Coop Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hey bud, welcome back! The 6 weeks will definitely be a challenge but will hopefully pass quickly for you (or you'll shorten that period yourself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Glad to hear you can manage the pain with just Tylenol, those opiate painkillers are trouble, and not worth it imo. Hope that your recovery goes fast. You know where to find us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted January 15, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 If those photos reveal any pocket screws, you'll never hear the end of it. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 glad to hear you're back in the group Chet, and glad all went well. time to catch up on some reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Read all you want, but start making plans for the next project, that's what we're about, the next project. I'm glad you're back on your foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, RichardA said: Read all you want, but start making plans for the next project, that's what we're about, the next project. I'm glad you're back on your foot. I was in the midst of a quick project for my daughter and had plans for a project that I have been putting off for years until I found a design I was happy with. It will be a real personal project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I hope you make a quick and full recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Yeah, we want you up and running on both feet, not just the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted January 15, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Chet said: I haven't had any real pain through the whole process and have only used some Tylenol for pain since I got home and the last time I had to do that was Sunday evening. 2 hours ago, Chestnut said: Glad to hear you can manage the pain with just Tylenol, those opiate painkillers are trouble, and not worth it imo. Glad you are on the road to recovery! FYI- recent studies have shown that using acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) together is more effective than using opioids in reducing pain. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Order Marc's new Joinery book today before the pre-order ends so you can read that and watch a new Guild video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 You think your hands are critical, but it's amazing how much you use your feet. I broke my right foot years ago and was on crutches just for a couple of weeks, but it was a super PITA. In those days my wife left for work before me. There was no way to carry a plate or a cup of coffee to the table so I used to pull a chair over to the dishwasher and have breakfast on the dishwasher door. Then there was learning to drive left footed. And stairs, forget about 'em. After falling twice in the first four tries I would just sit on the steps and slide down on my butt. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, JohnG said: FYI- recent studies have shown that using acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) together is more effective than using opioids in reducing pain. This is actually what they were doing in the hospital, other then when they first admitted when they gave me a small dose of morphine. 54 minutes ago, legenddc said: Order Marc's new Joinery book today before the pre-order ends so you can read that and watch a new Guild video. I had already ordered it before this happened and I really hope I am in a walking cast by the time the book arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted January 15, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I hope they used Star drive screws. Those are my favorites. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 The wife is just back on her feet after a broken ankle adventure. I can't stress enough to keep that sucker elevated and do all the therapy that they give to do. SWMBO recovered ahead of schedule and is walking all but normally, again, ahead of schedule. When the doctor commented on her rapid recovery she said "all I did - is do what you told me to". Lesson learned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Glad you're on the mend Chet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Take care fo yourself. You don't wnat and "setbacks". For now, you are an "armchair" woodworker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted January 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 51 minutes ago, Ronn W said: For now, you are an "armchair" woodworker. Yea, and it sucks. Not nearly as satisfying. I was thinking about running my hand along some scrap wood just to get a splinter that work at removing. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 And by all means take all the rehab exercises/visits possible. I got PT from a cute therapist who seemed to enjoy torture but she was sweet about it. 6 months later they did the other hip and I requested her specifically. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted January 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 9:35 AM, Chet said: I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. The prayers must have worked because here I am. I am a person of faith but I was a little nervous as I have never been put under for surgery before. Never been in the hospital before. All went well according to the doctors. I didn't quite understand all the science behind it but they wanted to do the surgery as soon as possible or they would have had to what two week to let the swelling go completely down, so they did it late Friday night and then I came home Saturday afternoon. They put a plate and several screws in to fix the damage I did. The biggest problem now is that I can't put any weight on it for 6 weeks or so and I am supposed t keep it elevated most of the time, so doing the regular thing we do through out the day is the challenge. I haven't had any real pain through the whole process and have only used some Tylenol for pain since I got home and the last time I had to do that was Sunday evening. I am trying t get some pictures of the X-rays to post because I know how you all are around here, "pictures or it didn't happen". That should make for a winning "Feet Up" photo! Glad to hear you're on the mend! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDi Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Glad to hear you're on the mend and the pain isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Chet said: Yea, and it sucks. Not nearly as satisfying. I was thinking about running my hand along some scrap wood just to get a splinter that work at removing. Do you need someone to mail you some wenge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Ya know, come to think of it, he still hasn't posted any pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Chestnut said: Do you need someone to mail you some wenge? Nope I have a supply of that and those little buggers hurt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, wdwerker said: And by all means take all the rehab exercises/visits possible. I got PT from a cute therapist who seemed to enjoy torture but she was sweet about it. 6 months later they did the other hip and I requested her specifically. Red Head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, K Cooper said: Red Head? You just had to ask. Jeez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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