How bloody cruel. Oh well only 1 limb to go. How ironic. Can someone wake me up now ?
Charmayne, I would reccomend getting a 2nd and even 3rd opinion once the swelling has gone down in a few weeks. I was told knee & ankle reconstruction from an accident. I let the swelling go down and visited another specialist doctor who sent me off to a physio who fixed me up fine.
Meh - If you can manage without the reconstruction, then do that. The moment some bloody surgeon starts frigging around with your internals you can guarantee that you'll be a regular visitor to the operating theatre. I pulled my shoulder out when I was 16, snapped my clavical (collar bone) in half and was in a pretty bad shape. 14+ years down the track, after 3 surgeons said I MUST have a reconstruction, I'm still water skiing, riding bikes, and doing all the stuff that caused the problems in the first place. I'm fine. Although this little tale of mine is more descriptive than prescriptive, I'd be getting a few opinions. Remember, life without a reconstruction can go on for ages - there's really no ball tearing hurry to get all this done right now. My shoulder and upper-back muscles are more scar tissue than muscle and yeah, some days it hurts like someone's stuck a star picket through my shoulder blade, but pain killers are cheap and I still have full mobility of the joint and almost 100% strength (compared to the other side). Take it easy, and get better soon eh? BTW, I'm in the 'Gong, feel free to drop around and share a home brew with me James ZZR250==>ZX9R
Absolutely. Going under the knife is the last resort. It may end up being necessary, but that should be your decision, after you have got as much info as you can. Having had 4, I cant think of too many things which are as nasty. (the op's easy, you lay there and take drugs. But then you have hope you Surgeon has done a good job and to do all the recovery work. Talk to peoples, find a good Physio, and do some work. As Zaphod say's, may get away without one. Mark
Hey thanks guys. I"ve been reading up and they reckon the recovery time is around 4 - 6 months for a reconstruction. I've gotta do my P's before March or I'll have to start the whole pre learner crap again. So I can either lay down and take it or fight till the finish. Personally I'll chose the latter. (yeah I know, I've had feeling sorry for myself days, don't rub it in. I've already decided to buy the bike back if they write it off. Hell I haven't paid out a fortune on gear to have no bike !!!!! My leathers haven't even arrived yet !!!! I can hobble without crutches and a stick. (no choice really) but hey, If I can still hang out the washing, do the dishes etc etc. I can do anything. I've already been to the shop and got on it. All I wanted to do was start it and ride it away !!! broken bits and all. I even made them take the key out, just so noone would steal it. (C'mon guys, you just never know who might steal a pink Yamaha these days!) Have I whinged today that I REALLY HURT? Man this leg gives me grief 24/7. But I still got up and sang at Kareoke!!! (even though I sat on the stage for the last 2 songs) But hey, You can't keep a good woman down !!!!!! Love shack, baby, love shack, Thats where it's at. At the love shack baby yeah !!!!!! And whoever said that alcohol numbs the pain LIED.
I reckon I could shout you a beer (of your home made brew) if you can take me for a ride. (get your mind out of the gutter) MATE I'm missing my bike something fierce. I can't stand the "I told you so's" either. Thats even worse than only riding for 3 weeks. I MISS MY BIKE. Does anyone know any "I miss my bike" songs ?
About operations, I vote for the "get lots of other opinions first". My knees (and various other bits) have been falling apart for years. My trick is, when the knees hurt, I go to the orthopod who offers to drill a wee hole in the kneecap and fix things right up with a bit of bent coathanger..... :-| The fear of such a procedure makes me feel _much_ better, and I can ignore the pain for years afterwards. ;-) BTW, doing the pre-learners again, while not high on anyones list of priorities, isn't the end of the world. Crutches are a bit of a bugger when riding, but a walking stick is good. The car drivers definately pay attention when you brandish it while riding. I used to have mine hooked onto the mirror stalks. Oh, dear. :-| I thought that the new anti-terrorist legislation meant that folk involved in Kareoke could be locked up, indefinately, without trial. Probably not enough alcohol.....it does work eventually, but you have to put in the effort. regards, CrazyCam
I don't want a pickle, I just want to ride on my motorsickle ... http://www.arlo.net/lyrics/motorcycle-arlo.shtml -----sharks
Left knee. :-( Stupid part about it was, I actually fell on the right side. I still don't understand that bit. On top of that, (not whinging) 3 years ago I had a car accident (i'm so good and vehicle accidents) Thats what you get driving to work with whooping cough. ( I know but Im a persistant stubborn bitch). I'd had it for a month, not a problem. But WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT YOU COULD PASS OUT FROM A COUGHING FIT ? never heard of before in my life (not the whooping cough) being an adult getting whooping cough and actually losing consciousness, because of lack of oxygen while coughing. Had to admit though, the whole time i was in hospital, I had my own infectious control officer. I can never do anything the easy way. Smashed my right ankle and my left wrist and Major bruising from my neck to my toes. Which killed every time I had a coughing fit. (Go the pethadine, that is magic stuff). So makes life a little more difficult. Because I don't have the strength in my left hand to hold the walking stick. But While I'm still living and breathing. I'm moving, no walking stick and no crutches. And the wheelchair really pissed me off. But hey, always look on the bright side of life. (go monte python) I'm alive and breathing and puting up with crap you cannot believe (the I TOLD YOU SO'S). But I'm gonna get back on that bike. Stuff the divorce, the bullshit. I'm an adult, I'm aware of the danger, I can make my own decisions. (is that being selfish?) I have spent my whole life being somebody's daughter, mother, wife, grandmother. Its my dream come true to ride this bike. I don't wanna be 70 and have spent my whole life wishing I did this and wishing I did that. Anyway, Thats the diary so far. And I'll probably come back later and listen to the troll remarks and bullshit. But I don't give a shit. Thats just the way it is. Now I gotta go and wash my hair and get to the doctors Hope you guys and girls are loving your bikes and hope you all have a wonderful day.
Bugga! :-( It would be easier if it was the right one. To do the MOST, or even redo the prelearners, they'll insist on you stopping with left foot down, right foot up on the foot brake. So you'll have to get enough strength back to do that. Being selfish can be good....very good. You _are_ getting the hang of it! regards, CrazyCam
I can email some pics of post-operative infections, if you're interested. I have made a solemn vow never to have another operation unless I will die more painfully without one. (but, epidurals are really shit-hot things, and even better if you can scam some morphine too). Have you assessed the pain without alcohol?
