Gonna give my Doctor a finger...

[Rmar]

Praying for the best outcome and a quick recovery. Got to get back to riding soon as I was hoping to meet you at MD or the International this year.

God is on your side so all will be well!

 

Ricky

[Larry1963]

My Aunt (RIP) had the same thing but only her pinky was affected. She was like that for as long as I can remember.

 

Hoping it all goes well for you with a speedy recovery!

My grandpa had it too, I never knew what it was. As little kids we would see if we could pull it out but we never could.

[Larry1963]

I am still dealing with Bell Palsy stuff,

 

All I know is getting old sucks... And it seems if you do something fun like motorcycle riding, shooting, or hunting, more weird stuff happens to you so you cannot enjoy your hobby.

@cowpuc we will be praying for you.

[SilvrT]

I am still dealing with Bell Palsy stuff,

 

All I know is getting old sucks... And it seems if you do something fun like motorcycle riding, shooting, or hunting, more weird stuff happens to you so you cannot enjoy your hobby.

@cowpuc we will be praying for you.

 

Certain "hobbies" we even have to give up ... well, maybe hobby isn't the correct word (if yanno whut I mean...)

[ragtop69gs]

Damn Puc! you're makin all the doctors rich .

 

I'm wishing you well with the surgery.

 

It comforts me to know that you be unable to flip me off when I say stupid **** to you, but knowing you, you'll have Tip trained in no time to pick up your slack.

 

In the mean time, if you need any help I'm just down the street.

 

This growing old sure sucks, but, it does beat the alternative.

[b2dad]

Wow Puc, just saw this post. Sorry to say I haven't been on here in awhile. First off...prayers to you and for your surgery, that it is a success. having surgery at any age is not fun, nor is growing old (as several here have attested to). I have been taking care of B2dad (Don) for a month now because he had total knee replacement surgery Jan 12. It's not been easy for him to recover but he is getting better, a little bit more every day. I just wish his appetite and stamina would come back. So far, he's lost over 20#. As I recall, that wouldn't be good for you! Anyway, hoping and praying all goes well for you (and best of luck for Tippy, the caregiver). Keep us posted on the outcome.

Patti

[cowpuc]

Wow Puc, just saw this post. Sorry to say I haven't been on here in awhile. First off...prayers to you and for your surgery, that it is a success. having surgery at any age is not fun, nor is growing old (as several here have attested to). I have been taking care of B2dad (Don) for a month now because he had total knee replacement surgery Jan 12. It's not been easy for him to recover but he is getting better, a little bit more every day. I just wish his appetite and stamina would come back. So far, he's lost over 20#. As I recall, that wouldn't be good for you! Anyway, hoping and praying all goes well for you (and best of luck for Tippy, the caregiver). Keep us posted on the outcome.

Patti

 

Heyyy,, Hi B2Mom! GREAT to hear from you on again!! Thank you for the well wishing on the upcoming surgery - really appreciate it Patti.

Please tell that hubby of yours we will be thinking of and praying for his FULL recovery on the knee replacement. My father went thru that, not fun or easy but in the end - WOW was he better - pretty amazing really!! Tell that lop eared B2 lovin varmint all the best on the leg and start eating right!! I get my hands fixed, he and I are gonna talk your son out of his B2 for a day and go buzz Don's Maintenance Day this spring!!

 

Love ya both!

Puc n Tip

[cowpuc]

@Cowpuc,

We must be related too...for I have Dupuytrens Contracture.

I have heard of and spoke with many who have had the operations to remove it only to find it is very painful and the Dupuytrens Contracture disease comes back.

I also find it very strange that your Dr., says in your case the cause has been determined as being hereditary. In all the Google searches I have done about it and after speaking with 4 different Dr's in 3 different states, they all say no one knows exactly where or how one ends up with Dupuytrens. It is unknown in the medical field as to where it comes from or what causes it although approximately 75% of men after reaching 50 years old seem to get it. The most common places to find Dupuytrens can be found in either one or both hands, either one or both feet and on the penis or either or both testicles.

I happen to have it on both hands, both feet and one testicle, so I can honestly say I know a little about this subject. My Dupuytrens has always been pain free in all areas that I have it and it doesn't interfere with use of anything. I stretch my fingers in an effort to keep my fingers somewhat straight. A day or so later my fingers are pulling inward, so I stretch them again. A loosing battle I must say, but I have been doing this for 5 plus years now.

Please keep me informed as to how your procedure goes and the outcome. I have been contemplating getting mine removed for years now but just have not done it.

 

Best of luck and prayers sent your way.

Eck

 

Not to pry but have you discussed the injectable treatments for Dupuytrens. There are several drugs that are supposed to dissolve the buildup without the need for surgery.

 

I have discussed this method also with a couple DR's and each one of them were negative towards this procedure. They all said once you inject the drug its a cat and mouse game as to what all the drug will dissolve..None of the Dr's I spoke with had anything good to say about this procedure either....

 

A copy paste from Google:

 

The cause of Dupuytren's contracture is not known. It is not caused by an injury or heavy hand use.

There are factors that put people at greater risk for developing Dupuytren's contracture.

 

• It is most common in people of Northern European (English, Irish, Scottish, French, Dutch) or Scandinavian (Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish) ancestry.
  
• It often runs in families (hereditary).
  
• It may be associated with drinking alcohol.
  
• It is associated with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and seizures.
  
• It increases in frequency with age.
  

 

While I am VERY sorry to hear you also suffer with this nasty stuff Eckster I REALLY appreciate the info!! The way the Hand Specialist talked I am thinking he is planning on using the injection thing on my left hand (wont be working on it until the surgery on my right hand is completely healed though). He did say that the injection stuff is pretty painful. You can problably relate to this thought, I actually told him that I am ready for amputation if that's what it takes to get some use back of my hands. This not being able to use my hands is getting old!!

I will DEFINITELY keep you posted as we work thru all this and let you know first hand (pun fully intended) how it all shakes out! One thing we need to keep reminding our fellow man of Eckster, better be taking heed to that old cliche about "seizing the day" because the time clock of life sure seems like it speeds up the further we get into life doesn't it my "brother"?

[Eck]

 

You my friend are absolutely correct.. time seems to go by so quickly anymore..(except the days of winter)...Best wishes to you as you go down that road. I can truly understand and agree with the amputation, for I too have given that a lot of thought.