dgman Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 After three abdominal surgeries and ten weeks in the hospital over a seven month period, I’m finally back on the scroll saw! It was like riding a bike, a little wobbly, but quickly became as easy as it used to be. The biggest problem I had is my back is hurting. I lost about 30 pounds in the hospital stays and lost a lot of muscle mass, so my back is very week. I’ve gained most of my weight back, but working on strengthening my muscles. I’ll be in the shop all day tomorrow as I have a lot of catching up to do! Loskoppie, OCtoolguy, Phantom Scroller and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Sounds like you are ready to get back to work. Just remember to have rest breaks, when the body says I hurt it is a good idea to listen and rest. I am happy that you are able to get back at the saw. Look forward to the new projects. OCtoolguy and dgman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 DO NOT OVER DO!! So glad you are feeling better. I really haven't been able to do any real physical stuff since last Oct. Lost 20 and I am a little guy. I know what you mean about being weak. Funny how quickly the muscles deteriorate. Now I have a 5 lb. lifting restriction on my left hand for a while, and I can tell that arm is already weaker... But I can still scroll. dgman and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Dan, Glad to see you back to scrolling, take it easy Paul, How is your hand healing, getting better? RJ Edited May 18, 2019 by rjweb OCtoolguy and dgman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Slow, but it is healing. Thanks for asking. OCtoolguy and wombatie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 2 hours ago, dgman said: After three abdominal surgeries and ten weeks in the hospital over a seven month period, I’m finally back on the scroll saw! It was like riding a bike, a little wobbly, but quickly became as easy as it used to be. The biggest problem I had is my back is hurting. I lost about 30 pounds in the hospital stays and lost a lot of muscle mass, so my back is very week. I’ve gained most of my weight back, but working on strengthening my muscles. I’ll be in the shop all day tomorrow as I have a lot of catching up to do! Great news Dan. Just don't over do it. Slow and steady wins the race. dgman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Good to hear you are recuperating and getting back to the saw! dgman and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) While it is great to hear that you are feeling better and back to scrolling you need to take it easy and have a break every 20mins or so until you are completely back to your old self. Maybe a 2min. walk around the garden and then back to it, that's what I have to do when my back starts to hurt. Please take it easy Dan. Forgot to ask are you back at work yet? Marg Edited May 19, 2019 by wombatie OCtoolguy and dgman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loskoppie Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Glad all whent well. Glad you will soon be back to you old self or better one of you. We all want is you back. Barbara OCtoolguy and dgman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 So glad that you've finally come out of that long, long tunnel but Please look after yourself Dan. It's great that you are back at your saw, but take time out often to rest. Your back may need strengthening but gently, gently does it. It's the only one you have. With Best Wishes, Brenda x OCtoolguy and dgman 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Glad to hear after all of those struggles Dan t hat you are on the mend and back at the saw. Sorry it took so long for you. Listen to your body and take it easy and take breaks at the saw as everyone says. Happy cutting. dgman and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 9 hours ago, wombatie said: While it is great to hear that you are feeling better and back to scrolling you need to take it easy and have a break every 20mins or so until you are completely back to your old self. Maybe a 2min. walk around the garden and then back to it, that's what I have to do when my back starts to hurt. Please take it easy Dan. Forgot to ask are you back at work yet? Marg I am not back to work yet. My muscles are all still very week. I was supposed to retire this June. I don’t think I will be strong enough to do the work I was doing for quite a while. So, I don’t know if I will go back to work. Phantom Scroller and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Glad your on the mend. Just be safe and don't over do it. Maybe a back brace would help while your gaining your strength back ? Saw dust therapy is some of the best therapy ever dgman and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 14 hours ago, dgman said: I am not back to work yet. My muscles are all still very week. I was supposed to retire this June. I don’t think I will be strong enough to do the work I was doing for quite a while. So, I don’t know if I will go back to work. I didn't think you would be back at work yet, so perhaps now IS the time to retire. Take care my friend. Marg OCtoolguy and dgman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScollSaw Slasher Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Just take it easy and let the body mend. OCtoolguy and dgman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Retire you won't regret it except you might want to go back for a rest now and then. Roly dgman and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 Glad to see you are recovering. I was wheelchair bound for 5 weeks and am having enough trouble building back from that. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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