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No more racing for me

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mrbill5491 said:
I don't think the SS will set off metal detectors at the air ports. I have over 3 lbs of SS in both of my hips and never have set off a metal detector anywhere. Even the wand won't pick them up. My Dr. said something about tissue covering the SS prevents it, don't really recall. Though I do have a card with an xray on it showing my condition if the need ever arises.
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So that means that they are only looking for steel and not using metal detectors because a true metal detector will detect all metals. Stainless steel is non magnetic so maybe that has something to do with it. But it does not make sense to me wrap a stainless steel gun around some pig skin and and it won't pick it up. Shhh don't tell any terrorist.
 
i have stainless hardware from a tib/fib fracture..airport security never said anything to me.
i thought they would but they never did.
 
blowerbike said:
i have stainless hardware from a tib/fib fracture..airport security never said anything to me.
i thought they would but they never did.
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I believe you guys. It is a scary though that stainless does not show up on on airport detectors. I have only flown once in the last 35 years so it's not something for me to worry about but for people that fly all the time. Makes me wonder if a all stainless steel gun would set it off.
 
Not to worry! Your surgeon is scaring you enough...And 97% seems like pretty good odds.
Curt
 
Good luck and best wishes stetracer. Just one tip. Take one of those travel wallets that hang around your neck with you. Those hospital gowns don't have pockets and it's easier to wheel around with one hand pushing your "tree of life" without hanging on to your wallet with the other when you feel well enough to bust out of your room. Handy for getting real food from the cafeteria or stuff from the gift shop.
 
[QUOTEBccap;2124877]Good luck and best wishes stetracer. Just one tip. Take one of those travel wallets that hang around your neck with you. Those hospital gowns don't have pockets and it's easier to wheel around with one hand pushing your "tree of life" without hanging on to your wallet with the other when you feel well enough to bust out of your room. Handy for getting real food from the cafeteria or stuff from the gift shop.[/QUOTE]
When my dad was going thru chemo and all of its pain, he referred to the "tree of life" as hounddog, `cause it followed him everywhere.
Stet, we're pulling for you. As far as the percentage......I would never cancel a ride on a 3% chance of rain......
 
What's this "tree of life"? Hanging IV (morphine) drip? I never leave home without one!

Best of luck. You'll be racing before you know it.
 
Rob S. said:
What's this "tree of life"? Hanging IV (morphine) drip? I never leave home without one!

Best of luck. You'll be racing before you know it.
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I dont do pain meds so it's gonna hurt good thing I have a high tolerance for pain.
 
Stet, we're pulling for you. As far as the percentage......I would never cancel a ride on a 3% chance of rain......[/QUOTE]

no not even thinking of canceling because I will a dead man if I don't get it done. The way I am having chest pains I be lucky if I last until the surgery. I have been in bed all day today. I wish I could get stuf done I am so board but I have no energy at all I feel like I getting worse every day.
 
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jd your a trooper strong in mind and in heart take it easy and you will make it bud if u want to talk call me
 
Keep the Faith

Keep the Faith

Having quad bypass 12 years ago,I know what your facing.Do the rehab and follow the diet and exercise they suggest.Take all the pills they'll having you take after the surgery,and in a couple months you'll be good to go.But keep the faith and you'll be feeling better than you have in a long time.Will be rooting for you.And don't sell anything! Take care Rich
 
My surgeon had a emergency and the postponed my surgery until Tuesday the 18th man this waiting really sux
 
No, what is going to suck is your 1st sneeze after surgery...:upset:
 
Well, don't fret about it. It is not like they are taking a sawzall to your breastplate and and wiring you back together after grafting veins from your legs to bypass.

Just mention the allergies to the surgical team to let them know, and they can add medication for that.

Get up and walk as soon as you can, it will hurt...you will not want to do it.

Much like the military though, they never said you were gonna like it...they just said you gotta do it.

Make it your victory over the pain, make the pain your companion, not your enemy.

All pain fades away, it is the victory that remains.
 
GREAT! On the making it through part...Hoping for you a speedy recovery, then back to speedy bikes.
 
image.jpgThey might let me go home today or tomorrow here is a pic of my new mod
 
Great news! You'll be better than new again in no time. Now take it easy for a while so that your body can catch up to you. ;)
 
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