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Thumb joint replacement today (Monday) and have a gig on Saturday!


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[quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1318964567' post='1408394']
Speaking as the one voice of stupidity in the thread, I had my thumb joint replaced on the wednesday, then did a gig on the saturday. The plaster kept it braced rather effectively all night, and I felt no pain, simply because I couldn't move it. To embrace the stupidity even more, the plaster was slightly larger than I had expected and prevented finger movement, so a couple of (VERY careful) minutes with a Dremel cleared the offending obstruction away from my palm.
(The face I'm pulling on the picture is for comic effect.) :)
Yes, the lads in the Band thought I was an idiot as well, but at least I proved it can be done. :)


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You have made me feel so much better now.
My plaster is also much larger than I expected, almost down to my elbow, but my fingers are completely free, and I have been told by the specialist, that I should keep moving them as much as possible.
My thumb is completely stable, and will not get harmed in any way, and the solid base of the plaster, will rest nicely on the body of the bass.
As I have said all along, it is not a pressure gig, a lot of the audience will be familiar with us, although there might be up to 300 people there, but having a fun night is the most important thing, and I suppose seeing the bassist take the stage with a massive plaster cast on his arm, just adds to the occasion.
Although I admit that I might be slightly mad! I do realise that if it gets too much for me, one of the guitarists will have to take over the bass.

Now that would add too the fun!!!

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[quote name='merello' timestamp='1319052838' post='1409440']
I posted a YouTube of a one armed bassist recently. You're only 1 finger down. Stop bitchin and get pitchin! :)
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Yep, I saw it, what have I got to moan about!

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[quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1318964567' post='1408394']
Speaking as the one voice of stupidity in the thread, I had my thumb joint replaced on the wednesday, then did a gig on the saturday. The plaster kept it braced rather effectively all night, and I felt no pain, simply because I couldn't move it. To embrace the stupidity even more, the plaster was slightly larger than I had expected and prevented finger movement, so a couple of (VERY careful) minutes with a Dremel cleared the offending obstruction away from my palm.
(The face I'm pulling on the picture is for comic effect.) :)
Yes, the lads in the Band thought I was an idiot as well, but at least I proved it can be done. :)


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By the way, did you make a full recovery after the op?

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[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1319099208' post='1409765']
By the way, did you make a full recovery after the op?
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The second time I had it done. :) They hadn't realised just how rubbish my bones were, and hadn't allowed for a bit of extra wear after the Op. I was getting stabbing pains along the length of my wrist and first finger, and when the went back in, they had to use a bigger implant. :) Before anybody shouts about my stupidity causing the pain, I did the gig soon after the second implant. :o :o Seriously though, it was nearly five years ago, and I've been fine since. No pain, slight lack of strength problems when trying to open a jar with my left hand, but apart from that, pretty normal. :)

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If your cast is similar to BigAl and the specialist has said keep the fingers moving you'll probably be OK then. I was stuffed when my Index and pinkie were done, but there were other things done and I use a pick which would have been difficult to keep hold of.

I know my fingers were all moving and I was stabbing at the keyboard the afternoon of the last op.

Aren't you supposed to keep it elevated? I seem to recall my arm was strapped diagonally across my body to the opposite shoulder.

Good luck anyway. I have a gig three days after a foot op and it'lln be the first time I use the bass pedals. That'll be interesting!!

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It went great, I was a bit restricted with my movement, and struggled to get the right feel for some songs,
but I think I got away with it on the night.

I couldn't move my thumb as it was well protected by the cast, so I don't think any damage was done to it.

Most importantly, nearly £4,000 was raised on the night for a great cause!

I have opened a new post with the pics on it.

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[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1319218826' post='1411532']
If your cast is similar to BigAl and the specialist has said keep the fingers moving you'll probably be OK then. I was stuffed when my Index and pinkie were done, but there were other things done and I use a pick which would have been difficult to keep hold of.

I know my fingers were all moving and I was stabbing at the keyboard the afternoon of the last op.

Aren't you supposed to keep it elevated? I seem to recall my arm was strapped diagonally across my body to the opposite shoulder.

Good luck anyway. I have a gig three days after a foot op and it'lln be the first time I use the bass pedals. That'll be interesting!!
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Yes, for about a week, it's been about 5 days, so taking it out of the sling for a couple of hours, hopefully should not do too much harm.

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