Author Topic: 48 days after surgery...first RIDE on..."The Yellow Horse!!!" (Read 15627 times)

JJ · « **on:** May 15, 2018, 06:28:59 AM »

To repair a complete Distal Biceps Rupture of my left arm...which I did a few weeks ago moving a heavy bed...

This complete tear of the tendon was verified last week through an MRI. NOTE: If I do not get it done NOW, I will miss the window of opportunity to get it repaired permanently.

Just my luck at age 63....No riding for me for 4-6 months....That's nice...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Yut-0l2oU&t=32s

Phang · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2018, 06:50:10 AM »

JJ, modern medical science do wonders

it will be as good as (probably better) new after the repair

nick949 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2018, 06:54:16 AM »

Take the 'no riding' admonition with a dose of salt JJ. I rode my Quota around the block 4 weeks after triple bypass (OK, I'll admit that was a bit daft), but was fully back on the bike within a couple of months. Let your body and mind by your guide.

And good luck - all will be well.

Nick

ohiorider · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2018, 06:57:53 AM »

It's a bitch to be out of the saddle for that period of time. Heal well and quickly.

Best wishes,

Bob

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2018, 06:57:53 AM »

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2018, 07:02:25 AM »

Modern medicine being what it is, I would **think** this ought to be somewhat routine for surgeons these days. I hope all goes well and you heal quickly.

John Henry

JJ · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2018, 07:10:59 AM »

Thanks for the kind words, guys! If I don't get it fixed NOW, I will miss the "window of opportunity" to get it repaired permanently...then my gimped left arm will morph into something like...."T-REX!!"

kingoffleece · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2018, 07:53:23 AM »

twowings · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2018, 07:56:53 AM »

So...no Datil?

wavedog · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2018, 08:03:44 AM »

JJ- the good news is you will miss the hot weather riding in Arizona - depends where you live. The higher elevations are pleasant in the summer and cold in the winter, but that Valley of the Sunstroke where I used to live has brutal riding conditions in the summer. You will be back in the saddle for the good riding weather. You may miss riding to a few rallies. Take care of it and do the therapy. You will be glad you did. Good Luck!

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2018, 08:17:16 AM »

Best if luck with it. Bummer on the timing for the riding season.
GliderJohn

JJ · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2018, 08:50:08 AM »

Quote from: twowings on May 15, 2018, 07:56:53 AM

So...no Datil?

Maybe I will DRIVE my SUV...or...convince my buddy who just finished his Guzzi Tri-King to motor on up there, with me as Co-Pilot!!

twowings · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2018, 08:58:21 AM »

Speedy recovery and if the Centauro needs exercising, give me a call!

John A · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2018, 09:03:15 AM »

Eat well and heal quickly!

rodekyll · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2018, 09:15:32 AM »

I had all that happen except for the surgery part. It was the most painful experience of my life. I envy you the opportunity to have surgery, and I wish you a complete recovery.

n3303j · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2018, 10:24:18 AM »

My father had that happen first on one arm, then the other about a year later. Doctors were surprised, as this type of injury is most usually the result of an accident. Most people's muscles aren't strong enough to damage a tendon or pull it free from its anchor point. 50 years ago it was in-patient surgery. They tied a wire to the tendon and tugged it to the anchor point. The free end of the wire hung outside the arm. After a number of weeks the wire was removed and due caution was exercised for about 6 months until the tendon anchor fully healed.

Your procedure sounds less invasive. Doctors recommendations are prompted by their lawyers. Just be careful and pay attention to your signals.

azguzzirep · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2018, 10:33:06 AM »

You can still go out into the garage, sit on the bikes and go "vroom, vroom"!! 😂😂

Good luck and heal quickly and don't be a bad patient or your wife won't feed ya!

JJ · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2018, 10:50:51 AM »

Quote from: rodekyll on May 15, 2018, 09:15:32 AM

I had all that happen except for the surgery part. It was the most painful experience of my life. I envy you the opportunity to have surgery, and I wish you a complete recovery.

When I felt "The POP", the pain literally brought me to my knees...this is what my swollen crease in my arm / topside of my elbow looked like 2 days later...I knew something was torn...

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LowRyter · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2018, 11:02:46 AM »

good luck.

and do the rehab (make your luck)

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2018, 11:13:05 AM »

Did you do this before Cottonwood? If so, I guess it's lucky you live so close! Here's hoping for a painless and speedy recovery so you don't miss the fall riding season!

RinkRat II · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2018, 12:02:01 PM »

Good Luck with the surgeronomy JJ, have fun with the drugs they give ya and remember on the rehab, what works best is 12oz. curls with the opposite arm

Here's to a speedy recovery

Paul B

not-fishing · « **Reply #20 on:** May 15, 2018, 12:18:19 PM »

I pulled my left bicep / tendon months ago and it still is only at 25%.

Only now am I able to quit using it.

I figure in 6 months maybe- maybe it will heal.

I've never had anything "fixed" surgically. Being one who has had many tears and mangelings of body I'd be interested in knowing how long the healing takes.

At 64 I shouldn't heal much slower and I'm long overdue for a "rebuild".

Mark

Rion · « **Reply #21 on:** May 15, 2018, 12:42:48 PM »

Hope for a quick recovery!

JJ · « **Reply #22 on:** May 15, 2018, 12:42:56 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on May 15, 2018, 11:13:05 AM

Did you do this before Cottonwood? If so, I guess it's lucky you live so close! Here's hoping for a painless and speedy recovery so you don't miss the fall riding season!

YES! The photo is from April 4th.

I rode about 150 miles total the weekend of the Cottonwood N.A.R., and will admit, my left arm was a little "WEAK and "STIFF" after that...but no pain...

Vince in Milwaukee · « **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2018, 12:49:32 PM »

I'll just echo what everyone else is saying - good luck with your surgery and heal quickly.

JJ · « **Reply #24 on:** May 15, 2018, 12:57:08 PM »

Quote from: not-fishing on May 15, 2018, 12:18:19 PM

I pulled my left bicep / tendon months ago and it still is only at 25%.

Only now am I able to quit using it.

I figure in 6 months maybe- maybe it will heal.

I've never had anything "fixed" surgically. Being one who has had many tears and mangelings of body I'd be interested in knowing how long the healing takes.

At 64 I shouldn't heal much slower and I'm long overdue for a "rebuild".

Mark

There is a big, BIG difference between a "PARTIAL Tear" and a "COMPLETE Tear." If it was only a PARTIAL tear, I would not have the surgery, but a COMPLETE tear means detachment...and that requires surgery, unfortunately...

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #25 on:** May 15, 2018, 12:59:35 PM »

Best of luck on the surgery. Maybe you can get lucky and hitch a sidecar ride with someone to Datil!

JJ · « **Reply #26 on:** May 15, 2018, 01:11:18 PM »

Quote from: Dharma Bum on May 15, 2018, 12:59:35 PM

Best of luck on the surgery. Maybe you can get lucky and hitch a sidecar ride with someone to Datil!

Thanks Dharma Bun for your kind words!!

I am already working on a "PLAN B" for Datil...worse case scenario, I will DRIVE my SUV...and CAMP (maybe) with the masses!!

Turin · « **Reply #27 on:** May 15, 2018, 01:15:05 PM »

No riding sucks. I had a tibial plateau fracture at the beginning of october and couldnt walk for 2 months. Missed most of our riding season.
Heal up quick!

JJ · « **Reply #28 on:** May 15, 2018, 01:41:05 PM »

Quote from: Turin on May 15, 2018, 01:15:05 PM

No riding sucks. I had a tibial plateau fracture at the beginning of october and couldnt walk for 2 months. Missed most of our riding season.
Heal up quick!

i
Thanks, Turin!

Missed you at the Cottonwood N.A.R.....

I will, God willing, return to active riding with a stronger left arm by the Fall season.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #29 on:** May 15, 2018, 01:45:01 PM »

Good luck, do the rehab, get ready for Sandy Eggo in the fall, JJ..

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