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28 Jul 11 - 08:49 PM (#3197615) Subject: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Last year, I took a fall onto a concrete surface. My rotator cuff took more damage. The forearm was painful with severe tendenitis which finally went away after six months. The wrist is still painful when I apply pressure and I finally gave up and saw my hand specialist. We took x-rays. I turns out that I had blown a tendon in my wrist and have to have one moved to pull everything back into line. With any luck, I will be back out of pain by September. |
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28 Jul 11 - 10:52 PM (#3197649) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Ebbie Ah,what a bummer. But five years from now it will be only a painful memory. |
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28 Jul 11 - 10:58 PM (#3197653) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Rapparee I wish that all these 'Catters would knock it off, getting sick and having surgery and stuff. Well, except that I might need knee surgery, so just have it and get well and don't have any more, okay? |
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28 Jul 11 - 10:58 PM (#3197654) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Art Thieme All the best to you! Be well. Art Thieme |
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28 Jul 11 - 11:55 PM (#3197673) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Thanks, folks. If I had gone to the doctor a year ago instead of just assuming it was a soft tissue injury, I'd be out of pain and playing my concertina this weekend. Of course, the surgery that my doc will do on me next week is something they couldn't do a few years ago. At least I can still play the kazoo.. |
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29 Jul 11 - 12:16 AM (#3197677) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass When will you have the surgery? And will you be able to play the concertina after the surgery, therapy, and more practice which will probably be needed after therapy ends? |
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29 Jul 11 - 03:25 AM (#3197723) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: olddude I am sorry to hear that you are going under the knife ... You are in my thoughts and prayers ... get better soon please |
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29 Jul 11 - 05:09 AM (#3197768) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: I don't know All the best, hope it is a success. |
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29 Jul 11 - 05:58 AM (#3197789) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney maybe you can take the kazoo with you, so you can make music while you're in hospital! best wishes for your surgery & recovery sandra |
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29 Jul 11 - 07:25 AM (#3197818) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Charley Noble Eric- And I always thought you were immortal! Well, at least surgery is an option now and hopefully after a few months you'll be back to inflicting pain on others by playing concertina, one of my favorite pastimes. Cheerily, Charley Noble |
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29 Jul 11 - 07:50 AM (#3197830) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: jacqui.c All the best to you sir. |
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29 Jul 11 - 10:49 AM (#3197914) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Thank you all. What I had thought was either a severe tendinitis or a chipped bone is actually a displacement which caused both a pinched nerve and bone rubbing on bone [very painful]. I have been limiting my playing in hopes of improving the situation but as soon as the doc pointed the displacement out to me it was obvious why surgery was necessary. Here goes, he said, holding his nose and jumping into the pool. |
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29 Jul 11 - 11:06 AM (#3197921) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Bonzo3legs Good luck with your treatment, my wife has just had a TVT where the womb and (very unusually I gather from the consultant) the bladder is shifted back to where it should be and "taped" into place. Nothing was the "norm" and so she has to stay in hospital for a further night until her waterworks passes more than it retains!! |
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29 Jul 11 - 03:13 PM (#3198054) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: fat B****rd All the very best to you. Charlie. |
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29 Jul 11 - 05:59 PM (#3198161) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: dick greenhaus surgery is a nuisance, but pain is much worse. From one who knows. |
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29 Jul 11 - 07:09 PM (#3198202) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing Ebarnacle, all good wishes for the best outcome..no pain! I have been going to a hand therapist for very painful tendinitis in my index fingers which started in Feb. We didn't actually know for sure what it was until about a month ago. Thankfully xrays did not show any arthritis or displacements as you have, but I can sort of imagine the pain you must be having. This is bad enough without the added problems you have. My sympathies! kat |
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29 Jul 11 - 08:43 PM (#3198242) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Joe_F Just had a hernia repaired yesterday (my second) Twinges, bloat, appetite off, the usual stuff. Scrotum turned dark red |
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29 Jul 11 - 11:54 PM (#3198303) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Thank you all. I just got back from the hospital's required presurgical testing and have been told I should expect no major problems. It's been a long day, mostly spent filling paper and waiting to be seen. |
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30 Jul 11 - 12:36 AM (#3198318) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Deckman ... ever noticed just how much trouble doctors cause ... i suggest you avoid them! |
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30 Jul 11 - 01:06 AM (#3198324) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle In one respect that's true. I didn't know how bad my condition was until he told me. |
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30 Jul 11 - 01:59 AM (#3198340) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Bonzo3legs If I had £1 for every time my wife has been told "you might feel a litle sore afterwards!............ |
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30 Jul 11 - 08:44 AM (#3198430) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle I know, but I've been feeling soreness and pain for the past year. |
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03 Aug 11 - 10:19 PM (#3201385) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle OK, here goes. I have to be there at 5;30 this coming AM. I guess they make it early to be sure you're serious about going through with it. |
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03 Aug 11 - 10:50 PM (#3201396) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Crowhugger All best wishes for total success! |
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04 Aug 11 - 04:02 AM (#3201467) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney confuse 'em, get there earlier!! best wishes from me, too sandra |
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04 Aug 11 - 05:53 AM (#3201507) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve Thinking of you today. Maeve |
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04 Aug 11 - 10:54 PM (#3202126) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Well, I'm home. The surgery went well even though it went longer than expected. The doctor was able to do the least traumatic option and I am not in much discomfort. With any luck, I will be in shape to go into Road Warrior with full use of both hands mode by mid September. |
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04 Aug 11 - 11:03 PM (#3202130) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Big Mick Go get 'em, lad!! Best wishes for a prompt, painless, and complete recovery!! Mick |
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04 Aug 11 - 11:42 PM (#3202137) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass I agree with Big Mick! |
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04 Aug 11 - 11:45 PM (#3202141) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Janie Ditto! |
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04 Aug 11 - 11:49 PM (#3202142) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing Me, too! |
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05 Aug 11 - 05:36 PM (#3202273) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Of course me too. |
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05 Aug 11 - 06:15 PM (#3202310) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve Welcome home! |
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05 Aug 11 - 10:14 PM (#3202433) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Yes! |
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05 Aug 11 - 10:56 PM (#3202450) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Charley Noble Excellent! |
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06 Aug 11 - 04:11 AM (#3202525) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: open mike will i be able to play the concertina after the operation? yes. oh, good, because i could not play it before.... |
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06 Aug 11 - 04:54 AM (#3202542) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney more good news sandra (waiting to hear the next installment) |
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12 Aug 11 - 03:29 PM (#3206773) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Saw the doc on Tues for followup. He examined everything, said I was doing well and rewrapped the arm. I am still not allowed to get the arm wet until Aug 30. Oi, my arm itches. With any luck, the pins come out then--if we can get close enough to my unwashed arm without special breathing gear. |
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12 Aug 11 - 04:24 PM (#3206811) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: fat B****rd Not too long to wait, easy for me to say, take care and thankyou for the update Charlie. |
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12 Aug 11 - 05:05 PM (#3206841) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Itching is ofetn associated with healing. ITCH! |
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12 Aug 11 - 06:45 PM (#3206900) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Yup, that's what the doc sed. I was actually able to close my trousers and belt today. |
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01 Sep 11 - 12:11 PM (#3216547) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Went to the doctor for followup this week. If all goes well, I return in two weeks to have the pins and sutures removed. Then begins the rehab. Last week, had a scary event. I had reached the point of being able to dress and buckle my belt. On Wed, I began having major pain in the entire forearm, radiating from the wrist as far as the lateral bicep. Dr. Rick instructed me to bedrest with the arm elevated. It worked. Not only did the pain ease, the edema in my calves and feet reduced. |
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01 Sep 11 - 12:31 PM (#3216552) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve What a relief! How's the itching; any better? |
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01 Sep 11 - 03:55 PM (#3216648) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Good news. |
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01 Sep 11 - 06:22 PM (#3216724) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Not too bad but you should see the size of those pins--all the way across the wrist. No wonder it hirts if I move less than perfectly or try to flex the wrist, even by accident. |
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01 Sep 11 - 07:03 PM (#3216745) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve Yep- It does take a looong time for it to heal. |
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01 Sep 11 - 07:04 PM (#3216746) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Bobert Better days a'comin'... B~ |
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02 Sep 11 - 04:31 AM (#3216907) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney what Bobert said |
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03 Sep 11 - 12:45 AM (#3217421) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Sorry about the pain and hoping that healing and therapy brings you relief soon. |
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13 Sep 11 - 08:26 PM (#3222834) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Ok, saw the doc today. He pulled the pins and removed the sutures. It already hurts less and I can move the wrist a little. Also, when the sports car hits a bump, it's not excruciating, just enough to remind me a little that it's sore. Now, I begin the pre-rehab work by gently flexing and making a fist. Wow, was the area around the pins ugly! |
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13 Sep 11 - 08:41 PM (#3222839) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Hurts less... that's a good thing. I hope healing continues. |
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13 Sep 11 - 10:06 PM (#3222869) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass I hope so, too. |
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14 Sep 11 - 03:34 AM (#3222936) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney me, three |
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14 Sep 11 - 07:44 AM (#3222998) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Charley Noble More better is better. Charley Noble |
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29 Sep 11 - 08:46 AM (#3231034) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle I hate good news-bad news situations. Good news: I'm healing well. Bad news: One of the bones shifted and the doc has to go back in and fuse it to another. I will lose some flex in the wrist and have to start the recovery process all over again. Lady Hillary continues the privilege of dressing me until I can regain use of the hand. No concertina playing for a few more months. |
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29 Sep 11 - 02:30 PM (#3231203) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve This must be so frustrating for you. Warm regards and hopes for complete healing sent to you, Eric. |
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29 Sep 11 - 10:52 PM (#3231434) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: GUEST,ChanteyLass Oh, I'm sorry. I hope the healing after the next operation goes well. |
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29 Sep 11 - 11:11 PM (#3231438) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Me, too. |
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19 Oct 11 - 12:12 AM (#3241093) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle OK, last Fri, I went in for pre-op testing for the surgery on the 20th. Monday night, I got a call from the hospital that I had to get medically cleared by my primary physician. Fortunately, I had an appointment with him today. I also asked that the tests that they had done on Friday be forwarded to my guy. When I got there, the data had still not arrived. It took 3 hours of calling and irritation to get it sent. The question, of course, is: Why did I have to waste Friday to get the testing done in order to have my doctor do the thinking for these drones? My wrist guy goes in Thursday to do the fusion. More later. |
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19 Oct 11 - 03:03 AM (#3241117) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney the saga continues best wishes sandra |
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19 Oct 11 - 09:56 AM (#3241292) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Good luck! |
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19 Oct 11 - 11:40 AM (#3241357) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Thanks, folks. We just finished modifying a commercial sling so it won't strain my shoulder when the doctor puts it on me--well padded and fully adjustable. I was wonderin' why we were keeping those old computer bag straps around. |
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19 Oct 11 - 02:50 PM (#3241457) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing Kewl! It always feels so good to come up with a solution that makes things easier. Here's to an uneventful and safe surgery with quick, complete recovery! kat |
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19 Oct 11 - 02:58 PM (#3241460) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: fat B****rd All the very best as always. Charlie |
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19 Oct 11 - 09:40 PM (#3241659) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Best from me, too! |
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19 Oct 11 - 09:42 PM (#3241660) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Janie And from me. Janie |
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21 Oct 11 - 09:13 AM (#3242430) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle We got home yesterday afternoon. Even though we had agreed on a local, there was enough pain that the doctor went to a general. Although there is still some residual numbness and there are now pins in the hand and the wrist, there is already less pain than there was at this point last time. I believe that is a good sign. Healing time for this surgery can be expected to be about three months. The initial cast comes off in a week or so and then will go to a lighter one. |
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21 Oct 11 - 08:35 PM (#3242774) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney good news! keep healing & reporting good news sandra |
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21 Oct 11 - 11:03 PM (#3242831) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Yes, yes, & yes! |
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03 Nov 11 - 01:46 AM (#3249509) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle The doc pulled the initial cast today. So far, there has been almost no pain or discomfort since this more recent surgery. He states that the healing is much more satisfactory that the previous round. The sutures are out but the [4] pins are still in place. Next visit in 4 wweks, after Thanksgiving. |
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03 Nov 11 - 02:50 AM (#3249515) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney as I said before - good news! keep healing & reporting good news sandra |
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03 Nov 11 - 10:22 AM (#3249668) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing I like the sounds of that! Keep up the good healing! kat |
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03 Nov 11 - 06:53 PM (#3249980) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu "almost no pain or discomfort" Good oh eh! Hope good things continue. |
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03 Nov 11 - 07:21 PM (#3250003) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: wysiwyg Golly-- dunno how I missed this one. (((hugs))) ~S~ |
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03 Nov 11 - 07:28 PM (#3250005) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Thanks, all. The new cast is fiberglass, lighter and, despite the padding, actually fits inside a sleeve. Just in time for the cold weather. The downside is that it extends above my elbow so it's inflexible. |
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04 Nov 11 - 02:30 AM (#3250090) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney more good news, if you don't need to use that arm. How long will it be in place? |
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05 Nov 11 - 12:00 AM (#3250617) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Well into December or January, unless healing goes faster than expected. |
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04 Dec 11 - 11:30 PM (#3268613) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Saw the doc on Tues. The fusion is going slowly, no pain, fingers working well. The cast will be shortened on Dec 20 if improvement continues. What a Chanukah gift! |
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05 Dec 11 - 03:22 AM (#3268637) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney couldn't ask for a better one - keep healing |
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05 Dec 11 - 02:59 PM (#3268886) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Great stuff. |
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05 Dec 11 - 03:44 PM (#3268907) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: fat B****rd Good news, take care. Charlie. |
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05 Dec 11 - 04:03 PM (#3268922) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Will the shorter cast allow you to bend at the elbow? |
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05 Dec 11 - 11:10 PM (#3269076) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle I sure hope so. I'm getting tired of being a one-handed kazoo player. I really miss playing the concertina. Any flex is good. I can't even drink from a mug while driving right now. |
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06 Dec 11 - 08:38 PM (#3269567) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Crowhugger Keep up the great healing! |
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20 Dec 11 - 05:08 PM (#3277366) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Old cast is off. X-rays show fusion is occuring. I got to flex my arm for the first time in 8 weeks. That hurts. The arm has been idle since the surgery and objected to being worked. The pain is almost gone, though. I can use the right hand a little and the new, shorter cast lets me use the hand a little. I even steered the car a little with the hand on the way home. |
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20 Dec 11 - 05:39 PM (#3277386) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney congratulations!! keep up the good work sandra |
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20 Dec 11 - 06:04 PM (#3277400) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Slow and easy with the rehab and hopefully all will be fine. Glad to hear the update. |
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20 Dec 11 - 06:44 PM (#3277426) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle The worst is actually the itching. When the old cast came off, there were large flakes of dead skin all about. Lady Hillary and I insisted on a thorough wash and scrub before the new cast went on. It still itches. |
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20 Dec 11 - 07:20 PM (#3277447) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: wysiwyg But just think of all the opportunities this gives to practice bad words! Keep track of 'em in email in case I ever need 'em? :~) ~S~ |
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20 Dec 11 - 07:31 PM (#3277457) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing That is good news! As to the itching, when my kids had chickenpox, I set the hair blow dryer on cool and aimed it at the itching. It seemed to help a bit. If you can get to any of the itchy bits, a little dab of witch hazel on a cotton ball will help relieve it to. If you don't mind spending a little bit of money, there are some incredible products available at www.amerigel.com which relieve itching and greatly speed the healing process. From past experience, I can attest to it being worth every penny. Anyway, good for you and thanks for letting us know, kat |
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20 Dec 11 - 09:11 PM (#3277517) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Glad to hear you are in a shorter cast and using some of those muscles again. Sorry about the itching, though. |
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21 Dec 11 - 04:23 PM (#3277910) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Wow, I just discovered that the new cast also fits in my normal [for me] sized jackets. |
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21 Dec 11 - 07:36 PM (#3278016) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney hooray |
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21 Dec 11 - 10:41 PM (#3278097) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Janie Haven't posted much, but still thinking of you and glad to hear the recovery is going well, discomfort and all.... |
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23 Dec 11 - 10:41 PM (#3279212) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Bad news-Good news. Yesterday, I was suddenly in pain where the pins enter the wrist. Called the doc this AM. He told me to come right in. After removing the cast, it was obvious that something bad was going on. Dr. Rick examined the area and prescribed an antibiotic. The new cast still fits into my jacket. It's nice to deal with a doc who gives a damn, but I've been lucky that way. |
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24 Dec 11 - 12:13 AM (#3279236) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Eek! Glad you got help. |
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25 Jan 12 - 04:24 PM (#3296228) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Yeah, the cast came off yesterday. The pins are out. Two weeks with a splint and I hope to be able to keep the wristy unsupported. When the cast came off, the first thing I did was gently scratch--what a luxury. One thing I had not counted on was how much the loss of wrist flex changes the way the right hand moves. I now have to learn new postures so I can type two handed again. The past 5 months have given me great respect for the theory that the opposable thumb was a major step in the development of homo sap. Very definitely limited wrist flexion due to the fusion and the joint looks quite ugly. As they say in Maine, it feels some bettah, though. |
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25 Jan 12 - 04:27 PM (#3296232) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Oh yeah, Lady Hillary has plans now that I can use both hands--cooking more, resuming other responsibilities around the house, etc. No more excuses. |
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25 Jan 12 - 04:40 PM (#3296238) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Cooking from scratch? >;-) |
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25 Jan 12 - 08:22 PM (#3296332) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Improvement, still! |
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25 Jan 12 - 11:26 PM (#3296393) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing Good to hear of your progression. That thumb is a pretty handy thing, isn't it? I still wear a cloth open-ended "sock" on my right one, for now, as the tendons are in tough shape. It keeps me from bending it incorrectly which can cause extreme and immediate pain! BUT therapy is helping AND using a voice recognition program to type. (Ya gotta birthday coming up or something so you can ask for it as a pressie?) Good luck with the rest of your recovery! kat |
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26 Jan 12 - 03:35 AM (#3296447) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney good news |
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26 Jan 12 - 06:14 AM (#3296496) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: fat B****rd Yes indeed. Good news. We hope to hear more. |
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26 Jan 12 - 11:31 PM (#3296985) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Just tried a few notes on the ol' squeezebox. Sounded terrible, but it looks as though I'll be able to play again with a good bit of work. I definitely have to build up the wrist. It looks as though I've got the keyboard position about right for two handed typing. I refuse to be disabled. Somewhat l |
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27 Jan 12 - 04:37 AM (#3297060) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve Good for you! I know you'll manage any adaptations. I just made the same discovery on fiddle. |
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27 Jan 12 - 02:17 PM (#3297374) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Attitude is good! |
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31 Jan 12 - 09:45 PM (#3299994) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Did three verses of Shoals of Herring on the box today but it's a start. |
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31 Jan 12 - 09:46 PM (#3299995) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Forgot to add the qualifier: poorly! |
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31 Jan 12 - 10:04 PM (#3300003) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Charley Noble Eric- You don't get very far without a start. Excellent news. Charley Noble |
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31 Jan 12 - 10:40 PM (#3300020) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass I'd say you are making good progress! |
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01 Feb 12 - 03:12 AM (#3300085) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Sandra in Sydney definitely, keep up the good work - slowly & steadily |
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02 Feb 12 - 11:02 PM (#3301280) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Wow, I seem to have passed a milestone. Typing with both hands just got faster and easier...if not more accurate. |
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02 Feb 12 - 11:50 PM (#3301291) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing That's all great news and progress EB!! Slow and steady definitely helps to improve things. maeve, goodonya, too! |
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03 Feb 12 - 03:06 PM (#3301617) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Ditto kat! |
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03 Feb 12 - 03:25 PM (#3301627) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: fat B****rd Double ditto!! ATB from fB to EB |
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29 Mar 12 - 04:01 PM (#3330756) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Just played a couple of songs with no pain and no [major] errors. More to come! |
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29 Mar 12 - 07:15 PM (#3330840) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve That's wonderful! Please keep the music and the updates coming, 'cause Mudville sure could use some good news. |
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29 Mar 12 - 07:37 PM (#3330852) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Great news! |
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29 Mar 12 - 09:24 PM (#3330893) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Hooray for you! |
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29 Mar 12 - 11:29 PM (#3330940) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Greg B "no [major] errors" So, you've gotten better over your hiatus? (Just bustin' your balls, old friend.) |
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30 Mar 12 - 12:10 AM (#3330956) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing That's great! I am about ready to go back to the hand doc and try some cortisone for my thumb tendon...I've got trigger thumb...how dumb does that sound?!**bg** Still need to do something with my left index finger. The end acts as if it's been fused into a bent position, no arthritis or anything; just aggro on the tendons. Hard to fiddle, etc. Keep playing and letting us know how it's going. You are an inspiration! kat |
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30 Mar 12 - 04:19 PM (#3331289) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: fat B****rd Great news EB. |
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30 Mar 12 - 11:37 PM (#3331409) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Be careful with cortisone. I used it for tennis elbow many years ago. Each shot was less effective and more painful. |
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31 Mar 12 - 12:47 AM (#3331428) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing Thank you. I am being very cautious about it. I had it once in a shoulder and it hurt like heck and didn't do much good. The hand therapist said, though, in the thumb there is just the one tendon and the results are usually pretty good using cortisone. I am not in any rush. Still doing the exercises and using a cloth splint to keep it from locking. |
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02 Apr 12 - 08:21 PM (#3332788) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Today, Lady Hillary was exhausted so I drove us home in the sports car. First time handling manual shift since July of last year. No pain, no problems. |
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02 Apr 12 - 08:50 PM (#3332796) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve More progress? That's great. |
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02 Apr 12 - 09:14 PM (#3332802) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu More good news is good news. |
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02 Apr 12 - 11:37 PM (#3332817) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: katlaughing Great! I sat in our driveway on Sunday and proved to myself I could turn the key to start it. I am so ready to start driving, again You continue to inspire me! |
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03 Apr 12 - 10:58 AM (#3333067) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Yeah, Kat! One of the most challenging things about this process was figuring out how to turn the ignition key without pain. The surgery limited wrist rotation and made it difficult. I now have two techniques which work. |
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18 Jun 12 - 05:40 PM (#3365176) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle OK, I did it! At Clearwater's Revival I took part in two sets and did not make too much of a fool of myself on the concertina. The first time I've played concertina in public since last July. Unfortunately, it is looking increasingly likely that the right rotator cuff is next on the agenda. |
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18 Jun 12 - 09:09 PM (#3365245) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: maeve You've done well! You'll deal with what you must; good for you for making such an effort to move forward! Maeve |
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18 Jun 12 - 09:13 PM (#3365246) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: GUEST,999 You beat it once, EB, you'll beat it twice. Congratulations. |
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18 Jun 12 - 09:34 PM (#3365255) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: Bobert Contertina and fool in the same sentence??? How can that be??? Jus' funnin'... Good on you, E-barn... B;~) |
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18 Jun 12 - 10:26 PM (#3365277) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: ChanteyLass Nice to read that you and your concertina are performing together again. Let us know if your other wrist needs surgery. |
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19 Jun 12 - 09:37 AM (#3365426) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: EBarnacle Lass, I don't want to even consider going there. |
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19 Jun 12 - 11:16 AM (#3365462) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: gnu Great news! Glad to hear it. |
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19 Jun 12 - 03:34 PM (#3365544) Subject: RE: BS: More surgery From: fat B****rd Hooray! Best wishes as usual. Charlie. |