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Other Stuff => Archived Manufacturer Circles => P.I. audio group => Topic started by: dBe on 23 Apr 2014, 02:44 am
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I went to see the cardio/thoracic surgeon on Monday. My whole world and outlook on my health took a 120 degree turn. Not 180 or 90. Let me explain.
For two years following my accident, I have been having doctors tell me that I needed to have surgery to correct my fragmented sternum and to retrieve bone shards that could potentially puncture my lungs or my heart. I have been on lifting restrictions since the accident for fear of what "could happen". These have driven my life and work since the accident. All of those restrictions have been removed. Seems that the shards have been encapsulated by fibrous tissue that has grown around them. This is the good part. Bad part is that these adhesions are partially responsible for my pain. Good to know that I can lift "until the pain is too severe". Nice.
To make a very long story as short as possible Dr. Castlemain does not want to do surgery on me due to my history of MRSA. Neither he nor I wanted to deal with the potential of a fatal infection from the surgery.
That leaves the final issue of pain management. Pain and the corresponding referred pain and muscle spasms in my back are now the primary issues. Pain sucks. I have a fairly high tolerance, but it is grinding me down.
Onward and upward 8)
All of this has completely turned my head around. I have been living with certain expectations and these are now memories.
I have let my stocks deplete on some very important pieces/parts and will need to replenish these. In the past I have limited my workload out of caution for what now is a non-issue. All that remains now is to get back up to speed and get supplies inbound.
To say that I am relieved is an understatement. Switching gears will take a little while.
Like I said: pain sucks. Pain? I can do the pain with proper non-narcotic remedies.
Life is good. It is good to be back on all levels.
Thanks to all of of you that have written often and shown your support and supported Gayle and me through prayer.
Whew! :thumb:
Dave
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Yay fibrous tissue
Boo pain :evil:
Yay Dave back at doing what he loves to do :thumb:
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you
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Good to hear that shards of bony shrapnel aren't going to kill you :o. Not good to hear that it's going to hurt. However, with the prevalence of resistant staph and your patient history, I understand the reluctance to undergo surgery.
Hopefully, you'll find a pain relief system that will let you move forward.
Regards,
Scott
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Dave,
Glad to hear that things are mending and not going to do something awful to you! :o
Hope you find a pain relief system that works for you to keep on keeping on!
Keep us posted if we can help in any way.
Best,
Rich
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Dave,
Overall, it would seem to be pretty good news ....
I agree, the pain does suck but like you've said, it can be dealt with. Finding a good balance betwen a pain manaemtn system and work load will be key .
Not requiring the surgery to deal with the bone shards is a huge plus, I know it must be a big relief not having to worry about the risk of a post-op relapse of the MRSA.
Again, pretty good news overall :thumb:
-jay
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Good to hear, kind of....
There is an alternative pain management regimen available in Colorado. Let's see how it does at RMAF! :eyebrows:
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Thanks everyone. It is a relief and a minor shocker. One step at a time and we'll see how it all goes.
The alternative medication ... I certainly felt little pain in the '60s. 8) I've moved on since then. :thumb:
Onward >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Dave
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While the pain part does suck, sure seems good overall, excellent!
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Good to hear, kind of....
There is an alternative pain management regimen available in Colorado. Let's see how it does at RMAF! :eyebrows:
You don't need to go to Colorado. A number of states have medical marijuana.
http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000881
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Sorry to hear about the pain Dave, but very happy you are able to keep on truckin without surgery.
Best,
Ed
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Really glad to hear things are lookin up! Keep on keepin on.
Definitely has to put you in a better mind set (not a problem for me with no mind).
Nit
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Thanks for the update Dave. Wishing you and Gayle the best.
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Darn good news Dave
I'd think outside the box with the pain management, meaning I do not like trust or believe Drs
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Glad to hear the outlook is a little better!