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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!


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Sorry, should have put this in OT.burbank39029.9694791667

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now known around here as Pat Foster
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Hang in there, Pat. You'll be in our prayers.

Ron

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Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

Best wishes, Pat. Keep the faith, bro and hurry back soon. I'll be thinking good thoughts on your behalf.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

Good luck, you know we will all be pulling for you. Many thoughts and prayers sent your way.

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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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

   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

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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Dave White
De Faoite Stringed Instruments
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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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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

Hang in there, Pat. I'm sure you'll be back on your feet making sawdust in no time.

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Joe Breault
Merrimack, NH
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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!

Pat, best wishes from me, too.

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Pat, Thoughts and prayers my friend!

Heal fast and get back at it!

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You and your family will be in our thoughts Pat.

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Aoibeann

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,
walterWalterK39030.5452662037

[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!

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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