Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Popped in here expecting to read about a collection of steel bikes plus a titanium one. Then wondered if I was in wrong topic. Get well soon.
Yet more real steel. And definitely some titanium too.
- Thread starter DCBassman
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DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Three days home now. Still utterly wiped out. Trying to sort out mobility aids is easy for some things, impossible for others. Wheeled walker? Hire one round the corner. Toilet seat raiser? Hours spent chasing from number to number. Bought the bog-standard (!) one myself, as it's available on Amazon Prime.
Your body has gone through what some might call major trauma so give it time to start feeling a little more normal. IME It will take some time and you will “suddenly” feel much better. Keep taking the meds and also light exercise/movement as prescribed by your consultant.
kingrollo
Guru
As a much younger man in my mid forties a 40 minute hernia op knocked me for 6 for a good 4 weeks.
The pain meds etc - whilst abosultely necessary - do cause that numb / exhausted/ light headed feeling.
So hang in there - you seem to be on track ..(in relative terms)
Best wishes.
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DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Appreciate it's really early days - not allowed to carry anything over 10lb for at least 3 months, for example - but it's hard. Some of it is due to relative unsuitability of the home environment when mobility is impaired. So things are actually harder in some respects than when I left hospital.
I also think I've just not taken on board the sheer magnitude of all this in terms of the effects on a body.
I also think I've just not taken on board the sheer magnitude of all this in terms of the effects on a body.
kingrollo
Guru
But you seemed to have remained in good spirits throughout - which can't be easy under the circumstance.
A huge (But gentle!) pat on the back.
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DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
I've tried to. The alternative to having this done was never walking properly again, and maybe paralysis and in a wheelchair. So have tried to be be upbeat about it.
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DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
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DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Additionally, tomorrow is suture removal day. It's a single continuous suture in a wound 30cm long, so that's a lot of nylon! The next day, I'll be able to shower almost normally, wonderful!
How are you doing, @DCBassman ? Did the suture removal go ok?
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
I’ve not been too active here this past week. But great to hear you’re home, making progress and will be able to shower soon !
I also never fail to be amazed, embarrassed (At how I’d be….) and in awe of how well you appear to be handling all this. Fair to say I’d be a quivering, mumbling, self pitiful ball of negativity…..
Continued best wishes 😎
I also never fail to be amazed, embarrassed (At how I’d be….) and in awe of how well you appear to be handling all this. Fair to say I’d be a quivering, mumbling, self pitiful ball of negativity…..
Continued best wishes 😎
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DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Suture removal went well! In general terms, things are progressing more slowly than before, which is annoying, but it can't all go smoothly, I suppose. This week is, like it or not, a busier one, so will have to up the work rate somewhat.
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Glad to hear you're on the mend. It's a long slow road but you'll get there in the end. Everyone on here is with you.
Remember me if you're getting rid of the Fender
Remember me if you're getting rid of the Fender
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DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Thanks!
No chance whatsoever! Buried with me.Remember me if you're getting rid of the Fender
All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
