b2dad Posted February 6, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 6, 2010 Hey all, B2Dad is having surgery Tuesday on his right hand. He has arthritis in his thumb and the doctor at Vanderbilt is inserting a tendon (from his arm) and putting it in the joint at the base of his thumb. He has been in awful pain for awhile now but finally decided to get this done. The surgery won't be too bad, outpatient, but the healing process will take awhile and doctor said it may be 8 weeks before he can ride. Will you please pray for me while he is "laid up" and can't ride? Then again, I could learn to drive the bike and take him for a ride, doncha think? As soon as the weather gets better of course... Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nance56 Posted February 6, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 6, 2010 I like the way you think. You have our prayers for the strength to put up with him underfoot. Also for a quick and speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted February 6, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 6, 2010 Ok I'll send some prayers. I think mostly for when he's recovering for you. Since he'll be bugging you by then. I'd go ahead and try learning to ride the bike while he naps. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted February 6, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 6, 2010 Prayers said. I have the same problem and they the doc wants to do the same thing. I know that pain for sure. Last visit I got an injection that seems to be helping for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted February 6, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 6, 2010 Wishing Don a successful operation. I' ll pray for you too Pat since I know he'll be a pain in the you know what till he's healed. Hide his keys too so he won't be tempted to get on the bike too soon. Let's see two months huh? Since only you will have the keys you might as well learn to ride the bike. Good luck. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted February 6, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 6, 2010 I have gotten to know Don fairly well after our many meets, and Yes, we will definitely keep you in our prayers.........you will have to listen to him whine like a 2nd gen for up to 8 weeks till he can ride........ "I Feel Your Pain" And we will keep Don in our prayers for a complete and swift recovery........... Hey all, B2Dad is having surgery Tuesday on his right hand. He has arthritis in his thumb and the doctor at Vanderbilt is inserting a tendon (from his arm) and putting it in the joint at the base of his thumb. He has been in awful pain for awhile now but finally decided to get this done. The surgery won't be too bad, outpatient, but the healing process will take awhile and doctor said it may be 8 weeks before he can ride. Will you please pray for me while he is "laid up" and can't ride? Then again, I could learn to drive the bike and take him for a ride, doncha think? As soon as the weather gets better of course... Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted February 6, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 6, 2010 B2Dad is having surgery Tuesday on his right hand. He has arthritis in his thumb and the doctor at Vanderbilt is inserting a tendon (from his arm) and putting it in the joint at the base of his thumb. B2Dad told me about this on our way back from Norcross Ga. Hope he is doing well and has a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted February 6, 2010 Share #8 Posted February 6, 2010 Prayers sent out for Don's speedy recovery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbran Posted February 6, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 6, 2010 Prayers sent for you and Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted February 6, 2010 Share #10 Posted February 6, 2010 Pat, if y'all need anything let me know. If you want, I can come over and take him for a ride. Just put a wig on his bald head, and put him on the back of my scoot. I'll let him ride b***h...if he'll keep his hands to himself this time...lol:stickpoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted February 6, 2010 Hey, thanks for all the goodwishes everyone! I appreciate your sentiments, especially you Monty. Don hasn't seen this yet and are you home if he does? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted February 6, 2010 Share #12 Posted February 6, 2010 Prayers sent for a successful outcome and a speedy recovery!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted February 6, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 6, 2010 Yep, I'm home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnite Posted February 6, 2010 Share #14 Posted February 6, 2010 Dang beat me to it Monty. I thought about offering. Pat if you or Don need anything give us a call.Rita said stick him on the back,tell him to hold on and gas on it.He'll look pretty back there.:rotfl::stirthepot:Good luck:doh: while he's recoups:bawling:. We'll keep ya'll both in our prayers. Call and let me know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted February 7, 2010 Share #15 Posted February 7, 2010 All the best for the surgery. I have arthritic thumbs, hope I don't have to go that route?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autopilot Posted February 7, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 7, 2010 Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfrebird4 Posted February 7, 2010 Share #17 Posted February 7, 2010 First, prayers for both of you; keep him busy. Second, he'll HAVE to heal faster with you learning how to ride on HIS bike! Third, make it a red wig. Finally, ... see, I can say all of this because I've not met him I live in Co A furrr piece for him to catch up with my on my 86 VR! I can ride on a minute's notice (single, retired, ... AVAILABLE!!!) to them Rockies and get lost. And four: enjoy the time together. Jack Z Ft Collins, CO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted February 7, 2010 Share #18 Posted February 7, 2010 I had that procedure in my left thumb about 3 years ago. once it healed up I have had no pain. about ready to have it done to my right hand. Best wishes to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted February 7, 2010 Share #19 Posted February 7, 2010 tell don good luck with the surgery. patti if you learn how to haul him around on that bike the roads will be much safer. :rotf:linda and i will be praying for his quick recovery. we will have a toast for him, with jelly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted February 9, 2010 Just got home with Don...surgery went well. He was a good patient...hopefully he will stay that way with me. I will be ok for now...he can't move his arm right now. They did a shoulder block. I think I could get the bike keys and go for a spin without him knowing...except we got some more snow yesterday, last nite and this morning. It was a long drive to Nashville in the blizzard at 3 am this morning...but we made it. Thanks everyone for the well wishes and prayers. They are always appreciated. He is on the road to recovery and with a little therapy, he will be back on the bike in no time. (He says 4 weeks, LOLOLOL) Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted February 9, 2010 Share #21 Posted February 9, 2010 Tell him he better heal up soon, as I just bought a new scoot. You can always take the trike out and do some donuts in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted February 9, 2010 Share #22 Posted February 9, 2010 I am very glad to hear that you have made it through the surgery and are now back home, Don! Sincere best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. I look forward to seeing you somewhere down the road. Get well and get ridin'... TERRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted February 10, 2010 Share #23 Posted February 10, 2010 Don, Glad to hear everything is going well! Take care of yourself. Hope the recovery is a short one!!! Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted February 10, 2010 Share #24 Posted February 10, 2010 Glad to hear that all went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted February 10, 2010 Share #25 Posted February 10, 2010 Glad you made it there and back in one piece. Now did they give him any good meds? Maybe you could use them to keep him in one place. Hope the recovery goes quickly for him and easily for you. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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