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Old 09-08-2010, 11:04 AM
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Anyone else out there a member of the zipper club. Looks like I will be joining you in early November, the date has not been set yet but that's looking likely. I need to know how long it will be before I can get back in the shop, which is in the basement. I don't mind missing work but I hate to think of not being able to work int he shop. I'm not doing any forging just stock removal. I would really like to have some conversations with people who have been there. Everything else I have been able to find on the net is mostly "POOR ME" and thats not what I need to hear.
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Old 09-08-2010, 10:48 PM
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i haven't been inducted into the club yet, but if family history means anything i might be seeing you at one of the meetings.

i just want to wish you luck and i hope everything works out well.


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Old 09-09-2010, 08:29 AM
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Steve ,

One of the major factors in time of recovery depends on the type of incision made . The breastbone incision takes much longer to heal than a small one made between the ribs. Ask your surgeon ! He may have not have had the surgery but he has seen all kinds of patients with all kinds of incisions . Best wishes to you on your upcoming surgery. I hope your recovery is rapid & complete .

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Old 09-10-2010, 10:16 AM
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There are both advantages and disadvantages to living in Canada. On the one hand I do not have to worry about the cost of my procedure or abour being turned down for lack of insurance, on the other hand we seem to be about 5 years behind you folks in the US when it comes to the latest advances in surgery. What that means is that the minimally invasive surgery between the ribs is not yet available here in the Great White North, so the full sternum incision will be the way it will be done.
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Old 09-11-2010, 08:11 AM
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Steve,
I for one will be praying for you, keep us posted on your progress please.
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Old 09-14-2010, 11:09 AM
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Hi Steve

I'm sorry to hear that you're undergoing surgery, but wanted to tell you that it's one of the most successful major procedures being done these days.

Here's what I know...
I play with a golfer that is 75 years old, who has had it done twice in the past. He took up golf after the second one (20 years ago) and plays about 2x per week. The point of the story is this... he walks 14 miles per week (2 rounds) and hits the ball about 250 yards off the tee (which is a strong swing for his age). I've been playing with him for about 10 years now and he can really play the game well!

He told me that the biggest mistake that he made during the whole ordeal was re-injuring himself after the first surgery, by getting back to normal activity too soon. He said that he messed up something in his sternum by picking up too much weight too early after the surgery and it never healed right, until they reopened and repaired it during the second procedure. After the second surgery, he said that he took 6 months to heal and build up before he went back at it full speed.

I've asked him many times if it hurt his chest to swing so hard, and he claims that he doesn't feel it at all.

PS - He married a woman about half his age 10 years ago is still with her, so he's doing something right!!!



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Old 12-01-2010, 08:39 PM
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Seven days after surgery and went into the shop for the first time. I got home on Monday and managed to stay out for 2 whole days. The surgery was not nearly as bad as I had thought it might be, the 5 days in hospital afterwards were pretty tough. I am absolutely amazed and baffled why the incisions don't hurt more. I have a cut that runs from my wrist to the inside of the elbow yet it really doesn't hurt. The chest is a bit achey but the only suprise there is that it is not more so.
I did learn something today though. Trying to work a surface grinder right now is not a bright idea.
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Old 12-01-2010, 09:04 PM
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Glad to hear your doing well. just take it easy and don't push it.
My mom had a tripple bypass a few years ago at 86 yrs old
and just keeps on going and just had her 89th birthday.
So listen to your doctor Steve.
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Old 12-02-2010, 01:26 AM
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Take a little time to heal Steve.
That surface grinder is not going anywhere.
I know it is hard to be idle, but times like this it is essential for the long run.
After my spine surgery, I went NUTS, but got thru it, as you will too.
I'm glad you have little pain.
We all want to be in the shop creating... and we all want you there too.
Get better soon. God bless.
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