SuzukiSavage.com - Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday...

Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28663 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday... Reply #30 - 07/26/13 at 10:53:44 I might have torn mine when I crashed 3 years ago... It never did heal up 100%... Pops and pains... Never saw a doctor about it though... so, I'll never know... From what I understand, surgery don't make it 100% either... I guess maybe it just makes it heal faster... That,.. or it makes doctors boat payments... ...
Back to top	Ludicrous Speed !... ... ... IP Logged

justin_o_guy2

Serious Thumper

Offline

What happened?

Posts: 55279
East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.

Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday...
Reply #31 - 07/26/13 at 11:22:29

Torn rotator cuffs dont do much healing. Mine were torn about 23 years ago.. degree of suffering varied thru the years, slowly getting less painful, then, theytd flare up, crunch & pop & hurt.. then I fell, reached & cranked the arm back & tore the heck out of it. The pain was more than I could bear. No way could I wait for 6 months or so for it to get a little better.
My R side is torn, BUT,, it doesnt hurt bad enough or hinder me enough to go thru the surgery,, Been There, Done that,, & I will have to be quite a bit more crippled up on that side before Id consider surgery. If you can get thru daily life & not hurt it more, Id say live with it..This is a way unfun recovery. I wear a sling, Can NOT use that arm for much of anything,,, IF anyone is considering this surgery ( elective) as a way to improve the overall quality of life, go hang out at a surgeons office & visit with someone who has been down that road, or PM me & we will swap numbers & you can call me,,

Back to top

The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.- Edmund Burke.

IP Logged

SuperSavage

Senior Member

Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 341

Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday...
Reply #32 - 07/26/13 at 15:28:54

I've had 2 shoulder surgeries and didn't improve it one bit. I've been going for PROLOTHERAPY off and on for years. It works, just takes time. If you have a complete tear, the only option is surgery. Everyone over 40 has cuff tears, it's just normal wear and tear. It's the dang spurs that develop sub- AC joint that hurt. they rub the bursa and tendons everytime you move the arm above shoulder level it rubs. lokk up PROLOTHERAPY. It works and creates no damage.

Back to top

IP Logged

LostArtist Ex Member	Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday... Reply #33 - 07/30/13 at 11:08:13 sorry to hear this, hope he heals quickly, best wishes
Back to top	IP Logged

Serowbot

YaBB Moderator
ModSquad

Offline

OK.... so what's the
speed of dark?

Posts: 28663
Tucson Az
Gender: male

Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday...
Reply #34 - 07/30/13 at 11:32:02

UPDATE... Gerry has been moved to a rehab place and started some therapy...
He's walking pretty well, with just a cane... They're mostly teaching him how to move and get things done without using his left arm, (he's a lefty) for the time being...
... the bad,.. is he has some circulation problems and is unable to elevate his legs because of rib pain... legs are swollen...

... but he may be home in a few days...

Serow

Back to top

Ludicrous Speed !... ... Huh

...

IP Logged

LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10667 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday... Reply #35 - 07/30/13 at 22:29:07 Praying for his healing/speedy recovery.
Back to top	IP Logged

mpescatori

Serious Thumper

Offline

Romanum Thumperium
Cavalco, yeaaah !!!

Posts: 3547
Rome, Italy
Gender: male

Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday...
Reply #36 - 07/31/13 at 03:25:17

I only realized today that Gerry had an accident.

Sent all my prayers and asked the local 1% MC to have a huddle-up just for him...
Huh

(well... you never know... you want diplomacy to work on both sides, right?)
Cheesy

How old is Gerry ? IIRC he is of the "wise" bunch ...

Keep track of that Sportster, if it's repairable it would certainly be worth fixing and reselling.
I don't know the laws over there, but over here rarely will a car/bikle be declared "totaled-out" by insurance and be written off forever.
If repairable, it will be written off for the time it takes to repair, then with the chassis number it will be re-registered and issued a new title.
Cool

Serowbot wrote on 07/30/13 at 11:32:02:

UPDATE... Gerry has been moved to a rehab place and started some therapy...
He's walking pretty well, with just a cane... They're mostly teaching him how to move and get things done without using his left arm, (he's a lefty) for the time being...
... the bad,.. is he has some circulation problems and is unable to elevate his legs because of rib pain... legs are swollen...

... but he may be home in a few days...

Serow

Back to top

Maurizio Pescatori, Esq.
Gentleman Rider

Mikuni BST40, K&N filter, Stage2 cam, Verslagen tensioner, Sportster muff, 120 proof moonshine, Pirelli MT 66 tourers... and a chain conversion too !

IP Logged

Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18099 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday... Reply #37 - 07/31/13 at 09:34:38 Serowbot wrote on 07/26/13 at 09:53:17: Just curious but,.. what happens if you tear a rotator cuff, and don't have surgery?... It must have happened a lot in the days before surgery ... ... Qausimoto?
Back to top	Someday I will be old......But not today! IP Logged

justin_o_guy2

Serious Thumper

Offline

What happened?

Posts: 55279
East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.

Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday...
Reply #38 - 07/31/13 at 15:22:45

What happens if its torn & ya dont have surgery?

Depends on the severity AND location of the tear. I tore mine initially 22 or 23 years ago. Learned to get by, took a year or so to be able to reach into the cabinet & get a glass down & not have to support the elbow with the other arm,, but the fall rotated the arm from straight out, like playing airplane, to pointed back,, ripped my wing off the fuselage,, NO Way to survive w/o surgery.. pain was absolutely unbearable 6 weeks later. It steadily got worse as time passed,.
Just had a Re-Evaluation,, SWeet young thing,, told me she is 100% IMpressed w/ the range of motion, far beyond average for 5 weeks post op.. Dang shes cute,, 41y/o, prolly weighs in at about a buck ten,,

Cant believe she hugs such a scroungy old thing as me,, but Ill sure let her..

Back to top

The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.- Edmund Burke.

IP Logged

Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28663 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday... Reply #39 - 07/31/13 at 15:49:31 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 07/31/13 at 15:22:45: Cant believe she hugs such a scroungy old thing as me,, but Ill sure let her.. Oooh!... she must be desperate... Just my type... ...
Back to top	Ludicrous Speed !... ... ... IP Logged

justin_o_guy2

Serious Thumper

Offline

What happened?

Posts: 55279
East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.

Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday...
Reply #40 - 07/31/13 at 16:24:18

I cant picture this girl ever being desperate,, maybe shes just so kind hearted shed let a scroungy old man get close,, or, hell,, maybe the poor things about blind! WHA Tevahh! Crappy thng is I can only manage what I call a Hollywood hug,, just one arm,, kinda off to the side,,

Next time I see her Im tellin her the Little Toe joke,

Back to top

The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.- Edmund Burke.

IP Logged

babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday... Reply #41 - 08/18/13 at 19:38:17 Saw Kims question about Gerry and since I haven't been around much, I didn't know what happened so I found the thread. Hate to hear it, but glad he's on the mend. Get well Gerry from babyhog
Back to top	~ 2006 Black, Big Crank battery, HD Softail muffler, engine guard/o-ring pegs, Spitfite windshield, custom mounted Saddlemen bags, Mustang seat! ~ oh, and Hairdo by Helmet! ~ IP Logged

Trippah Serious Thumper Offline I ride, therefore I am. Posts: 2517 central Mass Gender:	Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday... Reply #42 - 08/18/13 at 19:48:49 Been almost a month, I hope Gerry is on the mend. Just noticed this thread - so belated sell wishing.
Back to top	IP Logged

Yonuh Adisi FSO Serious Thumper Offline Savage Jedi (Knight) Posts: 3622 Pilot Valley NV, aka Tatooine Gender:	Re: Gerry Hughes crashed yesterday... Reply #43 - 08/20/13 at 23:38:47 Just found this thread and I hope you get better fast Jerry. Hate to hear about your spill. Get better soon.
Back to top	Check out Flight of Destiny http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9130XC IP Logged