Carpel-Tunnel Bluz in the night.

[Shultzie]

This Friday.... I GO UNDER DA' KNIFE...(after about 20 years of dealing with carpel tunnel problems in one hand or the other, N' covered under a lack luster AETNA (PPO) pizz-poor- plan I have been ignoring this problem ------
until about a month ago I finally INVESTED $500 co-pay for an MRI and another $650 for a Neurosurgeon evaluation test scans to stupidly determine something that I have already known that sooner or later would have to be address.

I have little or no feeling in my right fingers and hand..and even worse, I am losing all dexterity and control of my hand which means that I must finally "FESS-UP" that I can barley control a pen,pencil,  and ever worse not enough muscle mass to hold a hobby knife--not counting a U-control handle.  I have been using my left hand more and more for typing and tying my shoes.

If I am lucking and if the Great Lord takes a LIKING  instead of a LICKIN' to me... I WILL BE BACK to back the drawing table and stunt model building table again?

GADS! WHAT CRAPPOLDO' TIMING...for a HAND-WHACK-N' HACK! 
Something about the Grin on my Doc's face...bothers me? What do you think?

[Bill Gruby]

Hey Shultzie;

  Been there done that, both hands. You'll be OK, I put in a good word for ya. No I ain't tellin ya what the word was.    Wish ya good luck buddy, I'll even say a little prayer for ya. Keep in touch.

  "G-man" 

[ptg]

Dondo, Dondo, Dondo,

That right hand of yours combined with any type of scribe is simply and pleasingly a National Treasure.  The archives of us wire yankers and our scrolls are laden with your works and we have missed your etchings.

All of us wish you the very best and can hardly wait for YOUR RETURN TO HE CANVAS!!! 
Some of us invent ways to appear talented, YOU MY FRIEND ARE ABUNDANTLY TALENTED!!  As I tell all those kids who weren't even swimmers in the '60s.............RIGHT ARM!!
 

[Randy Powell]

I'm with Phil. I dabble, you're an artist. Take care of those mitts. I wish you all the luck. I really want to see you back on the circle, flying with us at Da Narrows and building another masterpiece. That would be awesome.

You know Mark and I both are planning a Classic Avenger.

[Mark Scarborough]

Thoughts with you Shultzie,,
Randy, we need to get crackin, once he gets back to building ours will surely look pale compared to his,,
hmm better check the balsa supply,,,,,,

seriously, take care, I know several people that have gone from where you are through the surgery and came out great,,

[Bob Reeves]

I feel for ya... I haven't been able to fully use my Right hand for months due to Shingles. Mine will get better without having to go through what you are, best of luck on your surgery.

[Dwayne]

Hey Shultzie;

  Been there done that, both hands. You'll be OK, I put in a good word for ya. No I ain't tellin ya what the word was.    Wish ya good luck buddy, I'll even say a little prayer for ya. Keep in touch.

  "G-man" 

That's good to hear Bill, I've been a chef for 30 plus years and my right wrist is starting to get very sore from all the knife work. I fear I'm going to be in the same boat very soon.
And good luck Shultzie     

[Peter Ferguson]

Best Wishes for the surgery. I'm surprised you didn't have your hands insured. They are worth a million. We will see you soon in a sling. Come out to the Narrows and kibitz.(the 2nd definition)

[Leo Mehl]

This Friday.... I GO UNDER DA' KNIFE...(after about 20 years of dealing with carpel tunnel problems in one hand or the other, N' covered under a lack luster AETNA (PPO) pizz-poor- plan I have been ignoring this problem ------
until about a month ago I finally INVESTED $500 co-pay for an MRI and another $650 for a Neurosurgeon evaluation test scans to stupidly determine something that I have already known that sooner or later would have to be address.

I have little or no feeling in my right fingers and hand..and even worse, I am losing all dexterity and control of my hand which means that I must finally "FESS-UP" that I can barley control a pen,pencil,  and ever worse not enough muscle mass to hold a hobby knife--not counting a U-control handle.  I have been using my left hand more and more for typing and tying my shoes.

If I am lucking and if the Great Lord takes a LIKING  instead of a LICKIN' to me... I WILL BE BACK to back the drawing table and stunt model building table again?

GADS! WHAT CRAPPOLDO' TIMING...for a HAND-WHACK-N' HACK! 
Something about the Grin on my Doc's face...bothers me? What do you think?

You may as well go for a hair transplant at the same time(Just Jiven ya).I don't have carpul tuuuuunnnnneeeel but I have arthritis in both hands but it only flares up when I am building. It can really hurt sometimes Or maybe it's just cramps. I have never had it checked out. Getting old sucks.

[Shultzie]

THANKS BALSA BUTCHIN BROTHA'S N' SISTA'S...
"G"man-Phil-Randy-Mark-Bob-Wayne-Pete-Gary-Keith-John n'  ALL MY STUNT GRUNT GANG!!gang!!!
Thanks for the encouragement about my up coming Friday morning CARPEL GIG WHACK on my right paw.
Leo...You are right on...maybe a HAIR TRANSPLANT N' A PENILE' TRANSPLANT AT THE SAME TIME...might be a good idea.
 Again you are Right on...GETTIN OLD SUCKS..but what is the option?

What a gig, just imagine if the Nerdo-neuro whack-quacks gave a money back warrentteee' on their work, just how great that would be? Hummm? maybe not! I had betta be nice to this nice young Dr. Brown. HE COULD REEEEEEEEEEEEAAAALY HURT ME BAD, HUH?
After all...the only faith we can put ourselves is the true and only healer and soul saver, our beloved master...
The LORD ABOVE...n'all that jazz. Hummm? May the Great Lord take a LIKIN' N' NOT A LICKIN TO ALL US MERE MORTALS BELOW!!!! 
(wish I could join everyone at the regionals....and with that---
Check out a report on last years amazing turn out...    www.flyinglines.org. today
Great photos and stufff.

 

[Leo Mehl]

THANKS BALSA BUTCHIN BROTHA'S N' SISTA'S...
"G"man-Phil-Randy-Mark-Bob-Wayne-Pete-Gary-Keith-John n'  ALL MY STUNT GRUNT GANG!!gang!!!
Thanks for the encouragement about my up coming Friday morning CARPEL GIG WHACK on my right paw.
Leo...You are right on...maybe a HAIR TRANSPLANT N' A PENILE' TRANSPLANT AT THE SAME TIME...might be a good idea.
 Again you are Right on...GETTIN OLD SUCKS..but what is the option?

What a gig, just imagine if the Nerdo-neuro whack-quacks gave a money back warrentteee' on their work, just how great that would be? Hummm? maybe not! I had betta be nice to this nice young Dr. Brown. HE COULD REEEEEEEEEEEEAAAALY HURT ME BAD, HUH?
After all...the only faith we can put ourselves is the true and only healer and soul saver, our beloved master...
The LORD ABOVE...n'all that jazz. Hummm? May the Great Lord take a LIKIN' N' NOT A LICKIN TO ALL US MERE MORTALS BELOW!!!! 
(wish I could join everyone at the regionals....and with that---
Check out a report on last years amazing turn out...    www.flyinglines.org. today
Great photos and stufff.

 

You are just in time for the hair transplant but the second one may be way too late.

[Howard Rush]

I guess if they get the transplants mixed up, you'll be able to tip your hat to the ladies without aggravating the carpal tunnel. 

[Leo Mehl]

I guess if they get the transplants mixed up, you'll be able to tip your hat to the ladies without aggravating the carpal tunnel. 

[Shultzie]

I guess if they get the transplants mixed up, you'll be able to tip your hat to the ladies without aggravating the carpal tunnel. 

HOWARD! Thanks for the TIP!

[bruce malm]

Hey Smotzie,
We're all thinking of you and hope the surgeon is a good one. The one that reset my right wrist really screwed it up. It now looks like it has a Z bend in
it. Maybe it will help my flying over time.

Good Luck Buddy!!!
Bruce

[john e. holliday]

Schultzie, take care man,  I really enjoy the pictures and works you put on this here forum.  I know weveral people that have had the surgery and are doing great.  Some even better than before.  As far as the other stuff I guess we have to live with it as long as the good LORD will let us.  I still can't figure, born and start wearing diapers,  now getting old and wearing diapers again.  DOC Holliday

[Bill Gruby]

 Do we have any news yet on the big guy.

  "Billy G" 

[bill marvel]

---CLIP---
If I am lucking and if the Great Lord takes a LIKING  instead of a LICKIN' to me... I WILL BE BACK to back the drawing table and stunt model building table again?

Don
By now, I hope you are recovering.  My mother had BOTH wrists done at the same time when she was in her 70's.  The day after the surgery, she and my wife were playing cards.  She couldn't shuffle for a few days but she could deal and play.  She only regretted not getting it done sooner.

Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

regards,
bill marvel

[Shultzie]

Typing this with my left hand...right in a soft cast.
Worse than the MRI revealed but according to Dr. Sawbones...best he could do...since it appears that the problem is coming from a pinched nerve in my spine just belong my scrawny neck.  After this paw heals...may have to go in for a neck thinggeeee? 
Ouch...gotta run.
No pain...no gain??? 

[Leo Mehl]

That sounds like serious stuff. After I had my stroke they checked my neck for any blockaged so I told the nurse he was checking in the wrong place. I actually got a smile from this guy. Medical people are very serious people so I always try to get them to smile. So far I have gotten one Docter to smile. His Name Is Holiday. These guys are all going to die with a frown on their face.

[Bill Little]

Typing this with my left hand...right in a soft cast.
Worse than the MRI revealed but according to Dr. Sawbones...best he could do...since it appears that the problem is coming from a pinched nerve in my spine just belong my scrawny neck.  After this paw heals...may have to go in for a neck thinggeeee? 
Ouch...gotta run.
No pain...no gain??? 

Hi Don,

I hate to hear the neck deal.  I have been living for years now with a lack of discs in my neck (three are almost completely gone!) and no surgery yet.  it can cause some pretty intense pain at times.  Finally had a neck/brain scan a few weeks ago, and it revealed the problem.   And according to the Doc, it has been going on for quite a while.  A great side benefit is that the spinal canal is getting more narrow all the time (a touch of sarcasm).......  But, hey, we do the best we can.

Good luck!
Bill (ain't so young anymore) Little

[Steve Fitton]

Hi Don,

I hate to hear the neck deal.  I have been living for years now with a lack of discs in my neck (three are almost completely gone!) and no surgery yet.  it can cause some pretty intense pain at times.  Finally had a neck/brain scan a few weeks ago, and it revealed the problem.   And according to the Doc, it has been going on for quite a while.  A great side benefit is that the spinal canal is getting more narrow all the time (a touch of sarcasm).......  But, hey, we do the best we can.

Good luck!
Bill (ain't so young anymore) Little

You didn't mention the most important part of your scan-the fact they actually DID detect a brain!!!!!!   (they did find one, didn't they??)

[Randy Powell]

Donnie,

I wanted to let you know that I told Paul Walker that you were considering building a plane after you recovered from your surgery. He said I should tell you that he doesn't believe you. He says that he's heard that tune before.

Hey, I stood up for you saying that Donnie wouldn't fib. He really will build another plane. Really.

[Leo Mehl]

Do we have any news yet on the big guy.

  "Billy G" 

I called him yesterday and his new name is Lefty Schultz. He was in good spirits and complaining about typing with his left hand. The best part he will live. Not being able to use his right hand creates some other problems but we won't go into that

[Shultzie]

You didn't mention the most important part of your scan-the fact they actually DID detect a brain!!!!!!   (they did find one, didn't they??)

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  LL~Are you sure u aren't related to my old Phantom Works manager....

STEVE! I TRULY RESEMBLE THAT REMARK!

[Keith Spriggs]

. Not being able to use his right hand creates some other problems but we won't go into that

Probably not as much of a problem as it would have been fifty years ago. I am talking about getting school lessons, of course.

[Shultzie]

I called him yesterday and his new name is Lefty Schultz. He was in good spirits and complaining about typing with his left hand. The best part he will live. Not being able to use his right hand creates some other problems but we won't go into that

LEO...GADS! IT WAS FUN JAZZIN WITH U....BOUT THE GOOD-OL'DAZE....are u sure you never still don't remember that beautiful young dancer that I introduced you to that one Sat. night at our music gig at "The Cotton-Club" waaay over there on NW Williams Ave. in Portland. I DO REMEMBER THAT AFTER SHE MET U...SHE WOULDN'T GO OUT WITH EITHER OF US AFTER THAT?
WHAT THE   VD~HAPPENED?

[Leo Mehl]

LEO...GADS! IT WAS FUN JAZZIN WITH U....BOUT THE GOOD-OL'DAZE....are u sure you never still don't remember that beautiful young dancer that I introduced you to that one Sat. night at our music gig at "The Cotton-Club" waaay over there on NW Williams Ave. in Portland. I DO REMEMBER THAT AFTER SHE MET U...SHE WOULDN'T GO OUT WITH EITHER OF US AFTER THAT?
WHAT THE   VD~HAPPENED?

I think it was a money thing........Or

[Shultzie]

Leo-Leo-Leo.....

Did she give you that same song-n-dance baited with a promise that she would "CHANGE YOUR LUCK?"
Gads....how vuneralble I was in those daze-days?

(However I did learn a habit at a very very young age...that I was never able to break and my grandfather took a photo that might help me deal with this problem after purberty.

[Shultzie]

I just dozed off...and had this weirdo dream....that I just came up with a new event for CLPA...since the price of fuel..batteries...balsa..every thing else.

Minature CLPA stunt event..where any kind of motor source could be used..
Here is my first suggestion for a power source?

humm? too many pain meds huh?

[Leo Mehl]

I just dozed off...and had this weirdo dream....that I just came up with a new event for CLPA...since the price of fuel..batteries...balsa..every thing else.

Minature CLPA stunt event..where any kind of motor source could be used..
Here is my first suggestion for a power source?

humm? too many pain meds huh?

What are the lap times. and does the motor sound like a Baby Bee?

[Shultzie]

What are the lap times. and does the motor sound like a Baby Bee?

I am breaking out of EXILE ON SUNDAY!!!! See-ya-all and dont forget the sun block..HA HA!