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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I just got back from traveling for the holiday; no internet and I can't wait to catch up on the "Song Of The Day" thread. It's late and I'm for bed soon enough, but I wanted to check in and say "Hi" to all.
Some may remember that I had surgery to free up my trigger thumb two weeks ago. The stitches came out Friday, and I'm pleased to report that, aside from a little stiffness (to be expected after surgery), I once again have full range of motion. The best part was that it gave me the weekend to fingerpick a little before tomorrow. (BTW, I like this redwood nylon string more every time I play it. You should here it in open-D! No buzz, just tone, tone, tone. :cool: )
I go in at 10 AM to have a torn rotator cuff repaired. It looks pretty straight forward, but the doc won't give me a straight answer about when I can pick up the guitar again. Hopefully not too long, as the surgery is arthroscopic and the recovery is supposedly much easier than it used to be.
Wish me luck folks. And if any of my posts the next few days tend to ramble more than usual or drift into the "far side of sense" category, blame the pain meds. :p Speaking of which, my fast before surgery starts in 15 minutes. Just enough time for a small Black Bush I think. :cool: |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Patch:
And if any of my posts the next few days tend to ramble more than usual or drift into the "far side of sense" category, blame the pain meds. Nice try, Patch... ;)
Seriously, post-surgery, keep trying to play. That will be a great gauge to measure your progress.
Best of recovery, my friend! |
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Location: Newington, CT | A very speedy and a complete recovery to you, Patch! You'll be playing again in NO time! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Hang in there...get well! |
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | Patch, In the last 10 years I have had major surgery on my chest.
After a heart operation my sternum broke apart. After reconstructive surgery my sternum broke apart again. I had broken wires coming out of my chest and I could hardly lift a gallon of milk. BUT I kept playing. The healing process goes faster when you do what you love and makes you happy. Trust Me! My last operation they took out my entire sternum, replaced it with gortex and kevlar fabric, but I kept playing, not so good ha ha but kept playing. I am now doing fantastic. I feel your pain, hope you get back playing soon. Ovation Plug it in |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by kitmann:
Patch, In the last 10 years I have had major surgery on my chest.
After a heart operation my sternum broke apart. After reconstructive surgery my sternum broke apart again. I had broken wires coming out of my chest and I could hardly lift a gallon of milk. BUT I kept playing. The healing process goes faster when you do what you love and makes you happy. Trust Me! My last operation they took out my entire sternum, replaced it with gortex and kevlar fabric, but I kept playing, not so good ha ha but kept playing. I am now doing fantastic. I feel your pain, hope you get back playing soon. Ovation Plug it in Uhhhh...Ouch!
But, at least you're bulletproof now! |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Patch, a guitar playing friend of mine had the same operation not too long ago. He had a lot of trouble playing his dread, so he played an electric for a while. If you have a super shallow, you'll be fine.
Wishing you all the best. Let us know. |
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Location: Flahdaw | Originally posted by Patch:
Just enough time for a small Black Bush I think. :cool: Coincidentally, exactly what Clinton said before every press conference. |
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Location: Connersville, Indiana | Yup, Bullet proof and water proof :) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Patch, you'll pull through fine. Take it easy and go through the rehab as they recommend. |
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Location: Utah | Hoping your 50,000 mile tune up goes well and you're back to strumming soon. |
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Location: California | Fast recovery Patch.
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Location: Seymour, Tennessee | Hoping for a speedy recovery for you! |
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Location: Hanau, Hessen, Germany | All the best, Patch. Take your time and get well. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Thanks everyone. All went well. I'm slung up, medicated, and typing one-handed. But it's nice to know folks around here have your back.
BTW, without mentioning names, I want to publicly thank the OFCer who took the time to call and check up after my last surgery. It meant a great deal. Thanks again!
I can't wait to feel a little less loopy so I can give a decent listen to the songs I've missed on "Song O the Day." :cool: |
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Time for round two