Thoughts and prayers for Tree sling'r (Jasha) who is in surgery.

[Metals406]

I guess the doc's have revealed the true extent of the muscle damage in the arm, and it's not good news.

More later when I hear more.

 

[Jacob J.]

I guess the doc's have revealed the true extent of the muscle damage in the arm, and it's not good news.

More later when I hear more.

Ouch, I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[7sleeper]

Thanks for the update! Although not easy, word is best spread through the mouth of a friend!

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[MEATSAW]

Trying to be optimistic here: isn't muscle damage repairable (and favorable) versus nerve damage?

Best wishes on your recovery

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Just caught this Nate, sorry a little late, been sidetracked. Man so sorry to hear this, and hope Jasha pulls through A-ok!

 

[Metals406]

Trying to be optimistic here: isn't muscle damage repairable (and favorable) versus nerve damage?

Best wishes on your recovery

Not if it's ground/mooshed up like hamburger. Then you'd be talking muscle grafting, etc.

 

[7sleeper]

Trying to be optimistic here: isn't muscle damage repairable (and favorable) versus nerve damage?

Best wishes on your recovery

It is a little more complicated than that. Both can be surgically treated. Muscle tissue tends to heal by scaring, but the surrounding tissue hypertrophs, if the damage isn't to great, to compensate the damaged area.
Nerve damage on the other hand can also be surgically addressed. The method of choise is that if the peripheral nerve sprossing is servered, you try to readapt the ends. The nerve sprosses out new and orients it's growth in the direction of the "old dead severed nerv ending". So the new growth can take a few weeks till months until the final result is apparent. If faveral or not no one can say.
So as you can see it is a little more complicated.

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[kodiakyardboy]

Everyone should be staying optimistic through this, there are things that can be done. Doctors don't give up unless all options are exhausted.

 

[alderman]

I'll keep hoping for a good outcome. Good wishes from the West coast.

 

[Tree Sling'r]

I am beyond words and a bit emotional with support I have received on here. You people are truly amazing. It is kindness and positivity like this that will get me through. Not gonna lie, it's pretty bad.
So, the chipper was not moving, just had it idling to keep the hydraulic pressure on. I was outside the chute, cleaning out around the feeder wheel. I had my arm in a small area getting the last of the material out. A co-worker shut the machine down. The hydraulics gave and with my arm in there I knew I was in big trouble. I felt it go, snap and pop. The machine was eventually restarted and I got it out. It was a mistake, unfortunately one that I will deal with for a long time.
You guys are awesome and count each and everyone of you as a good friend. Thanks is not enough, but all I have.

 

[cpr]

We've never met, but you're a straight up guy. Whatever it takes to get you through, we'll all try.

 

[Metals406]

I am beyond words and a bit emotional with support I have received on here. You people are truly amazing. It is kindness and positivity like this that will get me through. Not gonna lie, it's pretty bad.
So, the chipper was not moving, just had it idling to keep the hydraulic pressure on. I was outside the chute, cleaning out around the feeder wheel. I had my arm in a small area getting the last of the material out. A co-worker shut the machine down. The hydraulics gave and with my arm in there I knew I was in big trouble. I felt it go, snap and pop. The machine was eventually restarted and I got it out. It was a mistake, unfortunately one that I will deal with for a long time.
You guys are awesome and count each and everyone of you as a good friend. Thanks is not enough, but all I have.

Good to see ya posting Jasha! What are the docs sayin' about the muscle thing? Denise wasn't real specific when she messaged me.

 

[Metals406]

You were gonna see this sooner or later,since you're logging in again. :msp_smile:

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/211151.htm

 

[Ductape]

Jasha, I wish you a complete recovery and 100% use of your arm after some recovery time.

Reminds me of an expression I heard years ago....... scars are like tatoos, but with better stories behind them.

Good luck !

 

[Eccentric]

Slap me if I am being inappropriate, one thing that really sucks about an injury to the right arm is trying to wipe with your left hand. Not easy and never seem to do as good of a job. My wife hurt her right arm a while back and I commented on this and she told me she was a left handed wiper, I thought I knew her. She writes with her right but wipes left. I ask how did this happen she says shes always been a lefty. Sorry for going off topic, I truly hope the best for your recovery. Sometimes laughter is the best medicine.

A few days ago one of my coworkers had a bad motorcycle accident on the way home from work. Ended up underneath a truck, with both elbows broken. His wife is going to have to do EVERYTHING for him, as his arms will both be imobilized against his chest for several weeks. Not fun.


Jasha hang in there and recover. We're praying for you!

 

[RandyMac]

Jasha, take care or I'll tell Dottie to take care of you.

 

[shwinecat]

We will keep you in our prayers. Keep your kids and family close. They push you through the pain an increase the healing.

 

[tomtrees58]

Thoughts and prayers go out to you hope everything works out well recovered quickly, Tom

 

[MacLaren]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery tree slingr

 

[FastGame]

Jasha hang in there, I suffered a major injury and its not fun but things will get better...trust me. Best wishes to you !