Don't stand on chairs

[GAC]

Originally Posted by OldRightHander

Hmm...the American way, just sue someone.

I'm going to the orthopedic doctor today. I'm on some prescription pain killer, but all it does is make me sleepy. I tried to watch a football game yesterday, but slept through most of it.

I don't need a prescription pain killer to make me sleep through football games.

But maybe if I went to my Dr and told him I'm a Brown's fan he'd prescribe me some. Maybe Darvecet?

[RedFanAlways1966]

Sorry to hear this, ORH. On the bright side... they say "time heals all wounds" ; Tesla used to sing a song called "It's Getting Better" ; sticks and chairs can break your bones, but words will never hurt you.

Believe it or not, I have broken a bone 13 different times in my life (one bone at a time). Each time the darn bone healed just right and I was as good as new in 4-8 weeks. It is just those simple things that we take for granted and never seem to appreciate that'll drive you nuts over the next month or so.

Take care and try to lay off those narcotics!

[OldRightHander]

Originally Posted by RedFanAlways1966

It is just those simple things that we take for granted and never seem to appreciate that'll drive you nuts over the next month or so.

Tell me about it. My wife has to help me get dressed in the morning and I can't get the arm wet, so she's been helping me with the showers as well. Typing, cooking, putting on my watch, putting on and taking off clothes, and just getting comfortable enough to sleep in the bed are all a major chore.

[SunDeck]

Originally Posted by OldRightHander

Tell me about it. My wife has to help me get dressed in the morning and I can't get the arm wet, so she's been helping me with the showers as well. Typing, cooking, putting on my watch, putting on and taking off clothes, and just getting comfortable enough to sleep in the bed are all a major chore.

Just think of it as practice for old age.

[gonelong]

Originally Posted by OldRightHander

So next time you need to reach something, think twice before you use a kitchen chair. At least it was my left arm. I'd hate to have to change my screen name for the next six weeks.

Stood on 3 different chairs this week taking down/putting up curtains, drapes, etc.

Some men you just can't reach ...

GL

[OldRightHander]

Surgery scheduled tomorrow. Bone chip in the cartilage.

[cincinnati chili]

Originally Posted by SunDeck

Chili- should he sue the chair maker and the drill company?

ORH- Be careful with the Tylenol 3...

All kidding aside, a lot o people sue. They almost never win. We were told by our torts professor that using chairs for their non-intended purpose (standing on them) is pretty much an absolute bar to liability.

[cincinnati chili]

Originally Posted by OldRightHander

Surgery scheduled tomorrow. Bone chip in the cartilage.

That's just awful. Get well and don't let this ruin your holidays, if you can help it.

[Cyclone792]

Yikes, sorry to hear that, ORH ... hopefully it heals correctly and quickly.

[SunDeck]

Originally Posted by cincinnati chili

All kidding aside, a lot o people sue. They almost never win. We were told by our torts professor that using chairs for their non-intended purpose (standing on them) is pretty much an absolute bar to liability.

So does that mean you actually asked your professor and spent tuition getting an answer, or is one of the tort class lectures called, "Chair manufacturer liability; does an accident victim have a leg to stand on?".

[creek14]

Hope the surgery went well. I was actually glad to hear you were having surgery. No I have nothing against you!! As a seasoned joint breaker, I think they need to go in there and take a good look around.

Keep those drugs in your system for the first few days post op. Trust me on this one.

[OldRightHander]

The doc said the surgery went ok. He removed a piece of bone and inserted a screw. So I guess I just got screwed by the health care system. I'm home today popping pain killers and the pain is still pretty bad. I hope it eases up soon.