Chicken George* Posted November 1 Posted November 1 (edited) 11/3 update: The surgery went very well! The surgeon had a plan on all the things he needed to do. He had marked several places on his hand, wrist and arm to make incisions. He started where the original incision was and, to his surprise, everything was right there and was in way better shape than expected. The tendon had somehow hung up on scar tissue and had not retracted into his arm. Even though he has lost all the feeling he had gained the last 2 years, the nerve was still attached, meaning there is a good chance he will get that feeling back. The ends of the tendon were still in good shape, which allowed him to make a strong repair without needing any grafts. He was able to do everything right there at the first incision site. He also removed scar tissue which should allow things to work better. He said that everything turned out as well as you could hope for. What a miracle!! Thanks everyone for all your support and prayers! ------------------- Many people have heard about Skrap P's thumb injury and have asked for an update, so here it is. Also, we would appreciate any prayers on his behalf. The quick version is: Skrap P injured his left (hammer) thumb while shooting at Bordertown last week. He will be having a very risky surgery on Monday to try to reattach his tendon for the second, and final time. If they aren't able to fix it, or if it doesn't last, they will have to fuse his thumb. The full version is: Right before Land Run 2023, Skrap P cut his left thumb almost completely off. It severed the tendon and both arteries. We were blessed to find an extremely good hand surgeon who reattached the tendon and one of the arteries. It was literally a miracle that he was able to keep his thumb. After several months and a lot of physical therapy, he was back to doing what he loves most, shooting. Very slowly, he started getting a little feeling back, but most of his thumb has remained numb. Because of this, he will often tear it open while shooting, without realizing it. He regularly uses super glue, tape, and pain relief cream that he keeps handy in his gun cart. Land Run and Bordertown this year were particularly painful and hard on his thumb. He pushed through and was shooting gunfighter amazingly well at Bordertown, up until his 11th stage. He shot his rifle and shotgun fine, but when he picked up his pistols, he couldn't move his thumb, had a lot less feeling, and was in tremendous pain. He somehow managed to finish the stage. He was then checked out by another shooter, who is also a paramedic, and he confirmed that his tendon had disconnected. Skrap P wanted to finish his match, so the ROs allowed him to shoot his final stage as a duelist. It was a bit rough, but he did it. When we met with the surgeon, he was very surprised this had happened because he had never had one re-rupture. He said the way he had attached the tendon previously was the strongest way possible, and far stronger than the way most surgeons do it. Due to the critical nature of the initial surgery and how things are now, he can't do near as much a second time, making it much more difficult to make it strong again. He will likely need a graft from another tendon, and because the ruptured tendon has retracted back into his arm, it will require multiple incisions. The surgeon explained that because Skrap P is so young (16) it is definitely worth trying to fix, even with the risk involved. He is hopeful that it will work out well, but made sure we understood that if the repair doesn't last, a third surgery is not an option. At that point, the thumb would have to be fused. He will have this surgery on Monday and, of course, will have another long recovery and a lot of physical therapy. We are so thankful for our wonderful SASS family and for your concern for Skrap P. We would love to see him gain full use of his thumb again and have it last. We know with enough faith and prayers that we will see a miracle. We invite you to join us in praying for Skrap P. Thank you!! Edited November 3 by Chicken George* 14 6 2 Quote
Yellowstone Vic SASS#32968 Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Skrap P will be in our prayers. 🙏🙏 We pray for a successful surgery and healthy recovery. Vic and Kat 3 2 Quote
Rip Snorter Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Gotta tell you, I love to shoot. At an age similar to his, I got a sports knee injury and kept at the sport for another couple of decades. I do understand the attraction. I limp a bit as an old man, but still get around well enough for my age. But a thumb! So many things that require either or both, and a long life ahead. Second thoughts might well be in order! Wishing him all the best in outcome & decision process. 1 1 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Prayers up for a great kid!! I am very familiar with risky and chancy surgery! Mine was far more successful than the surgeon expected! I hope for the same for this young man!! 2 1 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted November 1 Posted November 1 🙏🙏Prayers heading up for Scrap P. 🙏🙏 May they be able to re-repair this young man's thumb. Thoughts and best wishes heading your way Scrap P Eyesa & Ellie 1 1 Quote
Sixgun Seamus Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Well, his alias says it all. He will fight through this and he will be successful. Our prayers are with him and your family. 4 1 Quote
Old Man Graybeard Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Prayers for Scrap P for a great outcome 1 1 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Thoughts and Prayers for a complete recovery. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 3 1 Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Hoping for the very best outcome! 1 1 Quote
Rattlesnake Slim Posted November 1 Posted November 1 Best of luck from all of us at End of Trail. 1 1 Quote
wyliefoxEsquire Posted November 1 Posted November 1 He is definitely with the best family for support 2 1 Quote
Tell Sackett SASS 18436 Posted November 1 Posted November 1 How did he almost cut the thumb off?? No grapevine to check with. Very curious! Maybe wait till it’s fully healed this time?? I know kids are impatient, BUT…. Quote
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted November 2 Posted November 2 Gosh, I had no idea and had not heard about his thumb situation. Prayers up for a 'Scrapy' kid. There has not been many folks, especially young folks, that I have listed in 'MY HERO' list....... but Scrap P has been one of them for a couple years now. You have a fine family and not only is my Prayer for Scrap P, but your entire family. He's blessed to have all Y'all to help him heal up good. Take care. ..........Widder 3 1 Quote
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted November 2 Posted November 2 All of his here at the Thunder Mountain Shootists in western Colorado will be adding Skrap P to our prayer list. Many of us have shot with him and his amazing family! Had not heard of his previous injury but with our Lord’s grace, compassion and mercy there is no doubt he will be in good hands! Respectfully Gateway Kid and many others 3 Quote
Yul Lose Posted November 2 Posted November 2 When I saw it at the unload table I knew it was a very serious injury. He’s quite a young man and I sure hope for the best outcome for him. You folks are all in my thoughts. 1 1 Quote
Jax T Posted November 2 Posted November 2 Prayers for this young man and his awesome family. Hope the surgery goes well and the healing is quick. 1 1 Quote
Buck Garrett Posted November 2 Posted November 2 Thanks for the update CG. It was pleasure shooting with you and your family. My thoughts and prayers for Scrap P for a successful operation, and a speedy recovery. 2 Quote
doc roy l. pain Posted November 2 Posted November 2 Prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. 1 Quote
Shamrock Sadie Posted November 2 Posted November 2 Skrap P will most certainly be in our prayers! 🙏🙏 1 Quote
buffalo chip jed Posted November 2 Posted November 2 He will be in my family's prayers, get well soon 1 1 Quote
Happy Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Lots of prayers for Skrap P and his family from Happy and Tam Bam. Praying the surgery is long term successful and he’s back on the range as soon as he can ❤️🙏🙏 1 Quote
SouthwestShooter Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Prayers from Windy n Sassy . Blessings the surgeon as well . 2 1 Quote
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Prayers up for a successful surgery and rehab. 1 1 Quote
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Prayers from Lone Star Church (Red River County, TX). Anxious to hear results from surgery. May God grant good news. 1 Quote
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Excellent news. May God continue His healing of Skrap P's injury/surgery. 1 Quote
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Wonderful news in your update!!! May his recovery be just as grand. 1 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Fantastic news!! 🙏🙏For continued and complete healing. 🤞🤞 1 Quote
Yul Lose Posted November 3 Posted November 3 That’s great news, for sure!!!!! Thanks for the update. 1 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted November 3 Posted November 3 (edited) Outstanding!! Skrap P!!! Do what the doctor and the therapists tell you and get well soon!! Take your time!! We’re in your corner!! Edited November 3 by Blackwater 53393 1 Quote
Yellowstone Vic SASS#32968 Posted November 4 Posted November 4 Great News for a very nice young man and family. Prayers for a complete recovery. Prayers up also for the safety of his brothers out doing work in less fortunate places. Vic and Kat 1 1 Quote
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