Author Topic: Weight limits (Read 533 times)

cozmik_cowboy · « **on:** May 19, 2011, 05:42:21 PM »

So, a week ago yesterday I had a synovial cyst taken out of my spinal canal, which involved removing parts of the L-3 vertebra. I am now 1 week into a 2-week prohibition on lifting more than 1 lb; then it's 2 weeks of

afrobeat_fool · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2011, 06:33:30 PM »

Hi Peter, Have any pic's you are willing to share? I am in my Masters program for Physical Therapy and will soon be in training as a Rolfer. Just my curiosity. If you are not interested in sharing, that's cool too. thanks, Nick Ps. My gibson L-4 came in at 2.8lbs

tbrannon · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2011, 06:53:47 PM »

Peter,

Hope you're feeling better soon!! I don't have an acoustic that I can weigh for you, but how about having a seat and having somebody hand you the guitar, so that you don't have to pick it up?

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2011, 06:57:04 PM »

That sounds awful! I hope you feel better very soon.

artswork99 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2011, 07:17:55 PM »

Well wishes for a speedy recovery.

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:16:32 PM »

Peter,
I hope that you recover soon.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:20:30 PM »

Thanks, Nick - a few more weeks, it seems. About the best I could offer is to ask the Lovey & Charming Mrs. Cowboy to take a shot of the incision at this state. I'll see the Dr. Tues - want me to ask him for images from the operation? Toby, the L&C is more than willing to put it in my lap, but by the time she gets home, dinner et, etc, all I can think about is getting the corset off the incision & lying down! And no, no black lace; the corset actually more closely resembles a straight-jacket than any corset I've come across (just as well - that wouldn't be an image anybody needs!)
I hurt like hell, but in different places than a week ago, and am improving hourly - whilest pre-op I was declining hourly. All will be good, but my callouses are getting lonely.

Peter

afrobeat_fool · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2011, 11:34:54 PM »

Thanks, Peter. I would like to see any images. before/after, x-ray, standard. Spinal/neurologial issues are what I am most interested in due to my own spine issues. I wish you the best of recoveries, lots of patience, good pain meds, and best wishes to the L&C. Cowboys life is a hard one. I never should have got on my first bronc, but I'm glad I did. Rest up, buddy!

Nick

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2011, 07:15:37 AM »

I'll talk to him Tues & see what I can get. Will the Master's do you? I'm told Illinois is changing their licensure practice so PTs will need a PhD to practice; is Oregon going the same way, and if so, will you be done in time to be grandfathered with the MS?

Peter

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2011, 08:28:26 AM »

Better learn how to play Harmonica for that couple of weeks... Give your back a rest, it is not too long.

lbpesq · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2011, 08:29:03 AM »

Peter:

Sorry to hear about your operation and best wishes for a speedy recovery. I'd send you weights on some different acoustics, but I am in NY with only my Martin and no scale until next Tuesday. Let me know if you still need weights then and I'll bring my postal scale home from work and get you some accurate measurements.

Bill, tgo

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:11:03 AM »

Maybe you're right Mario; I have one on my bookcase that my son left when he moved out, maybe I'll see what happens.
Thanks, Bill, I'd appreciate it; it'll be 6/8 before I can do 5#, so yeah, it'll still be pertinent.

Peter

afrobeat_fool · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:04:33 AM »

Peter, yeah we are going that way too. I am wrapping up my masters at Christmas and it may be in Kinesiology. The department is in an uproar about it and I am NOT spending the money for a Doctorate.Besides, I already have my LMT and will be going to Rolfing school after this program. I want to fix people, not just have them ride a bike, or instruct on stretching. Got to go to Organic Chem 3 now, so take care buddy, and get well soon!

wideload · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:17:59 PM »

I simply can't believe that Bill is without a scale! Hehe!

alemberic · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2011, 07:37:10 PM »

Best wishes for a full and rapid recovery, Peter. Try not to get too impatient, though--you need to heal up completely.

Eric

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