ScubaCinci Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I had previously posted on here somewhere that I partially tore my Achilles tendon which required surgery. Well, the surgery was today and went pretty well. Only snag was that they did a nerve block in my lower leg to mitigate the use of anesthetic and help with post-op pain. They must not have performed it well is it didn't really work. I woke up in quite a bit of pain (8-9 on a scale to 10). After several painkiller injections and a second nerve block the pain subsided enough that I could rest a bit and go home. Over 9 hours later, my lower leg is still numb/pins and needles. It's a very weird feeling.Anyway, my riding is done for the year and it'll take 4-6 months to completely get back to 100% but it had to be done. At least I get to take a week off of work to rest and luckily I can work from home for a few months afterwards. The staff at Good Samaritan hospital in downtown Cinci were all great - if anyone on here works there - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Glad to hear it went well all in all. Nerve blocks work but do feel weird and sort of uncomfortable imo. I'd much rather have localized anesthetic with a months worth of scripted pharms to cope Happy healing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Heal fast. I got a new KTM that I'll be modding, so you can follow me on that WR and see all the shit you're not supposed to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Good to hear the surgery went well.Heal up fast ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 You picked the right hospital! Love it there and have a few friends that work or have worked there. It is the only hospital I've ever had to stay overnight in due to an illness and was very pleased with themHope your recovery is smooth and quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thanks guys. I will be totally non-weight bearing on my right leg for 6-8 weeks so my activities will be very limited. I brought all my dumbells into my bedroom so at least I can do some upper body exercises while I watch Jerry Springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkason Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 At least you have all winter for rehab so you can climb back on strong. Injuries really really really suck. Your bench press will be killer though:cool:Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 If that z1000 gets lonely and wants some miles put on it I know a guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 UPDATE:Surgery was a success and wasn't all that bad except I happen to get a bad chest cold immediately after surgery. I thought I felt something coming on before but wasn't sure if it was allergies or not. Took me almost 3 weeks to totally shake that. Been working from home since a week after surgery (lucky for me, it's an option).Things have progressed quicker than anticipated and I've finally been cleared to ditch the boot and walk without crutches although no running, jumping, standing on tippy toes (ballet is out ), etc. Hurts to walk a bit and I started real PT last week. Because of scheduling, I ended up going to PT 2 days in a row this week...mistake. I was really hurting on that third day but I'm walking and feeling much better. I keep eyeing my bike in the garage hoping for a warm spell.I'm also cleared to drive as long as I manage to not have to jam on the brakes Returning back to the office for the first time on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Nice, should all be downhill from here and by Springtime you will be more than ready to ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Glad you are doing good! I am currently on the mend from my shoulder surgery "3 weeks today", getting stir crazy and still unsure as to when I return to work or riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDad Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Take care of yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Glad everything's getting better. Just be glad it didn't rip all the way off, happened to a guy at work who said it felt like getting shot there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I woke up in quite a bit of pain (8-9 on a scale to 10).I always wondered about that scale. How do you know what a 10 is? Do they smash your thumb with a hammer and say 'Ok, that is an 8' to give you a point of reference? I asked a nurse this question once, she didn't have a good answer.Glad to hear you are doing well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) @psyco1 Thanks! I love that Ren and Stimpy cartoon in your avatar.CAN HE RESIST PUSHING THE BIG, SHINY, BEAUTIFUL BUTTON?!?!? Edited November 7, 2012 by ScubaCinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I always wondered about that scale. How do you know what a 10 is? Do they smash your thumb with a hammer and say 'Ok, that is an 8' to give you a point of reference? I asked a nurse this question once, she didn't have a good answer.Glad to hear you are doing well though.They have pain scale signs all over the hospital rooms and descriptions for each level. I forget what they all are.All I know is I was in enough pain that I literally could not lay still...they could barely hold my leg still enough to do the block a second time. With the block they use just enough anaesthetic to keep you under during the procedure and virtually minimal painkillers. They were still wheeling me into the recovery room when I woke up. With that, and someone cutting into my leg, cutting my tendon, grinding down my heel bone, then stitching it back up. Yeah, I was hurting and I actually have a pretty high pain tolerance. I walked around for a week with a broken arm when I was a teen. The dr couldn't believe I didn't know it was broken. Well, yeah it hurt but it still worked ok lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Glad you are doing good! I am currently on the mend from my shoulder surgery "3 weeks today", getting stir crazy and still unsure as to when I return to work or riding. A manager at our shop just came back to work after being off for 5 weeks with his shoulder cleanout/repair. He goes back in for the other side next month. Needless to say, its been a bit more relaxed at work this past month:D. Not had mine done, but they aren't in the best of shape so its probably inevitable for me someday. What did you have done? Rotator work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 A manager at our shop just came back to work after being off for 5 weeks with his shoulder cleanout/repair. He goes back in for the other side next month. Needless to say, its been a bit more relaxed at work this past month:D. Not had mine done, but they aren't in the best of shape so its probably inevitable for me someday. What did you have done? Rotator work?Full surface tear on rotator cuff, bone spurs, badly torn labrum, torn bicep, tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, cyst on humerous. Pretty much FUBAR!!!!! The pain is really intense, and the recovery is pure ass. Hoping to be released on Dec 4th, but me recently getting a bloodclot has added to the drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I think I may need my shoulders done as well. While I was impaired by the tear for a few months prior to surgery, I was really doing a lot of lifting and my shoulders have been bothering me since. Not rotator cuff but I think both are impinged and probably bursitis. Using crutches did NOT help one bit let me tell you. One of these days at therapy for my leg I'm going to ask the therapist about it. Getting old SUCKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Full surface tear on rotator cuff, bone spurs, badly torn labrum, torn bicep, tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, cyst on humerous. Pretty much FUBAR!!!!! The pain is really intense, and the recovery is pure ass. Hoping to be released on Dec 4th, but me recently getting a bloodclot has added to the drama.Holy hell, WTF did you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Holy hell, WTF did you do?I'm wondering what he USED to do that created all this damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm wondering what he USED to do that created all this damageI thought that just made you go blind? :wackit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm wondering what he USED to do that created all this damageI am pretty ambidextrous in that regard, and if I were pulling that hard i would be needing a new dick as well. Nah I pitched growing up, coached baseball, and also lifted quite a bit. So old injury plus new injury "riding offroad with Swingset" and that pretty much did me in. Doc says I am 100% fixed now, so I am looking forward to getting active again. I miss riding and shooting so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I am pretty ambidextrous in that regard, and if I were pulling that hard i would be needing a new dick as well. Nah I pitched growing up, coached baseball, and also lifted quite a bit. So old injury plus new injury "riding offroad with Swingset" and that pretty much did me in. Doc says I am 100% fixed now, so I am looking forward to getting active again. I miss riding and shooting so much.Sweet, let's go hit some trails soon. You'll be fine.:rip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Sweet, let's go hit some trails soon. You'll be fine.:rip:You bitch.....and come get those damn tires before I burn them. I will trade you my tires towards an AR or parts.....just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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