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Post by bnoel210 on Feb 29, 2012 19:41:02 GMT -6
Sorry for bad typing but im not left handed and im high as a kite. Percocet is my frind. Surgery went well the doc said. The got me in a halfcast till 6 march. They put a block in my arm at 7am est and the numbness is just wearing off now. Got to make sure i stay on top of meds. Thanks for all the good wishes you all gave me
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Post by rick on Feb 29, 2012 19:46:31 GMT -6
hope you feel quickly
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Post by AlanM on Feb 29, 2012 20:07:06 GMT -6
Obey the docs, Brian, and get well soon.
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Post by bnoel210 on Feb 29, 2012 20:10:03 GMT -6
Trust me im doing exactly what doc says. Not trying to have a 5th surgery
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Post by Jess Puff on Feb 29, 2012 20:28:27 GMT -6
I hope you have a quick recovery! Been praying for ya
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Post by bnoel210 on Mar 7, 2012 19:16:33 GMT -6
Just an update. Went to the doctor yesterday for my one week follow up. Got the cast off and the stitches will fall out on there own. Surgeon said the the surgery was a little more intense then expected. She thought she was going to just clean up some scar tissue and free up my nerve, but come to find out the nerve was seperated and they had to cut my tricep open and reattach the nerve under the muscle and that's why I'm in so much pain a week later. I got to be really careful for the next couple weeks cause I have stitches under the skin holding my muscle into place right now. So until that heals up if a stitch pops my muscle will be seperated. Other then that every day that goes by the pain gets a little better. I can't straighten or fully bend my arm yet and will take some time. I start physical therapy on Monday and drive on from there. Full recovery could take up to 9-12. Gonna do what my docs say work hard with therapy and just keep my fingers crossed and say a few prayers so that I can fully recover. I'm not trying to have a 5th surgery
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Post by AlanM on Mar 7, 2012 19:33:23 GMT -6
Absolutely do EXACTLY what the docs say. Take it easy. That sounds painful.
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Post by crazydaz on Mar 7, 2012 19:37:40 GMT -6
Take it easy, Sleazy!!  Something about a stitch "popping" that always causes my stomach and belly button to feel funny in a bad way. Heal up quickly Bri! I'll keep you in my prayers!! Especially when physical therapy starts! |
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Post by Jess Puff on Mar 7, 2012 19:54:32 GMT -6
I hope you get better soon! I had no idea it was that big of a surgery. Definitely in my prayers too. Have a safe trip home!
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Post by bnoel210 on Mar 9, 2012 15:20:29 GMT -6
Finally made it home and boy do i have some tank maint
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Post by ree123 on Mar 9, 2012 17:00:24 GMT -6
W E L C O M E H O M E !!!!!
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Post by bnoel210 on Mar 9, 2012 17:15:52 GMT -6
Thanks i know i was gone for only 12 days but it feels so good
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Post by bnoel210 on Apr 2, 2012 7:26:04 GMT -6
I had my pain meds changed on Friday to something a lot weaker then percocet. New meds, Ultram, worked great all weekend, but today is my first day back to work since the surgery and my pain level has gone up dramatically just from saluting, putting my beret on and working at the computer. Hope this gets better soon. Starting to get highly frustrated.
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Post by aaron on Apr 8, 2012 20:48:05 GMT -6
Hey, I have some friends at your base... heck I was born at the local hospital there.
Anywho, you'll get there. The pain will start to decrease with time. I've been through over 5 surgeries so... just give it time man. What doesn't kill you will make you stronger. You'll look back later and realize the pain could have been worse... that I can promise you.
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Post by bnoel210 on Apr 8, 2012 21:01:06 GMT -6
Yeah I know what you mean. I have had a total of 7 surgeries and hope never to have another
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Something about a stitch "popping" that always causes my stomach and belly button to feel funny in a bad way.