Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 First off....horrible accident, and I hope that you recover to the best of your potential.For a touch of inspiration, after my second knee surgery my surgeons and team doctors told me I would never compete again (cycling) and have a "severely limited outcome" with regards to the rest of my day to day activities. Truth be told, I no longer compete in cycling, but I am still able to play hockey and do just about everything that I was doing pre-op....just at about 85% of what I used to be able to.My point....doctors know statistics, but there is no statistic for the power of personal motivation and heart to get back to doing what you love.Best of luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 I am guessing you are pretty young like most guys here. Your age will be a benefit in recovery. I had a slipped disc in my lower back in 1987 with sciatica to my toes for a over a year. I didn't play hockey for 15 months. Imagine being a hockey equipment buyer who hasn't played in 15 months because your back is a wreck. Slowly but surely I made it back. So will you. You will have a few good days followed by a few bad days. Remember the good days when you are having a bad day. Keep a journal so you can track your progress. Your mind will play tricks on you and you think you will never get back. You will. It is all about will power, determination, and desire. Read Lance Armstrong's book and trust me, that will be motivation enough to come out healthy on the other side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric42434224 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 I feel for you man....good luck and I hope you have a speedy recovery.One piece of advice: GET A SECOND OPINION.This isnt a knock against you, your doctor, or your situation. It is ALWAYS a good iea to get a second, or even a third opinion when it concerns your health and well-being. Definitely look into seeing a specialist.Again....GOOD LUCK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadioGaGa 162 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Apparently i was singing the bay watch theme song most of the time, wtf.hahah.Ok, now that's funny. :lol:Wait a minute....the Baywatch theme had words...??? I thought it was just women running slow motion on the beach! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDougalfaschnitzer 32 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Sorry to hear. Good luck on the recovery :) Use the injury to progress! Don't let it use you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Hope you have a full recovery and get back on those skates in the future!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LegoDoom 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 Can't wait to see these pictures Haha, well, after they cut off my gear and i saw my femur was pointing towards my right leg. (creating a v shape of my entire femur).. i demanded someone (my little brother) go get pictures. If I am going to go through 7 or 8 months of rehab, i want some damn pictures of the reason. also, i was in shock, so it seemed like a good idea.I still have the xrays of my wrist when I dislocated and broke it in high school. It was fairly deformed and while the xrays are cool to have, I certainly didn't want a picture of it.To each his own, but I have a hard time looking at that kind of stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattzilla 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Can't wait to see these pictures Haha, well, after they cut off my gear and i saw my femur was pointing towards my right leg. (creating a v shape of my entire femur).. i demanded someone (my little brother) go get pictures. If I am going to go through 7 or 8 months of rehab, i want some damn pictures of the reason. also, i was in shock, so it seemed like a good idea.I still have the xrays of my wrist when I dislocated and broke it in high school. It was fairly deformed and while the xrays are cool to have, I certainly didn't want a picture of it.To each his own, but I have a hard time looking at that kind of stuff.yeah man. Like I said, I was in shock at this point, at on some kind of laughy gas. my brother was here today and i couldnt bring myself to look at the picture.Yesterday was a rough day. Wasnt being careful, dropped my leg, passed out and went into shock. I turned a not so nice color of blue and I was sweating and shaking. It was pretty scary. today, I just kicked it in bed. My knee feels good. if the knee felt bad or more swollen or whatever, i wouldve called my dr. but it was not, so i did not. I just need to be careful. I've never had to be careful with my body so this is a huge adustment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeydog 8 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 Best of luck for a full recovery. I'm sure you'd love to be able to play again, but a healthy and regular everyday life is more important. I agree. That being said I had ACL recon on my right knee and when my friend drove me home from the hospital we had to make a stop at the pro shop because my new Graf skates had arrived. Getting back on the ice was a huge motivator for my rehab, and while your injuries are way worse than a busted ACL, if you want to play again then decide right now that you will and focus on that. Best of luck to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Race4LastPlace 31 Report post Posted May 29, 2008 best of luck man. Sorry to hear about the 'rough day' also.I remember last year going feet first into the boards, hyperextended my knee, broke some bones in the ankle and partial tear of the achilles. Doesnt sound like it compares though. Best wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoffer 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 My friend got an injury like your including emergency surgery and a permanent rod in his leg. He was also told that playing hockey again would not be a good idea but is back playing after little over a year and a half of recovery. I hope everything works out for you and that you can play hockey once again some day. Good luck on the recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxc999 7 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Sorry to hear that as a fellow inline player! I'm saying a prayer for ya... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daca 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 My point....doctors know statistics, but there is no statistic for the power of personal motivation and heart to get back to doing what you love.Well put.I second what everyone else has already said. You seem to have a good attitude about it, that will go a long way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SolarWind 23 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 that's why doctors are "practicing" medicine - they actually know very little especially when it comes to sports related injuriesI've yet to see anyone who really wanted to come back & wasn't able to despite what the doctors might have said!I wish you speedy recovery - get well! now get the damn pictures already! ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWE46M3 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 ^^^ Yeah, where the pictures at? haha Pretty sick, we all want to see pics of someone's injury! Anyway, like everyone else, I hope you have a full recovery AND play again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fire0nIce228 1 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Good luck bro, get well soon. I wont be back in this thread as I'll probobly ralph on my keyboard if I see any pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law Goalie 147 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 the guy who did my knee operation is ' the sports injury knee guy' who just happened to be on call that night, otherwise there is a quite a lineup. Im pretty sure he said something as well, but i was pretty goofed up on morphine.You are one lucky SOB - that's fantastic.My finger got repaired by a guy I'd been drinking with the night before... didn't go so well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S.Gagne12 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 I wish you a complete recovery and hope you can play the Game again better than ever before.Bye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattzilla 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 Im gonna ask for the xrays when i go in on wednesday for my checkup, but as i said earlier i still cant bring myself to see the picture of me laying on the ground with my femur pointed the other way... i would probably puke at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spreedizzle 1 Report post Posted May 31, 2008 How are you coping so far with the pain and pain killers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kukakid 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 That really sucks to hear, best of luck with your recovery man.Hopefully you'll be back on the rink in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattzilla 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2008 How are you coping so far with the pain and pain killers?Surprisingly well. Only t3s when i start feeling it too much. i went almost the entire other day without anything then i kinda tweaked it before bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcdot377 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2008 sorry dude.but...that is why people play sled hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patty2109 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2008 sorry dude.but...that is why people play sled hockeywhat great word of encouragement... I say get better, do physical therapy and tell that doctor to F**K off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeydog 8 Report post Posted June 4, 2008 sorry dude.but...that is why people play sled hockey If you are trying to actually say something encouraging then you should try again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
