Hehehehe, I was reacting to a comment I got from another group about me telling people what was going on. Someone was being nasty I guess.

Thanks Frank & HeyYou. As the time gets closer I'm just getting more nervous. I will be glad to be rid of hurting all the time. I will keep you all posted as things go along.

Wait, what? You are nervous about getting a body part cut off? Really? Imagine that.

That's a decision I don't EVER want to have to make....... I do not envy you.. You will be in all our thoughts and prayers here though. We are on your side man.

Best wishes and hope everything goes smoothly! Not saying this to get you anymore nervous but something you need to talk about with the anesthesiologist. Years ago i went in to have surgery and when i was in post op i woke up paralyzed. I was freezing cold and couldn't move a muscle or tell anyone. When they "knock you out" they give you two drugs one to put you to sleep and the other to keep you from moving during surgery. When i woke up the drug that paralyzed me still did not wear off yet. I was totally awake and could hear the nurses talking. It's truly a freaky experience! There have been people who woke up in the middle of surgery and couldn't say anything. There was a program on tv on the subject and you have to ask the doctors to hook you up to some machine so if this happens they will know. When i had to go in for another surgery i made sure the anesthesiologist knew about my last experience. If they happen to ask you if you have a choice of pain meds tell them you want Dilaudid. It's awesome stuff!
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Best of luck. Semper Fi.

Frank,
Once I am up and getting around again I'll let you know. I'm sure a second set of hands will be a welcome help when the time comes.

I do think it is going to be a total kick in the pants once it is all said and done. I had hoped to be done with it and have it running before this surgery but it didn't work out that way.

Yep I have had Dilaudid before as Morphine doesn't work on me so they had to find something else to give me. It was the first time I ever got the feeling of a warm rush flowing thru my body. Thanks for the heads up.

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A friend of ours (Matt) lost his arm, and ended up designing a new wrist. I don't know if they are doing anything with legs or not. I hope you find one that fits and works well for you. Thank you for your service. God bless you.

Lance

Wildman, I hope your surgery went well and you are able to have much less pain and live a higher quality life.

Looking forward to seeing pictures of you in your Jeep wheeling on some trail.

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with you.

Hi everyone,
It took me a little longer than I thought to get on here. Surgery was on Monday 14 May so it has been 6 days since then. The first couple of days were pretty painful but things are getting better each day.
I go back to see the doctors on Wed 23 May for my first check so we will see how that goes and I'll know more than. Everything is fine and we just had a birthday party for my daughter yesterday. She had turned 16 on Wed 16 May which was the day I came home from the hospital. So we had some friends and family over yesterday and had a little party for her.

Glad to hear you are doing ok.

Give your daughter a big hug, and wish her a happy sweet 16 from me.

Glad you're on the mend Rick. Happy belated birthday to your daughter. Our daughters share a birthday. As always, I'm looking forward to any updates you send out.

Frank