Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - So you guys and gals know....I'm in the hospital

My cycling is likely done for the year....I have a major issue with my butt! It seems it decided to imitate a party favor last night. I'll very likely be having surgery in the next couple of days to fix it.:(

Keep riding, y'all and I'll be popping in of course, the hospital has wireless :D

Sorry to hear that Mr. Tom. Hope you heal and have a great recovery!

Get well soon Tom! From all of us here at the BF clyde forum!

yikes.

get better, share more wisdom and inspiration on BF, and ask a loved one to whisper sweet nothings to the specialized in your absence.

Its been a rough year. Hopefully '08 will be better for ya.
Get well soon.

Not sure what is wrong, but best of luck with the surgery. Hopefully things will be back to normal once the weather warms up for you.

Not to be too graphic, my butt decided to imitate a party favor and celebrate new years eve early! :eek:

Rectal prolapse, and no, I'm not going to post any pics :eek:

I did a quick read and Tom I am sorry to hear about it, but I hope everything works out for the best. Keep us updated and please NO PICTURES!!! We are thinking of you.

Goodness! I hope you get better soon.

Perhaps it's time for a...sorry man...recumbent. Enjoy the nursing staff.

At least you can hang out and bike vicariously :) And, you avoid the wind, rain, snow, and drivers who can't deal with any of those.

Seriously, though, hope you get well quickly. I've had this kind of problem and don't envy you one bit.

Ouch! Good luck Tom, so not fair :( :( :(

Then again, maybe your arse heard what you had in store for it in the Spring and revolted ;)

One of the parts that you CAN'T ignore:eek: Take care, get it over with and we'll see ya back out there in time for your multiple century ride next year.
Mike

Keep us posted; I hope it all goes well.

Sorry to hear that.... hpe you get better soon....

There is a very high rate of success with that surgery. You will being feeling great by the weekend, hopefully.

Get well soon, you've got a triple to do next year.

Not to be too graphic, my butt decided to imitate a party favor and celebrate new years eve early! :eek:

Rectal prolapse, and no, I'm not going to post any pics :eek:

Sorry to hear tom.
There are so many things wrong with that first statement.:eek: Take care of yourself and get well soon

I won't even try to imagine!

Get well soon!

I hav e no doubt you'll be back riding before the good weather returns, but no hurry. Recover right, as long as you need, and feel better soon.

Wishing you the best during your recovery! I'm new around here but have read many of your posts and some of your blog as well. Wishing you speedy healing!

Take care , get well soon

I hope the two of you heal quickly, you will be missed. (you, not your butt!). Seriously Tom, get well soon.

Hope there are no left over parts when they are done. Here's to a speedy recovery and a quick return to the bike.
Jim

Sorry to hear that. Here's to a speedy recovery! :beer:Hope the surgery goes well. I'll be thinking of you Tom. Good luck.

Sorry to hear about your misfortune.

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Everyone here wants you back as soon as you can possibly manage :) .

Hope that the surgery goes well and that you will be in much better shape than when you went in.

East Hill

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Yeeotch, I hope the surgery goes well and your recovery is swift.

My cycling is likely done for the year....I have a major issue with my butt! It seems it decided to imitate a party favor last night. I'll very likely be having surgery in the next couple of days to fix it.:(

Keep riding, y'all and I'll be popping in of course, the hospital has wireless :D

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Tom.

Tom... maybe too much information let's just say you had some surgery and be done with it. :p

Take care, get well, healing prayers sent your way!

And an update:

I just spoke to my surgeon....

It's got to heal up before I have the scope or the surgery. They have to assess where I'm at before they do any cutting. The only thing that scares me is the risk of another incident! :eek:

Meantime, I just got taken off liquids and get REAL FOOD for lunch! Possible release as early as this afternoon and my surgery is about two weeks out or so.

Did you really use the term ASSESS with Rectal Prolapse? At least you seem to be in good spirits.

Sorry to hear about the no biking, but I am sure you will as soon as the doctor ok's it. Just remember to start slow and work your way back into it.

Get better Tom, you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Best wishes for a rapid recovery.

Jeez Tom, that's rough.
I hope you're not in much pain and wish you a speedy recovery.
God bless.

I'm home. I just got out, and am supposed to take it real easy! I'll likely have the surgery after Xmas, as long as I don't have any further issues. I'm definitely off the bike for a while though.

I have a friend who sewed through the palm of his hand while sewing up a prolapsed heifer... ;)

Heres to your surgeon being more gifted.

Take it easy and good wishes for a quick recovery.

Tom, I hope the worst is behind you:o. You are an inspiration to me with what you have accomplished and I feel many others based on the numerous well wishes. I will add my sentiments for an uneventful holiday and then a speedy recover. You are a classy guy and thanks for not sharing pics (this time).

Not to be too graphic, my butt decided to imitate a party favor and celebrate new years eve early! :eek:
:eek:

I hope I don't get invited to any parties where they do that!
Get well, Tom, I'm sure you'll do fine.

So sorry to hear that.

Hope your recovery is speedy!!

Wow, Tom. I'm so sorry to hear this! It's been one thing after another for you.

I read up a little about this, because I thought this only happened to weight lifters. It's actually a lot more common. I hope the surgery goes well.

Get well soon Tom!!

Tom, my sympathy on your health scare, i sincerely hope you recover soon.

Get well soon. Talk about a pain...yikes! steve

Just wanted to add my get well wishes to the many already posted. Get Well soon! and use the down time for something positive (which I'm sure you will).

Coy Boy

All the best for a speedy recovery Tom.

Wow Tom, sorry to hear it. Take care of yourself and keep us posted as to your recovery.

You'll be riding again soon I'm sure.

Ouch Tom! I guess it's time to take it easy for a while, you deserve a break.

I hope your surgery goes well.

To a safe surgery and fast recovery!!!



Get/borrow a laptop so you can chime in. I know that helped my uncle when he was recovering in the hospital.

Need someone to keep your saddle warm and bearings unfrozen??? :o