Pat,
Bummer, but probably a good thing in the long-run. Hope all goes well and it's not too painfull.
See if that Doc will make you some frets out of the Titanium off-cuts - that would be one up on stainless steel
Or a titanium truss-rod.
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| Author: | burbank [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:08 pm ] |
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Went to see my new bone doc Monday, just to check up on the bone disorder I've had since birth. Bones are weak, fragile, but I've gotten by OK: was an avid bike rider, did some sailing, basement finishing, 'til this guitar bug bit me. So, I've had this little crack in my left shin for about 30 years, doesn't change, bothersome at times. So Monday the new doc and me are looking at new x-rays and what do we see but a big ol' crack in my GOOD leg! Sheesh! So he wants to stick titanium nails inside both my left shin bone and right thigh bone Friday. Not a real big deal, maybe 45 minutes each, but awwww maaaan, I was planning on at least a day in the shop this long weekend. I'll have one surgery Friday, the second next Tuesday, with an agonizing 5 days in between, plus 2 to 4 weeks recovery at home. I"m bummed, but I might get a higher level of activity out of it all in a month or so. Here's hoping. So I might be out of touch for a week if they don't have wi-fi. If they do, I"m liable to pass up Serge! Catch ya all on the flip-flop! edit: Sorry, should have put this in OT. |
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| Author: | old man [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:23 pm ] |
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Hang in there, Pat. You'll be in our prayers. Ron |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:37 pm ] |
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Best wishes, Pat. Keep the faith, bro and hurry back soon. I'll be thinking good thoughts on your behalf. |
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| Author: | D Stewart [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:21 pm ] |
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Good luck, you know we will all be pulling for you. Many thoughts and prayers sent your way. |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:31 pm ] |
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Our prayers will be with you!!!!! Good luck, you are going to do fine!!! As an anesthesiologist, I recommend an epidural. It will be great for you, especially for post-op pain relief. |
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| Author: | tippie53 [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:44 pm ] |
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Good luck , Now in my humble opinion , I whould think a hot hide glue may be better. I don't like nails. Maybe even a good butterfly splice would be better. Fast recovery my friend |
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| Author: | Dave White [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:02 pm ] |
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Pat, Bummer, but probably a good thing in the long-run. Hope all goes well and it's not too painfull. See if that Doc will make you some frets out of the Titanium off-cuts - that would be one up on stainless steel Or a titanium truss-rod.
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| Author: | Bobc [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:21 pm ] |
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Pat good luck on your surgery. I'm sure it will be for the best. I would take Dr. Andy's advice.
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:51 pm ] |
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Pat, lots of good thoughts and prayers coming from this part of the country as well. Wishing you a fast and carefree recovery. Best, Paul |
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| Author: | JBreault [ Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:57 pm ] |
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Hang in there, Pat. I'm sure you'll be back on your feet making sawdust in no time. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:36 am ] |
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Pat, hang in there bud, prayers sre sent your way for a speedy recovery and other prayers are sent so you don't pass my number of posts so you should be fine and i should remain the king of posting! 
Good luck my friend! 
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:46 am ] |
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Pat, best wishes from me, too. |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:21 am ] |
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Pat, Thoughts and prayers my friend! Heal fast and get back at it! |
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| Author: | Lillian F-W [ Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:35 am ] |
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You and your family will be in our thoughts Pat. |
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| Author: | WalterK [ Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:02 am ] |
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Hey There Pat...This is walter, I had my heart ordeal last month. It's all BS any way you look at it. Who knows maybe it will work out for the the best. Take care and Bless you Brother!! I'll be praying for you and a fast recovery so you can get on your feet faster...literaly! Take care, walter |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:51 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Dave White] Or a titanium truss-rod.[/QUOTE] That'd be nice, but at which end would they put the adjusting nut? Good luck, Pat. Heal fast! |
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| Author: | burbank [ Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:39 am ] |
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Thank you all so much, my OLF friends, for your prayers and your kind and encouraging words. It feels good to know folks are rooting for me. I'll do my best about sneaking out to the shop against doctor's orders. What defines best, I have yet to decide. Walter, great to see you back in the 'hood! The truss rod nut would undoubtedly be put on the end that's hardest to get to! P.S. The hospital has wi-fi, so I'll be back soon! |
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