Recovery time

[novalty]

Well as some of you were aware, recently underwent surgery on my elbow. Should have a chance to catch up at the reloading bench.

 

[MichiganScott]

That's my idea of physical therapy. The copays are less. I'd leave squeezing rubber balls to someone else.

 

[Nevada Ed]

To make things a little easier.............

I hope that you are right handed.

Glad things turned out ok. That looks like it might be a little tender for a while.

 

[Forrest r]

caster's elbo???

Sounds like the ammo cans will be full by spring. Enjoy the holidays, take your time and get better.

 

[ageingstudent]

Wow buddy ouch! Don't overdo it. Thoughts and prayers...

 

[novalty]

Thanks guys! The surgeon removed several bone spurs and smooth out my elbow. He also removed what he said was the largest broke off bone spur he has ever seen. Apparently, they accumulate mass after they break off. Dr said they are usually the size of a pea, and mine was the size of an olive--wedged in the back side of the joint preventing it from opening. Had lost about 40 degrees range of motion. The picture I posted is of the bruise on my bicep. Got a little grossed out when my wife showed me the two incisions and scope holes--with tons of staples. So needless to say I won't be excited for the office visit when the staples get removed.

 

[Rule3]

Hope your recovery is fast and relatively painless.

I go in for my other (left shoulder) in 2 weeks. The right one was so much fun! (I am right handed)

You are young and should bounce back fast,

Best Wishes to you!

 

[ageingstudent]

I'm left handed with most things, but somewhat ambidextrous. I cut my thumb tendon in my left hand once and had to learn to write right handed for about 2 months. It's tough but doable. I started shooting left handed when I was a younger but my dad suggested I learn to shoot right handed. I am really glad I did most guns aren't user friendly for lefties. Also I am right eye dominant so that would have complicated things further. I definitely run the press right handed.

It's interesting that I can still shoot left comfortably. I switched hands the other day shooting my 66 and it still just felt normal. It seems like after shooting right for so many years it would be more uncomfortable.

 

[forestswin]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Hope it doesn't hurt too much.

A picture.....so no one can say.. it didn't happen

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

I had rotator cuff surgery about 3 years ago. The Dr. said before surgery that it would take 3 months to recover, when I went for my post surgery checkup, he said it would take a year. It took a year.

 

[novalty]

Slowly processing my 9mm brass, and got another bucket of 45acp to work up next.

 

[Rule3]

"Processing" 9mm and 45????

Yes, you do have too much time on your hands!

 

[jimbo728]

Just had my 5th surgury done on my hands. 2 on the right and 3 on the left. All following total arm and hand paralysis from Lyme disease.
I wasnt expected to recover my arms at all, but I did. Being motivated by a strong desire to reload and shoot was a huge motivating factor.
You have the right idea!
Jim

 

[ageingstudent]

Slowly processing my 9mm brass, and got another bucket of 45acp to work up next.

When I had diverticulitis last winter I processed lots of brass while off work. I gathered a lot of calibers I don't have yet and got it prepped. Key word there is yet...

 

[Yorkie Man]

Unfortunately I have had a lot of time to reload over the years, both elbows, both wrists, both shoulders, 3 back surgeries and right acl. If it wasn't for spending time at the reloading bench I would have been extremely bored.

You'll get better you just have to work hard at physical therapy and the time will pass faster than you think it will. Good luck

 

[ameridaddy]

Some years ago I had an eight inch long incision closed with staples, was apprehensive about their removal, and was pleasantly surprised when all I felt was a bit of pressure when the surgeon removed them.
Hope you have the same easy experience, and a full recovery!

 

[jimbo728]

We should have all been in the"Jaws" scene, showing off all of our scars!
Saying that with a smile!
Jim

 

[Biggfoot44]

Ironically while reading this thread, I was doing my hourly therapy exercises for my hand (middle finger). Had tendon put back together almost 3 weeks ago.

 

[ageingstudent]

Ironically while reading this thread, I was doing my hourly therapy exercises for my hand (middle finger). Had tendon put back together almost 3 weeks ago.

Okay I'll take one for the team...and how did we injure our middle finger bigfoot???

 

[rwsmith]

Holy Moly.........

In these days of laparoscopic surgery and all the other advances, I'm not used to seeing the aftermath of a surgery looking that rough.

When I had my gall bladder removed I had three tiny poke marks in my abdomen that must have healed because I haven't seen them in 10 years.