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05-27-2010, 08:33 PM #41New Member
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God speed
dang that sucks makes my 6 weeks in a full arm cast not seem so bad, good luck bro on the surgery
on another note good choice on a 64' big block
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05-27-2010, 08:36 PM #42
the 502 is in my '79, the '64 has a 327, although I do have a 427 I've considered putting in it. Trouble with the '64 is there is no room for meaty tires and there is no way I would cut it up.
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05-30-2010, 06:35 AM #43
What's the update? You just taking it easy still or did you see the heart doctor yet? Anything scheduled???
How are you feeling? Any miracle cure yet????
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05-30-2010, 06:37 AM #44
Hope u get better soon bro.. i had a injury once..not gud!
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05-30-2010, 01:10 PM #45
had cardiologist appointment Friday, he put me on 2 different meds and ordered a bunch of tests for day after tomorrow, said he should be able to get me stabilized enough to have the arm surgery Wednesday.
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05-30-2010, 06:42 PM #46
Don't let this stop you man ! recover ! even if it takes awhile ! god speed !!
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05-30-2010, 10:12 PM #47
We will be thinking about you; praying it all goes well and you recover quickly.
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06-02-2010, 06:16 PM #48
Had several tests yesterday, cardiologist said my heart was too weak and would not authorize today's surgery. I met with him today and explained that according to the orthopedic surgeon, there is a small window of time in which they can save the muscle, so he loaded me up with several medicines and reluctantly agreed to allow surgery for Friday. My blood pressure has been crazy high for the last week, and I've noticed some chest pain when I get stressed and I get tired and winded very easily. He has ordered more tests, but basically said my heart is very weak and barely pumping. He was very matter-of-fact about it, almost comical. He said (in a thick hindu accent) "think of the heart like a car engine that powers you. some engines go for 100,000 miles, some wear out at 50,000. yours wore out at 50,000." I wasn't really sure what to say to that, and couldn't help but wonder if I had health insurance or was wealthy if he would present me with options, but he pretty much left it at that.
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06-02-2010, 06:56 PM #49
Dang BIG, I'm praying for you man. I know a bunch of peeps w a weeker heart and all have made it out good. I'm talken 2 lung biopsies, reconstuctive spine stuff. And more. Hope all goes well!
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06-02-2010, 08:37 PM #50
stay strong man
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06-02-2010, 08:41 PM #51
upside
At least you are finding this out now and not dropping dead while doing a set...
So the arm injury happened for a reason huh
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06-02-2010, 08:43 PM #52
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06-03-2010, 01:36 AM #53
May I ask if your family has any histroy of heart health issues?
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06-03-2010, 03:58 AM #54Junior Member
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Sometimes I don't think the translation from a Docs view point to the patient is very clear ,especially from some foreign docs , and I doubt that he knows your true mental strength.
I do think that sometimes your mental outlook plays a big role in your recovery, even more so when its your heart,try to push any worries you have out of your head( I know you cant completely) dont stress about medical bills ,you can take care of those after your well.
Your just going in for a tune-up, that may improve your health beyond anything you've had before.
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06-03-2010, 04:17 AM #55
I haven't been a member on here for long,but it does sadden me to hear of the trouble your having,hopefully you can have a healthy & strong recovery.
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06-03-2010, 04:28 AM #56
Just saw this thread.
Sorry to read it throughout, I wish you a prompt recovery and in my humble and uneducated view you should pay more attention to your heart from now on than to your bicep.
Good Luck
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06-03-2010, 01:26 PM #57
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06-04-2010, 02:10 PM #58
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Did you have your surgury yet? How'd it go if so?
IG
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06-04-2010, 09:50 PM #59
I just got home, had the surgery today, was outpatient but was there for 16 hours. the surgery itself took about 2.5 hours, most of the time was spent with them trying to get bp under control, it went haywire. arm hurts like hell but the surgeon said it went really well and at least as far as the arm goes I can make a full recovery. when I checked in bp was 138/108, they got ready to release me and it was 230/128. they started pumping me full of meds and several hours later it dropped to 131/78. I still have standing appointments with the cardiologist to sort the heart issue, today was about the arm. while I was laying there they brought in an older man, I'd guess 60's, overweight but in good spirits. he had slipped with a chainsaw and tore into his leg. they had tried to save it to no avail, so today they amputated it above the knee. he was in the bed next to me, he was an amazing guy. his spirits were so high and his attitude was so good it was a blessing to meet him. he said that God never gives anyone more than they can handle, so once he gets a plate full of pork chops he'll be fine. even in pain I had to chuckle.
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06-04-2010, 10:56 PM #60
Wow those are some high BP numbers.
I take cayenne pepper for BP, it works better then any supps I have seen and it works fast....but I guess they have you on some meds fulltime now.
Good luck with the cardiologist.
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06-05-2010, 03:37 AM #61
Good to hear everything went well with the surgery best of luck with your recovery.
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06-05-2010, 07:16 AM #62
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Good stuff Big.. its funny how life puts things into perspective sometimes isn't it? Its usually right on time too. Glad to hear the sugury went well and hopefully you can easily get that bp under control. All the best brutha.
IG
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06-05-2010, 11:57 PM #64
Hope recovery is fast and chill out lets get that BP down
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06-06-2010, 12:16 AM #65
Hope you have a speedy and full recovery brotha!
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06-06-2010, 04:31 AM #66
Oh damn... I wish you speedy recovery Big.
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06-06-2010, 04:49 AM #67Associate Member
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It could have been worse during the workout. Like Terraj said everything happens for a reason.
If it wasn't injury .. your heart + BP could have done more damage. With this injury you got to know about the weak heart + BP stuff. Maybe God got you injured to make sure you care for your major problems ( heart and BP).
As you are already injured and would take 2 to 3 months. I'd suggest you start with Breathing exercises ( Indian style Yoga Breathing exercise or Japanese Style Breathing). Both these will help in aid your heart with Oxygen + make it stronger.
I've seen people thinking Breathing exercise is for old ppl. But In reality its basic of life.
Take care Man. Slow down if needed. But Stay with us.
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06-06-2010, 10:07 PM #68
my heartrate and bp are still all over the place, I have several tests scheduled for the coming week. If I should drop off the board please keep my family in your prayers for those who believe.
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06-07-2010, 10:11 AM #69Associate Member
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06-07-2010, 02:41 PM #70
Good luck with your recovery,take care of yourself!
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06-12-2010, 06:26 PM #71
I got my splint off now, wow my left arm is tiny compared to my right. I was shocked to see how much size I've lost in a few weeks. Thank God for muscle memory, I'll need it.
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06-12-2010, 11:07 PM #72
Yes it's scarry how fast the muscle shrinks due to inactivity. I know before my back surgery my legs went from ALWAYS being good genetically even without working them to chicken legs in 2 weeks due to not walking.
My calves where GONE...
DAMN about the guy with the chainsaw. I wonder if his spirits where high due to the morphine? I cant imagine being OK with that. I use to cut wood for several years, walking up/down logs, log piles 15 ft high, had logs roll out from under me or spring up while I was standing on them cutting.
I still count my blessing but I was ALWAYS very aware of the sharp end and ready to toss it at any given time due to slipping or??? I had seen enough gore movies I did not want to get cut like that.
I hope your recovery is quick. Keep us posted. What are you pain meds? Mine have always been vicodine after surgery.
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06-12-2010, 11:18 PM #73
they started me on lortab 10's which didn't touch it, then gave me percocet. for the first 3 days after surgery the pain got worse and worse every day, hurting as much as I could imagine then being worse the next day. after the third day, it started hurting drastically less each day, now it's 8 days after surgery and I'm only taking ibuprofen 800mg every 4-6 hours. the pain is maybe 2 out of a scale of 10 unless I move the wrong way, very tolerable.
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06-12-2010, 11:32 PM #74
Good to hear. Yes usually the 2nd - 3rd day is worst and then the same for a couple days.
How about more details on the surgery? What did the doc say? How did it look inside? More or less than he had expected? Did he go into details on the repair?
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06-12-2010, 11:36 PM #75
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06-13-2010, 02:45 AM #76
That's sucks but it's also good to hear. God I would hate a setback like that but at the same time it could have been worse/permanent.
The doctors still want to cut on my back (fusion) and my shoulder to clean it up but I am going to put it off as long as possible.
The shoulder keeps me from lifting HEAVY but that's all. If I lift to heavy like a couple weeks ago it hurts like hell so I have to be careful. I think it only slows down my gaining a little, I just cant do any Max weights to push further, only a little at a time. If I lift anything that i can do say only 4x Im done for 2 weeks almost.
Did they say how much was separated? How many stitches or??? Did they comment on HOW is might have happened or why?
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06-13-2010, 05:42 PM #77
the surgeon said that although it's impossible to tell, it's possible that the last time I lifted heavy I caused a micro tear that I didn't even know about. she compared it to trying to tear a piece of cloth, then taking scissors and putting a small cut at the edge then trying to tear it again. the last time I hit bi's I finished with hammer curls with 75's to failure. I don't remember any pain at the time, but it does seem like my left arm was sore a day or so longer than the right. it wasn't an injury pain, it was like the pain you get after a good workout so I never thought anything of it.
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06-14-2010, 01:40 AM #78Associate Member
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I guess she is right about that. I remember one of my friend's chest busted on heavy workout and we had to rush him to hospital. But his was due to improper workout.
But the cut theory by your doc does explains the issue. That's why lifting that 20 pound thing got your muscle teared.
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06-15-2010, 01:58 PM #79
Sucks getting old. LOL.... Rest it up brother. Good luck man
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06-15-2010, 05:30 PM #80
Sorry to hear about this man. good luck with everything.
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