BS: More Surg for Sorch

Subject: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Sorcha
Date: 14 Dec 04 - 09:27 PM

OK, this is NOT really a Big Deal, and I'm not terrified this time, just pissed ORF! The pinkie and ring fingers on my left hand have been going numb for a couple weeks so I saw the Doc today...somehow I have damaged the ulnar nerve in my elbow, and since I'm on 100% benefits til the end of the year he thinks I should have it fixed. Move the ulnar nerve closer to the inside of my elbow...called an 'ulnar transplant'.

I won't have a cast, just a dressing and a brace for a few days, and the fiddling won't suffer. It would 'eventually' heal, but every time I bumped it even a little, I would be back to Square One, and it takes nerves a VERY long time to heal......what a Pain in the Elbow....not really needing Support here, just letting you all know....

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 14 Dec 04 - 09:40 PM

Make sure the doctors know there job, I know someone called Disabled Dave that had an operation on his arm, but it didn't work, so they had to chop his arm off.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 14 Dec 04 - 09:54 PM

Sorry to hear this, Sorcha – sounds like a real pain in the, well... elbow, I guess. Hope your luck improves.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Rapparee
Date: 14 Dec 04 - 10:49 PM

This stuff has GOT TO STOP!! Ya hear me? Too many Mudcat people! Now just cut it out...I mean, just stop it...y'all.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Amos
Date: 14 Dec 04 - 11:02 PM

The Missus had that operation for the same reason. It was successful, but the nerve can be hit sometimes which causes pain -- it just isn't right out where it gets dinged all the time. Ask him to bury it. :>)

A

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 02:13 AM

I had the same operation on my right elbow.....if the nerve is damaged get it sorted....the longer you leave it the more chance there is of permanent damage. I left it too long and my playing has suffered. When they say don't play for x amount of weeks they really mean it...I didn't listen and now I can only play for short amounts of time. My pinkie and ring finger are still numb even after having the operaton and physio 5 years ago and I tend to drop to bow alot if I over do it.

The operation over here is routine and it takes about 40 minutes or so and I was left with an impressive scar on the underside of my arm!!!

I wish you all the best and I send you lots of positive energy.

Khatt

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: chris nightbird childs
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 02:26 AM

Good luck Sorch! Don't bump into anything...

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: MBSLynne
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 02:37 AM

Good luck Sorch! With all the healing thoughts from Mudcatters seething about, it's bound to be fine in double quick time!

LOve Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: el_punkoid_nouveau
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 03:01 AM

Another one... I had the same op five years ago (I only got to the stage where my hand was getting pins and needles in the middle of the night, and waking me up). The only lasting effect seems to be a slightly numb patch on my elbow, where they operated.

It doesn't seem to have affected my playing... or improved it either!

epn

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 03:58 AM

sorry about that - rotten news. we will all be thinking of you.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Col K
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 04:01 AM

Thinking of you Sorcha, hope the op goes well.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: katlaughing
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 04:09 AM

Years ago in CT I went through all kinds of testing to find out why my pinkie and half of my ring finger were causing so much problems. No mention of surgery, even though I had full coverage.(I imagine the techniques are much better now. This was pre-PC/Internet etc.) The docs had me wear elbow pads for quite a long time AND pay attention to when I was bumping them. (I had no idea I was hitting that nerve so often!) Anyway, it helped a lot. Only trouble is, I still have to do that...it bothers me more if I rest my arms on anything without padding. So, long story to tell you good thoughts coming your way and maybe I'll wish I'd had the same!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 04:24 AM

Hmmmm.... bes/bud, I guess you know your ass from your elbow... but... have you confirmed just WHERE the op will be, for sure?

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 05:48 AM

Oh, Sorch! It's just another item on the "just what you needed right now" list! I guess it's all for the best, and we're rooting for you!

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Shanghaiceltic
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 05:53 AM

At least Mr should keep you away from the washing up for a while and you can always fiddle synch to some music ;-)

Best of luck

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Bassic
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 05:56 AM

Just have to give up digging Mr in the ribs quite so hard Sorcha! Good luck and hope it goes well.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 06:16 AM

Hey, Good Luck Sorcha Dear!!

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
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Date: 15 Dec 04 - 06:36 AM

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Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 08:31 AM

Sir jOhn from Hull

You're such a cheery comforting soul :-)

Best wishes Sorcha - say, maybe you shoudl open your SS pressies before you go in, just in case...   :-)

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Sorcha
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 10:01 AM

Thanks, all......it'll be fine, just a nuisance. Esp this time of year.....

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 12:23 PM

Sorcha,
Just one more proof that 2005 will be the best year ever. Another 'Catter getting a problem done before the end of this crappy year!
Good luck lady. If you need a laugh, turn to your buddy, jOhn. He has a disaster tale for every surgery. Gotta love 'im.
Stay well
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 12:40 PM

Looking at some of these postings, it seems important to take the time limits they give you for healing very seriously. Don't give in to what will be natural impatience. (I would say just listen, but the better music is the more I want to sing. I have to NOT listen when I have cold/sorethroat/laryngitis/flu, cuz I increase my throat's down time.)               Tw

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: jimmyt
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 02:51 PM

Well, Sorchamarie, number one, I hope you found Jo9hn's post about the guy who had to have his arm amputated because of a surgical slipup very comforting! Number 2, I feel like with just a little reading up on this surgery ( I have a copy of Ulnar surgery for Dummies) I could perform this surgery provided I can find the right insurance code.

Maybe you better have it tended in Wyoming, I don't need to push my luck after last year when I espoused the whole"You too can do Breast Augmentations in the Comfort of your own Home."   Looking on the bright side, the litigations seem to be coming to a close after that unfortunate incident, and the 20 or so women are at least civil although not as pleasent with me as they once were. My stock answer, "Hey anyone can make a mistake," has not been as comforting as it should have been.

Anyway, better get this fixed asap.   I am sure it is going to be successful.   Perhaps if you call it a procedure rather than a surgery it will be easier to deal with? jimmyt

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Sorcha
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 02:54 PM

LOL! Gonna do it in Colorado......I don't trust these cowboys....might try to take my nuts off.....

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: jimmyt
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 03:05 PM

I have heard of A FISH CALLED WANDA, but not A STEER NAMED SORCHA

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Hollowfox
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 04:17 PM

Nuisance, yes, but you have full coverage so this is the time to do it. Besides, most people try to stay out of the hospital at this time of year, so that means that the staff/patient ratio is more in your favor. Give us a date if you can, so I can get you a nice fresh !@#$-reduction candle.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 04:30 PM

That's it. I'm DEFINATELY going to open up the Mudcat recovery ward again.....

Hope yours goes as well as I hope mine does!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: freightdawg
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 05:17 PM

Since you did not ask for any support, I most wholeheartedly will not send any.

Also, be very careful when you pick up all the laundry. We don't want you to drop any.

{snigger, snigger}

Wishing you the best,

Freightdawg

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Sorcha
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 06:56 PM

OK, it's gonna be Dec 29th, early in the AM Mountain time....prob. 7:30 or 8:30 am....and I'll be home by 2 or 3 same time zone, and PROBABLY in chat! LOL

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Gypsy
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 10:03 PM

Best of luck! At least, during the holiday season, you will have plenty to occupy you during your convalesence. Will be MUCH easier to play fiddle if you can FEEL it!

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 11:19 PM

Sorcha, you are right to be careful - if they remove your nuts, your arms and legs will fall off!

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Peace
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 11:26 PM

Sorcha,

You will do fine in the surgery. A buddy of mine may he res--well, you'll be just fine.

I got a hip replaced about five years back. I asked the doctor just before the surgery if I'd be able to ski afterwards. He said I would. I thanked him very much and told him I was grateful because I had never done so in my life and I was looking forward to it. He gave me a very old-fashioned look.

Keep us updated there, girl.

BM

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: JennieG
Date: 15 Dec 04 - 11:29 PM

At least you will be finished off in time to see in the New Year!

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 16 Dec 04 - 12:05 AM

Sorch, all the best with the surgery. Just make sure you're able to bring the fiddle to my show in The Sheabeen in Aurora next April. If the elbow's not healed, just send the fiddle.
Oh, and Sir jOhn from Hull is right..I know a guy who went in for minor elbow surgery, and they chopped his chopper off.

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: open mike
Date: 16 Dec 04 - 04:27 AM

do enjoy yur christmas...and the best present of all will be to get all fixed up for the future fiddling that awaits in 2005!!
glad you were able to enjoy a Yook adventure...who knows what
adventures are in store for you! it is no fun having a sleeping pinkie..now you will have a perky one!!

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 16 Dec 04 - 07:06 AM

Cheers from The Adelphi Club in sunny Hull.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 16 Dec 04 - 12:02 PM

Now will you just behave and get better SOON just in case we're ever rich enough to visit!

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Dec 04 - 07:05 PM

There and back again, with a slightly sore elbow, but not enough to keep me from bending it! I think I'll live one more time.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Dec 04 - 07:26 PM

Good on you, Sorcha. Glad it went so well. Or did the surgeon chop off the wrong arm? I notice you mention only one elbow.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: RangerSteve
Date: 29 Dec 04 - 08:11 PM

Glad to hear it all went well. Hand problems involving musicians scare me.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Peace
Date: 30 Dec 04 - 12:25 AM

Great news that you are back, Sorcha. Heal well soonest. Back to 100% ASAP.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Teresa
Date: 30 Dec 04 - 12:42 AM

All righty, sending good thoughts and healing at ya, so take that, and that, and that. :):)

Teresa

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 30 Dec 04 - 04:02 AM

Bed waiting for you in the recovery ward Sorch!

Take care

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 30 Dec 04 - 05:21 AM

well done getting over your surgery. best wishes for a full recovery and a really happy new year!

all the best

Big Al

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 30 Dec 04 - 07:32 AM

Good news, Sorcha- take good care of yourself and let's have a smoother 2005, ok?
Allison

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Shanghaiceltic
Date: 31 Dec 04 - 04:42 AM

Great news Sorcha, stay well for 2005.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Áine
Date: 31 Dec 04 - 06:20 PM

Hey Sorcha, girl!! Glad to see that the surgery went well -- more power to your elbow (hehehehe). Take care of that body, sweet thing, you only get one per go 'round, ya know! ;-)

Big healing hogs and snugs flying your way, Áine

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Sorcha
Date: 01 Jan 05 - 04:54 PM

For those of you who want the gory details, pic is here. WARNING!! GRAPHIC PHOTO!

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Bert
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 12:23 AM

Looks like you've got it all sewn up there Sorchiedarlin'.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Bill D
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 12:16 PM

well...that is truly 'exotic', Sorch. What was that surgeon drinking?

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: open mike
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 12:38 PM

ooh--as another numb-fingered person, i shouldn't haver gone to that picture! imy doc says no surg fro me, but the tingling and numbness
is disrupting my guitar playing and that will never do! glad you got fixed up....now it is my turn...i tnink my pinched nerve is in my back though so prob. diff. prob. miken says maybe i have
carpal tunnel..yikes.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Sorcha
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 01:01 PM

I'm going to ask, Bill, and I also think he is a lefty using a right handed scalpel.......

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: Mudlark
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 01:18 PM

Congrats on getting this over with, Sorcha. Now be careful romping with the corgis, and heal up fast.

Subject: RE: BS: More Surg for Sorch
From: open mike
Date: 02 Jan 05 - 01:23 PM

and as Oak Ash and Thorn say: God Bless ther Human Elbow!