Man Down.......

I thought you wanted to buy a place to cook meth.....it's the arkansas way, no?

 

He didn't have to leave where he was to do that.

 

I couldn't have prayed harder for a person to not die! SO therefore, I did not bet against him.

If you are quoting Blazing Saddles it was "we present you this laurel, and hearty handshake..." Really. A Laurel and Hardy reference. Mel Brooks has been known to reach.

 

4 Days Post Op

the Struggle is real. Been on a constant rotation of Aleve and Ibuprofen.

 

Hang in there Hooligan! I know pain and you will survive…
Healing vibes!

 

We wanna see an MRI that shows your hardware on both shoulders!

Healing vibes J!

 

I'll get xrays on Thursday

 

Pretty good- not too bruised! Healing vibes your way

 

The inside of the bicep is turning a wonderful shade of blue'ish /black.

 

Dang, that's a hell of an incision. Was there too much work to do arthroscopically?

 

They don't do plates and screws arthroscopically. Plus he was able to look around and confirm the rotator cuff was all good.

 

Glad to hear all went well. Sorry to hear about the pain.

 

Add a slug of Jack Daniels to your regiment of NSAIDs once an hour for increased pain relief.

 

Heal up @mtnbikej. Miss your ride reports here.
It sure isn’t fun to go through. I feel your pain - actually I don’t thank goodness - I do sympathize though.
Good thing our memory of the pain fades or we might never leave the house again.
Take care of yourself.

 

No more sleeveless jerseys for you!

 

Significant!

 

Gnarly.
Who knew Black Star could be so dangerous?
Then again, I have friends who legit think it is haunted.

 

I’d say he’s only half down…

He straightened my derailleur hanger and sorted out my shifting issues with one hand!

 

Art Tuttle...

 

Well you can kiss that shoulder modeling gig goodbye!

 

Did someone say Frankenstein?

 

When did singlespeeds sprout these abominations against nature????

And you're parking aircraft/airships in your derailleur??????

 

Don't know what you’re talking about…






















Oh, all right. You got me. Hanger not hangar. I used my edit powers for evil.

 

14 stitches - how cute!



(OK - all kidding aside, I can imagine how painful and uncomfortable it must be. But you're tough. You've got this! )

 

It's a simple continuous suture. Only counts as one.

 

Still the bruising doesn’t look that bad. Makes me think the surgeon was careful and did some nice work there

 

Well, I'm going to have to throw my hat in the ring.........and voluntarily too.

Dropped into Hoag on the 13th to get the 2nd knee replaced. I was prepared MUCH better from pre-op exercises to my new, private Recovery Room. Meds organized, Knee Icing cooler ready to go, 3 cu.ft. fridge full of drinks and a new speedy ice cube maker to avoid trips up/down the stairs.

I've already had three P.T. sessions and will do my 3rd outside walk at noon. Like my last knee, walking around with a limp for so many years really F'd up how much my knee bends. I already have 0-degrees on my extension, but my flexion is only 75-degrees. It'll come around much quicker once I start pedaling.

Take care J. Those nerve blocks are fantastic, afterwards, not so much. I am down to 1 or 2 Norcos a day, mostly used for post P.T.

Pics or it didn't happen -

 

Post OP visit went well. Bruising was normal. Incision looked good…gotta wait til next week to get stitches out.

Alignment of the head to the shaft looks good.

I can start passive PT.

Looks like a single plate and 11 screws….

 

haha I beat you! two plates and 15 screws in the wrist area...
Actually, awe man, I lose.. two plates and 15 screws...
Get well brother get well...