Ready to go for a ride

[gunny]

Last Sunday washed the LT, took it for a ride and put the cover on it, won't be able to ride for another week or so. Been having problems snoring so loud I'd wake myself and everyone in the house. Sleep study did not reveal apnea but I snored so bad they couldn't beleive anyone could do that without apnea so they repeated it, same conclusions.
Turns out I have (well had) a deviated septum, broke my nose a couple of times playing football and sticking it where it didn't belong. Last Tuesday went in the VA hospital and they straightened my nose, roto rootered my sinus, removed my uvula and removed a big chunk of my soft palate. Snoring problem is a thing of the past, everyone in my household including me can now rest peacefully at night. Talk about a sore throat, worst ever. Pretty good meds, don't want to try to ride while on them. Tired of ice cream. Splints come out this Thursday. Not supposed to lift anything over 8 pounds, extert, the usual for 2 weeks. Might show them and ride the LT to the hospital to get the splints out. Just now starting to feel human and thinking about a ride so must be on the road to recovery.

[Dick]

Last Sunday washed the LT, took it for a ride and put the cover on it, won't be able to ride for another week or so. Been having problems snoring so loud I'd wake myself and everyone in the house. Sleep study did not reveal apnea but I snored so bad they couldn't beleive anyone could do that without apnea so they repeated it, same conclusions.
Turns out I have (well had) a deviated septum, broke my nose a couple of times playing football and sticking it where it didn't belong. Last Tuesday went in the VA hospital and they straightened my nose, roto rootered my sinus, removed my uvula and removed a big chunk of my soft palate. Snoring problem is a thing of the past, everyone in my household including me can now rest peacefully at night. Talk about a sore throat, worst ever. Pretty good meds, don't want to try to ride while on them. Tired of ice cream. Splints come out this Thursday. Not supposed to lift anything over 8 pounds, extert, the usual for 2 weeks. Might show them and ride the LT to the hospital to get the splints out. Just now starting to feel human and thinking about a ride so must be on the road to recovery.
Hey, Gunny - good job on gittin' 'fixed'. I got nearly the same problem, and so does Cheryl, butt we're both outclassed by the paw print gang (English Bulldogs; with smashed in noses sound like thrust jets at ground level!!). Lately, we've taken to a temporary fix - Breathe Rights. Seem to help, butt we know it's not a real permanent solution. However, I've also taken to usin' 'em while riding on Toad. Someone recommended 'em and by golly, there is sumpthin' there. More oxygen, or easier draw? Dunno, just feels better.

Anyway, glad you've made life a lot more peaceful and quiet for all. And BTW, how in the world could you EVER tire of ice cream?!?! :D :D Ride safe when you're able to git back on board.

[bustedknuckles]

I've been on the C-PAP machine now for some 10 years and I can still remember how nice it felt to get a peaceful nights rest. :sleep: My brother went thru the sugery without success and has ended up on the C-PAP. The way he described the pain after surgery, it must have been HORRIBLE! Glad it is working for you.

[cfell]

Out Standing, Marine... Now, get yourself back in the saddle!

[the1mavin]

Gunny,

I just had my septum and turbinites rearranged this past Friday. He told me that pulling the splints is a painful experience and recommended that I double up on the pain meds when I go in for removal and also have someone drive me. Mine are coming out Wednesday morning--I definetly won't be ridng there.

Tim

[danbrown]

glad to hear your on the mend.i have BTDT it hurts. i am puzzled about one thing. being an ex-navy man i find it hard to belive that a marine would stick his nose where it did't belong.

[gunny]

glad to hear your on the mend.i have BTDT it hurts. i am puzzled about one thing. being an ex-navy man i find it hard to belive that a marine would stick his nose where it did't belong.

In my younger daze.