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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 11, 2010 - 09:31am PT
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Thanks again for all the info and advice. I'm off to consult with the Ortho this morning... more later. Remember the TV show 6 Million Dollar Man? I think the punch line was something like "we can rebuild him, make him better than he was" - that's what I'm talking about!
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Oct 11, 2010 - 10:18am PT
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BN,
I had mine repaired 3 years ago along with a completely torn rotator....best investment I could have made, great returns!
Charlie D.
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drljefe
climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
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Oct 11, 2010 - 10:19am PT
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So sorry to hear this.
And from moving a bed....
Damnit!!!
Dude, you're stout~ I have full confidence.
Good luck.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Oct 11, 2010 - 10:33am PT
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Dave,
I had this same injury 3 years ago, from a freakish surfing accident. I had a surgeon here in Boulder fix it and it's as good as new.
The surgeon who did mine had written medical articles about the procedure. When I asked him about the risk that the fix might fail in the future, he said that this was so unheard of that he could write an article about it if it occurred.
Call me and I'll give you the details. You'll be fine.
Rick
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Skeptimistic
Mountain climber
La Mancha
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Oct 11, 2010 - 10:39am PT
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I second the post that advised showing pics of your previous level of function. Very important for your PT to know what you are capable of and what you want to get back to. Just saying it sometimes isn't as powerful as seeing it.
The PT may not be able to get you back to the level you want while you are still in therapy, but can design a post-therapy program that can get you there.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Oct 11, 2010 - 10:49am PT
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Dave-
The longer you wait to get it surgically repaired, the longer the delay in getting into rehab will become...
Don't wait on this; surgical sports medicine is great in this country. You live in a great place to get first-rate help.
It took a long time to rehab on my quadriceps tendon rupture, but after less than a year later I was out doing some 14ers in Colorado. Missouri Mountain and Mt. Princeton. I had to move slow to be sure I didn't fall on my a$$ but could "do it."
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Oct 11, 2010 - 12:28pm PT
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Be sure to keep us posted!!!!
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climbrunride
Ice climber
Purgatory, CO
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Oct 11, 2010 - 02:06pm PT
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That sucks!
The sooner you start recovery from surgery, the sooner you'll be back at it. Just be a good patient and don't do anything the doc & PT say you shouldn't do yet. Otherwise you might restart the recovery clock, so to speak.
Good luck.
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jogill
climber
Colorado
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Oct 11, 2010 - 03:33pm PT
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Not sure about Kamps' injury. Thought it was the same as mine, but maybe not. Lots of advice about getting a PT. That's probably the best way to go, although after consulting my surgeon he said my exercises were so specialized and unusual I might do it myself, and I did, quite successfully. There was very little if any pain during recuperation, and the surgeon had merely chuckled when I asked him if I would be able to do a one-arm pull-up again, saying "very doubtful". A year later I was doing one with no problems or pain. It did take about a year to get up to full strength and performance. Biggest problem: teaching my math classes using my left hand, but my students and I survived that!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Oct 11, 2010 - 03:51pm PT
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Maybe like the "Tommy John" surgery, this should be the "John Gill" surgery and you'll be climbing BETTER when you're done!!! :-)
Best of luck gittin' it done and on the road to recovery Dave!!
Thanks for pioneering the paths the rest of us might go down in the next few years!
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 11, 2010 - 08:18pm PT
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Well, I'm on for surgery mid day tomorrow 10/12... I've made it clear to the Doc that I want the most robust repair possible and he's on the same page. I just picked up my pain meds and I'm getting some things ready around the house for gimp access. Thanks for everybody's input, advice and concern - much appreciated! Hopefully I'll recover as well as several of the folks who wrote about their experiences with the same injury (JGill - I'd like to be able to do a one arm pull up at 51! Now that would be a good next Bday present!).
Ok, I'll follow up post surgery when possible. In the meantime, everybody else get out there and climb a classic and I'll live vicariously through your posts :-)
Ciao,
BNuts
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 11, 2010 - 08:23pm PT
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Good luck, please post TR with lurid photos! (Crimpie can advise.) Sounds like one arm/hand at least should work for computer things.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 11, 2010 - 09:23pm PT
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I will report tomorrow afternoon with how he's doing. Now, just to fly back to town in time...
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Oct 11, 2010 - 09:27pm PT
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Vibes sent!
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Oct 11, 2010 - 10:05pm PT
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Good thoughts going your way?
Erik
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Oct 11, 2010 - 10:15pm PT
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I'm thinking you guys should be well past your surgery/injury quota once you get over this thing, so it will be smooth sailing next year!!! Good vibes coming your way for the repair tomorrow!!! So be a good boy, do all your PT and eat your veggies!!!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Oct 11, 2010 - 10:20pm PT
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BN-
Best of luck and best wishes for a great outcome. We'll lift a cold one at the OC some time for your "rehab." I'll buy!!
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coppertone
Trad climber
CT
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Oct 11, 2010 - 11:03pm PT
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Email me if you like. I just had the exact same surgery this past march. I would be happy to answer any questions you have. Everything should go fine. I had my surgery at 2 1/2 weeks and I am doing great climbing and playing all sports without any restrictions or issues
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 11, 2010 - 11:19pm PT
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I'll post up some photos tomorrow. Can't wait to see BN in his cute blue surgery beanie. :)
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