Surgery went great

[Band Saw Box]

I want to let you know that my surgery went very well and I'm back home. My doctor found the nerve crushed in two places so his diagnosis of Tarcel Tunnel was correct. I have a splint on my foot and I can't put any weight on it for 3 to 4 weeks after that I'll have a walking boot. I wont be able to go back to work as long as I have to have that. I should be able to go back full duty in 12 weeks. I'm hoping to be able to turn before then.
I want to sincerely thank everyone for your prayers, well wishes, encouragement and support. Each and everyone of you are a true blessing to Evelyn and me it's things like this that make IAP such and awesome place.
I'll keep you up to date on my progress.....I may not be around much in the next few days what with having to take pain medication.

 

[triw51]

Glad to hear that you are on the mend

 

[plano_harry]

Glad to hear you are recovering Dan! Go ahead and post - the meds might make for some funny reading! :wink:

 

[stonepecker]

Happy to hear that everything went well. Now listen to the doctors and your wife and heal properly.
Get some books and DVD's and sit down. Read, watch, rest......everything else can wait.

 

[Two Hair]

Glad to hear you surgery went well. Hope you have a speedy recovery

 

[mark james]

Great news! Take care and rest. Al the toys will be there when you get back.

 

[Jim15]

Glad all went well. You will remain in my prayers.

 

[Edgar]

Glad to hear the surgery went well Dan.
We will continue to pray for a smooth & speedy recovery.
I hope you have the NFL package - looks like you'll have lot's of TV time for a while.

 

[Bob Wemm]

Dan, so glad to see that it all went well.
Do what the Doctor tells you.
Have as much fun as possible, while you cannot work.
All the best,

Bob.

 

[BSea]

That's good news. Hope you get back to turing soon. In the time being, don't rush it. I made that mistake after back surgery, and spent the 2nd week in bed.

 

[dtswebb]

Glad to hear the surgery went well.

On the plus side, you can now read EVERY article in the library (and likely memorize them). Think of all the techniques you'll be wanting to try!

And I'll agree with Harry - keep the posts coming. Heck, you have the opportunity to keep the rest of us laughing when you post while on pain medication.

 

[avbill]

great news!

 

[davidbr]

glad it went good for you.

 

[Kendallqn]

Glad to hear it went well. Surgery is always a bit scary. Get well soon and enjoy the pain pills. Just not too much.

 

[randyrls]

Good hews Dan!!! Keep on following doctors orders and you will be 100% soon!

 

[Jeff turns]

Wishing you a speedy recovery with lots of prayers.

 

[mchech]

Good luck with your recovery.

 

[solobiker]

Happy to hear all went well. Take care of yourself and hope to still see you around here even if you can't turn for awhile.

 

[robutacion]

Well mate, the worse is now gone, from here on, lets hope the healing goes well and without any complications, was time to give a "flick" the the unnecessary pain, huh...???:wink::biggrin:

Be well,

Cheers
George

 

[Frank Nemke sr]

foot?

I want to let you know that my surgery went very well and I'm back home. My doctor found the nerve crushed in two places so his diagnosis of Tarcel Tunnel was correct. I have a splint on my foot and I can't put any weight on it for 3 to 4 weeks after that I'll have a walking boot. I wont be able to go back to work as long as I have to have that. I should be able to go back full duty in 12 weeks. I'm hoping to be able to turn before then.
I want to sincerely thank everyone for your prayers, well wishes, encouragement and support. Each and everyone of you are a true blessing to Evelyn and me it's things like this that make IAP such and awesome place.
I'll keep you up to date on my progress.....I may not be around much in the next few days what with having to take pain medication.

Know thats the roughest lookimg pen I ever saw. You might to work on your tec-nek. ;-)

 

[wyone]

Glad to hear your surgery went well. Time to rest, and relax a bit and do NOTHING. I am sure you have put in enough days in your life that you deserve to be able to do that! And when you are up and about, I have no doubt your mind will have created a new pen.

 

[Carl Fisher]

Glad to hear everything went well.

That picture looks so familiar. Are they moving you to a solid cast at some point or do you get to be lucky and stay in the soft until it's time for a boot?

4 days left for me before the cast comes off! Can't wait.

 

[Frank Nemke sr]

vidios

Happy to hear that everything went well. Now listen to the doctors and your wife and heal properly.
Get some books and DVD's and sit down. Read, watch, rest......everything else can wait.

I watched a video yesterday where this collored guy that made letter openers. He was showing how to segment, and he did everything with a chopsawIf I can find it, I'll try to sent it to you.
ps;This will help you keep off your foot. Get a little brass bell and ring it everytime you want something. It will drive your wife crazy, but you will stay off that foot.;-)

 

[rblakemore]

Heal up!! I understand and relate some; I have had foot surgery twice.
Go slow and be careful.

 

[Krash]

Here's praying that your recovery is speedy and complete. So happy everything went well!

 

[Waggoner]

Glad to hear all went well. Here is to a quick and recovery.

 

[BayouPenturner]

great news get well soon and listen to the doctor.

 

[Marko50]

Hope you get better soon, Dan!

 

[navycop]

Glad to here that Dan.. Now stay off your feet and recoup..

 

[Cwalker935]

Glad to hear your surgery went well. Best of luck on the rest of your recovery.

 

[keithbyrd]

Great news - Follow doctors orders and have a full recovery!

 

[pesto126]

So glad to hear... enjoy your time of rest... its so rare one gets the opportunity!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks for all the fantastic replies. Edgar there wont be any football I'm not much of a fan since they went on strike. I will find video on YouTube. I'm going to really take it easy there is nothing more important then that. I'll be in this soft cast for a bit then my doc will give me the boot. Since I will be off for a while I going to see about getting a government grant to build a pen turning robot I can control from my couch. It's something useless and wasteful so I should have no problem getting the grant to get started and funding for the next 50 years. :biggrin:

 

[turncrazy43]

Dan, glad all went well. Follow the doctor and Evelyn's orders and don't try to rush it. The last thing you need is a set back from being to eager to resume your usual regime of activities. Best wishes.
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Everyday I'm vertical is a great day

 

[walshjp17]

Glad to hear everything went well. Instead of the robot, use the grant for a Robust or Oneway sit-down lathe:wink::wink:

 

[GaryMGg]

Hope you heal quickly.

 

[SteveG]

It is good to know that your news is GOOD news. Make sure to not "cheat" and start doing, instead of healing!

 

[Band Saw Box]

John That's in the plan...along with a much bigger shop that's heated and cooled and so much more. I'm going to do what my doc and more importantly what Evelyn tell me to do.

 

[penmaker1967]

glad it went well and u get back on your feet soon

 

[jsolie]

Glad it went well.