My buddy who is a neurosurgeon is the same way. That's what he does, so complicated brain injuries are "fun" to him. I don't know how he handles the pressure, but that's his thing.Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:44 pmWe were on a walk a few weeks ago and encountered an older lady working in her yard. We've chatted with her before, so we stopped and made small talk. Her daughter (in her 40's or so) was also helping her, and came out to say hi, keeping distance. Somehow it came up that she's a doctor/surgeon who specializes in trauma type stuff. The hospital pulled her into working with COVID patients, which she said was "rewarding but boring". She said she loves working with patients and cases like this where the challenge is putting someone back together again. "the worse the better" she said. You could sense her excitement for it, and it reminds me of your doctor here. I'm really glad there's people in the world like this.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:21 pm Had my 1 week follow up for the arm today. I’m making quicker than anticipated progress but given the severity of the injury the doc is adamant he wants the recovery to go as slow as possible.
Doc went into more detail about what happened during the surgery and walked me through the surgery step by step and explained how and why he did what he did. Some amazing techniques and ideas to pull together a torn muscle, a torn ligament ripped off the bone in two places, and seven distinct broken chunks of bone secured back in place to rebuild the joint.
As he was explaining it all to me, I could tell he was excited to talk about it. I told him how amazed by this I was and what an amazing job it looks like he’s done. He said “yeah, I’m pretty proud of this one... this is one of the most traumatic injuries I’ve ever seen”.
When you pull apart exactly how bad this is, the way he fixed it is a work of art.
Timeline for recovery is 10-12 weeks starting today. Next visit is 7/10 to have the cast removed, stitches out, and a custom splint and brace made. Physical therapy starts 7/14 which is 3 weeks post-op, and will start with basic movement to make sure the joint surface is clear and the muscle and ligaments are set, then strength training starts after 6 weeks.
All in all, a very positive visit.
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Awesome news, man. Sounds like you've got a great doc. Best of luck with the recovery process.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:21 pm Had my 1 week follow up for the arm today. I’m making quicker than anticipated progress but given the severity of the injury the doc is adamant he wants the recovery to go as slow as possible.
Doc went into more detail about what happened during the surgery and walked me through the surgery step by step and explained how and why he did what he did. Some amazing techniques and ideas to pull together a torn muscle, a torn ligament ripped off the bone in two places, and seven distinct broken chunks of bone secured back in place to rebuild the joint.
As he was explaining it all to me, I could tell he was excited to talk about it. I told him how amazed by this I was and what an amazing job it looks like he’s done. He said “yeah, I’m pretty proud of this one... this is one of the most traumatic injuries I’ve ever seen”.
When you pull apart exactly how bad this is, the way he fixed it is a work of art.
Timeline for recovery is 10-12 weeks starting today. Next visit is 7/10 to have the cast removed, stitches out, and a custom splint and brace made. Physical therapy starts 7/14 which is 3 weeks post-op, and will start with basic movement to make sure the joint surface is clear and the muscle and ligaments are set, then strength training starts after 6 weeks.
All in all, a very positive visit.
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Follow their instructions to the letter.Apex wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:23 pmfledonfoot wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:21 pm Had my 1 week follow up for the arm today. I’m making quicker than anticipated progress but given the severity of the injury the doc is adamant he wants the recovery to go as slow as possible.
Doc went into more detail about what happened during the surgery and walked me through the surgery step by step and explained how and why he did what he did. Some amazing techniques and ideas to pull together a torn muscle, a torn ligament ripped off the bone in two places, and seven distinct broken chunks of bone secured back in place to rebuild the joint.
As he was explaining it all to me, I could tell he was excited to talk about it. I told him how amazed by this I was and what an amazing job it looks like he’s done. He said “yeah, I’m pretty proud of this one... this is one of the most traumatic injuries I’ve ever seen”.
When you pull apart exactly how bad this is, the way he fixed it is a work of art.
Timeline for recovery is 10-12 weeks starting today. Next visit is 7/10 to have the cast removed, stitches out, and a custom splint and brace made. Physical therapy starts 7/14 which is 3 weeks post-op, and will start with basic movement to make sure the joint surface is clear and the muscle and ligaments are set, then strength training starts after 6 weeks.
All in all, a very positive visit.
Don’t be stupid and rush it now.
I get super stressed at my job some days and it really doesn't matter if some AV installer has to wait an extra day or two for some speakers or whatever. I can't imagine having people's lives in my hands.troyguitar wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:51 pmMy buddy who is a neurosurgeon is the same way. That's what he does, so complicated brain injuries are "fun" to him. I don't know how he handles the pressure, but that's his thing.Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:44 pm
We were on a walk a few weeks ago and encountered an older lady working in her yard. We've chatted with her before, so we stopped and made small talk. Her daughter (in her 40's or so) was also helping her, and came out to say hi, keeping distance. Somehow it came up that she's a doctor/surgeon who specializes in trauma type stuff. The hospital pulled her into working with COVID patients, which she said was "rewarding but boring". She said she loves working with patients and cases like this where the challenge is putting someone back together again. "the worse the better" she said. You could sense her excitement for it, and it reminds me of your doctor here. I'm really glad there's people in the world like this.
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Or literally THEIR BRAIN!D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:22 pmI get super stressed at my job some days and it really doesn't matter if some AV installer has to wait an extra day or two for some speakers or whatever. I can't imagine having people's lives in my hands.troyguitar wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:51 pm
My buddy who is a neurosurgeon is the same way. That's what he does, so complicated brain injuries are "fun" to him. I don't know how he handles the pressure, but that's his thing.
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Yea, I always say "I'm not saving lives here" when I get stressed about something at work. BUT surgeons can't say that....D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:22 pmI get super stressed at my job some days and it really doesn't matter if some AV installer has to wait an extra day or two for some speakers or whatever. I can't imagine having people's lives in my hands.troyguitar wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:51 pm
My buddy who is a neurosurgeon is the same way. That's what he does, so complicated brain injuries are "fun" to him. I don't know how he handles the pressure, but that's his thing.
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I get it from a bunch of good techs at work. Figuring out crazy issues and solving them. I like being involved in the challenge. It’s “fun” and rewarding.Detroit wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:44 pmWe were on a walk a few weeks ago and encountered an older lady working in her yard. We've chatted with her before, so we stopped and made small talk. Her daughter (in her 40's or so) was also helping her, and came out to say hi, keeping distance. Somehow it came up that she's a doctor/surgeon who specializes in trauma type stuff. The hospital pulled her into working with COVID patients, which she said was "rewarding but boring". She said she loves working with patients and cases like this where the challenge is putting someone back together again. "the worse the better" she said. You could sense her excitement for it, and it reminds me of your doctor here. I'm really glad there's people in the world like this.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:21 pm Had my 1 week follow up for the arm today. I’m making quicker than anticipated progress but given the severity of the injury the doc is adamant he wants the recovery to go as slow as possible.
Doc went into more detail about what happened during the surgery and walked me through the surgery step by step and explained how and why he did what he did. Some amazing techniques and ideas to pull together a torn muscle, a torn ligament ripped off the bone in two places, and seven distinct broken chunks of bone secured back in place to rebuild the joint.
As he was explaining it all to me, I could tell he was excited to talk about it. I told him how amazed by this I was and what an amazing job it looks like he’s done. He said “yeah, I’m pretty proud of this one... this is one of the most traumatic injuries I’ve ever seen”.
When you pull apart exactly how bad this is, the way he fixed it is a work of art.
Timeline for recovery is 10-12 weeks starting today. Next visit is 7/10 to have the cast removed, stitches out, and a custom splint and brace made. Physical therapy starts 7/14 which is 3 weeks post-op, and will start with basic movement to make sure the joint surface is clear and the muscle and ligaments are set, then strength training starts after 6 weeks.
All in all, a very positive visit.
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Message the lady:
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Why are people such retards?
Message the lady:
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Fucking hell. Not someone you want to do business with, is it?Johnny_P wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:07 pm Found a stroller for sale on facebook marketplace.
Message the lady:
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Response from lady:
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Why are people such retards?
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I want her fly ass stroller thowap wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:10 pmFucking hell. Not someone you want to do business with, is it?Johnny_P wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:07 pm Found a stroller for sale on facebook marketplace.
Message the lady:
"Hi _____! If your stroller is still available I'd love to come check it out with intent to buy. Is anything in need of replacement? And are you including any attachments or accessories with the stroller such as car seat clips or belly bars? I am available Thursday July 2 in the afternoon, or can make any other day work."
Response from lady:
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Why are people such retards?
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Just got the initial bill for the surgery: $119,618.99
Awaiting insurance response. And the bills from the specialist.
Also awaiting the bill for the ER visit the day of the crash. I’m sure that’s going to be another $25k.
Awaiting insurance response. And the bills from the specialist.
Also awaiting the bill for the ER visit the day of the crash. I’m sure that’s going to be another $25k.
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.... that's insanity.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:17 am Just got the initial bill for the surgery: $119,618.99
Awaiting insurance response. And the bills from the specialist.
Also awaiting the bill for the ER visit the day of the crash. I’m sure that’s going to be another $25k.
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No, it’s American health care.NeonJonny wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:28 am.... that's insanity.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:17 am Just got the initial bill for the surgery: $119,618.99
Awaiting insurance response. And the bills from the specialist.
Also awaiting the bill for the ER visit the day of the crash. I’m sure that’s going to be another $25k.
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Holy shit!fledonfoot wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:17 am Just got the initial bill for the surgery: $119,618.99
Awaiting insurance response. And the bills from the specialist.
Also awaiting the bill for the ER visit the day of the crash. I’m sure that’s going to be another $25k.
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Until something drastic changes 5,000 dollar ambulance rides it is. Glad I have good health insurance. I do dumb shit as well.
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YIOKESfledonfoot wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:17 am Just got the initial bill for the surgery: $119,618.99
Awaiting insurance response. And the bills from the specialist.
Also awaiting the bill for the ER visit the day of the crash. I’m sure that’s going to be another $25k.
brain go brrrrrr