Big Steve’s F**ked it!

[Big Steve - Raider]

Oh sh****t @Norwich Nick !! Gutted to read you’ve sliced thru something mate.. looks like your Christmas 23 is going to be a TAD different, like mine is…!? Hope they can get you sorted mate! I’ve heard some good things about the Norfolk and Norwich hospital, so hope you’re in safe hands..???

I’m sporting a very similar look at the moment mate, I didn’t think it was catching

(Me, @Millie_Bee and our Niece at a light show last night)

As for an update on me, I’ve managed to get myself at the top of the list for an operation on Friday 5th January 2024 with a top orthopaedic surgeon in the UK, where he’s hoping to rewire me somehow and give me some movements in my right arm. He has stated that I need to get used to the fact I’m never going to get full movement or control or strength in my right arm again, and it’s always going to be an assist arm to my left arm.

I’m slowly coming to terms with the fact that I have indeed changed my life, but have still not come terms with the fact I might not be able to drive a manual car again…

Of course, it’s still early days and I might get more movement back than he suggests, but only time will tell.

Thanks for asking Nick, this forum is very dear to me, so I do use it as a little bit of a support network.

Get well soon mate!

 

[Steve Swan]

I think manual cars may still be on the menu, as long as there is power steering. May have to get creative with Driver aids for Trackdays etc. It will all be do-able, just needs a slightly different approach, and some re-training for the Driver..... There is still a possibility it won't be needed at all...
Good Luck for the new year.

 

[Norwich Nick]

Maybe a sloppy old gear box with a long shift so it doesn’t need to be so precise?
Definitely ways and means

Glad to hear you’ve got a date Steve, the rewiring sounds about right, felt like a puppet on a string when he was doing the repairs, I damaged my index and middle finger.

Glad to see you out and about, you really have been through a traumatic event with real life changing injuries, sounds like you’re getting used to the fact now but don’t forget to remind everyone!

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

sounds like you’re getting used to the fact now but don’t forget to remind everyone

Sorry I’m yanging on about it, but it’s my thread, so

 

[DaveL485]

but have still not come terms with the fact I might not be able to drive a manual car again…

Why would you need to? There is so much support out there for disabilities, my mates Dad cant use the pedals and drives with hand controls for example. If you want to do it, you can do it.

 

[AndyP]

Good luck with the operation on the 5th January. Hope all goes well.

 

[Larsson7]

Don't worry abour manual cars, my left knee is fooked, so been driving autos the last few years, thought i would be bothered, but just glad I can drive

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Don't worry abour manual cars, my left knee is fooked, so been driving autos the last few years, thought i would be bothered, but just glad I can drive

My concern is not being able to drive my manual cars…

• 5 GT Turbo Raider
• 11 Turbo
• Clio 182
• Clio 200 Raider
• Clio Williams

 

[Duncan Grier]

Hopefully it don't come to it @Big Steve - Raider and lets see what magic can be done with the new year rewire

DSG conversion could work if required

 

[Norwich Nick]

Maybe a sloppy old gear box with a long shift so it doesn’t need to be so precise?
Definitely ways and means

Ignore me, it’s not you who can’t use his left hand, it’s me

You’d want a nice tight gearbox with a rifle action, short shift! You only really need to be able to lock the steering wheel with your knees and a half salute while changing gears? (He says, not being able to touch the steering wheel with his knees )

 

[jack11electronic]

So shocked to read this Steve!!
Looks like you've been to hell & back..
Amazing attitude you've got..
Will be rooting for you on the 5th.
Happy xmas to you and your family!

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

So shocked to read this Steve!!
Looks like you've been to hell & back..
Amazing attitude you've got..
Will be rooting for you on the 5th.
Happy xmas to you and your family!

Thanks @jack11electronic

 

[Norwich Nick]

All the best for today @Big Steve - Raider

 

[Adey]

enjoy the drugs

 

[Steve Swan]

Best wishes

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

Thanks for the best wishes gentlemen!

Back home now after the operation, with my right arm in a sling which I’m not allowed to move for 6 weeks!
I’ve had a couple of nerve transfers into my shoulder and bicep, so hopefully get some movement back.

Also got a gruesome video of my op from the Surgeon, showing me what he did:

Yes, that’s my arm…

Spoiler

 

[Adey]

fuck me that needs a warning attached! is it a full 6 weeks to see if anything has improved?

 

[Steve Swan]

Here's hoping

 

[Big Steve - Raider]

fuck me that needs a warning attached! is it a full 6 weeks to see if anything has improved?

Yep, but he says I probably won’t actually see any Changes for 6 months…

 

[Duncan Grier]

Well they say a picture paints a thousand words

Made my lamb roast dinner look positively over cooked

Glad op went well and fingers crossed has done some magic