No riding this summer?!

[Nubbs]

Well got the bad news the other day. I fell at work back in february and have been off work ever since with a bad shoulder.
After 5 weeks the doc finally did an MRi and I have a torn rotator cuff and split biceps tendon. Overall pain is managable unless I try to lift my arm or pick up more than 5 lbs, then it hurts like crazy.
Anyway doc said I need surgery so finally and answer and a fix!! But NO!!!! Work comp has stepped in and said a second opinion is needed. So Mondat I had a second opinion and that new doc said surgery and will be down for minimum of 6 wks and maybe up to 4 months!! When I asked him about riding he said maybe this fall depending on how much work he needs to do, but wont know for sure until he is in there.
So again I am waiting for work comp to give the go ahead and authorize the surgery.
I just wish this would get done and overwith so I can get on the NAD and ride!!! I am hating work comp right now!!
Ok Ill stop venting now.

[pirate]

Bummer! I hope things go better than expected and you can get back to riding sooner than anticipated.

[blowndodge]

Hey nubbs, that really sucks. take you time and heal properly. Your Nomad awaits!!

[oldbikers]

Sorry to hear about you injury but take your time and let it heal or you could end up making it worse.

[Cajunrider]

You can vent here until you run out of air.....that is something to vent about. I know your pain having a torn cuff for 25 years. I refused the surgery then because of the poor success in shoulder surgeries back then. The shoulder is doing exactly what the doc said it would when I refused. I'm getting calcium buildup which will have to be removed. Just as well let them repair the tear while removing the calcium. I'll try to schedule mine for November so I'll have a few months to heal up. Well, maybe November of next year. Take care and don't rush anything. They've come a long way with the surgeries since my injury. No more 8" long open surgery scars. They can do just about any repairs orthoscopically now. Much less invasive and much quicker recovery. Good luck.

[Jared]

Sorry to hear the bad news!

[Nubbs]

Thanks guys for all the support. I know I need to take it slow and let it heal, and thats my plan. No matter how tempting the Nomad is everytime I walk out into the garage.....
I just wish they would get the ball rolling and schedule the surgery so i can get the healing part going. Just wish they would stop dragging their feet. On top of the no riding part, my bosses are begining to loose paitience with the whole issue. Oh well, i did this while at work so I am at the mercy of workers comp.

[ringadingh]

I had the same thing but mine was repaired with a lot of therapy rather than an operation. The pain is unbeleivable at times but after a couple months of therapy it started to get better and then things started to heal quicker. With the operation you may be able to ride within a couple months, since you dont really have to lift your arm that high on the bike.

[bokobob]

I wish you well..it is hard to be away from riding...
Best wishes,

[ballast]

:-[Bummer. But do what the doc says so you only miss 1 riding season.

[Idaho]

I feel for ya man. Shoulder surgery is exquisitely painful. Enjoy your frustration while you can. Stock up on drugs and lots of movies, motorcycle magazines and other reading material.

Sorry man. This sux.

[txtimberwolf]

I know the feeling but it was my knee. when they cut me open i was laid up in bed for 2 months then on crutches for another 3, and still wasnt strong enough to ride for another 2. Good luck I hope everything gets fixed and your back on 2 wheels asap

[Cajunrider]

Thanks guys for all the support. I know I need to take it slow and let it heal, and thats my plan. No matter how tempting the Nomad is everytime I walk out into the garage.....
I just wish they would get the ball rolling and schedule the surgery so i can get the healing part going. Just wish they would stop dragging their feet. On top of the no riding part, my bosses are begining to loose paitience with the whole issue. Oh well, i did this while at work so I am at the mercy of workers comp.

I tore mine on a weight bench being overzealous while bench pressing. I had just started my present job and was building my home giving me 2 more excuses not to get it fixed. A co-worker rides with me so my lunch box goes on the back seat. I can no longer reach back between my bucket seats to put the box back there or to retrieve it. I have to get out, walk around the truck and open the back door to put it there or take it out. Feels like somebody is sticking a knife in the front of my shoulder when I reach back a few degrees past parallel of my chest. I'm fortunate that I can still reach up pretty good. Just can't reach back very far or bench more than 150 pounds now. I know your pain. I hope they don't put you off too long because it doesn't get any better depending on the severity of the tear. Sometimes therapy and medication can do the trick. I hope this is your case. Take care.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Sorry to hear about your problem Nubbs. Did you see the video of the blind man that bought a bike and then had his wife to pull him on his bike while the bike was on a trailer. You could always give that a try.

My right shoulder doesn't hurt to lift it but when I start to bring it down it hurts like hell. I already had surgery on my left back in 2008, I sure hope I don't have to have it on my right.

Once again, it sure does suck that you are having the problem.

[landman]

that is really sad news,i do hope you have a speedy recovery.

[Nubbs]

Again I thank all of you for your support. Ill keep you all posted on what happens next and keep my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

[taranis]

Every time I read a story like yours it just pisses me off. How screwed up it is when insurance companies and worker's comp get to make choices in medical treatment instead of the doctor and the patient! Makes me mad enough to spit bullets.

I hope you get the surgery done and get healed up quickly enough for some riding late this summer or fall. But as others have said, take it slow and let your body heal.

[Nubbs]

Just thought I would update everyone on my status. Go under the knife on the 27th , next tuesday. Now I just have to decide what mods to do while im off. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[jandreu]

nubbs, I had a similar experience.

Long story as to how the injury happened but the end result was that I tore the tenons that attach the mussel to the top of the shoulder. {I can't remember all the tech names]. When the doc went in he found the problem to be worst than he first knew based on the MRI. Had to have bone staples to reattach the tenons. All in all it was not that bad. After the first week the pain was not to bad, that's what drugs are for. I was in a sling for 6 weeks with PT two times a week. After about 6 weeks I found that I could ride my bike but had to be very careful. End of story, the operation was on March 28th 2009 and by the end of June I was out of the sling and riding again. Now the problem is completely gone and I'm glad I had the surgery. So hang in there, it will get better.

Two things I found difficult with the whole experience.
1 - I'm right handed and it was my right arm. Learning to wipe my ass was an experience!
2 - My insurance paid everything except the bone staples are considered implants even though they dissolve over time. My insurance would only cover 50% of implants. My share of the 50% was $750. Everything else was covered completely.

[Nubbs]

Thanks Bubba, that is very incouraging news!!

[Nubbs]

Suffered a set back today. Had an allergic reaction to some deoderant the other day and have a nasty rash on my armpit ...same arn I need surgery on. Dr. said I cant have surgery until it is cleared up and I am off the meds the family Dr. gave me. So now I have to wait until at least the 3rd of May.
Someone hates me.....and doesnt want me to ride at all this year!! lol

[Nubbs]

Ok having surgery on May 11th @ 0900. Hope all goes well so I can get back in the saddle!

[Cajunrider]

Good luck nubbs. Hope all goes your way and you're back in the saddle before long.

[jesse]

Do what the Dr. says (within reason). Don't reinjure your shoulder trying to ride to early. You may be able to ride but what if it starts to go over? Let it heal and do the physical therapy, it is a pain in the butt, but will pay off later. Hope everything works out well, you'll be back in no time.

[Nubbs]

surgery went very well. once they got in there it wasnt as bad as they thought. only had to do some cleanup on the bone and rotator cuff, no cutting and reattaching the bicep tendon like they thought. so should hopefully be riding by the end of august!

[Nubbs]

Thank you all for you words of support and encouragement. You guys are the best!

[rickyboy]

Great news. start polishing up the bike and get those mods done that don't interfere with your recovery.

[nomadbehappy]

Glad to hear the surgery went well.

[Cajunrider]

That's great nubbs. You'll be back soon. Don't rush it.