Norm Sauceman Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I went to the doctor yesterday. He feels everything is going well, I am glad he does.. .. Since the first 3-4 weeks after surgery, I have had no progress. Coming this week is the 90 day mark since the first surgery, the second one was 12 days later. I am still having a lot of pain and the doctor said that was to be expected. He told me when he said it could take a year to fully recover from these operations, he meant it. SO, now I am a drug addict.. . I am taking Neurontin (400 mg), Oxycontin (20mg) and Lortab (10 mg). He said we would only take the first two for two months, then we would have to stop them and see how the pain is. He said that the Oxy was really addictive and we were going to manage it real close. So, as for my progress..It has not changed in 2 months. I still spend my days in bed watching my old hunting videos and the Outdoor Channel.. .. I can drive but I can only turn my neck about 45 degrees and it hurts. I have to rotate my whole body to see from side to side. I do walk without the cane..That is the positive on my story. I can walk about 150 feet and have to sit down and rest because my legs get so weak. I am supposed to start a new, more agressive physical therapy next week. I am sure they will wear me out..LOL I have to get into shape. I DO NOT want to miss another deer season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: Doctor update Keep at it Norm...With alot of hard work things will start to look up...atleast you still have the sense of humour...the rest will come in time...... ...hang in there man...by the way I ordered up that big monster deer for next season and told him which tree to me at so I could tie him up for ya...LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: Doctor update well at least he ability to walk without a cane is a good step. IF they told you a year then obviously this isn't a surjery you jump back from too fast. Keep working at your therapy. From the sounds of it you have the right attitude and one way or another you'll get out there next fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: Doctor update Yep, gotta do those exercises. Physical therapy is the most neglected part of far too many recovery programs. Best wishes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: Doctor update Hang in there Norm. Sounds like it's going to take some time to recover from these 2 operations. If you need some more hunting videos to watch, let me know. I may have some that you haven't seen yet. I'll keep you in my prayers buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: Doctor update Keep at it Norm, hopefully you get to feeling better soon. don't know much about the first two drugs, but I have taken the Loratabs before, and they just about knocked me out. Follow orders and hopefully you will start seeing an improvement soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonhunter Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Re: Doctor update Hope ya get feeling better Norm...and be careful with that Oxy........it is seriously addictive, Ive watched several kids from high school go WAY WAY off the deep end from it...and it ended up costing one of them there life. But as long as ya have the amount of ambition Loud mout Rush you wont have a problem...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update You can, and will, heal. But darn it, it takes a long time. There is alot of attitude in recovery as you know. I know you got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update [ QUOTE ] Hang in there Norm.........If you need some more hunting videos to watch, let me know. [/ QUOTE ] We can sure hook you up with those.....Norm-o Why dont you post a list of the ones you already have and we can start another list with ones that you WILL recieve Heck man...I have 28 left in the collection here and I cant think of a better place for at least some of them to do some good This is where one of those "Hey Heres The Doc's Report" posts turn into a "Video Tape Donation Thread". We can actually do something that can help a person who needs the help. We can Ship them parcel post and it wont cost much at all.....I'm in. When your done with them you can auction them off for DHNA...sound good??? Norm..............Make the list of what you already have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update you can do it Norm, stay positive and things will come around for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update Wishing you the best in your recovery Norm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBUCK Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update Hang in there Norm, I have some videos too, just say the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update After going through 25 operations on my leg, I know what you mean. I firmly believe that the physical therapy is just as important as the surgery. The surgery just gets things back in place. The therapy makes it work again! No fun but it has to be done if you want to get back to normal or somewhat close! Wishing you nothing but the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted January 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update Too_Pointer is sending me Drury videos.. All I have otherwise is MB12 and some real old stuff (say 5-6 years old)LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update Well seems to me with all the resources we have in here and all the good you have done for others maybe it's time we return the favor...What do you guys think ???? I'm definately in.....who's up for it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update Hang in there Norm. Hope your recovery progress picks up with the more agressive pt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update Fight the fight Norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Re: Doctor update keep up the fight Norm, hope your recovery goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Re: Doctor update Keep at it. I hope that you have a full recovery soon. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addct2hntng Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Re: Doctor update hang in there bud it will get better I had neck surgury in 2001 thought it would never get better but it did just keep a good attitude and stay at it . wish you the best !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Re: Doctor update Way to go and be positive. Good luck to ya Norm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Re: Doctor update Come on guys !! Check my post on the top (sticky), let us all help Norm !! He deserves it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Re: Doctor update Keep at it Norm! You have the strenght to do it and a great support team behind you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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