gonna cut ya -- down at the hospital they call him "Mack the Knife." And there's never, never a trace of red.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 13 Mar 12 - 07:52 AM Well, 24 hours from now "Mac the Knife" will being doing his thing... And I'll be doing mine which I still am clueless about... Some say it's a nerve block and then others say I'll be on the goofy stuff... I donno??? I don't need no goofy stuff... But then again I don't think I get much say... I mean, they gonna know that I'm nervous so they may just give each other that look that only the doc and goofy stuff know which says, "Give the hillbilly the goofy stuff"... Well, ya'll, thanks a gazillion for your support and advice and pep talks and love and concern and warm and fuzzies and, and... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 13 Mar 12 - 08:02 AM Bobert, I'm so glad you can get the medical help you need for your hands. If I needed this procedure I'd be sunk. Get in there, talk with the folks and ask your questions, then hunker down for the Doctor to do his/her thing. We'll be here when you get home. If you don't feel like computerversations, call one of us and ask 'em to post here so we know how you are, ok? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 13 Mar 12 - 09:06 AM I am glad, maeve... I hate to admit it but I have just crossed the finish line and have Medicare... I was thinking about all the $$$ I have poured into health insurance over the years and what I got back... In the last 25 years the health insurance got over $100,000 out of me and what got back was one shingles immunization which wasn't subject to me high deductibles and I'm not sure how I got that out of these people... We should have Medicare for everyone... Yes, without it I wouldn't be able to get this fixed.. Lotta people getting screwed here in America... Grrrrrrrrr.... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Nigel Paterson Date: 13 Mar 12 - 11:15 AM Thinking of you especially tomorrow, Bobert. Love, Health & Healing from both of us, Nigel & Ann xxxxxxxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 13 Mar 12 - 12:36 PM Thanks, Nigel & Ann... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 13 Mar 12 - 01:30 PM Bobert... if you don't shave yer arm/hand and they don't shave your arm/hand, your arm/hand may get damn itchy with the cast or splint or whatever it is and changing bandages will be much more of a chore and hurt more. Perhaps I should have explained that. It ain't for them... it's for YOU. Now, I don't really know what they are gonna do during and after the procedure but *I* would shave my arm/hand "just in case". |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Desert Dancer Date: 13 Mar 12 - 03:16 PM Best wishes for a successful outcome and more guitar-playing happiness. ~ Becky in Tucson |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 13 Mar 12 - 04:34 PM The way I see it there's gonna be just one incision at the base of my thumb... They used to make 4 incision but this is a newer technique and there really ain't much hair there so I think I'll just leave it alone... BTW, we gotta be there at 6:00 in the morning!!! This outta be interesting in itself... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Monique Date: 13 Mar 12 - 04:42 PM Good luck to you, Bobert! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 13 Mar 12 - 07:14 PM Thunmbs up, bud. Looking forward to reading good reports. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: bobad Date: 13 Mar 12 - 07:16 PM It'll all be good Bobert. You'll be laughing and joking about how uptight you were in another day or two. Don't be late tomorrow. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 13 Mar 12 - 07:21 PM Can't wait for that bobad!!! Can't come soon enough... Meanwhile, ol' hillbilly tryin' to get sleepy so takin' my meds: Natural Lite Beer... LOL... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: bobad Date: 13 Mar 12 - 07:28 PM I am lifting one to you and yer doc too, cheers! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: catspaw49 Date: 13 Mar 12 - 07:51 PM Look Man...It'll be okay and if it goes wrong.............well, with all they do in plastic surgery they can probably cut off your dick and use it to replace your thumb. Hell, that might have some advantages for you as you could make love to your hearts content without getting pains in your back! Think of it! You could be just sittin' there and really diggin' it while you recline comfortably in front of the TV watching re-runs of "Swamp Loggers." Eat some popcorn while you're at it. You might have to stop a time or two to use the remote but this might be something to consider in case your thumb ends up needing to be cut off. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: bobad Date: 13 Mar 12 - 08:03 PM Hmmm....that would make sucking your thumb a whole new experience. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 13 Mar 12 - 08:15 PM Reminds me of the old joke, "Why does a dog lick his balls???" Nevermind... Old dumb joke... But thanks for those comforting thoughts, Spawzer... But how am I gonna pee??? I ain't wearing no bag... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: EBarnacle Date: 13 Mar 12 - 08:28 PM Hang in there...and take the P-Vine's shotgun away. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Janie Date: 13 Mar 12 - 08:30 PM About 6 in the morning, Bobert, I'll be wedging my braced leg into the ol'Suby to head for work. Gonna plug in your latest CD and send your own good vibes back atcha all the way to work. FWIW, be sure you carefully adhere to the aftercare and rehab instructions on both exercises and restrictions as you heal. (No grabbing shovel handles or handtools until the good doc gives the green light.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 13 Mar 12 - 08:42 PM Thanks fir them reminders, Janie... I'll be workin' the doc tomorrow on just how soon I can do this or that... I mean, maybe gardenin' is the new rehab for thumb surgery??? I got stuff to do, Doc!!! B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 13 Mar 12 - 09:36 PM Sleep well and wake refreshed, Bobert. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: YorkshireYankee Date: 13 Mar 12 - 10:40 PM Good Luck Bobert! Hope it goes brilliantly. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 13 Mar 12 - 10:42 PM Tomorrow? It's tomorrow? Well, it's about time, because I can hardly wait to hear how it went and how quickly you recover. In the meantime I'll be thinking about you along with so many other people. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 13 Mar 12 - 10:59 PM I too will be thinkin' of you. The good thing, as I understand it, is that as soon as an ailment gets fixed it hurts less. It hurts but it is a new hurt- not as deep, not as pervasive, not as sick-making. So might it be. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 13 Mar 12 - 11:25 PM At 6 a.m. Eastern time I will be sound asleep. Don't take it personally. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Stilly River Sage Date: 14 Mar 12 - 01:07 AM Bobert, I like Janie's idea about playing your CD during your surgery time. I, like Rapparee, may well be asleep since it is before dawn and all, so I'll put it in the player tonight and have it turn itself on at 6am your time (5am mine - so don't take it personally if I hit the snooze button a few times - but I'll know why it's going off!) Just remember what my consumer advocate (The Watchdog columnist in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram) says: Ask A Lot of Questions. And if you have a few in the morning, ask them before they shoot you full of Versed (though I refuse to let them use that stuff - it gives me a hangover like you wouldn't believe). SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 14 Mar 12 - 06:10 AM Bobert, you're at your procedure right now. It will be smooth sailing from here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: catspaw49 Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:46 AM Especially if they replace his thumb with his willie! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:54 AM waiting patiently with everyone |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: jacqui.c Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:55 AM Been thinking good thoughts at you this morning. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Pete Jennings Date: 14 Mar 12 - 09:28 AM Me too. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,olddude Date: 14 Mar 12 - 09:36 AM In my prayers my brother, ya better be ok . cause I love ya |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: LilyFestre Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:13 AM Bobert Bobert Bobert... Just a little hospital etiquette for you: 1. Flirt with the nurses but do not touch. 2. Say please when requesting the REALLY GOOD pain meds 3. Wave and blow kisses as you shout goodbye on your way out the door Sending all good thoughts and prayers your way. Wishing I lived closer so I could lend a hand...well...maybe not literally...but...you know what I mean!! Love you Friend!!!! XOXOXOOXOXOX Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:17 AM Bobert, I DO hope you remembered to bring a good slide with you so's the doctor can retrofit it to your cast. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,Lizzie Cornish Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:26 AM Sending love over, Bobz... :0) x |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 14 Mar 12 - 11:36 AM Well, although it is 7:30 here it is just about noon now where Bobert lives. He should be up and talking by now. May the pain and discomfort be much less than you feared, Bob, and the rewards much greater than you hoped. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Severn Date: 14 Mar 12 - 11:38 AM Best recovery wishes coming from me,as well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: fat B****rd Date: 14 Mar 12 - 01:02 PM It's the waiting........the waiting......... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 14 Mar 12 - 01:09 PM Waiting Man This is the Looooonnnngggg live version and it describes in it's own what F*b says. Me too. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 14 Mar 12 - 01:29 PM Well, well, well... The deed is done and I an sitting here typing with one hand with my hand starin' at me... It's in a foam rubber contraption with various holes an slots that i guess works to immobilize body parts... It is very strange in that my hand is peeping out the top of this thing only 6 inches from my face yet it feels like its on my lap an' when I touch it it with my left hand the left hand says to to my brain that ain't mine but some dead guys hand... Reckon it will take several more hours to get over dead arm to pain arm... Sleep time.... B` |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 14 Mar 12 - 01:31 PM Glad it's over and done. REST AND RECOVER WELL! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: fat B****rd Date: 14 Mar 12 - 01:38 PM Exactly. Much r'n'r. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Nigel Paterson Date: 14 Mar 12 - 01:59 PM May your sleep restore you...your dreams intrigue you & the sun's rays stream through your window to gently warm you, Wishing you a speedy recovery, With Love, Nigel & Ann. xxxxxxxxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 14 Mar 12 - 02:04 PM Thanks very much, Bobert. Give the P-Vine a big kiss and both of you rest well. We'll still be making trouble when you return. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: SINSULL Date: 14 Mar 12 - 02:28 PM Glad it is over. Now heal. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: catspaw49 Date: 14 Mar 12 - 02:37 PM Hand is peakin' out but have you checked for the thumb? If not you might want to check elsewhere first................just sayin'.......... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 14 Mar 12 - 02:49 PM Spaw... you mean... a transplant? So, until the cast is off, will Bobert have to unzip his fly to count change? If you have never seen a one-handed man count change, think about it. Great party joke. Well, in my crowd. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Stilly River Sage Date: 14 Mar 12 - 03:51 PM Good to hear from you, Mr. Beauxbear. Don't try to do too much too soon, and no propping power tools on the cast in lieu of having a second hand to do the work. SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 14 Mar 12 - 04:41 PM Checked out Big Daddy and he's still da' man, Spawzer... Just went down for 2 hours... No, not that, ya'll...Sheeeesh... Ya'll are some bored people... I mean, i just took a long nap... That gettin' up at 4:30 in the mornin' sucks... The hand is still a complete stranger... Dead, dead, dead... I think they do this to ya' so that when you start gettin' the feelings back in it that you're happy to get he pain with 'um... One bit og good news is that while I was nappin' my step-son borrowed our car and went off a bought a new keyboard with the letters on the keys!!! The old one was shot and only he letters that you use very often had the letters ob the keys so seein' as I don't know where stuff is I've spent a lot of time having to go back, delete and guess again... So now if I don't make sense it is because I am indeed senseless... B;~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bill D Date: 14 Mar 12 - 04:49 PM Letters on the keys? Whadda you think white-out is for, now that we no longer make carbons? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 14 Mar 12 - 05:59 PM But what about the Handy Dandy Retrofitted Guitar Slide? If you forgot to give to one to the surgeon to hook up for you, I can mail some Superglue and Duct tape so the P-Vine can make the slide operational on the No Feeling Wrap Around Hand Thingie. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 14 Mar 12 - 06:40 PM So, what does the "cast" look like? Is it a cast? Did they give you loopy drugs? Did you get pics? Did you chat up the nurses? You know... the important questions. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 14 Mar 12 - 07:36 PM Cast: 1/4 mile of white gauze + 1/4 mile of designer gauze... Cradle: 24"X10"X10 block of foam rubber with holes for arm... No strap or sling... I'll fix that tomorrow 'cause I gotta wear the thing for the next 5 days to keep elevated... Speaking of block??? it's still blockin'... Think I'd rather have he pain rather than this block of wood for an arm.... BTW, I can't type but with one finger so ya'll are in luck... No ramblin' Bobert stories fir awile... lol... BTW, thanks fir the support, stories, info, jokes, etc... B:~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Jeri Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:02 PM I had arthroscopic surgery on my knee once, and when I saw the doctor a few hours later, asked him when the anesthetic would wear off. He laughed and said "a couple hours ago, at least". If they've packaged you really well, you might not have much pain at all. I hate the numbness, so I understand where you're comin' from. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:19 PM Yeah, jeri... I googled it and says up to a day??? B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Janie Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:30 PM Well done, Bobert. Now follow doctor's orders to heal properly. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: catspaw49 Date: 14 Mar 12 - 08:33 PM Got me a fine new keyboard too Bobertz......Ain't got no wires and its really thin but the best thing is that there's this backlight under the keys and I can now see the letters in the DARK!!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Leadfingers Date: 14 Mar 12 - 09:51 PM good to see you are sitting up and taking notice mate . Now DONT overdo things till the Doc gives you the all clear |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:04 PM Congrates, Spawzer... I don't what to think too much about you and an electrical device that lights up and performs even under the covers of your bed in the dark of night so I won't... As fir me doing a good job??? Hey, all I did was not chicken out... As fir pushing too hard... There's gonna be a time the pushing is gonna be a good thing... That ain't now... I'd just be happy to get to the pins 'n needles 'cause I'm told that comes a couple hours before everything wakes up... No reason to take a pain pill before trying to go to sleep... Could be a long night... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:17 PM Wow, you've posted several times already! Great! New keyboard? Great! Numbness? Well . . . . I'm curious to read about how the operation differed from your expectations and worries. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:27 PM Will have to get back to when the block wears off... But I really had no choice but to do it... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Crowhugger Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:41 PM Great to see you posting already! Take it easy...rest is a good thing :-). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:43 PM "But I really had no choice but to do it..." That's what I said. Ya weren't gonna change yer mind so just do it and don't ween. Ya done it. Now ya gotta do the recovery. Even if the pain comes... IF the pain comes... IFFFF... ya gotta recover. Follow the doc's orders. And, I ain't shittin you when I say THIS... if you start goin and tryin ta do stuff even though you ain't physically stressin that thumb and end up gettin the wound infected, yer fucked, BIG time. Whatever you do, do NOT risk infection. It could be FAR worse than what you endured before the op. Trust me... please. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Janie Date: 14 Mar 12 - 10:43 PM We always have choices, Bobert. And you and others, and many of us who will need to follow a bit later also have the benefit of the significant advances that have been made in just the past 10 years in medicine and surgical procedures to joints needed for fine motor skills. It also helps to remember that regardless of surgery, many of us ain't spring chickens anymore. Go to sleep. Dream sweet. Azaleas starting to bloom. Hellebore babies waiting to be potted up and passed back to you. Guitar necks patiently waiting to be stroked or hammered, but only in good time. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 14 Mar 12 - 11:11 PM Hey, a wooden arm is a good thing. It'll prevent you from...you know what you do...because of the splinter and you can get a hook and play pirate. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: KT Date: 15 Mar 12 - 12:17 AM Speedy recovery, dear Bobert. Thinking of you way up here, and wishin' you well! KT |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 15 Mar 12 - 02:22 AM what wonderful news! keep healing Bobert sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 15 Mar 12 - 06:26 AM Well, well, well... Seem the "block" clocked out and the "pain" clocked in... OUCH!!! Funny - wee, not exactly funny - part is that the thumb doesn't hurt a bit but feels like someone is squeezing my hand to fight and my knuckles are all squished together like if the bandage is too tight... But, too late to change my mind and I might have gotten 5-6 hours of sleep... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: fat B****rd Date: 15 Mar 12 - 06:30 AM Hang in there, Bobert. We're all still rooting for you and just know you'll be twanging again real soon. Charlie (It's easy for you to say) in Dunfermline. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: jacqui.c Date: 15 Mar 12 - 09:33 AM Good morning sir - hope you got some rest last night. Healing thoughts coming from Maine. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Jeri Date: 15 Mar 12 - 10:30 AM Squished hand: the bandage is likely a little snug on purpose as some compression keeps swelling down. (Along with you keeping your hand above the level of your heart.) Just make sure your fingers don't turn white... or blue. (If they go green, then there's always the 'hook' option) The pain should begin to abate rather quickly. (That's 'quickly' to the rest of us. Not so much, to you.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 15 Mar 12 - 10:39 AM Thanks, jacqui an' Charles... Not a lot of sleep but did get some rest... The P-Vine already has a list of one-armed-man stuff fir me... Like who didn't know that was comin'??? lol... Sumabich hurtin' but I do pain purdy good... After all, I am a married man... lol... Never mind that last crack... Thought I might stir up somethin' with the womenz to take my mind off everything... Still waiting for the nurse to call back to see why the bone i the hand under my little finger is in so much pain when the thumb doesn't seem to hurt at all??? Fun, fun, fun but, yeah, Ill br back playin music in a couple months... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: EBarnacle Date: 15 Mar 12 - 10:59 AM Hang in but don't be an effing hero. When you are in pain, take pain killers. If you only take them when needed, you will not become dependent. If the pain does not go away over time, TELL YOUR DOCTOR!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: topical tom Date: 15 Mar 12 - 11:09 AM All the best to you, Bobert! Get well soon and take those painkillers as you need them. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 15 Mar 12 - 12:25 PM A thought here: When I first got to Juneau 20-some years ago I walked the hillside staircases and mountain trails with great abandon. My knee went out, bigtime. Could hardly walk, couldn't sleep, although every morning it felt better than when I'd gone to bed. This went on for a week or so then one day lying, reading, on my bed with my leg propped high with pillows a thought popped into my head: What does this pain remind me of? And the answer: Muscle spasms. And that is what it was. Major stretching exercises took care of it. But my main point is that when I knew what it was I could deal with it, mentally as well as physically. Might the tight 'squeezing' be muscle cramping, Bob? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 15 Mar 12 - 01:42 PM Depending what the nurse says, you might wanna try Kendall's idea of CQ10 and OJ just in case it is muscle cramping. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,olddude Date: 15 Mar 12 - 01:49 PM As one that knows a thing or two about pain ... no hero crap bobster. they cut through muscles and when they do that, it hurts a lot .. take the pain meds. Insist they give them to you also as they tend to let you lay there hurting .. I will send you mine if you need it ... that shit hurts a lot ... no hero K you old blueser you love ya bro |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 15 Mar 12 - 03:43 PM See pain med question... I ain't tryin' to be no hero.. This shit hurts... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bill D Date: 15 Mar 12 - 03:57 PM My daddy usta say "It'll feel better when it quit hurtin'." We sneered at him.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 15 Mar 12 - 09:00 PM Goof advice, Bill... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 15 Mar 12 - 11:18 PM So you got cut. EVERY bluesman gets cut every now and then. You're just lucky it was in a hospital and not a juke joint. TAKE THE DAMNED MEDICINES!!!!! DO WHAT THE DOC AND P-VINE TELL YOU TO!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 16 Mar 12 - 12:12 AM I hope that pain fades fast. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 16 Mar 12 - 04:38 AM Speedy recovery, Bob. If they fit yer with a hook, don't fergit- never scratch yer eye. RtS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Nigel Paterson Date: 16 Mar 12 - 04:42 AM Pain is Nature's way of reminding us that She's the one who is ultimately in charge. Nevertheless, taking pain killers is something YOU'RE in charge of, so you can fool 'The Old Girl' some of the time. Take the tabs & make yourself comfy! With Love, Nigel & Ann xxxxxxxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 16 Mar 12 - 06:58 AM Seems that yer never too old to learn new tricks or relearn some old ones...Really thought I was going to sleep thru the night last night.. Well, 2:07 am and I'm wide awake looking for Tylelol.. Reckon I'll get it figured out that I have had some purdy stout surgery here.. B~ t |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 16 Mar 12 - 10:51 AM I'm going to send the P-vine a big mallet to use to help you sleep. Of COURSE you woke up in the night! Geez, dude, you had a guy doing some serious cuttin' on ya. You got this body, right? It's gotta heal in it's own way, and waking you up is just its way of asking, "Hey, are they through yet? 'Cause I'm gittin' plumb tired of being whittled on and rearranged." Woke up this mornin' it was too damned early, Posted to Mudcat, tried to git back to sleep Dropped some more meds, couldn't find 'em on the floor Surgery sucks, they treat you like meat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bettynh Date: 16 Mar 12 - 02:25 PM Dammit, Bobert, I said it on the other thread and I'll say it again. THROW AWAY THE TYLENOL. You're already taking it in the stuff the doc prescribed. It's very easy to OD on, and it'll damage your liver. Get some Motrin (ibuprofen) or Naprosyn (naproxen) or even aspirin, but NO TYLENOL. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 16 Mar 12 - 05:26 PM okay!!! But the doc said to use it between doses of the perscription stuff??? What gives... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bettynh Date: 16 Mar 12 - 05:39 PM Yep, it was the NURSES and PHARMACISTS that kept track of the daily dose when I was working an orthopedic ward. More is better with the narcs, but not the tylenol. If you develop liver failure he won't see the connection, either. He'll hand you off to an internal med guy and blame you for drinking too much. Try asking - you'll likely have dead air, then agreement that Motrin would be ok, too. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: YorkshireYankee Date: 16 Mar 12 - 06:57 PM Hang in there... hope it stops hurting soon! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 16 Mar 12 - 10:11 PM You CAN OD on Tylenol (acetaminophen). You can also OD on ibuprofen (7,000mg will do it) -- trust me on that, my wife has had ibu poisoning). You gotta WATCH WHAT YOU TAKE!! Now, about the pain. Go get a rubber bone (gotta be rubber). Put it between your teeth and let the P-vine take a belt sander to your leg (extra-coarse grit). It'll feel sooooooooooo good when she stops.... In the meantime, read Corinthians III: The Way Named Straight, Tarsus, Province of Syria. My Dear Corinthians: I, Paul, by the will of God an unworthy apostle, again write you in fellowship and with a good will. I must once again remonstrate with you, and must tell you again in no uncertain terms to shape up! Don't make me come over there, you hear? You'll be sorry if you do! By the way, I've written to you twice -- don't you know it's very rude not to reply to letters? Sincerely yours, Paul. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 16 Mar 12 - 10:17 PM Looks like another sleepless night in North Carolina... Gettin' used to 'um... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: LilyFestre Date: 16 Mar 12 - 11:01 PM Bobert, Being awake and in pain sucks...especially during the night. Does anything give you relief? A certain position maybe? Put on some music that relaxes you, grab a book or do something that interests you. On those many long nights when I had pain from my chemo, I spent time making montages online. It was fun and in the end I had something neat to show for it. Or sit and cry. I did plenty of that too. I don't know if you are a praying kind of guy but there were many, many nights when I couldn't sleep so God and I would chat and eventually I would drift off. And I slept better alone during that time. I love my husband but I needed to have room to thrash around, toss and turn and be miserable if need be. He was a good egg and didn't take it personally....maybe that might help. We are all so different. Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. And you know what else helps me sleep? Vicks Vapor Rub. True story. Love you friend. This too shall pass. XOXOXOOX Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST Date: 17 Mar 12 - 08:31 AM Well, I'm late to the party...again. Hope it gets better fast, my hillbilly brother and down the road neighbor! Let me know when you're up to it, and I'll stop by with some home made brew and some git-boxes. Pain killers and blues. A worthy combination. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Blues=Life Date: 17 Mar 12 - 08:35 AM Dang it, I ain't no guest... what happened to my cookie?!?!?! Sorry about that, Bobert, that last one was me... let me know when you're up for some homemade IPA, I gots a real hops monster that will cure you up lots better than that Natural Light stuff... Heal quickly, my friend. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 17 Mar 12 - 09:03 AM Yes, Michelle... I am the praying type and firmly believe in prayer... It's waht finally got me down around 3 this morning... Hopefully, I'll do better tonight... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 17 Mar 12 - 09:10 AM It will get better, Bobert. Hope you've talked to your doctor/nurse/someone handling your case. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: jacqui.c Date: 17 Mar 12 - 09:37 AM One day further away from the operation and another day closer to healing. I remember what it was like having carpel tunnel decompressions about 20 years back. It damn well hurt! Here's to less pain with each day from now on. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 17 Mar 12 - 10:02 AM Bobert, my right arm still hurts from surgery in December. It's GONNA hurt. It's gonna hurt like hell. But be a MAN, suck it up and treat it like a REAL MAN would -- with crying, whimpering, complaining and bitching (at least that's what my wife tells me). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Mooh Date: 17 Mar 12 - 10:19 AM Get well soon! Peace, Mooh. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 17 Mar 12 - 11:15 AM Ain't about being a man... I know fully well about pain... I am a polio survivor and it was only thru a year's worth of intense pain that was able walk again... So I can do pain... Just seems that this time I can do pain or I can do sleep but not both... I haven't had more than 3 hours of uninterupted sleep since last Tuesday night... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Richard Bridge Date: 17 Mar 12 - 11:48 AM I don't normally manage more than 3 hours continuous sleep, but with diligence about getting back to sleep can get over 8 hours a night. Normal pattern 2 hours sleep, a bit of prowling about, 2 to 3 hours sleep then a bit of prowling about, then 3 or 4 hours nice restful sleep that has to be ended to start the day only a little late. I usually get longer better sleep of I go out to the caravan, next best is the biggest sofa, and least wonderful any of the 5 bedrooms in my house (but at least the best of them is mine)! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Nigel Paterson Date: 17 Mar 12 - 12:02 PM Bobert, hope you have a restful & pain free weekend, With Love, Nigel & Ann xxxxxxxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 17 Mar 12 - 12:02 PM Wish that were me. Rich... If I wake up it generally for 2 hours or more... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 17 Mar 12 - 01:18 PM Say... I forgot who said to keep your hand above the level of you heart.. Jeri? Anyway, what about a couple of fluffy pillows to keep that hand "up"? Or tie it to the bedpost. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 17 Mar 12 - 01:35 PM (((Tired, hurting, Bobert))) - Did you read ALL of Rap's latest post? "...treat it like a REAL MAN would -- with crying, whimpering, complaining and bitching. So holler all you need to. As for sleep- you can survive with so little sleep for quite a while. Suggest you sleep when you can, rest when you can, distract yourself when you can. Talk with the doc or his cohorts as soon as you can and as often as you need to. Things truly will improve. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 17 Mar 12 - 01:47 PM Actually, the arm is in a large foam rubber contraption that keeps the hand elevated... I've had to make some "adjustments" with sizzors an extra padding here and there and have been working on another contraption of my own design to keep my fingers straighter... They tend to want to curl to avoid pulling on the cut tendons... I'll get thru this... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 18 Mar 12 - 05:30 AM keep doing what you're doing & you'll keep healing slowly & steadily sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 18 Mar 12 - 07:46 AM Yea!!! Got 8 hours sleep last night... Doesn't much matter that it took 12 hours to pull it off...lol... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: maeve Date: 18 Mar 12 - 07:49 AM That's wonderful, Bobert. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Richard Bridge Date: 18 Mar 12 - 08:37 AM Er - pull what off? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 18 Mar 12 - 11:42 AM Well, he's gotta do SOMETHING laying there in bed. I just hope that they can put it back on for him. Can't say he wasn't warned, though. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: jacqui.c Date: 18 Mar 12 - 11:58 AM I thought they managed to do the thumb without resorting to spare parts? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 18 Mar 12 - 12:56 PM It's a spiral. Lack of sleep causes pain to feel worse. Pain causes lack of sleep. Meds may be affecting your normal sleep pattern. That's something else to discuss with your doc--or maybe a nurse practitioner if one works with your doc. NPs are sometimes better listeners and if one has worked with several docs, an NP may be less locked into one way of medicating patients. I think some docs get into a rut of prescribing the same thing, while and NP may have seen a variety of doctors try different things. I'm hoping for less pain and more sleep for you, starting now! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Big Al Whittle Date: 18 Mar 12 - 07:35 PM Sorry it hurts Bob. Have they tried you with Oromorph - morphine based? I get on with Tramadol - those some people say it sends them tripping, The strongest, I ever took was for tri geminal neuralgia - that was callled Kapaki It stopped the pain, but I had to stop gigging as it emptied my mind of the lyrics of songs that I'd been singing every night for years. The point is, you need an effective painkiller to sleep, and you need to sleep and relax - just to mend and stabilise your condition - temp, blood pressure, etc. Best wishes to you - I hope you're soon back up there on the sidewalk. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 18 Mar 12 - 10:49 PM It's not the pain as much as this friggin' 2 ft x 2 ft foam rubber contraption that they insist I wear at night to keep my arm up... Okay, it's the pain, too... But the contraption says "you will only sleep on your back, Bobert"... So sleep ain't easy... I got 5 more days of the foam rubber monster and then i'm going to blow it the hell up... I swear I will.. Yeah, I'll be calling the doc in the am... "Get me some pills that will get me to sleep doc or I'm coming down an' gonna do a little doc'in' on you.."... Tell ya'll what... This better had work... I mean, to go thru this so I'll be able to ply geetar again??? Better work... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Charley Noble Date: 19 Mar 12 - 08:09 AM I do remember how awkward it was to have to sleep on my back when I managed to fracture my shoulder several decades ago. After three or four weeks I got used to the position. You'll just have to tough out the five days and then do some additional spiritual healing with a match and a soup can full of gasoline, but stand backkkk!!!!!! Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Nigel Paterson Date: 19 Mar 12 - 08:40 AM Bobert, how do you feel today? With Love, Nigel & Ann xxxxxxxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 19 Mar 12 - 08:50 AM Another one - night, that is - behind me... Tell ya'll what... After this I will never look at bedtime quite the same... You know, going to sleep and waking up 7-8 hours later rather than fighting to sleep an' being awake 45 minutes ater... But, it's another one behind me... (((yawn))) B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bill D Date: 19 Mar 12 - 12:29 PM Sleep.. Bobert... I got a small prescription for Ambien. I actually cut them in 4 pieces and take 1/4 if I wake up...or to get off to sleep.If that seems not to work after 1/2 hr. or so, I take a 2nd 1/4 piece. It works 'pretty fast'. I am not sure how it reacts with pain meds. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 19 Mar 12 - 02:30 PM Bobert... part of not "being able" to sleep on your back is your mind telling you that you can't. You can. I had to learn to do it so I started off by propping myself up a bit and I had to experiment to get the right angle. Same thing with teaching myself to lie FLAT face down with head turned and with my arms fully extended by my sides... THAT was very difficult but it had to be done to stop the carpal and cubital tunnel problems in both arms which occured during my weight loss (I lost about 80 pounds of fat and 20 pounds of muscle so that when I curled my arms up while sleeping it stressed the nerves). I know that's TMI but it demonstrates that it can be done. Ya know, I just had a thought... unfortunate you were not warned long ago to practice different sleeping positions before the op. Mention it to the doc. Such a suggestion may help others in future. Once again, bud, I hope you heal fast and well and get some sleep. Ya gonna talk to the nurse or doc about the meds? Is the pain subsiding at all? I'd love to see a pic of that riggin-friggin. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bill D Date: 19 Mar 12 - 02:40 PM riggin' friggin' |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 19 Mar 12 - 03:49 PM Ah! I had thought you could sleep on the side that doesn't have the foam thingy. Apparently not. Have you tried listening to lullabies? (Kidding!) I hope you feel better soon. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 19 Mar 12 - 03:56 PM Zolpidem (generic Ambien). It's NOT habit forming and you could take it only when you need it. It works okay, at least for me, with hydrocodone and T3/T4. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 19 Mar 12 - 07:30 PM Five more days and the foam rubber monster is getting blown the f' up and I can sleep anyway I want to... Not enough time to relearn "Sleeping 001"... I'll manage even if it means up and down half the night... Ain't the kinda up and down half the night I'd like but it will have to do for now... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity Date: 19 Mar 12 - 09:19 PM What??..No lobotomy??? Winkin' at ya' GfS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 19 Mar 12 - 09:41 PM Nah, GfinS... They were runnin' a 2-for-1 special that day but I forget to bring my coupon... Maybe next time... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity Date: 19 Mar 12 - 09:44 PM Hey, I got an extra one..want it? GfS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bill D Date: 19 Mar 12 - 10:22 PM (yes.. Zolpidem tartrate is what I have... costs me $10 for a 2 month supply... it is the best bargain in meds I have.... I SLEEP) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 20 Mar 12 - 07:52 AM I've gotten getting to sleep down... Stayin' asleep??? Different story... Seems that my arm has developed a hate-hate relationship with "the box"... It tried to extricate itself last night while I was asleep and that little family fued woke me up because in attempting the escape act it put alot of pressure on the incision site making it feel like qa couple of wasps had gotten under the soft cast and were stinging the crud out of me... I will have to get "the box" and the arm together fir a little talk and see if some accommodations can be made before tonight... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 20 Mar 12 - 10:39 AM Just remind them both that you have a Constitutional right to arms and they'd better learn to live with it. Remind them that shortly you'll be able to bear bare arms, so they'd better look out! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 20 Mar 12 - 11:09 AM Yeah, ya'll... Behave or I'll blow both you sumabiches up... Ya' hear??? B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 20 Mar 12 - 09:30 PM Five more days? Counting down with you! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 21 Mar 12 - 04:31 PM So... how's the pain now? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 21 Mar 12 - 07:31 PM Four more days. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 21 Mar 12 - 07:51 PM Thanks for ya'll's concern... I'm doing much better... I've been using ice and things are moving much better... The only pain left is intermittent stinging at the incision site... Maybe last 15 seconds and hits every 5 minutes... The box??? Arm and box have parted company on bad terms... I sleep with arm on a pillow and it seems to be working.. On Monday the soft cast comes off and then it's 4-6 weeks of rehab... But I've already figured out how to ride the riding mower and been on my tractor a little, too... But a major thank you to everyone who has been here in support... It means and has meant so much to me... Sniff... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 21 Mar 12 - 08:18 PM Aw. Don't cry! And we're not going anywhere! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 21 Mar 12 - 09:53 PM You mean you DIDN'T die on the operating table? I'd heard...well, never mind. I guess I don't inherit your accordion after all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 21 Mar 12 - 11:23 PM I hope you're making sure the arm doesn't get buzzed by the tractor. Too much shaking and jostling may up the aching. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 22 Mar 12 - 06:14 AM best wishes |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: David C. Carter Date: 22 Mar 12 - 06:21 AM Bobert and his arm don't need a tractor to get "buzzed",he's got other ways and means! I'm more concerned for the tractor! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 22 Mar 12 - 07:19 AM First of all, Rap, I know this ain't what you want to hear but... ...I gave my accordion away... As fir my poor tractor??? It's had a hard life... As fir buzzes... Yeah, tractors don't give you the kinda buzz I like... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: greg stephens Date: 22 Mar 12 - 08:25 AM Bobert Good luck with this. I've only just chanced upon this thread, been busy lately. All the best my friend and do what the doctors tell you(within reason, obviously not if they tell you to stop doing things you enjoy). Now, three or four years back I had them hacking away at my left hand like nobody's business. I didn't enjoy it one bit. But a couple of months later, I was playing guitar just as badly as I ever did before the operation. You see, it cvan be done. You pray to your fellow, I will now recite a spell I know to invoke the spirits of Blind Willie Walker and Pink Anderson to come down and blow warm zephyrous caresses on that hand of yours. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Fortunato Date: 22 Mar 12 - 08:46 AM Bobert, I hope you are healing up well. I seldom stop by here these days, and I'm late, of course, but wish the well, nonetheless. cheers, chance |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Nigel Paterson Date: 22 Mar 12 - 08:46 AM Love & all that warm fuzzy stuff from sunny London Town, Nigel & Ann xxxxxxxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 22 Mar 12 - 10:06 AM New name: Blind Thumbs Bob. Just a personal question here...How do you pick your nose? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bill D Date: 22 Mar 12 - 01:29 PM "You can pick your friends, you can pick your nose, but you can't wipe your friends off on the saddle horn" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 22 Mar 12 - 01:35 PM SOMEbody's been smoking some bad weed. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: fat B****rd Date: 22 Mar 12 - 04:38 PM Is there any such thing as bad weed. Or do you mean BAAAAAAAAAAAD weed. Let us know when you pick up the geetar, Bobster. All the very best as usual from Charlie. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 22 Mar 12 - 05:08 PM I picked up the geetar just today lookin' fir somethin else'... Oh... You meant play the sumabich??? Could be awhile... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 22 Mar 12 - 09:22 PM If you die can I have your baseball glove? My wife tells me that for several weeks I slept with my right forearm stuck up in the air. Apparently it was just the forearm; my fingers were sort of drooping. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 04 Apr 12 - 09:46 PM ***************************UPDATE**************************** Well, here it's been close to a month and still in splint... Another week before I get to the first exercises... Didn't realize this was gonna be a 3-4 month deal??? Finally got the tape of the incision... Wow... No wonder it takes so long to get back... 4 inch long incision... Oh well??? May be ready for Galax??? B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 04 Apr 12 - 10:11 PM Do ya smoke it? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 04 Apr 12 - 10:17 PM Smoke what, gn-ze??? My Splint??? No... My 4 inch incision??? Nah... I mean, not much here that is smokable... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 04 Apr 12 - 10:20 PM ONLY a four inch incision? Shucks, I've dug out splinters that left a bigger incision than that! I remember the time I got an ironwood 12x12 stuck in my right hand. I had to use a chainsaw to cut that splinter out, and then I sewed it up with some used line I salvaged from an old hawser using a fishhook for a needle. I sterilized the wound with an acetylene torch so I wouldn't get blood poisoning before I sewed it up, of course. Healed up just fine. You will too. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: John MacKenzie Date: 05 Apr 12 - 05:24 AM That's nuthin, I had a plank in my eye once. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 05 Apr 12 - 01:55 PM Galax, Bobert. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 05 Apr 12 - 02:35 PM Yup!!! Galax Fiddlers Convention in August in Galax, va... It's mostly old time and bluegrass but they have a competition and, hey, I can do some mountain sounding blues, too, in some modal key and maybe get into the $$$... Heck, the first 10 places get some $$$... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 05 Apr 12 - 02:39 PM Do you have a timeline in mind for when you can start playing, Bobert? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 05 Apr 12 - 08:24 PM Well, Eb, I'd be real happy with 1st of June but I'll know more next Tuesday when I have my first PT session... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: ChanteyLass Date: 05 Apr 12 - 10:22 PM What! You aren't completely healed yet? (Kidding.) I was on Mudcat last night but must have gone off it before you posted your update. I'm glad to see it now because I've been wondering how you have been doing. Get yourself healed! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 05 Apr 12 - 10:28 PM Tryin'.... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 05 Apr 12 - 10:31 PM What I wanna know is are you able to roll em again? Me, in my younger days, I preferred a bong so rollin was never really an issue. Gee... gotta be 25+ years since I had a serious toke. Near as I recall. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 05 Apr 12 - 10:44 PM I ain't rolled nuthin' in 30 years... Pipes are much more efficient... Plus, the weed these days ain't the junk we used to get... Me??? I need a serious toke... B;~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Nigel Paterson Date: 06 Apr 12 - 04:14 AM Very pleased to see that you're on the mend...get those fingers flexing! Love, Nigel & Ann. xxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 06 Apr 12 - 08:23 AM Hey, a little free climbing and you'll be right back in shape to play your kazoo or whatever it is. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: RangerSteve Date: 06 Apr 12 - 06:57 PM I hope everthing heals properly. sending healing thoughts your way. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 06 Apr 12 - 07:50 PM Thanks, Steve... Seems you have a plate full, yourself... Rehab begins Tuesday... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 06 Apr 12 - 08:09 PM Bobert... will you be able to get phisotherapy while yer in rehab? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 06 Apr 12 - 08:20 PM What is it, gn-ze??? Does it involve weed??? B:~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 06 Apr 12 - 08:46 PM "phisiotherapy"??? Why did I type an *i*? I haven't smoked weed in years. Bobert. Yes. Ya gotta exercise the wrist and hand by rollin joynts. Then, ya tear em apart and use yer pipe as a reward fer rollin a tight one. Rewarding the goal eh? Inscentive. Smell that? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 06 Apr 12 - 08:49 PM I'll run it by the PT lady on Tuesday, gn-ze... "Hey, my buddy gn-ze says that he best therapy for this is to roll lots of joints and smoke 'um... Whaddayathink, cutie???" B:~) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 06 Apr 12 - 08:58 PM You gotta call her "cutie-wutie" to get anywhere, Bobert. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 06 Apr 12 - 09:07 PM OK, Rap... I'll give that one a try... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 07 Apr 12 - 07:57 AM "Popsie-wop" and "Bunny-Honey" are good too. Use them in combination and use them well. You now have The Power, grasshyper. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 25 Apr 12 - 10:24 PM Well, well, well... Seems that last night I tried to play some slide except my picking hand didn't have a "Bobert-hammer-nail" on it so it didn't work but... ...I felt I might be able to play so... ...today I went to see my "nail lady", she got my business fixed, and so I just tried out a couple songs, Robert Johnson's "Crossroads' and then my bluesified John Prine's "Paradise" and hit them both!!! Couldn't believe it but, hey??? Of course, I'm playing around where I can get it done but... ...not bad, at all... Voice??? Needs work... Can fake 2-3 songs but after that??? Twi-light zone... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 25 Apr 12 - 10:59 PM Dadgum it, Bobert, I told you to tell them not to cut around where they shouldn't oughta! You're now what's known as a "castrati." I dunno if there is much call for male blues sopranos..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Ebbie Date: 26 Apr 12 - 01:05 AM Bob is singular, Rap, she reminds him primly. It is castrata. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 26 Apr 12 - 05:14 AM very blue |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 26 Apr 12 - 09:57 AM Terrible...a slip of the knife and a bluesman becomes...well, a blues something. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Leadfingers Date: 26 Apr 12 - 11:12 AM Take it easy with the 'excercise' mate - Just dont overdo it !! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 26 Apr 12 - 11:28 AM Thanks, ya'll... Yeah, I figure 10 minutes a night and see how that works... ...and 300... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 26 Apr 12 - 01:00 PM Good news! Yup, slow and easy wins the race. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 26 Apr 12 - 02:13 PM Well, other glands in the body can take over testosterone production, so try ten minutes a night and see what happens. Better not to get shots except as a last resort. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: GUEST,ChanteyLass! Date: 26 Apr 12 - 05:56 PM Good for you, Bobert! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 26 Apr 12 - 06:52 PM Ten minutes, my butt, Rap, 'cause... ...I'm young and able to buzz all night long... ...so if ya' hear me buzzing there's... ...some stingin' going on... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: gnu Date: 26 Apr 12 - 06:56 PM If that ain't a song already, WRITE IT! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 26 Apr 12 - 07:47 PM Slim Harpo beat me to it, Gn-ze... Google up "King Bee" and enjoy... BTW, yeah, I do cover that song... Bob |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Richard Bridge Date: 26 Apr 12 - 07:50 PM Covered by the Stones, so pretty famous. BTW the singular of castrati is castrato (masculine form). Castrating a woman is unlikely. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 26 Apr 12 - 09:20 PM I just figured that ol' Bobert had done gone and joined the Vatican Choir -- hence the plural form. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Donuel Date: 27 Apr 12 - 09:14 AM Bobert, are you recovering in NC? Do you want visitors? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 27 Apr 12 - 09:31 AM Well, Donuel, we love visitors... Yes, we're in NC just a mile or so outside of Wingate... Come on over... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Donuel Date: 27 Apr 12 - 10:02 AM I*ffin you havent hurd I gots the energy to travel again. It turds out tha I had diabetes fur the last 7 years, but now gulp,gulp,gulp, I take 3 little Metaformin pills + another kind every day and I can move and think again without pain or confusion. We'll be seeing ya, autoharp and all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 27 Apr 12 - 10:57 AM Doneul,it's great to be finally diagnosed, 7 years is a very long time to be suffering from such a condition. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 27 Apr 12 - 11:00 AM Cool, Donuel... PM me when yer ready to hit the road... B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 27 Apr 12 - 10:37 PM Played the Lowebow tonight... Had to use fingers abd slide (from the top-up side down) for bass rather than thumb but if I had to perform, I could do it!!! B~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: JennieG Date: 27 Apr 12 - 10:47 PM Yay Bobert! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Pete Jennings Date: 28 Apr 12 - 10:02 AM Where there's a will...good on yer Bobs. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Rapparee Date: 28 Apr 12 - 11:26 AM Where there's a will there's a lawsuit. Maybe I'll sue Bobert because he has the will. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Bobert Under the Knife March 14th... From: Bobert Date: 28 Apr 12 - 08:46 PM Yes,Rap... Sue me... We'll split 50/50 anything you can get out of my comptroller, the P-Vine... B;~) |
