Wanted to post his up since I've been receiving many emials so this will make things go alot quicker and more efficient. I'm typing this very slowly so that it will actually be legible :)

First thing, I read the post I was sending last night this morning and aahhhhhh, emmmmm I think I was a little stoned! :lol: I really couldn't sleep so I made myself a stiff Vodka Tonic to take with the Vicodan and well lets just say I don't recommend this for anyone :nonod: I was in pain, but really couldn't feel anything until I moved. Feeling abit better this AM but now the swelling and bruising has just started to set in...see pic below.

Many of you have asked what happen, so I'll give you the short version of the story. Keep in mind that I have been on a serious workout routine for the past 20 years and have been compeating in various events for the past 12 years, so getting injured is not a new phenomenon for me. I've broke and injured just about everything on my body numerous times over the years, however I've been lucky to never tear a major muscle group completely until last night. Last night was just another night like many before, I warmed up, stretched out then and then proceeded to work chest as my first body part. Started with Bench Press and was feeling GREAT. First warmup I actually got 225lbs. for 40 reps in a warm-up set...so I was feeling good. Moved then to 315lbs, the to 365, then to 405lbs. Each set felt light and nothing out of the ordinary. Goal was to do a few reps with 405lb. then move up to my workout weight of 475lbs. The 405lb. felt light, so like a moron I decided to do an extra rep...(Always famous last words), weight came down smooth and in control then all of a sudden I could feel it in my left chest. The only way I can describe this is if you had someone hold your arms behind your back and then take a scalpel to filet the muscle off the bone. I could feel it tear slowly all the way down. Damn lucky I had a spotter or honestly I might not be here right now. The weight came down, landed on my chest tand then rolled onto my collar bone.

Anyway to make a long story short it dosen't appear that the tendon has come unattaced from the scapula so there might not need to be surgery, however down side is that there is no way to mend muscle other then time. It looks like I might have done some damage to the front delt (shoulder) muscle as well. All in all I will be fine will just need some recovery time.

I honestly VERY much appreciate all the nice emails and posts that I have received! This is even more the reason why I would like to come out and spend time with all my new friends on the Corvette Forum!!! :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:

 

:sad: :sad: :sad: I have had three major shoulder surgeries right where you are bruising. I can feel for you. Look on the bright side, It is not your shifting shoulder and you can now spend more time with us :D :party:

 

That sounds very painfull. Hope your shoulder heals up quick. Try sticking to 12oz curls for a while.

 

Rick,
Thanks for the update. Glad the injury may be less severe than you expected.
You are in our thougts and prayers...Get Well soon..

Just think...Even with one arm and pectoral muscle down for the count...You can STILL BE the SMC body Guard. :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:

Take care...

 

Hang in there Nitro! You still da man!

 

:iagree: :iagree: :thumbs:

 

All I can say is......DAAAAAAAAMN!!!!!!!! You really ARE nutzzzz!!!!!! Had a hamstring that looked like that once, blead all the way down my leg into my calve......had to quit playing softball because of it....and most other sports too! I know, it ain't PRO FOOTBALL and all those "wimpy" sports you do :eek: but it's all this old man could do!!!! :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: Now I just SUCK at golf and not those OTHER sports!!!!!!

Get well soon!!!!! Come on over, I hear those HOOTER'S ladies are good at giving........ sympathy!

WHAT'D YA THINK I WAS GOING TO SAY?!!!!!!!!! :D :steering: with the right hand and come on over!!!!!!





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The bleeding and brusing just really started this morning. Already spreading down into my bicep and upper shoulder. Ultimately I think I'll be fine, just need some time off. I've tore a rotator cuff before, but didn't hurt this bad...I think I'm getting soft in my old age :lol: Have been taking pain medicine for several years now on and off...I did OD a little last night when the adrenaline wore off it was killing me to even lay in bed. I kept getting up and walking around and then finally decided to knock myself out :boxing

Please take plenty of pics, I want to see what I'm missing tonight :cheers: Hopefully I'll catch up with you guys in a few weeks.

 

That looks bad and I am sure feels worse. :(
NOW, about last night :eek:
Get well soon and come cruising :cheers:

 

What a klutz!

I hope you mend quickly and can make it to the June Schroom Zoom...

 

...ever thought about competitive checkers?


:lolg: :lolg: :lolg:

Just get that monstrous self of yours healed up and let's get some activities going! :thumbs:

 

:lolg: STILL too much lifting!!!! :D :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

All I got to say is I'm sure glad it was my left side and not my right, otherwise it could have seriously interfered with my "Love Life"! :lol: :lol: :lol:

See my sense of humor is recovering already. :smash: :smash:

Ohhh and Wade just for your info...I ALWAYS come back stronger after an injury so that workout is still on!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

 

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

OH Shoot..... :crazy:

Wade,
Nitro is going to hurt BOTH of us ...Revenge of the REcently REcovered....

:leaving: :leaving:

 

DAYUM Rick!!! :eek:

That hurt like hell just reading it! :crazy:

Here's to a rapid recovery for you! :cheers:

 

:blueangel:

Rick, I am very glad to hear that the tendon wasn't ripped from the bone :eek: Surgery isn't what you wanted to face on that.... Take care, take it easy, and a speedy recovery.
....well actually, the physical recovery is the easy part....getting through it mentally is the hardest part... Remember muscle has memory!!

Hang in there, buddy! :thumbs:

 

try 12oz curls next time---i've never had an physical injury from those. It does cause mental issues though!1 :rolleyes:

Jon

 

:nonod: ....Sorry to hear Rick.
Remember that other guy we talked about at the CI IV I work with that does weight lifting like youirself?
I have seen him tear some sh&* too! OUCH.
He looked like he got hit by a truck from the bleeding and bruising.
He golfs with us once in a while.........when he's not hurt :eek:
Well, stick to the 20ozers for now, it will heal in time.........like it usually does :cheers:

 

I tore a left bicep in 1994, I feel your pain. Good luck man. :grouphug:

 

That's :cool: !!!!! I NEVER come back stronger after one of your injuries though!! :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: Just remember, the longer it takes you to recover...the OLDER I get!!!!!

Did you here NUNYA was taking bets on how long Jim and I would last with you? I guess that's what the WEAK (minds) do! :banghead: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:

Get well soon my friend!!!!!!! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

P.S. and Ron sez he had camera/computer problems from the events last night but he get pics up over the weekend so you can see what went on. :eek:





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