Just my luck....

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UPDATE:
Well. I got my surgery date. Next Wednesday the 13th.
I'm actually getting 2 procedures at once.
Cubital tunnel subcutaneous transposition and lateral epicondylitis Debridement
Google those for some GNARLY pics!

After Tuesday, I probably won't be on here for a couple of days at least.
And If I am, it probably wont make sense from the drugs!
I'll be sure to update when I can.

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PLEASE try and post while you're hopped up on drugs.....that $hit is hilarious.....but seriously feel better and good luck....

best of luck.... and yes, post hopped up.

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery .

Joker, sending well wishes for a great recovery!

Good luck with the surgery. I had a "pinched" ulnar nerve on my left elbow. Had surgery last month. The issue was found because I lost feeling in my pinky and "half" of my ring finger. Surgery was quick with just a small incision but feeling won't return for up to a year as the never regenerates at a rate of about an inch a month. Lucky the surgery was on my left arm and the brace they used to keep the arm straight still allowed me to ride the slingshot although it was difficult. Surprising that there was absolutely NO pain from the minute I work up after the surgery. They gave me a prescription for Tylonol with Codine but I haven't had to take them. Hopefully same goes for you.

Brace is off and I can finally use my arm after three weeks.

Hey Brother

Hang in there - enjoy the meds while they last
Get well soon....

Thoughts and prayers are with you @Joker256 for a speedy recovery.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery!

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Well, tomorrow morning it surgery day. I'm a little worried. Last night, my wife cooked me my favorite meal... and 2 desserts.... Does she think it's my last meal??? Did she pay off my anesthesiologist? hmmmmmm.....

And then, she asked her friend, a nurse, for any advise for when I get home.
I asked her ,"Do you know something I don't? Why are you asking her for advise ????"
"No, Why do you ask?"
"Because she's a Hospice nurse! Do you think I'm going to die?!?"
Then it hit her and she responded, "Shit! No! That's not what I was thinking!"
My response was a glaring look. and "Yeah sure"
So if you never hear from me again, launch an investigation.

Anyway...
I'll be sure to let you all know how I'm doing as soon as I can.
Wish me luck!

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Best of luck in surgery and a speedy recovery.

Blessings for a great recovery!

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Well, tomorrow morning it surgery day. I'm a little worried. Last night, my wife cooked me my favorite meal... and 2 desserts.... Does she think it's my last meal??? Did she pay off my anesthesiologist? hmmmmmm.....

And then, she asked her friend, a nurse, for any advise for when I get home.
I asked her ,"Do you know something I don't? Why are you asking her for advise ????"
"No, Why do you ask?"
"Because she's a Hospice nurse! Do you think I'm going to die?!?"
Then it hit her and she responded, "Shit! No! That's not what I was thinking!"
My response was a glaring look. and "Yeah sure"
So if you never hear from me again, launch an investigation.

Anyway...
I'll be sure to let you all know how I'm doing as soon as I can.
Wish me luck!

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Good luck and hoping for a super fast recovery!!!! This place won't be the same until your return!! Oh, don't forget to use a permanent marker and mark: "Don't Cut Here!!" with arrows pointing to your man bits!!! You can never be too careful!!!

Get well soon!!

Had to dislike that @Joker256... But good things come to those who wait... Keep your head up and stay active here if your recuperating permits it...

Hard part is over now - have patience and commitment to you recovery/therapy and you'll be better than ever in no time

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Surgery update: surgery went well. Unfortunately, once the Doc got in there, the damage was more extensive that first thought. Still going to be 2 weeks until I'm out of these bandages, but instead of 2 months until I'm fully recovered, he said it'll be 4-6 months.
Didn't have pain until the nerve block wore off. Now though, the pain is pretty damn bad. The drugs are helping, but nowhere near enough. Going to be a long road ahead. But, we'll get through it. Thanks for all of the prayers and wishes.

Take care bro, good to hear things went ok , sorry to hear that recoup time is gonna be longer .
Keep ya head up and you'll be Slinging in no time.
PS,check downstairs and make sure ya still gotta outey, ya never know what happens in those operating rooms.

Hopefully it gets better from here on, a speedy recovery.