Boggs Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 In at 12:00 and out to get my fish fry by 2:30! Beat my old record by an hour!! The good news is that the bicep tendon in question was not sufficiently damaged to need to be relocated! The bad news is that the tendon was the best part of the joint... He cleaned up what he could as best he could, but I am probably looking at a future shoulder replacement. We will maintain it until I am old enough to make that viable. I am starting to get some feeling back in the fingers and hand following the nerve block. Prison ministry is a definite go tomorrow!! Later... and thank you for your thoughts and prayers! Check out my Rock Beach Guitars page showing guitars I have built and repaired... http://www.rockbeachguitars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Boggs, Take it easy! My wife is a Doctor and the comment that was made earlier about DRs was uncalled for. Most of them put in 80 hours a week, continuous education to stay current, and really care about their patients! I know, here is a picture of my knee and back. (Not for the weak at heart) Don't rush and find a GOOD PT. Peace http://members.cox.net/zuben/knee2.jpghttp://members.cox.net/zuben/back.jpg http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durockrolly Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hey Boggs. First of all I want to wish you a speedy recovery. We have something in common. Surgery! I go in Oct. 26th for my third shoulder surgery in a little over 24 months. It will be my fourth right shoulder surgery overall. The first was 20 years ago. My last surgery, the Dr. relocated my bicep tendon and attached it with a screw. This was just one of many things he worked on. As luck would have it, I have a screw loose! The tendon became disconnected. The good news is I have a new surgeon. Dr. Kvitene. He is the team orthopedist for the L.A. Kings and the Anaheim Ducks. He is also the surgeon who performed my first surgery 20 years ago. I am fully confident this will fix it all. He is very good. Good luck with the rehab! Fernando Fernando If you can't say it in 12 bars... then it can't be said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durockrolly Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 OOPS!!! Fernando If you can't say it in 12 bars... then it can't be said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 best wishes Boggs. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Glad to hear from you Boggs. Glad the surgery went well. Shoulders are amazing, but also suck!! It is a very complex joint, and when it goes bad, it's a bitch to get back to specs. Keep those prisoners in line, and welcome back from the hospy. Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolead Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Glad to see you're okay, Boggs. I know from personal experience what a bitch surgery can be. Hope the shoulder doesn't interfere with playing too much. Shut up and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Glad to see you back, Boggs! Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Rest up, and think: EBONY! EBONY! EBONY! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Well that's some pretty good news actually Boggs. Sounds like it could have been much worse and as time goes on medical research might just come up with new techniques so that when you eventually have the next operation it might be less invasive and recovery easier! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Whew! Glad ya made it in time for Fish Fry; that'd been terrible if you'd missed that. Love a good fish-fry, myself... Seriously, I'm glad that things turned out as good as they did for you there, Boggs, very glad indeed. An' like B.A. said, "EBONY! EBONY! EBONY!" Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger85 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Best wishes and a speedy recovery! ...touched down in the land of the Delta Blues.....in the middle of the pouring rain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggs Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Prison went incredibly well. While there, zero discomfort. Tell me I wasn't meant to be there... I have real hope for this group. It is something I wish you could all experience. These men really do remind me by their generosity of heart how to be on the outside. It is indescribable. Anyway, I am typing this with two hands and I drove all the way down and back and went shopping and to dinner with my wife and I can play the guitar already. Doing my range of motion exercises and getting strength back in it. All of the anesthesia drugs have worn off completely now, for sure, but it isn't anything I can't handle without 'em. Thanks for the prayers and encouragement, everyone! Check out my Rock Beach Guitars page showing guitars I have built and repaired... http://www.rockbeachguitars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Hey Boggs....next time you are in to see your surgeon, you might ask his to take a look at your forehead.......... Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Is that some kind of magic anesthesia patch he has on his forehead? Just a pinch between the geek and chum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggs Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Some people pick their noses... I've always been a bit different. Mowed the 1/2 acre of lawn today and the shoulder felt more comfortable doing it than it has in months already!! Some motions are still a bit rough, but it is coming back rediculously fast!! Check out my Rock Beach Guitars page showing guitars I have built and repaired... http://www.rockbeachguitars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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