Not a great start to the summer.

[Fastguy]

So last weekend I slipped and fell off the transom of my boat while i was up on the trailer and fell about 8 feet backwards on the asphalt. I put my hands out to break my fall and shattered my left wrist. Finally went to see the orthopedic specialist and went in for surgery yesterday. The socket was destroyed so they had to put titanium plates and pins in it. So no boating,no fishing, no motorcycle, no guitar,no shooting, no racing,no working on the car.
You never realize how dependent you become on having both hands. The only good thing is I'm right handed and i am lucky i wasnt paralyzed from the fall.

[RED-85-Z51]

You know what would have been worse..if you fell forward, with an erection...

[Sea Six]

So last weekend I slipped and fell off the transom of my boat while i was up on the trailer and fell about 8 feet backwards on the asphalt. I put my hands out to break my fall and shattered my left wrist. Finally went to see the orthopedic specialist and went in for surgery yesterday. The socket was destroyed so they had to put titanium plates and pins in it. So no boating,no fishing, no motorcycle, no guitar,no shooting, no racing,no working on the car.
You never realize how dependent you become on having both hands. The only good thing is I'm right handed and i am lucky i wasnt paralyzed from the fall.

Wow. Very sorry to hear you have to give up those activities I'm sure you enjoy.

[Mirroredshades]

Damn dude that sucks.

:sadangel:

Let me know if you need someone to take care of the Miata for the summer.

:D

[simpleman68]

Wow! Glad you're still with us George. :eek:

8' is a long way to fall, much less backwards. How long until you have enough functionality with the left wrist/hand to be back in the game for the most part?

I'm sure there will be lots of PT on the way.
Scott

[island14]

Dang George.. this is some suck news... :(

It would be tough not being able to do things you enjoy, and it sounds like your whole list got wiped out.


Seasix would have saved the fall with his face, but I guess hindsight is always 20/20

:cert:

[wwomanC6]

:sadangel:

Hope your wrist heals up quickly.

[87 Ragtop]

Damn... Hope it's a fast recovery. :angel:

[repo]

Been there, but didn't need the surgery. It sucks, but I was always thankful it wasn't a foot, leg, or ankle, where you need to walk on. That is a major PIA.

And you will be surprised how much you will still do.

Is the cast higher than your elbow?

Mine was, brutal suckage. They do that so you can't bend anything.

Good luck!

[CertInsaneC5]

Holy Crap dude. I hope you have a full and quick recovery. :sadangel:

[jaxgator]

Damn George! That really sucks!

Here's to your speedy and full recovery. :cert:

[LATB]

Sorry to hear
Glad you are ok otherwise

Yes
Wrists/hands and ankles/feet, we take the for granted
I fell coming down ladder 2 years ago and busted both ankles

One full year of no activities you noted :(

[Chuck A]

sending you good thoughts and yes i know about losing being able to depend on something

[OddBall]

Holy Crap!! :eek:

Damn, that sucks. I hope everything heals up like it should. :angel:

[VITE1]

Damn that sucks. Get well soon George.

[Grey Ghost]

Hoping for a speedy recovery.

[Chuck A]

pics please

[Fasglas]

Not good news. Hope the mend is speedy and without issue...

[mrvette]

:sadangel: Damnit man, just damnit.....Similar thing happened to me, off the deck of my 20' Flying Scot sailboat.....just pulled into the lot, finished unstepping the mast, so I hopped up to do some minor shit, feet out on slick deck over backwards some 5-6' to the ASSfault.....hit flat on my back, and only thing I remember thinking was 'TUCK YOUR HEAD" the advice of my old HS gym teacher......but the fall knocked my out, the ex was home being under the weather, and Larry/Julie thought I was dead, on account of I did not move for two minits, so they said......Larry drove home, I laid in the back seat just sore as shit.....

later that fall, maybe 5 months later, I started rectal bleeding, so to have my gut stitched just inside the sphincter ......talk about a PIA for a week or better till I could walk......Doc told me it MAY have healed on it's own, but I insisted on USING IT~~~~~!!......:issues::rofl:

Damn deck shoes not what they cracked up to be.....give em 1/2 a chance they put another crack in your ass, did mine.....:issues::sadangel:

[Sea Six]

So last weekend I slipped and fell off the transom of my boat while i was up on the trailer and fell about 8 feet backwards on the asphalt. I put my hands out to break my fall and shattered my left wrist. Finally went to see the orthopedic specialist and went in for surgery yesterday. The socket was destroyed so they had to put titanium plates and pins in it. So no boating,no fishing, no motorcycle, no guitar,no shooting, no racing,no working on the car.
You never realize how dependent you become on having both hands. The only good thing is I'm right handed and i am lucky i wasnt paralyzed from the fall.

You know, you might get an old glass Coricidin bottle and try noodling around on your guitar.

Worked out pretty well for a fellow named Allman years ago, who found himself in a similar situation.

[Bill]

That sucks. Hope you recover quickly and fully.

[Loco Vette]

Heal well old friend!

[Fastguy]

pics please

Chuck, I remember your saw accident, how has your recovery been? This x-ray is after the emergency room set it, but before surgery. I tried taking a pic of the broken wrist when I did it but i tore the tip of my thumb off and the blood prevented me from using my thumb.
The bone on the right is the broken one.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/CAM01359_zpstwnlzjuo.jpg

[Fastguy]

The surgeon was glad I opted for surgery since the socket was broken in multiple places.
He said if I had just set it, it wouldn't have healed right.
There is a T shaped plate that connects the pieces of the socket to the radius.

The docs were shocked at how little damage I did to the rest of me. They didnt believe I didnt hit my head and ordered a cat scan. Then chest x rays, arm x rays, wrist x ray, ultrasound, and dr jellyfinger checked to make sure my internals were ok. I really am lucky I didnt break my neck.

They set the bone and wrapped it in an ace bandage on a splint. I finally had it set Thursday night.The pain yesterday was brutal but is manageable today, taking oxy w/advil.

[Chuck A]

Chuck, I remember your saw accident, how has your recovery been? This x-ray is after the emergency room set it, but before surgery. I tried taking a pic of the broken wrist when I did it but i tore the tip of my thumb off and the blood prevented me from using my thumb.
The bone on the right is the broken one.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/CAM01359_zpstwnlzjuo.jpg

yea mine is still the same unless i plan on going for more surgery it wont change, so it is what it is, no useage on 3 of the fingers they dont move, but hey they are still their, i am thankful what i have:seasix:

[99 pewtercoupe]

Sorry to hear about your fall but it could have been a lot worse going over backwards eight feet down onto asphalt. Becka's mother died from being bumped by a car in a parking lot. She fell and hit her head on the pavement.

Hope you have a speedy and complete recovery

[CertInsaneC5]

OUCH! Glad that's the "only" damage done.

But am I reading correctly that you can't crank one off for a while?! :ohnoes:

He will just have to make do with the strange. :lol:

[Milton Fox]

Sorry to hear about your fall, but glad you are okay! :angel:

[Kerrmudgeon]

Wow, that's really bad news for this summer, and isn't it your first full season with the new (to you) boat?
Soooooooo....you'll be looking for a well qualified captain to take over the pilot's chair right?.....I've got my cap ready sir, aye aye! :D

[VatorMan]

Damn George. Here's to hoping you heal properly.

[Fastguy]

OUCH! Glad that's the "only" damage done.

But am I reading correctly that you can't crank one off for a while?! :ohnoes:

No, i am right handed. Its about the only thing i can do. Going to have a super buff right arm mid summer.

[Mirroredshades]

No, i am right handed. Its about the only thing i can do. Going to have a super buff right arm mid summer.


Look on the bright side, you probably didn't hurt your new driveway with your head.

:D

[Stangkiller]

duude that sucks, sorry to hear about the break.

I had a plate and screws put in my hand, but the surgeon left nylon in my hand, and the bones never healed. I was in a cast for nearly 6 months one year.

[MikeB]

Well, that's a bummer.

You are right handed, aren't you?????????

edit:
Well, I see I'm late to this game, but it's the thought that counts.

[Fastguy]

duude that sucks, sorry to hear about the break.

I had a plate and screws put in my hand, but the surgeon left nylon in my hand, and the bones never healed. I was in a cast for nearly 6 months one year.

Yikes, hoping I have better luck than that.

[SnikPlosskin]

That blows donkey dong. Hope you get better fast.

[Marc]

Damn, hope you heal quickly George.

[JRD77VET]

Sorry to hear about that George. As bad as that was, it could have been worse. :angel:

Be careful with the oxy, it's easy to become dependent on the "euphoria" as it works quite well for pain relief. The surgeon prescribed it after both my shoulder surgeries last year. You mentioned Advil, I found Aleve worked better for me.

Now that you're down to only your dominant hand/arm, make sure you don't over use it.

Good luck and ask your surgeon about vitamin and mineral supplements to promote bone growth and healing.

:seeya: Jeff
( I'm still doing physical therapy and it's been just over a year since my first shoulder surgery :needcoffee: )

[LisaJohn]

Oh my! Prayers for a speedy recovery!

[LATB]

Be careful with the oxy, it's easy to become dependent on the "euphoria" as it works quite well for pain relief. The surgeon prescribed it after both my shoulder surgeries last year. You mentioned Advil, I found Aleve worked better for me.




Very true on the Oxy

After tearing up my ankles back in May 2012...I went through a few bottles of the "tabs"
I was in the middle of building my home so I took the chance.
Happily, I've not had one in close to a year
And I have a full bottle of them little devils

Watch them
When the bottle starts talking to you: "hello, happy pills over here"...
You know it's time to stop.

[Fastguy]

I actually dont like pain killers, the sooner i can stop, the better.
Meeting my buddy Paul at the marina to bottom paint the boat today.

[snide]

Hey George, hope you're able heal quickly. :angel:

:cheers:

[simpleman68]

I actually dont like pain killers, the sooner i can stop, the better.
Meeting my buddy Paul at the marina to bottom paint the boat today.

Well don't fall and fook the other wrist up. :lol:
Scott

[Kevin_73]

The surgeon was glad I opted for surgery since the socket was broken in multiple places.
He said if I had just set it, it wouldn't have healed right.
There is a T shaped plate that connects the pieces of the socket to the radius.

The docs were shocked at how little damage I did to the rest of me. They didnt believe I didnt hit my head and ordered a cat scan. Then chest x rays, arm x rays, wrist x ray, ultrasound, and dr jellyfinger checked to make sure my internals were ok. I really am lucky I didnt break my neck.

They set the bone and wrapped it in an ace bandage on a splint. I finally had it set Thursday night.The pain yesterday was brutal but is manageable today, taking oxy w/advil.

Dr Jellyfinger. :lolsmile: :rofl: :lolsmile: :rofl:


Glad you weren't hurt any worse.
Hope the hand heals up quickly. :cert:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Hope you have a speedy recovery. :cheers:

[Cybercowboy]

Damn dude, that really sucks! I've got some hardware in my right ankle but the wrist? Dang. Heal up and take it easy in the meantime.

[Fastguy]

Heal up and take it easy in the meantime.

Non one ever got anywhere by taking it easy.
:D

Painted the hull, outdrive and trim tabs. Paul, his gf Kristin and my wife did 95% of the hull.
I did the outdrive, trim tabs, and the spots left by the jacks.

https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10346277_10154144212540234_4762838899578706596_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10405569_10154144395725234_8529592646398933941_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/1959382_10154145245685234_8348784569484853803_n.jpg

[Sea Six]

I suppose this is a wasted effort on my part, since you've ignored my last several requests, but



HOW MUCH WOULD YOU TAKE FOR IT?


Or do you just want to keep the GD thing? :ack:

[Fastguy]

Sorry for the confusion, these are pics of my 27' Monterey, which isnt for sale. (the boat that tried to kill me)

The other boat in the other thread is a 23' Chaparral that has been tentatively sold to Scott (simpleman).

They do look very similar, here they are side by side.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/10262245_10154102190130234_3989212390840448608_n.jpg

[island14]

I feel better now knowing that you get to keep one.

I was thinking BUMMER! he just got that dang boat! and wanted to enjoy it..... :(

:cert:

[island14]

Dr Jellyfinger. :lolsmile: :rofl: :lolsmile: :rofl:



:iagree:


:rofl:

[onedef92]

Whoa! Glad to hear you weren't paralyzed or didn't suffer a truamatic brain injury!

[MEC5LADY]

Glad you weren't hurt more seriously. Here's to a speedy recovery.:cert:

[Hoog]

They didnt believe I didnt hit my head and ordered a cat scan.
Normal is a relative term...

[The_Dude]

That sucks, but I'm glad it wasn't more serious.

[Mike Mercury]

You never realize how dependent you become on having both hands. The only good thing is I'm right handed and i am lucky i wasnt paralyzed from the fall.

had it happened to your dominant hand...

[crude-distasteful-but valid response] "try a wipin' your azz with the other hand" [/crude-distasteful-but valid response]

[wicked_c6]

That sucks... I hope you have a speedy recovery...

On the bright side...at least you still have use of your dick beating hand.

[Brett K]

Was Oxy taken before the back section was painted? The rest looks good!:waiting:

[ptindall]

Sorry to hear. Kickass boat though.

[Mike Mercury]

Was Oxy taken before the back section was painted? The rest looks good!

:spew:

:lol:

[Z06David]

damn man, good thing you didn't hit your noggin. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Fastguy]

Was Oxy taken before the back section was painted? The rest looks good!:waiting:

Ha! I lost my taping helper, you cant see the back when its in the water.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/p180x540/10252071_10154149980150234_7380618624014469098_n.jpg

[Fastguy]

Going in Friday to see how it looks and find out how long the recovery will be. Still no cast, just a splint with an ace bandage.

[snide]

When I broke my arm two years ago, they just put it in a splint with an ace bandage.

Didn't stop me from driving Talladega though...

[Fastguy]

5 screws, 8 pins.

Got the bandages off today and have to start physical therapy.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140606_131538_zpspuxdadk7.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140606_131533_zpsdvigzkmz.jpg

[Chuck A]

wishing you a healthy recovery

[The_Dude]

5 screws, 8 pins.

Got the bandages off today and have to start physical therapy.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140606_131538_zpspuxdadk7.jpg

Looks like you got a sex toy in your arm.

[CertInsaneC5]

Looks like you got a sex toy in your arm.

:rofl:

I hope the recovery goes quick. Do everything the physical therapy person tells you to. :cert:

[JRD77VET]

Good luck with the recovery :angel:

:rofl:

I hope the recovery goes quick. Do everything the physical therapy person tells you to. :cert:

:iagree: Don't do "extra" unless they OK it. :yesnod:

[simpleman68]

Damn George, you can clearly see the break in the 1st shot toward the bottom of the plate.
I'm glad it's on the mend and you'll be staring PT soon.

See you soon :cert: :dance:
Scott

[Fastguy]

Looks like you got a sex toy in your arm.

That's the first thing I said, "looks like a robot penis".
PT sucks, but I have to do it.

[VITE1]

That's the first thing I said, "looks like a robot penis".
PT sucks, but I have to do it.

:lol:

[Rob]

Hope it heals up quickly for you George :seasix:

[island14]

That has to hurt.. :(

Hope not for long and it heals fast!

:cert:

[Black94lt1]

That sucks, but as you say you are lucky it wasn't worse.

[Stangkiller]

That's an impressive Xray good luck on a quick recovery!

[dwjz06]

Hope you have a speedy recovery George. Just think of all the money you will save this summer:D:cert:

[Fastguy]

The scar was grueseome but seems to have flattened out. PT is brutal. I am nervous about not being able to play guitar again so I am pushing though PT as hard as they will let me.

[simpleman68]

The scar was grueseome but seems to have flattened out. PT is brutal. I am nervous about not being able to play guitar again so I am pushing though PT as hard as they will let me.

Good deal :cert: it'll be well worth it I'm sure.
Scott

[JRD77VET]

The scar was grueseome but seems to have flattened out. PT is brutal. I am nervous about not being able to play guitar again so I am pushing though PT as hard as they will let me.

:seasix: Work up to "discomfort" but not into "pain" :yesnod:

Good luck, I know how much PT sucks. Almost a year of PT with my shoulder :ack:

[Corvettebobby]

:cert:

[Steve Austin]

5 screws, 8 pins.

Got the bandages off today and have to start physical therapy.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140606_131538_zpspuxdadk7.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140606_131533_zpsdvigzkmz.jpg


Gnarly looking repair job. You know how they say that stuff is titainium ? I really think, its just flat steel and drywall screws from Lowes. :D:D
The medical people do some great work. The main thing now is, take care of it untill it is fully healed. :cert::cert:

[JRD77VET]

Gnarly looking repair job. You know how they say that stuff is titainium ? I really think, its just flat steel and drywall screws from Lowes. :D:D
The medical people do some great work. The main thing now is, take care of it untill it is fully healed. :cert::cert:

As a machinist, they do use titanium and other hard to machine alloys :cuss: :thomas:

[Fastguy]

Out of the sling for a week, going to occupational therapy 3x a week. I only wear the splint to drive and sleep. (not at the same time).

[Burro (He/Haw)]

Holy crap how did I miss this one?

That sucks out loud. Fawk.

[Fastguy]

Holy crap how did I miss this one?

That sucks out loud. Fawk.

Yeah, no more guitar for a while, not sure if I'll be able to play again.. All I get is this awesome scar.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140618_162931_zps04hsl3jd.jpg

[Burro (He/Haw)]

not sure if I'll be able to play again.
Are you gonna regain the use of your fingers? Wouldn't guitar playing be a good therapy? :shrug:

[Fastguy]

I can't bend my wrist, its like a mannequin hand.


Nice Grouping - YouTube

I have them really working me at occupational therapy to get it back though. I take a painkiller before I go to grind through it.
I am glad I started recording guitar stuff even if its just with a phone, as you never know when you'll **** up your hand.

[LATB]

I wish you the best George

I effed up my ankles 5-8-2012
I'll never be the same

At our age
An ankle-wrist-knee
Effs up
It's done

Prayers for you man

[OddBall]

Do you hear Bionic Man music when you wank off now?

[OddBall]

...oh, and when you show new folks the scar; you don't start out the explanation with: "Well, I fell and f'cked it up".
No; you say: "Well, we were running through a Tijuana road block...."

[simpleman68]

Yeah, no more guitar for a while, not sure if I'll be able to play again.. All I get is this awesome scar.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140618_162931_zps04hsl3jd.jpg

At least they did a nice job on the sutures. Good luck at the PT folks man. :cert:
Scott

[Burro (He/Haw)]

At our age
An ankle-wrist-knee
Effs up
It's done
I dunno about that. It might not heal as quickly, but it'll heal.

[StaticCling]

Best of luck man, prayers. :yesnod:

[LATB]

I dunno about that. It might not heal as quickly, but it'll heal.

you may be correct
but
2 years later
my ankles are better
but not the same :(

[Fastguy]

you may be correct
but
2 years later
my ankles are better
but not the same :(

How old do you think I am Oldie Hawn? :lol:

[Bucwheat]

Hope you get the use of your hand soon,I know the feeling,broke my wrist when I was a teen playing football.

[LATB]

How old do you think I am Oldie Hawn? :lol:

I hope younger than my 55 years
I'd guess 40-something :island14:

[Fastguy]

I broke the same wrist in 1977 when I was in first grade. Threw a cast on, healed up, no issues ever. As an adult, holy crapsicle. Much different healing process. I am supposed to be holding it flat and applying pressure to straighten it out so I just waxed the Miata. I am 43.

[LATB]

43
So my guess was correct
'77 in the 1st grade
I grad HS in '77 :Jeff '79:
I'm old
And worn
Not Gilligan worn
But lots of OEM parts
Could use replacement :cert:

[JRD77VET]

Hey George
How's the PT going? Noticing any small improvements on your range of motion?

:seeya: Jeff

[Stumpy]

later that fall, maybe 5 months later, I started rectal bleeding, so to have my gut stitched just inside the sphincter ......talk about a PIA for a week or better till I could walk......Doc told me it MAY have healed on it's own, but I insisted on USING IT~~~~~!!......:issues::rofl:
:Are you sure it was related to the fall ?

He will just have to make do with the strange. :lol:sounds like he just swapped hands


PT sucks, but I have to do it.Prick Tease ?

Seriously though , looks like you're gonna be A OK:seasix:

[Fastguy]

Just got the clean bill of health from the Doc. Just need to keep going to physical therapy and working the frozen ligaments loose.

[wwomanC6]

:seasix: Good to hear you are healing up well!

[Calif Vetteman]

Been there. done that and I only fell about 5'. I was told you could hear my bones break when I hit the asphalt.

Hang in there and give it time to heal properly. Good thing you stll can lift a shot glass. :shots:

[simpleman68]

Just got the clean bill of health from the Doc. Just need to keep going to physical therapy and working the frozen ligaments loose.

Great news George! :cert:
Glad you're healing well and they don't foresee any major long term issues.
Scott

[Steve Austin]

Just got the clean bill of health from the Doc. Just need to keep going to physical therapy and working the frozen ligaments loose.

:seasix: Doing great. Before you know it you will be pickin' and grinnin'.:dance:

[JRD77VET]

Just got the clean bill of health from the Doc. Just need to keep going to physical therapy and working the frozen ligaments loose.

That's great to hear George :hurray: Keep up with the PT and acknowledge the small gains every day/week instead of " I used to be able to do this" :yesnod:

:seeya: Jeff

[Fastguy]

Got the clean bill of health Friday, all healed and I don't need to wear the splint anymore. Now I just have to keep going to physical therpay twice a week and using a splint a few times a day to stretch the tendons and ligaments.

[Fastguy]

I have to use this Extender of Doom three times a day for an hour.
Fun!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/20140723_112734_zpsnhe4ircq.jpg

I started riding my Victory last week, did a few hundred miles so far with no issues.

[simpleman68]

Ahhhhh! Looks like that thing could put a hurtin' on ya quickly if you're not careful.
Scott

[Steve Austin]

I have to use this Extender of Doom three times a day for an hour.
Fun!





Hang in there, you are doing great, considering all the scrap iron you have in that wrist. I did 3 hours a day for 3 months before they let me drive a stick shift, and then I still could not walk worth a damn . I still think using the clutch was the best therapy I did.:dance:

[JRD77VET]

I have to use this Extender of Doom three times a day for an hour.
Fun!



I started riding my Victory last week, did a few hundred miles so far with no issues.

That looks like, uhh Fun :leaving: It will be well worth the discomfort to regain the movement :yesnod:

Good to hear you are back on the bike. With my shoulder, I was at 18 months ( including winters ) between riding

[Fastguy]

Getting a little more progress, still have range of motion issues.
Some NNT at the end....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncz4SC_-czk&index=1&list=UUdWYAHX3fI4YKZYZMOcxYUw

[simpleman68]

Getting a little more progress, still have range of motion issues.
Some NNT at the end....


Some guitar - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncz4SC_-czk&index=1&list=UUdWYAHX3fI4YKZYZMOcxYUw)

Nice! Chock full 'O Zep comin' at us. :fastguy:

Seems like your wrist is coming along much more quickly than you originally thought.
Scott