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My OG mend has started.

NorCalBusa said:
If you don't mind Bud, post the meds and dosages of each- and changes as they occur. Would be interesting to chart it and watch how quickly (or not) it goes down- and if it meets your and the Doc's expectations.
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I will collect the list.
Norco
Cenna(sp?)
baby aspirin twice a day.
Gabapentin (sp?) for nerve damage.
Probably missing something.

Will ask the Doc for a list.
 
budman said:
I will collect the list.
Norco
Cenna(sp?)
baby aspirin twice a day.
Gabapentin (sp?) for nerve damage.
Probably missing something.

Will ask the Doc for a list.
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senna.

and eat your dang veggies! pumpkin is your bff.
 
My daughter is on Gabapentin but that’s to treat her anxiety issues.
I see it’s also used to treat nerve pain.
Interesting.
 
Condolences in advance for having to lose the 25 lb you're gonna gain in that land locked cruise ship.
 
@Rtmac I can confirm the femur is #1 of the bones I have been unlucky to break.
mjj said:
Condolences in advance for having to lose the 25 lb you're gonna gain in that land locked cruise ship.
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6 days gained 1 pound. The cruise ship sent a dietitian to meet with me today and I am protein and veggie centric so far.

The dietician has been engaged to make sure I don’t explode. Did not expect that.

Wonder how much the hardware weighs.

2 PT sessions today. Worked hard. I have seen progress in every session. While it sucks to be here it is good to see the positive side.

Edit to add the cruise ship dinner that just arrived.

Good stuff without the desert tray or crappy carbs.
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This should make TWT happy. She had been a food advocate for my recovery. :love
 
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I'm still highly skeptical of the story that a lifetime AMA member has their very first broken bone as a senior citizen falling down stairs.
 
mjj said:
I'm still highly skeptical of the story that a lifetime AMA member has their very first broken bone as a senior citizen falling down stairs.
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Not sure where you are coming up with first broken bone being this one.

First broken bone - arm 5yo
Second collarbone 15yo
Third humorous (upper arm) 17yo
Fourth wrist 21 yo
Fifth - 9th ribs and scapula 40 yo
Tenth - femur 67 yo.

Left out all ligament tears, concussions etc since they are not bones.
 
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budman said:
@Rtmac I can confirm the femur is #1 of the bones I have been unlucky to break.

6 days gained 1 pound. The cruise ship sent a dietitian to meet with me today and I am protein and veggie centric so far.

The dietician has been engaged to make sure I don’t explode. Did not expect that.

Wonder how much the hardware weighs.

2 PT sessions today. Worked hard. I have seen progress in every session. While it sucks to be here it is good to see the positive side.

Edit to add the cruise ship dinner that just arrived.

Good stuff without the desert tray or crappy carbs.
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This should make TWT happy. She had been a food advocate for my recovery. :love
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having been through all this so recently it’s pretty fresh on my mind. that dinner looks scrumptious.
 
Budman,
I’ve been where you are. Broken bones bring real pain—and hospital nights with that pain are a whole other thing. Pain has its own rhythm: it rises, crashes, fades, then returns. The nights are the hardest. Be strong through them. It gets better. The pain sticks around longer than you’d think, but it does ease off. Strength rebuilds slowly, over weeks and months.
There’s real goodness in the people helping you heal. Your doctors, nurses, therapists, and caregivers are genuinely good people. You will build a bond with them that somehow lasts—even after they’re no longer part of your daily life. There’s something quietly angelic in the way they show up, day after day, helping you heal.
Four months is a reasonable stretch to be back on your bike and feeling like yourself again. That’s a great goal for your recovery.

Get well soon.
PaulR
 
budman said:
Not sure where you are coming up with first broken bone being this one.
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Me either, I thought I read it above. This is the internet so I'm too lazy to go look. Somehow I find it reassuring that it's not the first, but gee, did you have to go all in? Ow.
 
Pain reminds us that we are still alive. As they say....don't ask me how I know. Heal up Bro.

Russ
 
Just struck me, if you haven't already- mention to your PT therapist your riding goal. Have them be sure to address whatever muscles (Doc Wong says, abdomen was high on the list) as you will be doing some marathon riding.
 
NorCalBusa said:
Have them be sure to address whatever muscles (Doc Wong says, abdomen was high on the list) as you will be doing some marathon riding.
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I agree. Also, throwing my leg over the bike(s) to get on and off has been a big obstacle for me. It's an odd motion that you should probably address in your rehab. Luckily you're starting from a strong baseline... you'll do great! :thumbup
 
budman said:
Good to be reminded that for every one of those. It was because of chasing fun.

This one not.

Frustrations, pain and struggles this AM. :(
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well I am sending lots of BudLove out today, friend. I know it doesn't fix anything but you have a YUUUUGE cheerleading section sending out good juju for you.
 
Thank you all. PT2 was an exercise in frustration.

I got screwed up in the med cycle and I did get sore from PT 1 (kicked ass). So mostly stretching.

I did tell both PT people and the Dr my moto goals.

The Dr said he is sure I will be good to go by January. He is the only one here that calls me old. :laughing

Thanks for the scooter suggestions. I already have one coming!!

Can’t show this enough. Very motivating.
Sure ya’ll will be sick of seeing it soon.

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hadn’t thought of a technique to get my leg over the seat; on occasion my foot-will hang up on the bag on the passenger seat.
Today a technique carried out with bike on kickstand; stood on the throttle side of the bike, placed my left hand on the throttle to stabilize /lean forward weight on the right foot; raise my left leg and Bent knee - extended it over the bike.
 
goooood morning, Bud. i hope your pain is managed and that PT goes well. give yourself lots of grace and patience. :kiss
 
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