NYF Injury update

[NY Frank]

I thought I'd post an injury update, for the few of you who might remember me.  :)

I still have the screws in my ankle.  I have been though multiple waves now of expectation setting by different doctors, all to change when discussion of
the second procedure came up.  I now finally have a date for screw removal - Dec 4.  Much, much later than originally expected, but, I'm glad it's at least on the books.

But - I'm walking again.  A few weeks ago, the surgeon released me to try to walk, and I graduated through - a few steps to - more steps with a cane - to - no cane.  I now walk with a limp, and I can't exactly go super far, but, I'm walking.   

At the last appointment with the surgeon, he released me to walk - without the plastic boot I had to wear.  [which I hate]  As long as I wear regular boots that go above my ankles.  Those boots were ordered, and today they should arrive.  I will then take my first steps with normal shoes/boots.  At that point, I really should be able to sit down at the kit for a light try.

[Bridge to a recent thread: since my right ankle will be weak for months and years to come, it should be easy for me now to get comfortable with *not* playing all 4's when playing jazz.  :)  ]

[Jon E]

Here are some nice boots.  :^D

[HBolte]

All the best to you!

[Patrick Quigley]

I wish you the best in your recovery.  You're in my prayers.

[NY Frank]

Thank you all.

[NY Frank]

The Eagle Has Landed.

I just got off the kit!  I was able to play - with no pain.

I only played 2 tunes.  I figured I should test it before doing something
stoopid and playing for hours.

Armed with the new boots, and armed with a massively loosened BD pedal,
I was able to play the tunes very comfortably.

I suck more than ever, but I don't care.  I can play, and it feels great.

[No laughing, but, it actually choked me up by the end of the second tune.
Carry On My Wayward Son, if you were curious.  :) ]

[Paicey]

Get down! wit yer bad self N.Y.F.!!. Get back in the game and off the bench champ!. Keep your left up, your chin tucked and keep punchin!.

[Ryan]

That's great!  Take it easy and all, but good to hear you're back on the kit.

[NY Frank]

I went on the kit a few different times now - a little at a time.

I played for about 90 minutes total today, and I have a big smile on my face.

;D

[Jon E]

I played for about 90 minutes total today

Dude, I haven't played for 90 minutes this Month!!  Glad you're getting back in the saddle, er.... throne!  Nice.

[NY Frank]

Dude, I haven't played for 90 minutes this Month!!  Glad you're getting back in the saddle, er.... throne!  Nice.

Lots more ahead tomorrow.  Can't wait.   Makes for good dreams while I wait ...

;)

[Robyn]

Hurray for you! Glad to hear you are forging ahead again w/ drums!

Now I think you should take Jon E up on his offer of a few pairs of boots--just think, depending on the gig, the gold ones..or maybe hot pink...perhaps switch off, one blue and one orange, if you're a Denver fan...nice sexy cut on those pairs... ;D

robyn

[NY Frank]

 ;D

[Hannah Ford]

Awwww....now I got tears in my eyes! 

Thanks alot Frank!!  LOL

Glad to hear you're back at it.

Hannah

[Erk]

I know exactly how you feel Frank, when I broke my hip in the 9th grade it was the worst. The worst thing was not being able to play, this was when I first started playing too, when I was really getting searious about it. I couldnt play for like almost a year, absolutely horrible. This was when I didnt know there was such thing as a practice bad either, lol.

[smoggrocks]

Here are some nice boots.  :^D

ooooooooohhhhhhhhhh!!! i'll take them all! ;D


nyf--as someone here used to say: "mucho congratulato"!


or something like that.  :D

[Tim van de Ven]

Good news, Frank. Sounds like your foot is healing nicely and soon you'll be kicking a$$ again!  ;D

[NY Frank]

Update:

Screws were removed from my ankle.
And most important: surgeon officially gives me green light to play.

No damage was done from my fooling around in the past, and any pain I feel going forward is part of my *rehabbing*.  He says my ankle will tell me
when to stop, but, there is no damage danger at all.  It is 100% healed.

A good Christmas present. 

[KevinD]

Frank that is really good news Very happy to hear it! I know it has been a long road but it seems you are almost there. Keep pluggin along and you'll be out gigging again in no time.


Regards,

Kevin

[NY Frank]

Good news, Frank. Sounds like your foot is healing nicely and soon you'll be kicking a$$ again!  ;D

If only I was kicking a$$ *before* the accident.    ;)

Maybe some magic a$$ kicking will come my way as a result of
the accident.  Shuhyeah right.     ;D