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Post by beckie on Jun 21, 2008 16:37:15 GMT -5
Ouch! are the painkillers they gave you not working?
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Post by mrbeefy on Jun 21, 2008 20:00:58 GMT -5
Becks..
kinda like aspirin to a migraine, takes the edge off, that's about it. top it off...tonight I get a migraine! crap!
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Post by Roger on Jun 22, 2008 5:08:32 GMT -5
Hang in there Frank, time will make it better.
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Post by mrbeefy on Jun 24, 2008 5:59:24 GMT -5
6-23-08 Blood work for Endo MD today and PT this afternoon. PT when well. Coming along nicely. My ROM is really better, and Marty (deep tissue massage) is really helping the pain in the left hand. Inna added 3 mores exercises. When I showed her my lifting workout, she just shook her head and said "You guys are crazy!" ...and she doesn't even know ya'll as good as I do! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) We added 3 new exercises. I meet with the surgeon on Friday for follow-up, and if all goes well, we might remove the brace around the 4th of Jully and move on to bands. Fingers crossed. PT again on Thursday. Went to the gym right after. Cardio, stretching, abs. more cardio on the elyptical. Strolled the gym a bit and helped out a few people with the workouts while Bernie finished up her WO. aBOUT 4 WEEKS FOR HER MEET IN ST. LOUIS! Right across from my PT office is a Accupunturist. Curiosity got the best of me so I went in and talked with them about my arm, and they may be able to help with the pain in my hand. I will talk with my surgeon about it on Friday to get his opinion. I personally think it will work.....so we will see. Anyone have experience or comments on accupuncture? All in all...not a bad day!
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Post by fit on Jun 24, 2008 8:08:09 GMT -5
Accupunture? Sure- since you're already poked full of holes, why not? ![](http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i163/vidalloyde/39c8f2a0.jpg) ![](http://www.butch-femme.com/portal/forums/images/smiles2/1eye.gif)
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Post by mrbeefy on Jun 27, 2008 13:55:56 GMT -5
6-27-2008 Rehab Update: Well.....everything is A-OK...and running right on track (or better!) PT is going great! I'm at 110% flexion without pain, and my supination is equal to my right arm. Inna (PT) is working on breaking up the remaining scar tissue around the site of the injury, and Marty (LMT) is working the nerve problem in the thumb and index finger. No serious pain anymore, just tingling (falling asleep feeling). When I wake up in the morning, my left arm is stiff as hell, and takes a lot of moving around to get it limber. Might just be age? "Duh...I don't think so!" Added 4 new exercises/all done 3 times a day: Resisted Elbow Flexion: 2 x 30 Forearm Pronation/Supination: 2 x 30 Elbow Flexion Stretch: 2 x 30 "Make It Go Away" = I have a shredded flat piece of sponge that I have to ball up in my hand until you can't see it anymore (ergo=make it go away!) Saw Dr. Levy (Surgeon=Post-Op) who says my arm looks great! He examined my arm and said my bicep looks great and feels right in place. The tendon is strong too! He said that besdie the small surgical scar, know one would even know I tore the tendon! We went over what he did in surgery and he said it was a COMPLETE tear off the bone. I was also incorrect on a previous assumption. He only required ONE ANCHOR SCREW into my forearm, not three (So I can still say I'm good for "one screw"! ;D ) He locked my brace out at 100%, so I'm only wearing it as a safety now to protect it from outside injury (grandkids grabbing it, banging it in the gym, etc). Tentative goal is to toss the brace on July 4th! Here is what it looks like today: ;D ![](http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/725/6272008if4.th.jpg) 21st Century Medicine at it's Finest! ;D Dr. Levy and I also discussed the addition of acupuncture to the mix down the line after or at the end of PT, depending where my nerve pain is at in my thumb. We also discussed the addition of HGH into the mix to encourage growth in the tendon and bicep to aid in recovery. "NOTE: HGH is not an AB Steroid" He was all for it and wanted to review the best way to approach it with my Endocrynologist (Dr. Faiman). I think this will be a "big" help! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) So..all in all...a good week, and progress is beieng made. Workouts in the gym are going well. Keeping up with a minimum of 20 - 30 minutes of cardio (dropped to 176 lbs), stretching, Rehab exercises, legs (leg presses, leg extensions, hamstrings, etc. Please note that POWERLIFTERS do not routinely use these machines, so my hams are sore as hell!) And yes, I was a little "bad"...but careful. ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) Just wanted to see how my arm felt so I did a few cable curls (1/2 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb) ALL assisted with my right hand for safety. Felt REALLY good. No stretching in the tendon and no pain. I also did a few push ups ("girlie" ones first) to see if I can support my weight. No problems, and I will NOT push the window on any of these. I am going forward in my rehab~ ~ ~ NOT backward! Spirits are up about 99% of the time. Do get a little down in the gym, watching all my Bro's (that includes my wife!) lifitng thier little hearts out while I cheer them on from the sideline! Bernie is prepping for St. Louis RAW Nationals and looks great. She is right on target...so I'm there for her! Just finished reading Lance Armstong's book: "It's Not About The Bike"/ My Jurney back to Life". Very inspiring about overcoming insurmountable odds. So..onward and upward.......time to head for the gym!!!! Keep your comments and uplifitng stories coming....the road is long! Frank ;D
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Post by fit on Jun 27, 2008 14:24:10 GMT -5
Wonderful news! And STOP DOING CURLS!!! #awithstupid5gf# #alol8tc#
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Post by Karrie on Jun 27, 2008 14:51:18 GMT -5
Sounds like you are just a cruising along!!! ;D I also agree with Chris...STOP DOING CURLS!!!! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Rich on Jun 28, 2008 13:27:05 GMT -5
Frank, you're really inspiring me with the way you've been handling yourself since the injury. I'm SO pleased for you that things are going well!!!
Now ....
STOP DOING CURLS!!!!!!!!
;D
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Post by Roger on Jun 29, 2008 8:10:53 GMT -5
Frank my tricep surgery was over 8 months ago. I am not back 100% because I did little things I should have not done. So as everyone else has said . STOP DOING CURLS!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE
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Post by mrbeefy on Jun 29, 2008 15:35:21 GMT -5
I just was "testing" the water... [glow=red,2,300] "I'm NOT doing curls! "[/glow]
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Post by ntrllftr on Jun 30, 2008 11:24:44 GMT -5
Glad to hear thigs are going so good for you man!!!
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Post by fit on Jun 30, 2008 12:31:20 GMT -5
I just was "testing" the water... [glow=red,2,300] "I'm NOT doing curls! "[/glow] Karnak knows all! ![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v517/angry_in_t_o/carnak.jpg)
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jun 30, 2008 14:24:31 GMT -5
Great to see that you are doing so good Frank!!
You`ll be back at 100% before you even know it,then it`s on once again brother.
Keep doing what you`re doing,and be very careful.
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Post by mrbeefy on Jun 30, 2008 19:51:28 GMT -5
Thanks everybody!
Hangin tough........so far!
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Post by oldtimer1 on Jul 2, 2008 11:09:27 GMT -5
I had a complete bicep rupture at the insertion. I did by picking up one end of commercial pool table and shaking it to get one ball out that wouldn't come out. I didn't realize that one end of the pool table was about 500lbs.
I also had nerve damage. My hand was really numb for weeks and it felt like electrical shocks to my thumb area. It took a couple of months for that to leave. My doc said there are a lot of nerves in the operating area.
It's funny but it's just a bicep but it affected the strength of the whole arm. I couldn't bench 50lbs when the cast came off. I was also repaired with an anchor but I had two installed.
I know from a psychological perspective it's very depressing. We see ourself as weight trainers and to see our body deteriorate stinks. I devoted my down time to waking and in time running on a treadmill besides rehab. I got into incredible cardio conditioning. Beside rehab with the therapist I also did my own.
Coming back you have to start light and be in no rush to come back. That's the beauty of the barbell. It goes from 45lbs to 1000lbs. I had my own rehab routine in the beggining. When I got full range of motion and that took a long time I did curls with baby 3lbs dumbbells. When I could do curls with an empty ez curl bar I knew I was on my way.
It took about 6 months to get back into heavy normal workouts. During that 6 months it was fun doing exercises I never did before. Of course it was light. When I felt well enough and brave enough to try a bodyweight chin up it really brought a smile to my face.
One thing for sure is that many guys have just partial ruptures and they return to lifting quick. A complete rupture like we had takes time. The tendon has to grow back into the bone and there is no exercise that will make that happen quicker. Don't injury yourself and ruin that operation by pushing to quick and to early.
It's been over two years since my operation and everything is working. My arm is a little unstable but I would say it's 95%. I do chins to failure and push pulling movements to the max. Don't do anything like preacher curls. Don't jerk anything when deadlifting even if you have to sacrifice weight used. Consider using a double overhand hook grip when deadlifting. It's that supinated grip hand that is prone to ripping.
Lastly we aren't kids anymore. There comes a day when we have to say to ourself we shouldn't be doing a certain exercise anymore. I started trying to learn the classic olympic lift the snatch. I have never done it in over 30 years of lifting. Long story short my shoulders were hurting so much I couldn't sleep. At 49 maybe I shouldn't be learning new tricks. A poster on another bullentin board said I should try the old fashion split snatch and I found I could do that with no pain. So I guess I did learn a new trick.
If I can offer any advice on my recovery please send me a message. Rich (Oldtimer1)
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jul 2, 2008 17:32:49 GMT -5
Hey Rich,great to see you posting here again,and great advice.
Never rush a serious injury..............there`s always time to comeback if you do it correctly.
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Post by mrbeefy on Jul 3, 2008 5:54:32 GMT -5
Hey Rich!
Thanks Bro so much for the post and advice. I really appreciate you sharing your story too. Mean a lot to me.
I am taking it slow and trying to pull out all the resurces I can to make this 110 %. I do plan to try to be back on the platform competing in June 2009.
Keep me posted and keep on eye on my journal. Would love sharing more with you.
Thanks again Brother!
Frank
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Post by mrky03 on Jul 3, 2008 18:45:07 GMT -5
Its good to hear that you're healing nicely, just be careful!
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Post by oldtimer1 on Jul 3, 2008 20:00:40 GMT -5
Frank, I'm sitting here having a beer looking at my 4 inch scar on my arm. I'll tell you I was so depressed when my bicep rupture happened. I also sought out some big name guys in bodybuilding and powerlifting. Hopefully if everything goes well you will be back to hard training in 6 months. I don't know you but it sounds like your a high level powerlifter. I believe you can eventually come back to the platform. If it's not in the cards training hardcore for fitness is also a worthy goal. I can deadlift more than 405lbs but at this stage I don't push it past this. I know your goals involve a lot more than that. Again come back slow and hold back the "rage" you feel inside. In six months you'll be adding 10lbs to your weights every week and you'll smile knowing that it wasn't the end of your lifting.
Personally it just scares me that your in the powerlifting world and you want to get back to max single deadlifts. I would seriously consider using a double over hand grip with a hook grip. It will hurt but it will protect the bicep better than the alternate grip.
Hey, training for bodybuilding isn't a bad idea either. Wishing you the best. Work your butt off coming back but do it smart. Don't put your recovery in jeopardy by trying to get back in a hurry. Say to yourself again and again. Light workouts increasing in intensity until six months. Then I'll train balls to the wall. Be careful. Rich
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