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Zane
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 01:01 pm: |
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While everyone is praying for Jeff Ruggles could you include my son as well? Matt is having surgery tomorrow to re-attach the flexor tendon in his right thumb. He cut it and some nerves opening a can last week. This is a pretty big deal. If it doesn't heal right he won't be able to grasp anything with his right hand any more. To make matters worse while driving to Matt’s aid, my older son had a car accident. He missed a turn, hit a tree and totaled out my pickup truck. Even with a seat belt and an air bag, James hit the windshield. He needed 6 stitches to the forehead and 9 staples to the scalp. James will be fine but I'm really worried about Matt and his thumb. All prays, good thoughts, religious chants or animal sacrifices are appreciated. Thanks in advance guys. |
Kilroy
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 01:33 pm: |
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You've all got mine - good luck. Kilroy |
Hughlysses
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 01:37 pm: |
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Dang Zane- when it rains, it pours, doesn't it? Prayers sent. |
F_skinner
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 01:40 pm: |
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Prays from Frank and Lynn to both your sons Zane. |
Old_man
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 01:42 pm: |
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I will. |
Rotzaruck
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 02:03 pm: |
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On the list! The boys AND you, stay sane!(relatively, of course) Rotzaruck! |
Court
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 02:04 pm: |
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Holy cow ! . . . as the parent of two sons . . I can SEE that situation! We'll have your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. If you get a chance, drop me a note with the boys' names and address so I can send a get well card! Court |
Ulywife
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 02:07 pm: |
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Zane - prayers for your entire family! I hope all goes well with Matt's surgery and that James heals quickly. It's tough being a parent somedays. |
86129squids
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 02:08 pm: |
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Yeesh! Hate to hear of all that steaming pile falling youn's way. Be sure of your doc and his game plan, and find a peaceful place for your family and yourself. Get some cocoa butter for your other kid's stitches, cheep at Dollar General. For future reference, and not to make fun of the situation, next time you go shopping look for the "One Touch" can opener. Takes 2 AA batteries, looks strangely like it's humpin the can top whilst working, actually quite fun to use. Might be a good gift to your son, specially if he has a good sense of humor. Me and my GF use one regularly- makes a mundane task kinda entertaining, after all. Godspeed to youn's, except for opening tin cans... |
Denisea
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 02:23 pm: |
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Poor Darlings! Matt, Good Thoughts your way. James, Heal well. Zane, please keep us posted. FB&D |
Bikerjim99
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 03:24 pm: |
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Will keep them in my prayers. Keep us posted. |
2008xb12scg
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 07:44 pm: |
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Good JuJu being sent your way, and if that's not enough I will sacrafice small animals. |
Etennuly
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 07:56 pm: |
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Wow! Sending my best. |
Endoman33
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 08:02 pm: |
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you have my prayers and my families |
Reepicheep
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 08:03 pm: |
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I'll be praying for your family Zane... |
Rmcconnell33
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 08:40 pm: |
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I'll be praying for your family also. |
Sleez
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 08:45 pm: |
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best wishes from here. |
Nevrenuf
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 08:55 pm: |
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hope every thing is and will be alright with the kids zane. sending ya a prayer. |
Bill0351
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 09:06 pm: |
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Good luck to both your boys. |
Johnnylunchbox
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 10:32 pm: |
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Best wishes. Good mojo and thoughts sent your way. |
Skully
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 10:51 pm: |
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Will do. Keith |
Dwardo
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 11:34 pm: |
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I just did. |
Swampy
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 11:54 pm: |
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Keep focused my friend, I thinking about you. |
Zane
| Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 08:17 am: |
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Thanks everyone. Matt's surgery is scheduled for 10:30 this morning and should take about 4 hours. I'll post the out come after I get him home and comfortable. Thanks again people, this means a great deal to both Matt and I. (Message edited by Zane on April 07, 2009) |
Zane
| Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 05:44 pm: |
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Well, Matt is out of surgery and home. The news is all good. They found his tendon up high in his hand so the incision did not have to be extended much at all, only about two inches. The doctor was able to attach the tendon and repair the nerve. He's hurting a lot still but 1000mg of Vicodin should fix that. Thanks to everyone for all the prays and good vibes. It seems to have done the trick.
(Message edited by Zane on April 07, 2009) |
Crusty
| Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 07:44 pm: |
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Here's hoping for a speedy and complete recovery. |
Pammy
| Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 08:21 pm: |
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I hope all is returned to (somewhat) normal for your family and you can get your chi(qui)re-aligned. |
Hughlysses
| Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 08:44 am: |
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Zane- Glad things are going well. My mother-in-law had a similar accident with her hand ~40 years ago. She somehow broke a glass and sliced two tendons in her hand. They had to go up in her arm and find the loose ends, and then reconnect them by trial and error. She said they got them backwards the first time (index and middle fingers backwards IIRC). They told her to wiggle her index finger and the middle finger moved. They swapped the tendons and everything was fine. Weird, but I guess that's the only way to do it. |
Zane
| Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 12:00 pm: |
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Matt had a pretty tough night last night. He is still having some pain. I've been trying to keep his mind off of it as best I can. James got the stitches and staples out this morning. So we're one step closer to "normal". |
Swordsman
| Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 04:16 pm: |
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Glad to hear he's going to be okay! That's one seriously freak accident.... nearly losing your thumb to a can, of all things! ~SM |