Author Topic: Looks like my ride to Gander, NL is delayed again (Read 13655 times)

dilligaf · « **on:** March 26, 2015, 04:53:54 PM »

Had surgery yesterday to replace the disk between C4, C5 and C6 in my Cervical spine. Have to wear this thing for two months. Not as uncomfortable as it looks. But....... still sucks. At lest I can walk without the aid of a walker but have a long way to go.

:BEER:
Matt

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2015, 05:02:39 PM »

" Resistance is futile " . Sorry Matt , couldn't help myself ;D Get well ;-T

Dusty

rodekyll · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2015, 05:29:57 PM »

Well, you survived it in good order. ;-T Thant's what they wanted to do to me. They decided on something a little less severe. You'll have about 10 days of discomfort, and then you'll come up on-step quickly. My biggest problem was being patient for the month they wanted me to stay patient. Behind the surgical pain I could feel the improvement and really wanted to get back to my routine. If I've got any advice, it would be to NOT give in to any urge to be productive until the doc clears you for action.

davedel44 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2015, 06:48:11 PM »

Geez, Guess won't be seeing you in Homer this year.
Heal quickly but listen to RK and don't overdo. Show and steady will the race. See ya at Swamp Scooters if not before take care,
Dave
Galveston

dilligaf · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2015, 05:44:52 PM »

Actually, I'm going bat shit crazy sitting around and only three days into two months. To replace the disk they cut a hole in the front of my neck and I have to wear this collar for the next two months. SUCKS. I think it to hold my spine in place while it heals or it keep my head form falling off, not sure. Surgery relieved a lot of lowered back, hip and knee pain but still not walking all that well. And I'm bored as hell. Physical Therapist stopped by yesterday to do an evaluation. Nice guy. Seemed to know what he was doing. Told him his job was to get me back on my motorcycle. He was OK with that. ;-T Next visit is Wednesday and should be female. ~; Oh, please be female. ;D Makes being a geezer worth while. :BEER:
Matt

LowRyter · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2015, 05:53:33 PM »

get well soon

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2015, 06:03:40 PM »

GWS DILLIGAF. You've dealt with bigger problem than this, you'll get through this great. Use this down time to plot/plan ways to annoy the wife, scare the children, and set several different routes for future rides. :D

dilligaf · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2015, 06:09:54 PM »

Thanks, but been there and done all that. ::( Wife has been great - so far. :bow I've been thinking about learning the software for Garmin Base Camp and I don't even use a GPS. :BEER:
Matt

Petrus Rocks · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2015, 11:04:06 AM »

As I sit here with a new hip I feel u r pain! Got home Fri. No riding for 2 mos.

I had similar done to me in' 07.
Broke and dislocated neck - they went in thru the back of the neck, cut a lot of muscle. Fused C3 n 4. Had to wear the collar for 4 mos.
The nerves take a while to calm down :BEER:

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2015, 12:19:40 PM »

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keep my head form falling off,

;D That's probably it. GWS. I think I'll go for a ride in the mountains.. ~; :BEER:

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2015, 12:35:07 PM »

If it weren't for the drugs, things like that would be no fun at all.

nick949 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2015, 12:55:42 PM »

Quote from: dilligaf on March 29, 2015, 05:44:52 PM

<snip>Told him his job was to get me back on my motorcycle. He was OK with that. ;-T Next visit is Wednesday and should be female. ~; Oh, please be female. ;D Makes being a geezer worth while. :BEER:
Matt

;-T ;-T I can't see a little thing like this slowing down a man like you - certainly not enough to miss a trip to Newfoundland. Get well quickly Matt. :BEER: :BEER:

Nick

Tobit · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2015, 01:55:15 PM »

Matt, Inconvenient, boring, bad timing, but if the back pain is gone it's worth it, right? You're right, it's a good time to study something, or binge watch a series or two if you have Netflix. Somehow I don't think that would appeal to you though. ;)

Hope you're up and travelling asap.

Tobit

Wayne Orwig · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2015, 02:06:03 PM »

Quote from: dilligaf on March 29, 2015, 06:09:54 PM

I've been thinking about learning the software for Garmin Base Camp and I don't even use a GPS. :BEER:

After a few hours with that horrible software, you will be using some long lost curse words. ~;

It well.

dilligaf · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2015, 02:47:06 PM »

Quote from: Wayne Orwig on March 30, 2015, 02:06:03 PM

After a few hours with that horrible software, you will be using some long lost curse words. ~;

It well.

Two hours was all it took. I cold see no reason for it at all. It's been removed. :BEER:
Matt

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2015, 03:03:30 PM »

I find it surprising that an old geezer ( I'm allowed to use that term as I are one ) with bone problems wants to go to a place reknown for its' cold wet climate
especially when you live in a warm place.

dilligaf · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2015, 03:16:00 PM »

Yell, BTFOOMT. ;D That is how you text isn't it. Just type a bunch of letters and see if anyone can figure it out. :BEER:
Matt

dilligaf · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:03:14 AM »

:beat_horse Well this just sucks. Surgery didn't accomplish a thing. No improvement at all. ::(

:+1 to the Physical Therapy folks. My first appointment was two weeks after my surgery and, after an evaluation, advised me to call my doctor. Managed to see doctors PA about 30 days after surgery. "Expect a 100% recovery" he said. PT folks didn't buy it and called. Got to actually see the doctor 6 weeks after my surgery. "Never had this happen before". He ordered another MRI and said he would call. Sure he will.

Now for the bright side. ;D I have eight motorcycles that need to be ridden. Number one son took three and oldest granddaughter and her husband are taking the MSF course next month and are willing to help. ;-T Number two granddaughter call to help but as soon as she found out her father had the ST2 she lost interest. Oh, Well.

Now to find a doctor that knows what is going on. ;-T I'm missing my :bike and I'm missing you guys. :BEER:
Matt

Nick · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:20:26 AM »

Come on Matt, get well soon!! .......Swamp Scooters will be here before you know it.....We need that good cooking you and Marion prepared! ;-T

Nick

oldbike54 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:28:01 AM »

Yeah , c'mon Matt , after the Alaska trip the little jaunt to Oklahoma in Oct is nothing . We promise to help keep your head in place ;D

Dusty

dilligaf · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:28:57 AM »

I am going to be there. ;D Marion is missing the motorcycle as much as I am. Number son is taking her for a Mothers Day ride. Couldn't get her gear on fast enough. :BEER:
Matt

dilligaf · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2015, 12:03:46 PM »

:winer Last night, about 1745, the surgeon called to inform me additional surgery would be required. No shit. Today is the seventh week anniversary of my operation all all I've done is get worst.This morning, after my Physically Therapist and Primary Care Physician threw up some red flags, I am getting a second opinion and maybe another doctor. PT sort of hinted that a second opinion was in order but my PCP didn't mince words when it came to a second opinion and "hinted" about another doctor. ::(

Stay tuned. This is BS. :BEER:
Matt

Spuddy · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2015, 11:47:35 AM »

GW ASAP

Triple Jim · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2015, 12:00:07 PM »

Wow Matt, reading the update I was really surprised. I thought about you when I was at the meet last week, assuming you'd be back riding soon. It sounds like you have a good plan to move forward though, so the best of luck for an actual recovery as quickly as possible!

dilligaf · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2015, 10:04:02 AM »

Knowing what I now know I would never have posted. I was sure I was looking at just a "bump in the road". A quick medical "tune-up", a new knee , a little touch up on the old spine and I would be seeing everyone at the National on my way back from Gander. Something to brag about around the campfire. Your comments have been most welcome as well as the PMs and phone calls. Thank you. Not going to happen. The diagnosis is ALS. SUCKS

http://www.alsa.org/about-als/what-is-als.html

Matt

PS: Should some of you, after reading the above, be inclined to make a donation to the above naaw, just send me the $$$.

rodekyll · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2015, 02:14:56 PM »

I'm sorry to hear that.

One thing that has impressed me about you Matt is that when you visit an area you get involved with it -- interact with the local people, attend events, etc. Not your typical tourist. I think you've gotten a lot more out of your travels than 99% of others.

Lannis · « **Reply #26 on:** June 30, 2015, 03:04:59 PM »

Matt -

Really and truly sorry to hear that. I did click on the site and have made a donation, seems like the right thing to do!

Lannis

Nick · « **Reply #27 on:** June 30, 2015, 07:01:42 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on June 30, 2015, 03:04:59 PM

Matt -

Really and truly sorry to hear that. I did click on the site and have made a donation, seems like the right thing to do!

Lannis

I did the same.
Sorry to hear that, Matt.
Nick

lucian · « **Reply #28 on:** June 30, 2015, 08:07:36 PM »

Quote from: Spuddy on May 13, 2015, 11:47:35 AM

GW ASAP

There's a text even I can understand. Hope your back in the saddle soon, can understand you frustration. dave

dilligaf · « **Reply #29 on:** July 05, 2015, 03:46:41 PM »

I can't drive anymore so the Granddaughters took it.

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Matt

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