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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: JJ on May 15, 2018, 06:28:59 AM
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To repair a complete Distal Biceps Rupture of my left arm...which I did a few weeks ago moving a heavy bed... :shocked: 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... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :huh: :shocked:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Yut-0l2oU&t=32s
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JJ, modern medical science do wonders
it will be as good as (probably better) new after the repair
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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
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It's a bitch to be out of the saddle for that period of time. Heal well and quickly.
Best wishes,
Bob
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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
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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!!" :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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ugh!
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So...no Datil? :sad:
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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!
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Best if luck with it. Bummer on the timing for the riding season.
GliderJohn
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So...no Datil? :sad:
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!! :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes:
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Speedy recovery and if the Centauro needs exercising, give me a call! :cool:
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Eat well and heal quickly!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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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good luck.
and do the rehab (make your luck)
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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!
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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 :evil:
Here's to a speedy recovery :boozing: :boozing:
Paul B :boozing:
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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
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Hope for a quick recovery!
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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!
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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... :shocked: :rolleyes: :huh:
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I'll just echo what everyone else is saying - good luck with your surgery and heal quickly.
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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...
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Best of luck on the surgery. Maybe you can get lucky and hitch a sidecar ride with someone to Datil!
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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!! :cool:
I am already working on a "PLAN B" for Datil...worse case scenario, I will DRIVE my SUV...and CAMP (maybe) with the masses!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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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!
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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!
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Thanks, Turin! :thumb: Missed you at the Cottonwood N.A.R..... :wink:
I will, God willing, return to active riding with a stronger left arm by the Fall season. :cool:
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Good luck, do the rehab, get ready for Sandy Eggo in the fall, JJ.. :thumb:
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This was a fairly common injury when I worked in the state prison medical dept Inmates would use the steel cots to do bicep curls with one or two inmates sitting on the bed. The bicep tendon would go "pop".
and they would show up at medical , with their bicep muscle rolled up in a ball on their upper arm.
The recovery post op was usually fairly un eventful, and with good end results.
Arizona state prisons used to have free weight "piles" on all the yards, but some years ago,it was decided to remove the free weights so the inmates could not use them as weapons in a riot, thus began the use of the beds, as a "curling machine", and subsequent bicep injuries. :wink:
Good luck, JJ . You will be fine.
Rick.
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Ugh, that must have been really painful! Good luck with the surgery and rehabilitation, JJ.
These things always happen at inconvenient times, but listen to the expertise and take care - you will need two well functioning arms for a long time yet!
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Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Good luck, do the rehab, get ready for Sandy Eggo in the fall, JJ.. :thumb:
Thanks, Chuckster!! :thumb: :cool: :1:
That will be 5 months from now , and I suspect I will ready by then for Lake Henshaw, CA!! :thumb:
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Back in 2003 I was trimming a hind foot on a 2000 pound Suffolk mare at a zoo in southern Ma. She was short on manners and after finishing that foot and moving around her left hindquarters, she stepped into me and cocked her hind leg with the intention of kicking the hell out of me. Definitely unacceptable behavior, so to keep from getting hammered I swung my left arm hard into her belly (didn't hurt her) to get her attention. It worked but unfortunately I forgot to bend my arm and immediately felt a severe burning sensation in my left bicep. It had ripped off the bone and rolled up to my shoulder. Considered finishing the work day but thought better of it. After re-attachment surgery and heeding the doctor's advice about healing and recovery time, it's as strong as ever. Just looks a bit different than it used to. JJ, all the best to you during surgery and beyond. Just give yourself time to heal and regain your strength. Riding can wait. :grin:
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All the best for your surgery JJ. Hope it all goes well.
I had the long headed tendon detach. They don't tend to bother doing anything with it as the surgery tends to give more trouble than just leaving it. However, bow it sits in a ball on the shoulder side of the bicep; only gives trouble with a big bicep strain. Tends to suddenly cramp the bicep.
I think you probably will be told not to do much with it for a couple of months.
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All the best for your surgery JJ. Hope it all goes well.
I had the long headed tendon detach. They don't tend to bother doing anything with it as the surgery tends to give more trouble than just leaving it. However, bow it sits in a ball on the shoulder side of the bicep; only gives trouble with a big bicep strain. Tends to suddenly cramp the bicep.
I think you probably will be told not to do much with it for a couple of months.
Thanks for the kind words, Muzz, and you are correct...no bike riding for a few months.
However, and as I mentioned previously, with a COMPLETE tear , (tendon detachment), I don't have any options unless I want a T-Tex left arm the rest of my life.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I will file periodic reports on my progress...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93B072j-E3I
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Thanks twowings!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:
I have been through major surgeries, (major and minor), in my lifetime...but it is always a little uncomfortable when you go under anesthesia...
I feel a little uncomfortable this time for some reason...maybe it is because of my age (63), and the fact that it is my "clutch-arm..." :huh: :rolleyes: :shocked:
Anyway, thanks everyone for your kind words and best wishes....and will file a report when I awaken... :thumb: :1: :cool:
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gOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SURG/ury,its got to be a pain in the arm however it can always be worse-------u could live in Nebraska say :boozing:Bourbon works for me with little or no side effects,try it after you get home,if you dont feel better within 3 months dont have any more surguries :violent1: GOOD LUCK see ya down the road
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Luck ? No , I'm hoping you have the best surgeon and surgical team in Arizona . Just don't pinch any of the hospital staff , you'll be OK .
Dusty
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JJ - OH NO! I had missed this somehow. At least this is a 'mechanical repair' so even though it sucks you'll be missing a 'season' think of it this way - in your neck of the woods the 'season' will be getting good when you're back!
We'll be thinking about you my friend and all the best. Even while you're down you'll have the Guzzi Geezers keeping you company.
Ron
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Sending healing thoughts your direction tomorrow. :thumb:
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Thanks again, everyone, for all your kind words and best wishes! Much appreciated! :thumb:
I'll be fine, and post some photos when I recover of me in my "sling-blade-brace" :shocked: :rolleyes:
I WILL however, be at both the Guzzi Rally in DATIL, NEW MEXICO in mid-August and Guzzi N.A.R. in LAKE HENSHAW, CA in mid-October, even if I have to DRIVE my SUV!! :cool: :1: :thumb:
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Thanks again, everyone, for all your kind words and best wishes! Much appreciated! :thumb:
I'll be fine, and post some photos when I recover of me in my "sling-blade-brace" :shocked: :rolleyes:
I WILL however, be at both the Guzzi Rally in DATIL, NEW MEXICO in mid-August and Guzzi N.A.R. in LAKE HENSHAW, CA in mid-October, even if I have to DRIVE my SUV!! :cool: :1: :thumb:
Outstanding!! Enjoy those pain meds... :grin:
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Sending good vibes for a successful surgery. Mind your physical therapist...
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Sending good vibes for a successful surgery. Mind your physical therapist...
Back home in Vortex-Land...having a sunset Zen moment on the back deck before I retire for the evening...and mentally prepare for the surgery tomorrow morning at 10:30am :wink: :cool: :thumb:
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Let's have one last look at the...."Endo-Button" procedure...shall we?!? :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Yut-0l2oU&t=32s
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Best wishes. Hope it came out well, since I doubt you'll read this before you head to the doctor.
See you in October.
jdg
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Best wishes. Hope it came out well, since I doubt you'll read this before you head to the doctor.
See you in October.
jdg
Thanks jdgretz! I will survive to RIDE another day!! :thumb: :1: :cool:
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My daughter's dad did this same thing last winter when he stuck his arm out to stop her and her sled from careening out of control into some trees. I don't believe he had the proper treatment, and for sure he now has a T-rex arm, almost useless, 6 mo later. He's seeing an attorney, not really sure why, but he's MAD.
You're doing the right thing and I'm sure you'll do fine. I can't imagine a better place to rehab than your locale.
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I'll be the first cab off the rank (seeing the sun hits NZ first. so, how did it go????? :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
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They're catching it in time. He should be fine.
You don't get T-Rex arm from a totally busted bicep. You get "Popeye arm". The biceps muscle drops to the elbow in a lump. After 7 years, mine is the size and consistency of a small, boiled chicken breast. It limits my throwing range and my arm fatigues quickly when I try to do repetitive biceps-related efforts. At least the muscle has stopped trying to work. That was awful for the first few years.
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JJ, are you awake from surgery yet? Do what the doctor says and you’ll be lifting 16oz cans before you know it! :thumb:
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JJ, are you awake from surgery yet? Do what the doctor says and you�ll be lifting 16oz cans before you know it! :thumb:
Surgery went fine...although the Doctor said it was a difficult procedure due to the scar tissue...and I should not have waited so long, but oh well...DONE now!
My left arm feels like one, big swollen, nerve-ending...and I am have now morphed into "Sling-Boy"...but will live to ride another day! The Rehab now begins... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :shocked: :cool: :boozing: :1: :thumb:
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Good the hear it went well.
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Nice to hear. Remember to take your meds.
Especially the antibiotics, all the way to the end.
Decades ago my father chastised me because I would take my vicodin because I'm afraid of biochemicals it's a to much education thing. I've listened to him and now take my "optional" painkillers. I've found it helps my healing and stops various good muscles from "torque-ing up" due to pain.
You might suggest your Doc to prescribe a "Convert" for mental and physical rehab.............. ........
Mark
I wonder why a $3,000 gym (rowing) machine is tax deductible for medical rehab while a $3,000 rowing shell is not
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Glad to hear it went well. Just make sure any RAB you consume does not play bad with any pain meds you might be on at the moment!
John Henry
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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.
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Mark
I wonder why a $3,000 gym (rowing) machine is tax deductible for medical rehab while a $3,000 rowing shell is not
Shell is deductible if you can get the doctor to write a prescription for it. Cousin has a bad leg. Requires constant exercise to keep it viable. Cousin is riding prescription bicycles. Has been for years.
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You got this, JJ. You always land on your feet. :grin: Get well. Find a project to keep you busy. You'll be on 2 wheels again in no time.
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When you can't ride for 4-5 months...and you left arm resembles like a T-Rex...
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...there is only one thing to do... :rolleyes: :shocked: :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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Damn that really sucks! Get well
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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! :thumb:
JJ,
May your recovery be mind-blowingly speedy! :clock:
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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
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This is next....the IROM Brace...90 degrees...then 80 degrees...then 70 degrees, etc. :rolleyes: :shocked:
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I will be at both Datil, NM (Aug.) AND Lake Henshaw, CA (Oct.) even if I have to drive!!
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This is next....the IROM Brace...90 degrees...then 80 degrees...then 70 degrees, etc. :rolleyes: :shocked:
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. :boozing:
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Grip a beer, push the button for 90 degrees and get ready to swig. :boozing:
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!! :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes:
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Day 2 post surgery...this is as good as it gets for now... :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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The IROM brace...I think this is coming on Wed....during my post-op doctor's visit... :shocked: :rolleyes: :huh:
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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!!! :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :wink: :thumb: :cool:
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I believe that IROM brace can be ziptied to the throttle... :cool:
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I believe that IROM brace can be ziptied to the throttle... :cool:
Will let you know Wednesday!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :cool: :1: :thumb:
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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!!! :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :wink: :thumb: :cool:
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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
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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 :boozing: :boozing: :boozing:
Love the bird photographs btw ......... I'm also an avid photographer, and lover of nature
Cheers Izzug
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Thanks for your kind words, Izzug! :thumb: 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... :wink: :cool:
Take care and RIDE SAFE!! :1:
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Nurse Betty will take good care of you!
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John Henry
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Nurse Betty will take good care of you!
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John Henry
I need a nurse Betty...just like her! (LOL) :laugh: :grin: :wink:
When the going gets rough, the "in-firmed", (yours truly), resort to...PHOTOGRAPHY!!:cool: :thumb: :1: :shocked:
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REHAB in...."Red Rock country!" - - The Coconino National Forest! :thumb: :1: :cool:
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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...
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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...
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When the going gets rough, the "in-firmed", (yours truly), resort to...PHOTOGRAPHY!!:cool: :thumb: :1: :shocked:
Same here man, or my guitar. Some cool photos there, keep em coming. :wink:
Cheers, Izzug
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My poor left arm looks bad...but I will live to RIDE another day!! :thumb: :1: :cool:
Fitted today with an IROM Brace...aka .."Robo-Arm", but it sure beats a "sling" and at least now I can DRIVE my SUV! :huh: :shocked: :rolleyes:
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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!
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My poor left arm looks bad...but I will live to RIDE another day!! :thumb: :1: :cool:
Fitted today with an IROM Brace...aka .."Robo-Arm", but it sure beats a "sling" and at least now I can DRIVE my SUV! :huh: :shocked: :rolleyes:
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Looks like the Orthopedic did a nice, neat job, JJ. You'll be good as new in no time.
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Looks like the Orthopedic did a nice, neat job, JJ. You'll be good as new in no time.
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Sleep with one eye open, though...you know what an out-of-control arm can do! :evil:
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Sleep with one eye open, though...you know what an out-of-control arm can do! :evil:
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Fortunately...I am right-handed!!! :laugh: :grin: :wink: Dr. Strange-Arm!!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
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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... :wink:
I feel better, because I have my Tempe Farkle Labs T-shirt on... :1: :thumb: :cool:
Back to work in Chandler next Monday... :thumb:
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At least I can DRIVE now...and shower without a garbage bag on my gimped arm!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, everyone! - - and don't forget to fly your FLAG!! :thumb: :1: :cool:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/24/politics/tbt-memorial-day-history/index.html
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My old friend John has an unerring ability to send me links of motorcycles for sale that I end up buying.
So he is on rehab, and sends me a link to a 74 eldorado. Can’t hurt to look thinks I.
Damn. It’s sweet. Should arrive in several weeks. Meanwhile, JJ, get well soon my friend. See you in a Datil for sure, probably Cali too. Get well soon.
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My old friend John has an unerring ability to send me links of motorcycles for sale that I end up buying.
So he is on rehab, and sends me a link to a 74 eldorado. Can�t hurt to look thinks I.
Damn. It�s sweet. Should arrive in several weeks. Meanwhile, JJ, get well soon my friend. See you in a Datil for sure, probably Cali too. Get well soon.
Thanks for your kind words, Bruce!! :thumb: :cool:
Yes, I will be at Datil, NM (Aug.) AND Lake Henshaw, CA (Oct.), if I have to drive!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Thank God I can at least DRIVE now!! Out and about this morning in..."The Stang!" :1: :cool: :thumb:
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That Mustang is a looker. That has to be one of the lowest production colors. Have you had a “Marti” report run on it?
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That Mustang is a looker. That has to be one of the lowest production colors. Have you had a �Marti� report run on it?
No...but one of these days about the MARTI report. The stock color is called "Clearwater Aqua."
It was purchased new in Dayton, OH by my wife's grandmother in July of 1967...My wife rode around in the front seat as a 10-year old...
They made 3,595 of this "Sports Sprint" model in 1967. They made 325,000 Mustangs (all models total) in 1967, and reportedly, there are about 1/3 are still on the road today! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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It was purchased new in Dayton, OH by my wife's grandmother in July of 1967...My wife rode around in the front seat as a 10-year old...
Now that's history!!!!! :thumb:
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FIRST Physical Therapy appointment tomorrow morning @ 9am...will let you know how THAT little session goes!! :thumb: :1: :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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Here's hoping for smooth sailing and cute therapists! :cool:
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Here's hoping for smooth sailing and cute therapists! :cool:
Thanks, twowings! :thumb: :cool: Will file a report later... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :shocked: :shocked:
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Just completed first day of PT / Rehab on the ol' T-Rex left arm. Now cocked and locked @ 50 degrees, instead of 90 degrees. Therapist said range of motion is excellent...had a massage...did some stretching exercises...everyth ing progressing nicely!
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :cool: :cool:
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That's good news! :1:
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That's good news! :1:
Thanks, Guzzi Gal! Based on today's analysis...I am feeling confident that I will be RIDING "The Yellow Horse" to Datil in mid-August! :thumb: :thumb: :1: :1: :cool: :cool:
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We'll see what happens in 2 months... :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Excellent!! :cool:
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Recovery is a matter of degrees.
Remind me to tell you my the rapist joke sometime.
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Recovery is a matter of degrees.
Remind me to tell you my the rapist joke sometime.
Yes...first locked @ 90 degrees...then 50 degrees...now @ 30 degrees...pronation and suppination movement coming back to my hand....Getting stronger and better each week!! :thumb: :1: :cool:
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Day 20...and I am plodding away...but I would not wish this on anyone!! :shocked: :huh: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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The incision looks good! :1:
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The incision looks good! :1:
Thanks...but all one can do....is visualize is THIS!!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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Incision? I gots yer incisions.. :grin:
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Incision? I gots yer incisions.. :grin:
Yes, Chuckster...this is not my FIRST "Incision-Rodeo" either!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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How long before you can do chin ups?
It has been 2 years since I have done any at all.
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How long before you can do chin ups?
It has been 2 years since I have done any at all.
Good question...and I will ask this question next week... :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh: :thumb:
IROM brace comes off in 3 weeks...and I hope I can RIDE in 2-3 months...but my guess is 6 months to a year minimum before chin-ups!! :cool: :1:
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As long as you can get the pie to your pie hole in pie town you will be fine. :food:
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As long as you can get the pie to your pie hole in pie town you will be fine. :food:
YES!! As long as I can...RIDE...to Pie Town!! :laugh: :grin: :wink: Here is the Black & White version!!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Bah. You gots nothin.. :evil: :smiley:
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June 18th will be one month (30 days) since the surgery... Time flies when you are having fun!!
I believe I will be RIDING to Datil, NM by August!! :thumb: :1: :cool:
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Lookin' good! :1:
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Been following your progress, JJ and glad your recovery is going well.
I have seen many of these procedures,(Retired healthcare professional) and it's remarkable how good
the repair is post op....if one follows orders and hits PT with purpose, which I am sure you are doing.
I also think riding in an aqua vintage Mustang will help with recovery :thumb:. Nice ride!!
Heal well....
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Been following your progress, JJ and glad your recovery is going well.
I have seen many of these procedures,(Retired healthcare professional) and it's remarkable how good
the repair is post op....if one follows orders and hits PT with purpose, which I am sure you are doing.
I also think riding in an aqua vintage Mustang will help with recovery :thumb:. Nice ride!!
Heal well....
Thanks Bucky! Here is an animated illustration of the "Endo-Button" procedure, which is what I had done...
I am following REHAB / PT instructions..."to the letter!" Don't want to go through this again in my lifetime... :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Yut-0l2oU&t=3s
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Surgery was May 18th...now June 21st....33 days ago...Cleared by my doctor yesterday to STOP wearing the dreaded IROM brace!! :thumb: :1: :cool: Now working on strengthening exercises with light weights.
Will be RIDING again very, very soon! DATIL or BUST!! :wink: :1: :thumb: :cool:
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Most excellent! :1:
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Most excellent! :1:
Yes...and I may give the ol' Yellow Horse a try next week after REHAB... :1: :thumb: :cool:
We'll see..but I have to take it easy!! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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O' "Endo-Button" surgery breath!! :laugh: :grin: :wink: Cleared today to RIDE once again...by both the doctor AND the Physical Therapist!! :thumb: :1: :cool: So, maybe a short 50 miler this Friday morning on either Moby Dick...or..."The Yellow Horse!" Wish me luck! :wink:
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TAAAAA DAAAAAAAAH!!!!!
Congrats, see you in Datil! :grin:
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TAAAAA DAAAAAAAAH!!!!!
Congrats, see you in Datil! :grin:
Thanks twowings, and YES, I WILL be in Datil Aug. 17-18-19 :1: :thumb: :cool:
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Wow, that seemed fast! Not for you though, I suppose. :thumb:
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Wow, that seemed fast! Not for you though, I suppose. :thumb:
Thanks, Guzzi Gal! :wink: I would not wish this issue on anyone...and 39 days was a lot of pain and suffering... :shocked: :shocked: This is not my first surgical rodeo, and at the end of the day, I would like to believe that at 63... I am still one tough little biker!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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Goodonya!
Ease back into it.
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At least they didn't have to fix your third arm! :cool:
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Congrats, JJ, on the speedy recovery!
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Thanks everyone for your kind words and encouragement over the last 39 days.... :1: :thumb: :cool:
I am a little nervous...but will file a report on my 50+ mile breakfast ride this Friday morning...on either Moby Dick (2014 Victory Vision) or The Yellow Horse...my '98 Centauro GT.
Riding is living... :thumb: :1: :cool:
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Riding is living...
Yeah it is, JJ. Good for you. :thumb:
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Riding keeps you healthy. Glad to see you've recovered so quickly. Safe travels. Happy riding.
Nick
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Riding keeps you healthy. Glad to see you've recovered so quickly. Safe travels. Happy riding.
Nick
Thanks, nic949!! I may attempt to enter the VORTEX tomorrow on..."The Yellow Horse!!"
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Despite the 90+ degree temperatures, I completed a 50+ mile jaunt this afternoon down to historic downtown Cottonwood and back on "Moby Dick, the 871-pound Great White Whale."
I figured if I can muscle that Orca, I'll be able to ride my Centauro GT next. My left arm felt good and it felt GREAT to get "In The Wind" once again!! :1: :thumb: :cool: Datil or BUST in mid-August!!
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I like ya style. :thumb:
I was out of range when all this happened JJ. Good to see you are healing up nicely.
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Good news! :thumb: :bow:
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Despite the 100+ degree temperatures, I rode "The Yellow Horse" for the first time today (52+ miles) since surgery 48 days ago. My arm felt good, but the RIDE felt even better! :thumb: :cool: :cheesy: :wink:
However, it was frickin' HOT out there...and it wears you out!!! :laugh: :grin: :wink: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
I am all set now for the New Mexico Guzzi Rally now in Datil Aug. 17-19 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Everyone have a safe and great weekend!! :cool: :thumb: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
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:bike-037: Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself. I'm only going outside to check on the chickens so we don't lose any.
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I'm glad to see you have healed up nicely. Looked like a painful ordeal on many levels. Lots of riding season left to enjoy. Nice work following doctors orders and doing the work it takes to get it all back. :thumb: :thumb:
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I'm glad to see you have healed up nicely. Looked like a painful ordeal on many levels. Lots of riding season left to enjoy. Nice work following doctors orders and doing the work it takes to get it all back. :thumb: :thumb:
Thanks lucian!! :thumb: :cool:
Still doing PT / REHAB once per week....but at least I can drive a car and RIDE now...I will be fine in time...Not an ordeal for the faint of heart, however. Ripping a tendon off the bone is not fun... :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
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Glad you are back in the saddle, JJ. Go easy. :thumb:
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Glad you are back in the saddle, JJ. Go easy. :thumb:
Good advice Shorty, and thanks...and I WILL go easy...don't want a repeat performance on this!! :shocked: :shocked: :laugh: :grin: :wink:
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Yeah...NO wheelies until Datil, hotrod! :whip2:
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Yeah...NO wheelies until Datil, hotrod! :whip2:
I cannot imagine trying to wheelie the Centauro! One of the young buck riders recently sat on my bike and commented:
"It is like straddling a cow..." :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :laugh: :grin: :wink: (That's nice) :cool:
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That's awesome JJ, Glad to hear you're back in the saddle again. :grin: :grin: :thumb: :thumb: :grin: :grin:
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That's awesome JJ, Glad to hear you're back in the saddle again. :grin: :grin: :thumb: :thumb: :grin: :grin:
Thanks, Steve-O!! :cool: :wink: :thumb: Two rallies on the calendar for this year...
1. The NM State Guzzi Rally in Datil in mid-August, and... :smiley:
2. the SOCAL Lake Henshaw, CA Guzzi N.A.R., assuming they will do this again this year! :cool:
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Speedy recovery and if the Centauro needs exercising, give me a call! :cool:
Well actually maybe I live closer so call me :bike-037:
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Well actually maybe I live closer so call me :bike-037:
When "HELL" season in the Valley of the Sun is over...(around Thanksgiving), I want to ride my Centauro on newly re-paved road to Tortilla Flat!! :thumb: :cool: :smiley: