Welp...

[Mecca]

Remember that torn hamstring that I have..well I need surgery for it, how shitty.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

I hope you find a source of income to help with the bills

[Easy 6]

You gonna be ready by camp?

[seclark]

bad deal...you gonna have to pay for it, yourself, or has anything been worked out?
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[Mecca]

bad deal...you gonna have to pay for it, yourself, or has anything been worked out?
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I don't have to pay for it, problem is it's not a light surgery it's to reattach a tendon.

[beach tribe]

Did you tear it up banging your porn start GF?LMAO

[Rain Man]

This is really going to lower your draft stock. Terrible timing with the combine coming up.

Aside from that, good luck and I hope you have a quick and full recovery.

[Phobia]

Hopefully it tore the hair growing tendon. Hope you're feeling better and getting around quickly though. That's some tough luck. I don't even know how that happens. You must have humped unwilling poodles in a previous life or something.

[Katipan]

I'm sorry to hear that. Will you get any cool bionic parts?

[Dayze]

You gonna be ready by camp?

LMAO

[BlackHelicopters]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

[Dayze]

I had a friend in HS who tore (or partially tore...something like that) his groin.
that dude was ate up forEVER. Good lord.

[Lzen]

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/4140153600/h81CC8C27/

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

You must have terrible reflexes

[Jimmya]

Best wishes.

[Mecca]

I had a friend in HS who tore (or partially tore...something like that) his groin.
that dude was ate up forEVER. Good lord.

They have to reattach my tendon...I was told 6-8 months.

[loochy]

They have to reattach my tendon...I was told 6-8 months.

you gonna gets FAT son

[Mecca]

you gonna gets FAT son

I hope not....I won't be able to put weight on it for 2 months.

[loochy]

I hope not....I won't be able to put weight on it for 2 months.

lots of handbike

[Dallas Chief]

I hope not....I won't be able to put weight on it for 2 months.

Man that really sucks. Hope it all goes well...

[El Jefe]

You gonna be ready by camp?

LMAO, ROFL, LMAO, That is pure gold.

[Mecca]

Man that really sucks. Hope it all goes well...

Yea me too...it's even worse that the tendon isn't the one in my knee it's the one that's under my ass.

I've never had surgery before, anyone have any advice?

[BossChief]

How did you completely rip the muscle from the bone by just falling down on some ice?

You had to have fallen down some steps or something...

[WhawhaWhat]

I hope not....I won't be able to put weight on it for 2 months.

http://images.wildammo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/zKI9T.gif

[Rain Man]

Will you ever be able to do that Russian squat dancing thing again?

[salame]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3a/Rookie_of_the_year.jpg

[BigMeatballDave]

Yea me too...it's even worse that the tendon isn't the one in my knee it's the one that's under my ass.

I've never had surgery before, anyone have any advice?

The dangers of ripping farts...

[htismaqe]

Yea me too...it's even worse that the tendon isn't the one in my knee it's the one that's under my ass.

I've never had surgery before, anyone have any advice?

Enjoy the 20 minutes leading up to it because the 20 minutes immediately after you wake up SUCK.

[Mecca]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3162207/

This is basically what I have my tendon is torn off my bone from the upper end it's still attached at the knee.

[seclark]

Yea me too...it's even worse that the tendon isn't the one in my knee it's the one that's under my ass.

I've never had surgery before, anyone have any advice?

keep hitting that morphine button, until they take it away.
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[Mecca]

keep hitting that morphine button, until they take it away.
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They're not keeping me overnight either...don't know how that'll go.

[KCUnited]

Male plastic urinal. After my knee was rebuilt it was a lifesaver next to the sympathy pussy. Heck, I wish I had one now for the middle of the night.

[J Diddy]

Yea me too...it's even worse that the tendon isn't the one in my knee it's the one that's under my ass.

I've never had surgery before, anyone have any advice?

Yeah, flirt with the pertty nurses and get to feeling better sooner rather than later.

[seclark]

They're not keeping me overnight either...don't know how that'll go.

no shit? bastards...
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[ptlyon]

no shit? bastards...
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My advice is to hit the bar immediately afterwards

[Mecca]

I have no idea if they're kicking me cause it's a workmans comp insurance or not honestly.

[seclark]

I have no idea if they're kicking me cause it's a workmans comp insurance or not honestly.

will you have some kind of cast?
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[Mecca]

will you have some kind of cast?
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I know I'll have a lot of dressing, and a possible brace but I don't think cast.

[seclark]

I know I'll have a lot of dressing, and a possible brace but I don't think cast.

that's a rough location, dude...you're gonna have a helluva time just trying to take a shit.
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[Mecca]

that's a rough location, dude...you're gonna have a helluva time just trying to take a shit.
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I know....I don't know how the fuck I'm gonna get in the car afterwards. I also have stairs to get up.

All I know is this is gonna suck some serious fucking ass, I've never even had an IV before and now this.

[HemiEd]

Well that sucks Mecca. Were you able to get the homeowner to pay anything or just the workman's comp?

[Mecca]

Well that sucks Mecca. Were you able to get the homeowner to pay anything or just the workman's comp?

I have to wait till my workmans comp case is done before I can pursue that because homeowner insurance is a dollar for dollar payback so I don't want that settlement first it'd cost me money.

[Fairplay]

Get well mecca

[Mecca]

Thanks, I'm going to need all the help I can get honestly.

I'm having my surgery in Lee Summit if anyone has any thoughts on that.

[seclark]

I know....I don't know how the **** I'm gonna get in the car afterwards. I also have stairs to get up.
hell, you might have to ride home in the back of a pickup.

All I know is this is gonna suck some serious ****ing ass, I've never even had an IV before and now this.
I think the iv is going to be the least of your problems. I mean, if it's the top of the hammy they're working on, won't the have to pretty much stabilize your leg at the hip joint? I'm just guessing...
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[Mecca]

hell, you might have to ride home in the back of a pickup.


I think the iv is going to be the least of your problems. I mean, if it's the top of the hammy they're working on, won't the have to pretty much stabilize your leg at the hip joint? I'm just guessing...
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That's possible, I know I'm not suppose to put any weight on it at all for 2 months. I at this point feel like just trying to sit is going to be a serious problem.

[BossChief]

I have to wait till my workmans comp case is done before I can pursue that because homeowner insurance is a dollar for dollar payback so I don't want that settlement first it'd cost me money.

I got bit by a customers dog and they are paying my doctor bills, pain and discomfort, time lost from work and adding a dollar amount on top of all that for inconvenience.

You have to negotiate with the HO policy adjuster/claim rep.

[BossChief]

Seriously, did you fall down stairs or something?

For that serious of a tear, your leg had to go up to your face, almost.

[Demonpenz]

You change as a person going through shit like this. As long as you don't kill yourself, you will be a stronger person and more grateful you can walk. I remember I did all kinds of shit to my knee and I wake up in pain, but I just thank the lord I can still get up and watch my chiefs win!

[TLO]

You change as a person going through shit like this. As long as you don't kill yourself, you will be a stronger person and more grateful you can walk. I remember I did all kinds of shit to my knee and I wake up in pain, but I just thank the lord I can still get up and watch my chiefs win!

How high are you right now?

[Mecca]

Seriously, did you fall down stairs or something?

For that serious of a tear, your leg had to go up to your face, almost.

I slipped on ice and landed in an awkward position.

[ptlyon]

I slipped on ice and landed in an awkward position.

(with a Coke bottle up his ass)

[Iowanian]

It's not a legit pitty party without hats....

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMMI6XfNBNqH7mR38q2jPtB7Cw3qBadBNQr0FwFV3oMpD7UrkO


Sorry about your misfortune.

[Eleazar]

Tough break on the surgery, but they'll be able to put you right and you'll be on the road to recovery - the sooner the better on that. Good luck

[Mecca]

Yea...just kinda stressed out right now to be honest.

[Sannyasi]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3a/Rookie_of_the_year.jpg

A large proportion of my stupid daydreams have been inspired by this movie.

[stevieray]

bummer, man...makes you appreciate just being able to walk.

Godspeed!

[TimeForWasp]

Is this what happens when you get your ass out of joint?

Best wishes.

[Pants]

I hope the surgery goes well for you, Mecca, and that your recovery is quick. Good luck, my dude.

[patteeu]

Yea me too...it's even worse that the tendon isn't the one in my knee it's the one that's under my ass.

I've never had surgery before, anyone have any advice?

Don't sweat the surgery. That will be a piece of cake. The rehab will probably get old though. Good luck and I hope it heals fast.

[Pablo]

Good luck on all of this nonsense.

That has to be a shitty thing to go through.

[Mecca]

Good luck on all of this nonsense.

That has to be a shitty thing to go through.

It is shitty, I'm sure I'll be fine but that doesn't change my stress level about the entire thing.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Seriously, did you fall down stairs or something?

For that serious of a tear, your leg had to go up to your face, almost.

Why do you think that his leg had fly into his face to cause a tear in one of the hamstring muscle group?

I'm asking because I've always been amazed at the level of medical knowledge displayed on this site.

If a muscle isn't constantly stretched, an immediate fast twitch reaction can easily pull a weakened muscle from the pelvis.

Elite athletes pull strings all the time. Regular folks not so much because we don't make the same movements most athletes make regularly.

[WilliamTheIrish]

It is shitty, I'm sure I'll be fine but that doesn't change my stress level about the entire thing.

Good luck to ya dude. Where in Lee's Summit are you having this done? St. Luke's East? Good place.

Who is your surgeon?

You're definitely going to be laid up for a spell. Probably a full leg brace that actually wraps around your pelvis.

It's not unusual for you to have this as an outpatient. They'll give you pain meds. Just use them wisely. And taking a dump? Get a high chair for the commode if you can. More than likely your leg will remain straight while having to sit on the can. If you have a low commode, that's going to be a problem for you.

I tore (micro tear) my gastrocnemius muscle in the calf. No surgery. Took 5 weeks to heal. Every step was an adventure.

[Dayze]

I pulled my hammy in the 40. Severely screwed up my time. I ended up running at 4.6. Fail.

[Mecca]

Good luck to ya dude. Where in Lee's Summit are you having this done? St. Luke's East? Good place.

Who is your surgeon?

You're definitely going to be laid up for a spell. Probably a full leg brace that actually wraps around your pelvis.

It's not unusual for you to have this as an outpatient. They'll give you pain meds. Just use them wisely. And taking a dump? Get a high chair for the commode if you can. More than likely your leg will remain straight while having to sit on the can. If you have a low commode, that's going to be a problem for you.

I tore (micro tear) my gastrocnemius muscle in the calf. No surgery. Took 5 weeks to heal. Every step was an adventure.

Yea it's at St. Lukes, at Rockhill Orthopedics, my surgeon is a Dr. Jay Rapley.

[Eleazar]

Make sure you follow the instructions regarding rehab and at-home PT excercises. Most people discount those things, but they really help. Take it easy for exactly as long and in exactly the ways you are instructed. Do the PT exactly as often as they say you can. Make it your goal to amaze them with how fast you recover!

[Mecca]

Make sure you follow the instructions regarding rehab and at-home PT excercises. Most people discount those things, but they really help. Take it easy for exactly as long and in exactly the ways you are instructed. Do the PT exactly as often as they say you can. Make it your goal to amaze them with how fast you recover!

I usually heal fast, the PT isn't what I'm worried about, not being able to put any weight on my leg for 2 months is what I'm worried about.

[Mecca]

It'd be ironic if someone here had had my surgeon before.

[RippedmyFlesh]

Sorry to hear Mecca hope you get better soon.
Since you now have time on your hands I expect extensive scouting reports on our positions of need. j/k
Since you will be laid up for a while you may want to use the time to do something like learn a foreign language or something. Any thing to keep your mind active during this time. Again good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery dude.

[Mecca]

I was always bad at foreign language...I really don't know what I'm gonna do.

[patteeu]

It'd be ironic if someone here had had my surgeon before.

It would be even better if the surgeon was someone here.

[RippedmyFlesh]

I was always bad at foreign language...I really don't know what I'm gonna do.

Me too actually always more of a science guy than language. I guess my point is just have something to focus on mentally. Using the time you have to learn something may help distract from physical discomfort.

[ptlyon]

I really don't know what I'm gonna do.

MOOOOOM!! WE NEED MORE LOTION!!!

[Mecca]

MOOOOOM!! WE NEED MORE LOTION!!!

Haha, I don't live with my mom and if I did that would be disturbing.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Yea it's at St. Lukes, at Rockhill Orthopedics, my surgeon is a Dr. Jay Rapley.

Rapley is a good guy and good surgeon. You'll hate him while rehabbing though.

Cochise is right. Spend every free moment doing those PT exercises. You'll earn your health from that point forward.

[Mecca]

Rapley is a good guy and good surgeon. You'll hate him while rehabbing though.

Cochise is right. Spend every free moment doing those PT exercises. You'll earn your health from that point forward.

I find him funny. I'm not that worried about PT I've always been a fast healer and I want to push to get healthy quickly. It's the first 2 months that have me most concerned.

[Eleazar]

I find him funny. I'm not that worried about PT I've always been a fast healer and I want to push to get healthy quickly. It's the first 2 months that have me most concerned.

Make sure you keep asking questions about your rehab regimen, especially after he's been in there and seen it. Ask what to do, how much you should do it, if there should be any limits on how much you do the exercises, under what circumstances to stop, what you should look out for and contact him again, etc. When/if you do imaging later on, make sure to re-ask those questions based on what they saw.

They will likely refer you for PT as well, depending on what's covered you may see an actual physical therapist and/or an extender after that. If no one suggests this, ask. Those are really helpful. If visits with a licensed therapist are available to you, don't pass them up. If you would have to pay out of pocket, you can call and ask for a cash discount.

[Mecca]

Make sure you keep asking questions about your rehab regimen, especially after he's been in there and seen it. Ask what to do, how much you should do it, if there should be any limits on how much you do the exercises, under what circumstances to stop, what you should look out for and contact him again, etc. When/if you do imaging later on, make sure to re-ask those questions based on what they saw.

They will likely refer you for PT as well, depending on what's covered you may see an actual physical therapist and/or an extender after that. If no one suggests this, ask. Those are really helpful. If visits with a licensed therapist are available to you, don't pass them up. If you would have to pay out of pocket, you can call and ask for a cash discount.

Ok thank you, that's good info.

I don't think I'll get another MRI because he's fixing it with an anchor.

[J Diddy]

It'd be ironic if someone here had had my surgeon before.

The only surgeon I've had was a heart surgeon. He told me not to be a pussy about a groin.

Said Cassell played through a groin and that people who look like Travis Tritt are fairly uncool.


(Trying to get your mind off things)

[Eleazar]

Ok thank you, that's good info.

I don't think I'll get another MRI because he's fixing it with an anchor.

Titanium suture anchors, so it separated from the bone at the top? You're a tough bastard to haul yourself back to the car after that.

I wouldn't think you'd need more scans unless you had complication, but you never know. When they have more information, it's always good to ask those things.

*edit, you could always ask if less expensive tests are an option. There's no harm in asking.

[Mecca]

Today's the day...talk about being a ball of nerves.
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[patteeu]

Today's the day...talk about being a ball of nerves.
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Seriously, the surgery will be no problem. Relax.

[J Diddy]

Today's the day...talk about being a ball of nerves.
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Good luck man! Sure it will be all right.

[Mecca]

Seriously, the surgery will be no problem. Relax.

Easier said than done when you've never had surgery before.
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[J Diddy]

Easier said than done when you've never had surgery before.
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The doctor has. Once you've seen a patients underwaist you've seen them all.

[Mecca]

I just don't want pain that I can't handle that's my biggest worry.
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[Eleazar]

It is your right as a patient to participate in your pain management. If you are uncomfortable then don't be shy about asking for something.

It might be cold comfort at this stage, but you did avoid the worst, which would be a rupture down in the muscle.

[SAUTO]

I just don't want pain that I can't handle that's my biggest worry.
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just don't be a pussy and its all manageable.

[patteeu]

Easier said than done when you've never had surgery before.
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I know. But think about all the people around you who have made it through surgery. Football players have surgery all the time. We probably have hundreds of CP members who have had surgery. If they can do it, you can. When you get through it, you'll realize that it wasn't really that bad. Promise.

[patteeu]

I just don't want pain that I can't handle that's my biggest worry.
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Here's the deal. Your doctors and nurses don't want you to have pain either. Let them know that you're concerned about pain. During recovery, if you are in pain, don't hesitate to tell them. If they ask you how much pain you feel on a scale of 1 to 10, don't try to be macho and tell them 2. Give them a big number even if you're afraid they'll think you're a pussy. They're going to do everything they can to minimize your pain as long as they're aware of it.

[seclark]

Here's the deal. Your doctors and nurses don't want you to have pain either. Let them know that you're concerned about pain. During recovery, if you are in pain, don't hesitate to tell them. If they ask you how much pain you feel on a scale of 1 to 10, don't try to be macho and tell them 2. Give them a big number even if you're afraid they'll think you're a pussy. They're going to do everything they can to minimize your pain as long as they're aware of it.

this^
the worse part is over...that was when you fell and fucked it up.
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[Lzen]

I was always bad at foreign language...I really don't know what I'm gonna do.

Your penis will be permanently orange from all the Cheetos and porn.

[Lzen]

Ok, all joking aside, I hope your surgery went well, Mecca. And I hope your recovery is a breeze.


:thumb:




Oh, and stop being a pussy. :D

[Earthling]

Yea me too...it's even worse that the tendon isn't the one in my knee it's the one that's under my ass.

I've never had surgery before, anyone have any advice?

Make a deal with the Doc not to hurt each other...And hope you have a speedy recovery.

[Mecca]

I'm home and feeling ok,just ate dinner.
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[Eleazar]

Mecca is going to be on CP a lot with his leg in that sling!

Glad it seems to have gone well.

[Mecca]

Mecca is going to be on CP a lot with his leg in that sling!

Glad it seems to have gone well.

Probably lol, but yea I'm feeling ok he said I had a lot of scar tissue he removed as well as doing the anchor.
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[Buzz]

Blew my knee out in the early 90's, spent a week in the hospital, 3 months in a cast up to my crotch. I got out of the cast and my dumb butt went to the pool and spent 3 hours in the sun getting drunk. Well, needless to say I got lobstersized, had PT the next day and the therapist had me on my stomach trying to force my ankle to my azz. Needless to say, the pain from the sun burn and the knee was excruciating, I was in some serious tears by the time he was done with me. Moral of the story, don't go hang gliding if you don't want your dad to get punched in the gut.

[patteeu]

Glad to hear you made it out. Keep up on the pain pills at first. It's easier to control the pain if you don't let it get out of hand. I won't say you can't get addicted, but as long as you're taking them for legitimate pain, you shouldn't have any trouble getting off of them. They'll make you constipated though so be ready for that. Good luck with the rehab.