Tony,
Thanks for the status update... glad you're progressing well. It's PT
fun? I had shoulder surgery back in college, albeit it was to fix one
one problem. I got stuck in the immobilizer though and that was so
much fun. Hang in there and we'll see you soon.
Ryan
Ryan W. Keefer
"It's such a fine line between clever and stupid"
-- David St. Hubbins
http://www.keefermadness.com
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 7:55 AM, Tony <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Guys,
>
> Climbing Kemp yesterday? Only in my dreams.
>
> Anyway, the procedure went well. Evidently, I had 6 things going on in my
> shoulder and Dr. Speer with Southeastern Orthopedics, who I highly recommend
> btw, fixed 5. The only thing he could do nothing about was the arthritis
> which he said is about 30% throughout the shoulder. Probably due to all the
> crashes over the years but with the right rehab, I should be 100% normal.
>
> Basically, he cleaned out the shoulder, shaved the clavicle and removed some
> bone spurs, so the small tears that I have in my rotator cuff and biceps
> tendon will heal on their own. He did not do a repair of these tears hence
> the reason I was out of my sling and moving around in 3 days, otherwise, I
> would have been immobilized for a lot longer period of time.
>
> PT is going well and I have about 30-35% use of the shoulder but I can not
> do any lifting for some time. It is a slow process, as Brian can attest to.
> I hope to be doing some easy riding by December and riding with the group in
> January as long as you guys stay clear and keep me out of any trouble. :)
>
> I have done an hour on the trainer, which is beyond my expectations BUT it
> is not easy when you have to support yourself with just one arm. I try to
> sit up and spin like a recumbent and it does help some but I have to say
> that it does not help the family jewels much especially when I have to do
> this on a small road saddle. Ouch!
>
> I have had numerous calls and emails checking on my status. I appreciate it
> guys and occasionally I will stop by a ride just to check in and see
> everyone. If anything, it'll help fill the void of not riding with you
> G-heads.
>
> See ya soon! Stay safe.
> Tony
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "North Raleigh Cyclists (Gyros)" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:31 AM
> Subject: [Gyros: 11677] Re: need status report
>
>
>>
>> He had a procedure? I thought I saw him climbing three humps on Kemnp
>> yesterday, out of his seat, blowing up the hill, laughing with wild
>> abandon!
>>
>>
>> >
>>
>
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> >
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