Longjohn ★ Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share #51 Posted October 20, 2017 47 minutes ago, Chris... said: I don’t have much faith in the physical therapists. The last 2 I saw read me some excersises from a sheet of paper that looked like it was downloaded from the internet. It was a one size fits all type of deal. I had one come to my house after my broken hip and she was trying to get me to work my hip. I knew my ortho surgeon had said absolutely not so I made her call him. After she talked to someone at the doctor's office she said she didn't know why she was coming here if she wasn't allowed to have me work my hip. I told her she didn't need to come anymore, I'd be ok. LOL. The one nurse that came to my home to take vitals and draw blood was hawt, she rode a motorcycle when she came to check on me. It was nice to have someone drive clear out here in the boonies to visit me. My wife was working long hours and I was left by myself and not able to do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 21, 2017 Share #52 Posted October 21, 2017 So who is doing your surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share #53 Posted October 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, smudge said: So who is doing your surgery? Dr. David Allen Tonnies Dr. David Alan Tonnies, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1992, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Edgewood Surgical Hospital, Grove City Medical Center, Sharon Regional Health System, Upmc Horizon. Dr. David Alan Tonnies also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hermitage Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Pc. Dr. David Alan Tonnies accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (724) 346-2677 to request Dr. David Alan Tonnies the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 24, 2017 Share #54 Posted October 24, 2017 I have a couple more questions for you @Longjohn: Are they going to saw down the bone spur? They aren't going to do a Brett Favre surgery and just snip that bicep tendon, are they? I hate that idea. Did you say they are going to send you home with the ice/water circulator? If they are, start stocking up on ice now! They go through a lot of ice. They are great when they are cold enough, but you need a lot of ice for that. (I got a Breg Polar Kodiak I think) Will the sling be the one with the cushion/pillow between your elbow and ribs? I see a lot of those. Or is it a different contraption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share #55 Posted October 24, 2017 The doc said he was going to remove the bone spur.? The ice pack thingie is called a crying pneumatic shoulder support. It has gel packs that you keep in the freezer and have to switch out. The sling they showed me had a lot of padding on it. It was a lot fancier than the ones I have here at home from various ER visits. Both of those contraptions look like I’ll need help getting them on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 24, 2017 Share #56 Posted October 24, 2017 Just hope you won't need help performing some other basic chores. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share #57 Posted October 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Just hope you won't need help performing some other basic chores. Should be ok there, they are only doing one shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share #58 Posted October 24, 2017 Crap, just got a call from the doctor’s office. Surgery has been changed to Friday. WOLJ has scheduled Thursday off work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted October 24, 2017 Share #59 Posted October 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: Crap, just got a call from the doctor’s office. Surgery has been changed to Friday. WOLJ has scheduled Thursday off work. Uber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share #60 Posted October 24, 2017 Just now, Kzoo said: Uber Uber doesn’t work in the boondocks. I’m not allowed to drive, maybe I can ride my bike home? It’s only twenty some miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share #61 Posted October 27, 2017 Ok, I’m off to the horsespittle, wish me luck. Looks like a fun day awaits. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 27, 2017 Share #62 Posted October 27, 2017 Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted October 27, 2017 Share #63 Posted October 27, 2017 Good Luck LJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #64 Posted October 27, 2017 Good Luck!! We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #65 Posted October 27, 2017 Good luck. Looks like you picked a competent surgeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #66 Posted October 27, 2017 Good luck LJ!! I hope it goes very smoothly!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #67 Posted October 27, 2017 Good luck. If you don't return we'll name a sub forum for you. Perhaps a section for long stories. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #68 Posted October 27, 2017 Good Luck LJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #69 Posted October 27, 2017 Apparently, my Dr. doesn't do shoulders. Good luck, good recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longjohn ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Author Popular Post Share #70 Posted October 27, 2017 All done. Piece of cake. I’ve been flirting with all the nurses in recovery. I was their only patient. The doc hasn’t been up to talk with me yet. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share #71 Posted October 27, 2017 My throat is sore from the breathing tube. I’m drinking black coffee, my first coffee of the day. Thanks everyone for the prayers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #72 Posted October 27, 2017 Will you be able to throw the knuckleball again? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 27, 2017 Share #73 Posted October 27, 2017 Will you be able to play the piano now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share #74 Posted October 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Will you be able to throw the knuckleball again? Probably not until they take this sling off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share #75 Posted October 27, 2017 35 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Will you be able to play the piano now? That would be cool, I always wanted to play the piano. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #76 Posted October 27, 2017 Shocker: LJ is conscious, and he's flirting with women. Whoda thunk?? Sounds like it's going well. Hopefully you're on your way home by now. Keep us posted on how it's going. I'll keep sending fellow post-op vibes!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Share #77 Posted October 27, 2017 Did your driver get you a post operative Dilly Bar at DQ??!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted October 27, 2017 Share #78 Posted October 27, 2017 4 hours ago, Longjohn said: All done. Piece of cake. I’ve been flirting with all the nurses in recovery. I was their only patient. The doc hasn’t been up to talk with me yet. Is your heart rate still 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share #79 Posted October 27, 2017 24 minutes ago, Airehead said: Is your heart rate still 50 It was 50 when I checked in. The nurse asked me if I was on beta blockers. I told her I don’t do drugs, I’m a cyclist. She said oh, ok. During surgery it dropped to 42 but it was up to 48 by the time I was discharged. I don’t know what it was while I was flirting with nurse goodbody? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 28, 2017 Share #80 Posted October 28, 2017 How ya feelin' man? Ice and drugs doing well for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share #81 Posted October 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, smudge said: How ya feelin' man? Ice and drugs doing well for you? No drugs yet but I have some if needed. This brace works good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 28, 2017 Share #82 Posted October 28, 2017 Man, my surgery was just over two months ago, but it is apparently still fresh in my mind. I want to give you a gentle hug. Take care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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