Back under the knife
Back under the knife
Well, it's definitive. Within the next 60 days, I will be undergoing surgery to replace the broken screw in my pelvis.
The surgeon has advised that the broken screw will be removed and replaced and he will possibly R&R the intact screw as well as there has been an inordinate amount of strain placed upon it.
He is also going to do a bone graft in the sacrum to try and repair a section which did not heal properly the first time around. Donor bone will be taken from the both femurs though the use of a hollow core bit. The surgeons going to drill full length on both sides to get the donor material. A plate will be added as well from left hip right across the pelvis to the right hip to provide additional support.
All this means that I will require external fixators in my pelvis again. I'm looking at 10 -12 weeks stuck in the Royal Alex hospital again followed by another 5 - 6 weeks in the Glenrose rehab hospital. .
We are attempting to fast track the rectal colon surgeon into hooking up my plumbing prior to this surgery. If we are not successful in doing so, I will be looking both at an additional 8 - 10 weeks for recovery for that procedure as well as significant delays in my post operative physiotherapy. This will be due to my inability to enter a pool for hydrotherapy activities designed to relieve pressure on my spine and pelvis by achieving neutral buoyancy.
I think I pissed off the gods somewhere along the line. However, wouldn't the sacrifice of my scoot be sufficient tribute?
The surgeon has advised that the broken screw will be removed and replaced and he will possibly R&R the intact screw as well as there has been an inordinate amount of strain placed upon it.
He is also going to do a bone graft in the sacrum to try and repair a section which did not heal properly the first time around. Donor bone will be taken from the both femurs though the use of a hollow core bit. The surgeons going to drill full length on both sides to get the donor material. A plate will be added as well from left hip right across the pelvis to the right hip to provide additional support.
All this means that I will require external fixators in my pelvis again. I'm looking at 10 -12 weeks stuck in the Royal Alex hospital again followed by another 5 - 6 weeks in the Glenrose rehab hospital. .
We are attempting to fast track the rectal colon surgeon into hooking up my plumbing prior to this surgery. If we are not successful in doing so, I will be looking both at an additional 8 - 10 weeks for recovery for that procedure as well as significant delays in my post operative physiotherapy. This will be due to my inability to enter a pool for hydrotherapy activities designed to relieve pressure on my spine and pelvis by achieving neutral buoyancy.
I think I pissed off the gods somewhere along the line. However, wouldn't the sacrifice of my scoot be sufficient tribute?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Pensacola FL
Hope everything goes smooth and you have the quickest possible recovery. Best of luck to ya. I doubt you pissed off any gods. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. You're still alive and I know you're thankful for that. Keep on keepin on my friend.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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damn dude, and I thought I was in tough shape.
Hope all goes as well as possible for you, you have a tough road ahead,
but from the sounds of it, you have already been through hell and back.
Good luck man!
Hope all goes as well as possible for you, you have a tough road ahead,
but from the sounds of it, you have already been through hell and back.
Good luck man!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Fort Gibson, OK
Best of luck for as quick and trouble free of a recovery as possible!
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
Getting ready mentally for a hip implant this fall as soon as the scooter is in the barn for the winter months. Not looking forward to it at all but this daily pain has got to go! Good luck to ya!
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From: Eastern N.C.
I wish the best for you and will say a prayer for you tonight. I try to not complain much about my few problems because mine are absolutly nothing compared to yours. I truly hope it is all successfull and as painless as possible. good luck to you fellow rider. may you ride again.
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