Healing time…
So: the surgery went well (or so I am told). I apparently had the good sense to slice open my muscle and nerve in such a way that repairing them was a straightforward affair. The doctor (one Dennis Phelps, to whom I am forever indebted) was very confident about the repair. Still, nerve healing is a somewhat unpredictable thing and only time will tell what the outcome will be. Nerves regenerate at the rate of 1/2 an inch to an inch per month, and movment tends to return more swiftly than sensation, so it could take a year for me to really know what’s up. I’ll have a meeting with the good doctor next week, and find out a little more about what’s in store for me as far as occupational therapy and such.
All that said – I’m in very good spirits, and looking forward to getting back in the studio and on the road. I might need to buy some boas for my temporary new role as guitarless lead singer…
Thanks again for all the kind thoughts, emails, and cookies. Y’all rock.
12 Responses to “Healing time…”
I’m so glad your surgery went well! Yup, nerves take a while to heal. Do your OT homework!!! Good luck, I hope everything continues to go well.
Glad the surgery went alright, and hopefully you’ll be back to playing guitar in no time. Until then, you should give us fans an address to send some boas to. And maybe a shiny hat. All the best to you and your family!
Glen in a boa or frilly frock… never thought I’d see the day…
~Dan
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Finally — you can bust out your Axl Rose two-handed microphone dance moves. I know you’ve been waiting a long time to show us your stuff.
Good news Good news! Prayers will continue. And I would love love love to see you rockin’ a boa here in Ohio in December! Sexy Glen!
Ciao bello
Ohio for Obama ‘08!!!
Ange
Having worked for orthopedic surgeons for years, I know for sure that physical therapy will help you more than anything! Do whatever they tell you to do – within reason, of course.
A speedy recovery to you!!
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Glen,
Keep up the good spirits and get better soon. Hopefully we’ll see you out in the road in Massachusetts.
Glen,
I hope that you are in good spirits and your recovery continues to go well. Always remember that you have lots of friends and your music makes many people very happy every day! Sooooooo, no more table surfing for you! Lol.
Best Regards,
Gerry
p.s. Boas rock, never let anyone tell ya different!
We are very glad that the surgery went well. We’re guessing that you’ll be surprising everyone with the speed of your recovery. You seem to be better than average at just about everything else. In the meantime, Dee and I are willing to provide keyboard accompaniment in a pinch, provided that you only write songs to the tune of “Chopsticks.” Continued best wishes for your recovery!
Lots of love,
The sisters
Are we setting up some foundation/mailing address where we can send contributions, or at least cookies and gifts and stuff?
I can only buy so many copies of the same CD…
Get well, and remember – when Bono has a guitar in his hands, he’s just another rock front man. But when he’s on his own, he’s a rock GOD.
Dude
I mean.
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!
That is wicked crazy.
Great Photo that should make it to GQ, but man….I mean.
Whoa.
Best of luck – I may see you at JK at the birchmere. JK will remember that me b/c my name is the same as his grandfather.
Cheers.