Author Topic: 48 days after surgery...first RIDE on..."The Yellow Horse!!!" (Read 15641 times)

Shorty · « **Reply #60 on:** May 19, 2018, 10:55:14 AM »

You got this, JJ. You always land on your feet.

Get well. Find a project to keep you busy. You'll be on 2 wheels again in no time.

Rehab well.

JJ · « **Reply #61 on:** May 19, 2018, 12:08:34 PM »

When you can't ride for 4-5 months...and you left arm resembles like a T-Rex...

...there is only one thing to do...

canuck750 · « **Reply #62 on:** May 19, 2018, 12:42:20 PM »

Damn that really sucks! Get well

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #63 on:** May 19, 2018, 12:52:52 PM »

Quote from: Paradiso on May 19, 2018, 08:58:15 AM

Best luck with the recovery. I tore my l/h bicep tendon a couple of years ago. Initially the Dr was perplexed that I could still move my arm. After an MRI they realised I had a 'spare' tendon. Very unusual he said. First he'd seen in 30 years. I offered my services as a travelling freak, but I haven't had a call yet.

You're in good company, WG is full of mutants!

JJ,
May your recovery be mind-blowingly speedy!

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #63 on:** May 19, 2018, 12:52:52 PM »

jdgretz · « **Reply #64 on:** May 19, 2018, 03:05:43 PM »

Good to hear it went well. Doing the T-Rex thing is not much fun.

Enjoy the birds and recover well.

See you at Lake Henshaw.

jdg

JJ · « **Reply #65 on:** May 19, 2018, 03:09:16 PM »

This is next....the IROM Brace...90 degrees...then 80 degrees...then 70 degrees, etc.

https://www.healthproductsforyou.com/p-donjoy-irom-elbow-brace.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlv_XBRDrARIsAH-iRJQMDJgRORACJS2Hh21djCLeifUcj2QThxdmWiUhEL-I6VFoSpk8ZREaAjciEALw_wcB

I will be at both Datil, NM (Aug.) AND Lake Henshaw, CA (Oct.) even if I have to drive!!

John Ulrich · « **Reply #66 on:** May 19, 2018, 07:23:08 PM »

Quote from: JJ on May 19, 2018, 03:09:16 PM

This is next....the IROM Brace...90 degrees...then 80 degrees...then 70 degrees, etc.

https://www.healthproductsforyou.com/p-donjoy-irom-elbow-brace.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlv_XBRDrARIsAH-iRJQMDJgRORACJS2Hh21djCLeifUcj2QThxdmWiUhEL-I6VFoSpk8ZREaAjciEALw_wcB

I will be at both Datil, NM (Aug.) AND Lake Henshaw, CA (Oct.) even if I have to drive!!

Grip a beer, push the button for 90 degrees and get ready to swig.

JJ · « **Reply #67 on:** May 20, 2018, 07:41:31 AM »

Quote from: John Ulrich on May 19, 2018, 07:23:08 PM

Grip a beer, push the button for 90 degrees and get ready to swig.

The good news is...I am right-handed!! ...so no worries!!

My doctor said >90% of this type of injury involves one's dominant arm...go figure, I injured my left arm!!

JJ · « **Reply #68 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:42:30 AM »

Day 2 post surgery...this is as good as it gets for now...

JJ · « **Reply #69 on:** May 20, 2018, 04:40:58 PM »

The IROM brace...I think this is coming on Wed....during my post-op doctor's visit...

JJ · « **Reply #70 on:** May 21, 2018, 07:20:40 PM »

Helped my friend and neighbor bleed the brakes on his mint 1999 BMW K1200RS, 130+HP, "Flying Brick!" today

...and all with just one hand!!!

twowings · « **Reply #71 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:05:25 PM »

I believe that IROM brace can be ziptied to the throttle...

JJ · « **Reply #72 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:15:08 PM »

Quote from: twowings on May 21, 2018, 08:05:25 PM

I believe that IROM brace can be ziptied to the throttle...

Will let you know Wednesday!!!

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ohiorider · « **Reply #73 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:18:05 PM »

Quote from: JJ on May 21, 2018, 07:20:40 PM

Helped my friend and neighbor bleed the brakes on his mint 1999 BMW K1200RS, 130+HP, "Flying Brick!" today

...and all with just one hand!!!

Owned and rode a K1200RS for 5 years. Good bike! Back in the days when any good weekend meant I was in the saddle at 7am, and not back home until late in the day. I think most of the miles on this bike were here in Ohio. Good times.

That generation of 'bricks' were heavy machines, but they had some genuine oomph!

JJ .... sounds like you're making a speedy recovery! Congrats!

Bob

izzug otom · « **Reply #74 on:** May 21, 2018, 10:52:52 PM »

Hey good luck with the healing!

I know what it's like to be out of the saddle too. Nothing so drastic, but not improving as much as I'd like. I dropped my Cali 1100 at almost standstill in sand, or rather I didn't drop it, I hung onto it with my non dominant left hand like some warrior till help walked over. It pulled something pretty badly and was off road for the rest of the season. That was 2015, and I've twice had a frozen shoulder since, each time taking 1 to 2 months to heal up enough to ride comfortably.

I've just got over the second freeze, and although it does still get quite uncomfortable, I am back in the saddle............. . well I would be if I wasn't so crap at sorting my carburetors out, doh!

Healing vibes

Love the bird photographs btw ......... I'm also an avid photographer, and lover of nature

Cheers Izzug

JJ · « **Reply #75 on:** May 22, 2018, 07:55:03 AM »

Thanks for your kind words, Izzug!

I had a COMPLETE tear of the tendon from the elbow bone.

Surgery was the only option, unless I wanted to be disabled for the rest of my life...no thanks.

I will heal in time, and hope to be driving my SUV by next Tuesday. I will take more nature photos this week...

Take care and RIDE SAFE!! :1:

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #76 on:** May 22, 2018, 08:16:22 AM »

Nurse Betty will take good care of you!

John Henry

JJ · « **Reply #77 on:** May 22, 2018, 09:57:49 AM »

Quote from: Zoom Zoom on May 22, 2018, 08:16:22 AM

Nurse Betty will take good care of you!

John Henry

I need a nurse Betty...just like her! (LOL)

When the going gets rough, the "in-firmed", (yours truly), resort to...PHOTOGRAPHY!!:cool:

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JJ · « **Reply #78 on:** May 22, 2018, 10:55:18 AM »

REHAB in...."Red Rock country!" - - The Coconino National Forest!

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huklbery · « **Reply #79 on:** May 22, 2018, 12:54:13 PM »

Had my right re attached back in Oct 17. Had screwed up the left years ago and found out it's time sensitive so jumped on it right away rather than live with the muscle in a ball like my left. Carefully started easing back into riding in Jan and so far so good...

JJ · « **Reply #80 on:** May 22, 2018, 04:49:02 PM »

Quote from: huklbery on May 22, 2018, 12:54:13 PM

Had my right re attached back in Oct 17. Had screwed up the left years ago and found out it's time sensitive so jumped on it right away rather than live with the muscle in a ball like my left. Carefully started easing back into riding in Jan and so far so good...

- - will take a photo of my gimped left arm tomorrow!!

izzug otom · « **Reply #81 on:** May 22, 2018, 07:32:31 PM »

Quote from: JJ on May 22, 2018, 09:57:49 AM

When the going gets rough, the "in-firmed", (yours truly), resort to...PHOTOGRAPHY!!:cool: :1:

Same here man, or my guitar. Some cool photos there, keep em coming.

Cheers, Izzug

JJ · « **Reply #82 on:** May 23, 2018, 06:53:29 PM »

My poor left arm looks bad...but I will live to RIDE another day!!

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Fitted today with an IROM Brace...aka .."Robo-Arm", but it sure beats a "sling" and at least now I can DRIVE my SUV!

jlburgess · « **Reply #83 on:** May 23, 2018, 07:14:04 PM »

Quote from: Paradiso on May 19, 2018, 08:58:15 AM

Best luck with the recovery. I tore my l/h bicep tendon a couple of year ago. Initially the Dr was perplexed that I could still move my arm. After an MRI they realised I had a 'spare' tendon. Very unusual he said. First he'd seen in 30 years. I offered my services as a travelling freak, but I haven't had a call yet.

I tore mine about 12 years ago. I never felt it happen but I was holding a giant wheelbarrow full of concrete from rolling down some stairs. A few days later I was brushing my teeth and saw what looked like a tumor on my deltoid. It took two doctors to identify the probem. The bicep came off of the elbow and balled up near my shoulder yet had zero pain.

It's in the "use as is" category but I recently had a chance to show it to an MLB pitcher from the White Sox. He confirmed that my pitching career is over plus I'm 51 so I'll take a hint. He did get a good laugh!

Sheepdog · « **Reply #84 on:** May 24, 2018, 07:34:35 AM »

Quote from: JJ on May 23, 2018, 06:53:29 PM

My poor left arm looks bad...but I will live to RIDE another day!! :1:

Fitted today with an IROM Brace...aka .."Robo-Arm", but it sure beats a "sling" and at least now I can DRIVE my SUV!

Looks like the Orthopedic did a nice, neat job, JJ. You'll be good as new in no time.

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #85 on:** May 24, 2018, 10:27:59 AM »

Quote from: Sheepdog on May 24, 2018, 07:34:35 AM

Looks like the Orthopedic did a nice, neat job, JJ. You'll be good as new in no time.

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twowings · « **Reply #86 on:** May 24, 2018, 10:35:24 AM »

Sleep with one eye open, though...you know what an out-of-control arm can do!

JJ · « **Reply #87 on:** May 24, 2018, 03:25:21 PM »

Quote from: twowings on May 24, 2018, 10:35:24 AM

Sleep with one eye open, though...you know what an out-of-control arm can do!

Fortunately...I am right-handed!!!

Dr. Strange-Arm!!!

JJ · « **Reply #88 on:** May 24, 2018, 07:47:55 PM »

I drove my SUV for the first time today...it' Day 6, and I am now moving around with the IROM Brace attached.

Felt good to take a shower WITHOUT a garbage bag attached to my left arm...

I feel better, because I have my Tempe Farkle Labs T-shirt on... :1:

Back to work in Chandler next Monday...

JJ · « **Reply #89 on:** May 26, 2018, 07:41:50 AM »

At least I can DRIVE now...and shower without a garbage bag on my gimped arm!!

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, everyone! - - and don't forget to fly your FLAG!!

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https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/24/politics/tbt-memorial-day-history/index.html

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Author Topic: 48 days after surgery...first RIDE on..."The Yellow Horse!!!" (Read 15641 times)

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