Can't clutch

Unfortunately I've hit a plateau. I've made no measurable progress in the the last week or so.:frown: The thought of having to sell/trade the Ducati 1198 for a VFR1200 DCT is starting to look like a reality, if I want to get back in the saddle sooner rather than later:hss:

 

Better luck in your recovery, JTC. Keep at it - who knows, like working out, the plateau could very well be temporary. In the meantime, I think a DCT would be a great choice. I know that they are maligned by some, but it looks to be a great motorcycle regardless. If it's like every other VFR, it will handle much better that it's weight would suggest; allowing you to get your sport on. It may not be an 1198, but you're still riding with some spirit inspite of the hand.

 

Thanks for the replies and words of encouragement. I saw the hand specialist yesterday:frown: He's suggesting a proximal row carpectomy but he said my hand may be too badly damaged and he may have to perform a "simpler" surgery resulting in 0, no, nada wrist function. Then he will proceed to fuse my wrist in a "functional" position. But of course, he won't know until he's in there. WTF? Anyway, I instead chose the "long shot" option to keep the pain and my wrist for now. I get two 0 gauge pins out this week, and next month they'll start removing K-wires. Doc is adamant that I have chosen the most difficult route, with the most painful and longest recovery time. Not to mention, very dismal, are my chances that I won't end up 6 months from now having to go with one of the previous mentioned surgeries anyway.
In addition to all my prescribed physical therapy, I go out to the garage and either sit on the bike or stand next to it. With my right hand I pull the clutch in, then I wrap my left paw around it and proceed to hold it for 1 minute, rest and repeat a few sets per day. Today I actually pulled it about a 1/16 of an inch, which is leaps and bounds considering that I absolutely could not budge it up till now...
I just don't fucking know guys??? If successful, the quickest way for me to get back to work and back on a bike would be the proximal row carpectomy but I'd be left with less than 50% wrist function for the rest of my life. Which of course is better than having my wrist fused in a "functional" position. The path I've chosen is only successful in 5% of patients but those 5% recover 85-100% functionality of the hand and wrist despite years/decades of chronic pain.

 

Yep, makes perfect sense Reg.
At this point I don't care how, I just need to get back on. I've lived in SoCal my whole life therefore haven't gone this long without riding in almost 17 years. (June 5th will be 17 years since I got my M1). Forgive me, I'll admit, I'm spoiled as far as riding weather is concerned. Before the injury, I rode almost everyday rain or shine, dirt or street. I've even hit 1000 consecutive days a couple times.
I'd like to read some stories of the trials and tribulations of others on this board who've come back from some sort of debilitating mishap. Believe it or not, I think I'm starting to go through the depression phase of this thing and knowing that others have been down the same road and still made it back would be a big help psychologically, and even emotionally.
BTW: In case you didn't notice. My new and improved avatar is now more aesthetically pleasing.:boobies4:

 

Surgery went well today. Doc took out more hardware than I expected. Both 0 gauge pins (thicker ones with the bend on the end) came out of my radius and most of the k-wires are out. Last 1 (extreme left of x-ray) scheduled to come out May 25th. The Mitek Anchors (2 little black dots) attaching my ligaments will probably stay in forever. I was ordered no PT until May 2nd, so no clutching exercises till then. Sorry, no new x-ray pics yet. I did the best I could to explain what came out using one of the old ones.

 

:sorry:bro, if its OK with her? I think I'd rather ride two up with Chicky...:drool: thanks for the offer though. However, your idea of putting me on as beer temp monitor and taste tester and some cook duties:hungry: may be the best way for me to contribute to R3.:happy:

 

Try this one out mate.
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