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« on: January 30, 2011, 06:29:55 AM » |
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Just wanted you all to know...Bob (RTaz) will have surgery tomorrow on his wrist. It will be a wrist fusion. Hopefully this will take care of most of the pain. He will have donated bone used to fuse it. I would like to take this opportunity to Thank anyone who has donated anything...including blood. You are giving a most precious gift. It will be done @ U of M Hospital. We should be home sometime Tuesday. Hoping and praying that the surgery goes as planned so the healing can begin and maybe he can be riding again by InZane. Take Care!!  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2011, 07:13:24 AM » |
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Prayers from Az. Hope all goes well.
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2011, 07:41:01 AM » |
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Good thoughts and prayers from VA. Hope all goes well and you're both riding at InZane. See ya in Michigan in July !!!
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2011, 07:44:58 AM » |
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Devl & Rtaz.....prayers from Texas.....I know all about hand pain...hope it all works out the way the doc says....
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2011, 07:45:23 AM » |
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Good luck Bob.  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2011, 08:02:43 AM » |
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Good luck Bro.
If it is your right wrist, put an electronic cruise control on the bike.
Don't bother asking why. Been there done that.... Also, that wrist will be no good to get a pulse out of.
Thoughts and prayers coming from Ia for ya and the Mrs. as we speak.
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2011, 08:36:43 AM » |
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Prayers for complete recovery for Bob on his wrist.
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2011, 08:45:45 AM » |
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Thanks for letting us know, Devl, praying for a speedy & complete recovery & for riding with the both of you in July! Take the drugs, they speed the healing.
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2011, 12:32:47 PM » |
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Healing prayers for Bob and prayers of strength for you! Can't wait to see you all again!
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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2011, 12:44:33 PM » |
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Good luck RTaz, see you at Inzane
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« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2011, 12:54:18 PM » |
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thoughts and prayers for RTaz and for a quick and complete recovery.
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« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2011, 01:59:39 PM » |
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Prayers from the Westside! Please tell Bob he's in good hands at U of M hospital. . . It's one of the best in the world! My Mom spent many days, weeks and months throughout her life there and they saved my brothers life after a terrible motorcycle accident in 1970. They’ll take care of it.
Dew and I are looking forward to seeing you dear folks again this summer. God Bless
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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2011, 02:05:28 PM » |
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I know a few things about what he is having done. LISTEN AND DO WHAT THE DOC TELLS HIM and he should be feeling better in 6 to 8 weeks.
Prayers and positive waves from NJ.
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2011, 02:22:11 PM » |
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Best wishes....Heal up Bob I'm lookin' forward to that ride we'll share at InZane |
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2011, 03:09:45 PM » |
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Wow... I musta missed something  Good Luck Bob... Get the 'Wick Twister' better before InZane Black Dog |
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Just when the highway straightened out for a mile And I was thinkin' I'd just cruise for a while A fork in the road brought a new episode Don't you know... Conform, go crazy, or ride a motorcycle...  |
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« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2011, 06:17:50 PM » |
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Thanks everyone....as most of you know I'm no stranger to wrist surgeries I've been a case study at U.M .Hand Clinic and Dr. Kevin Chung a world renown professor of surgery since 1999...I believe this is my 10th surgery and hopefully my last on my left wrist/hand...after many years and a few broken screws in my hand I decided to have all the bent metal and screws taken out... they will be replaced with some donor bones and 6-8" metal plate with 7 screws ...this should take away most of the acute hand pain and hopefully allow me to build some strength back into my hand and arm...I fully intend to be riding by summer and hopefully this year at InZane XI... I will actually be able to ride with all you guys...I believe my string of bad luck has run its course I feel much better in mind, body and spirit...I can't wait to welcome you all back to Michigan and for those that are coming for the first time your going to love it...
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« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2011, 06:21:34 PM » |
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Thanks everyone....as most of you know I'm no stranger to wrist surgeries I've been a case study at U.M .Hand Clinic and Dr. Kevin Chung a world renown professor of surgery since 1999...I believe this is my 10th surgery and hopefully my last on my left wrist/hand...after many years and a few broken screws in my hand I decided to have all the bent metal and screws taken out... they will be replaced with some donor bones and 6-8" metal plate with 7 screws ...this should take away most of the acute hand pain and hopefully allow me to build some strength back into my hand and arm...I fully intend to be riding by summer and hopefully this year at InZane XI... I will actually be able to ride with all you guys...I believe my string of bad luck has run its course I feel much better in mind, body and spirit...I can't wait to welcome you all back to Michigan and for those that are coming for the first time your going to love it... How did you damage your wrist to get all these surgeries started ? |
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« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2011, 06:35:04 PM » |
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How did you damage your wrist to get all these surgeries started ?
Well...I snapped the head of a bolt off with a t-handle wrench...felt something snap in my hand and it swelled all up...swelling lasted awhile went to a doctor ( company idiot ) they sent me to a therapist that proceeded to tear all the ligaments that hold the bones together in hand...well I've had a series of re-attachment surgeries then I had a fall and shattered the wrist...more metal...then I tore up that metal and replaced it with some more new procedures it's been okay for about 4-5 yrs but 8 screws started to back out and this last x-ray showed a few screws broke ...time for a permanent fix...
ps.....I was a die setter and press major on 2000 ton cold form press's in the auto industry...32yrs
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« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2011, 06:43:15 PM » |
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How did you damage your wrist to get all these surgeries started ?
Well...I snapped the head of a bolt off with a t-handle wrench...felt something snap in my hand and it swelled all up...swelling lasted awhile went to a doctor ( company idiot ) they sent me to a therapist that proceeded to tear all the ligaments that hold the bones together in hand...well I've had a series of re-attachment surgeries then I had a fall and shattered the wrist...more metal...then I tore up that metal and replaced it with some more new procedures it's been okay for about 4-5 yrs but 8 screws started to back out and this last x-ray showed a few screws broke ...time for a permanent fix...
ps.....I was a die setter and press major on 2000 ton cold form press's in the auto industry...32yrs
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« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2011, 09:13:25 PM » |
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He will have donated bone used to fuse it. I would like to take this opportunity to Thank anyone who has donated anything...including blood. +1 on this Devl...I'm a heart transplant recipient, and would like to thank them as well! As they say: "Don't take your organs to Heaven"
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« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2011, 03:48:04 AM » |
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wow .....I have had my share of medical issues as well and I feel your pain. Prayers from NJ
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« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2011, 05:17:48 AM » |
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Good luck,  buddy |
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« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2011, 06:30:43 AM » |
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Come on Rtaz we all know it's due to you sitting on your thumbs!!  Sorry couldn't resist the humor. Heal up bud and I hope this is the last of your surgeries for your wrist. You have lots of work to do or rather to point and delegate!! Look forward to seeing you back in your state for InZane XI. You and your chapter did an amazing joy with last years InZane (along with the National staff). God's speed! Stude31 |
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« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2011, 10:03:29 AM » |
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Bob,
Best of luck on the surgery and for a fast and complete recovery.
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« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2011, 05:32:50 PM » |
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any updates?????
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« Reply #25 on: February 02, 2011, 06:13:22 PM » |
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Thanks for all the good thought and prayers ..I am doing fine, alot better then I thought I would...after the my last surgery I was not doing this well this soon...I expect a full recovery with a solid fused wrist by summer...Devon is also doing better after her fall...if your going to fall I guess do it in a hospital...   |
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« Reply #26 on: February 02, 2011, 06:20:15 PM » |
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Sorry about the fall, glad you're doing better than you had hoped for. As long as the weather is this bad, might as well both be laid up together. Both of you heal quickly and fully.
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« Reply #27 on: February 03, 2011, 04:36:05 AM » |
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Thanks Karen, we are doin O.K. Guess the foot of snow in the drive will have to wait for a while...the snowblower broke, gotta order some parts.
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« Reply #28 on: February 03, 2011, 07:11:26 AM » |
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Thanks for the update...Devl...be careful out there...sorry about the fall...y'all heal quick...
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