Scenic fought the ice and the ice won.

[Scenic]

Sorry for not being on.  I'm hanging in there.  As mentioned this sitting around stuff is driving me nuts.  Even nutty enough to make me think about that contraption...and try it out too. 

Had my first week post op today.  Actually got to see the leg.  Stiches, staples, pins, rods and plates.  Worst part is this sit around with my leg propped up.   I got way to much to do for this.   

Another week and can move to a chair and let my leg down a bit at a time.  With these happy drugs I sure could give that Iowa boat a classic paint scheme!! 

[Boar]

Tough to po op on happy drugs..

[LPS]

You be careful Scenic.  It will get better.  Don't push it.  Get a good book to read.  Or 10 of them.  LOL

[Scenic]

You be careful Scenic.  It will get better.  Don't push it.  Get a good book to read.  Or 10 of them.  LOL

I'm trying!!  Spent more time in the house this week than in the last year.   Have not got to the point of watching soaps or eating Bon Bons yet....yet.  This afternoon nap thing is pretty ok though.    Thankfully we have streaming TV because this cable is just garbage.   

[Jerkbiat]

I spent a lot of time on YouTube when I was recovering.

[Scenic]

I spent a lot of time on YouTube when I was recovering.

Oh yeah...been on there plenty too.  Good stuff on there. 

[Iowaboy1]

Hey Scenic! how about an update??
I heard they took enough staples out of him he can build a log chain now.
The ski chair was taken away from him, the rockets I installed on the back kept setting the snack isle on fire, I told him and I told him to not use full boost when inside of a store.

[glenn57]

Hey Scenic! how about an update??
I heard they took enough staples out of him he can build a log chain now.
The ski chair was taken away from him, the rockets I installed on the back kept setting the snack isle on fire, I told him and I told him to not use full boost when inside of a store.

well just maybe when he gets that log chain made from those staples.......he could attach it to the chair as not to disrupt the snack isle!!!

[LPS]

Good thing that you are helping out IGuy.   LOLOL

[Scenic]

Hey Scenic! how about an update??
I heard they took enough staples out of him he can build a log chain now.
The ski chair was taken away from him, the rockets I installed on the back kept setting the snack isle on fire, I told him and I told him to not use full boost when inside of a store.

That plan is shot if we can't have snacks.   This down time has made me look at a few planes.  I have rebuilt cars, trucks and boats.  Never restored a bird.  Nice piper on Market place.  Kid says...NO.  topic wasn't even open for discussion!!!  Out of price range anyway.

So yesterday they removed 77 staples and I don't know how many stitches.  I'll tell you I would rather have staples pulled than them damn stitches.  Then to x-ray we went.  Twist and turn this way and that.... rods and plates are seated.   Was told no pressure on leg for another 5-6 weeks.  Then i might be able to start putting pressure on it.

The good news is I can start to put it down.  I might start that tomorrow a bit.  Today was not a comfort day.

[mike89]

sounds like you are moving along nicely!!  keep it up!!   

[LPS]

Good news Scenic.  Keep on doing what you are doing.  LOL

[Steve-o]

Good news, Scenic.  Probably a good call with the plane.

[Cooperman]

Good news on your progress!

[Dotch]

Good to hear you're making headway, Scenic! Holy balls that's a lot of staples! 

[Scenic]

Thanks All.  This sitting around is testing my patience.  Dr said i had to have patience.  I told him if I wanted patience I would be a Dr.   

But trying to behave... I guess I want this to heal up right.  Now that I can put it down I will find things to do.

Good news, Scenic.  Probably a good call with the plane.

   if i could figure out a way to justify one other than just fun i would do it.  Wish I had done it in the early 90s when they were much more reasonable.   

[glenn57]

did they ever tell you how many stiches and staples they put in??????

[Scenic]

did they ever tell you how many stiches and staples they put in??????

I guess I did not get a total.  But I didn't ask either.  A bunch.  Don't care to do this again

[glenn57]

did they ever tell you how many stiches and staples they put in??????

I guess I did not get a total.  But I didn't ask either.  A bunch.  Don't care to do this again

cant say as i blame ya........sounds like your healing up pretty good!!!!!!!

[Iowaboy1]

Good morning fella's.
An update on Scenic, seems he has developed an allergy or some form of reaction to the hardware that was used to bolt his bones back together.
 His leg is full of infection and is swollen terribly and causing a large amount of pain, he was at the Dr.s office yesterday and is scheduled for surgery this afternoon to have the hardware removed.
 Yep, a set back that is going to add four to six weeks of more healing time to an already too long recovery time.

 He is a tough old bird but I will ask that you lift him up in prayer so that this does not turn into a blood infection or worse.
  Thanks in advance gentlemen.
Iowaboy1.

[mike89]

 Thanks for the update Iowaboy!!!   man that suks for him...  wishing him the best outcome possible!!

[Gunner55]

  Sad to hear that, the way he's been talking I thought he was coming along pretty good. Sure hope they caught the infection soon enough. Hang in there, Scenic. Best wishes here too.

[LPS]

Oh no, that's too bad.  A buddy had that happen with his knee.  Took it all out also.  Hoping the best for you Scenic.

[roony]

Sorry to hear this. Prayers sent.

[Dotch]

Likewise here. Know of several locally where they've had to do the same due to infection. One of them was just in the office the other day. He's been playing golf already. My money's on Scenic to come thru this ordeal. 👍👍👍👍

[tangle tooth]

      Wow. Thanks for the update.
      Do they have to give the swelling time to go down, and then put new hardware in or can they replace the hardware right away?

[glenn57]

  damn nabit that sucks...... here's to hoping he gets better quick......

thanks Iowaboy!!!!! good question TT!!!!! i can kinda relate.......my wife had to go a while without a hip to that MRSA infection. infections of any kind can be scary stuff!!!

[Jerkbiat]

Well, that sucks. I also thought he progressing well. Good luck Scenic!!! Hope the infection gets under control quickly.

[fishwidow]

Good luck, Scenic. Hurry and heal up-good weather is coming.

[Bobberineyes]

Good luck Scenic, and here's to a speedy recovery! 4-6 weeks will go by in no time, actually a couple weeks after that you should be sitting in a boat fer the opener.