naxos10 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I hope everything goes well with the op and recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybass Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 All the best with the ops and speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) That's crappy news 😔 Best of luck with the Op and recovery process... Someone suggested a bass uke. I tried a Kala U bass yesterday, and was surprised how good it was with its wee rubber strings. Otherwise, Chapman Sticks are hilariously light and can be played seated. They just take forever to learn to play well. Edited October 20, 2022 by Lfalex v1.1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Lfalex v1.1 said: That's crappy news 😔 Chapman Sticks are hilariously light and can be played seated. They just take forever to learn to play well. I tried a Stick about 35 years ago. I still have a slight headache. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 Sticks have always seemed...intimidating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Surgery cancelled. Quelle surprise... Rescheduled for 20th/30th Jan 23, bed -blocking in between to save having to travel home and back while trying to recover - 250 miles. I reckon I'll be lucky if it doesn't slip again. Bonus (!) is, once they start, they have to continue. Edited November 24, 2022 by Telebass 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Sorry to hear about the cancellation Telebass, keep the good spirits up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) Righty ho, time I kept all you lovely people up to date. First op was 20th Jan. This was anterior lumbar interbody fusion and basically bangs a titanium cage between L5 and S1 vertebrae, spine and pelvis partial fusion. Done from the front. Can be dangerous but went well. Next up, spine reshaping and fusion from S1 to T10. That's a long way. During this op, I managed to effectively bleed out, most being recycled and put back in. Nine hours straight, in one position, so I have a collection of pressure injuries too, although fairly trivial. Couple of days in ICU, then to normal ward. Progressing well, then oopsie, leg turned into a blimp. DVT at top of leg/groin area. Further investigations show there are also one in each lung. Much imbibing of anticoagulants! This is sometimes addressed with surgery also, but they've decided against that. I'm pleased, I look like a badly patched rag doll as it is. What counts though, is that my spine has been restored to something like a normal shape - I can stand upright again! Weak as a kitten, and will be for months. Will effectively have to learn to walk again also, as those muscles are very weak after 3 years not doing a lot. Home on Friday, loaded down with dressings, anticoagulants, and pain killers. Even this is a trial, as home is 125 miles from the hospital. The tunnel end is approaching! Edited February 8, 2023 by Telebass 40 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Good news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Very pleased to hear this! S’manth x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Sounds promising, good news 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Hope things continue to progress well Telebass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Slow and steady , do what they say to do. I hope everything will be all right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Very pleased to hear of succesful progress so far. Slow, steady and positive. Still praying for you.🤗 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Good to hear progression is being made and I hope everything keeps getting better for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Fantastic news that things are going better John 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Glad to hear the surgery went well. It really is a tricky operation, as there's so much "in the way" as it were - not least of all some large main vessels! But that went well - so that's the worst part over. Sorry to hear about the DVT - but at least that's treatable with drugs. Fingers crossed that everything goes well from now on. Keep us posted, and all the best for a speedy recovery. Take care. Marc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Ken Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Good news, get well soon ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Glad to hear it's gone well so far, so I'm wishing you all the best for your recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 All the best with the recovery @Telebass, start of a new road perhaps 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Fingers crossed for a boring recovery from this point then. Do the physio, even when you think you can't, it's not fun but it's absolutely essential. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Beedster said: start of a new road perhaps 👍 That would be my hope, although I still doubt I will ever stand and play again. I'll find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Great news. Wishing you well with your recovery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLowDown Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 All the best, Telebass. Just take things in baby steps 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greentext Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 All the best, hope you can find a way to work back to playing the bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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