Any feeling in that Arm?
OFFICIAL Simon Dwyer [Discussion]
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**<big>Cloud lifts over Dwyer's future following surgery</big>**
Adrian Proszenko
October 30, 2011
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WESTS TIGERS forward Simon Dwyer believes his dream of returning to the NRL remains alive after his nerve graft surgery was hailed a success.
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A cloud has hung over the promising career of the City Origin representative since he suffered a brachial plexus injury against Canterbury in round 16\. After enduring a marathon 16-hour surgery - and a week of recovery time in hospital - Dwyer has been discharged to begin the long road to recovery.
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''It was good. The doctors found I still had a bit of a C5 nerve still there. They used that and didn't have to cut my legs open, so they were pretty happy with themselves,'' Dwyer told The Sun-Herald. ''It was successful, so we'll wait and see.
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''I should start getting some feeling back [in my arm] between six and three months. Then you get feeling on from there for up to two years. I won't be playing next year but I might be a chance the following year. That's a good outcome, I guess.''
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Emerging from surgery ''groggy and with blisters everywhere'', Dwyer is yet to regain any feeling in his arm. The 22-year-old will remain in a sling for the next three weeks but will begin physiotherapy shortly afterwards. Dwyer, a member of Ricky Stuart's Blues-in-waiting squad, said it was difficult to helplessly watch the Tigers' premiership run from the sidelines.
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''It wasn't the best, especially the loss against the Warriors at the last minute,'' he said.
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Dwyer had researched several radical therapies and even contemplated a stint at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Texas. ''Mainly, all the guys were talking about the same thing,'' he said. ''Going overseas, it would have been a similar surgery. They mentioned a few other things that didn't add up, I did a bit of research on them and there was no proof.'' Asked if he believed he could play and regain the form that had him tagged as one of the brightest young forwards in the game, Dwyer said: ''Yeah, I do. If I get my strength back.''
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The Ingleburn Bulldogs junior made special mention of Tigers coach Tim Sheens, manager Gavin Orr and his former Magpies lower-grade coach John Jacobs for their support.
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Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/cloud-lifts-over-dwyers-future-following-surgery-20111029-1mp7w.html#ixzz1cB07dScK
Its a long road ahead, but hopefully this is the first step toward a full recovery for Simon!
Adrian Proszenko
October 30, 2011
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WESTS TIGERS forward Simon Dwyer believes his dream of returning to the NRL remains alive after his nerve graft surgery was hailed a success.
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A cloud has hung over the promising career of the City Origin representative since he suffered a brachial plexus injury against Canterbury in round 16\. After enduring a marathon 16-hour surgery - and a week of recovery time in hospital - Dwyer has been discharged to begin the long road to recovery.
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''It was good. The doctors found I still had a bit of a C5 nerve still there. They used that and didn't have to cut my legs open, so they were pretty happy with themselves,'' Dwyer told The Sun-Herald. ''It was successful, so we'll wait and see.
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''I should start getting some feeling back [in my arm] between six and three months. Then you get feeling on from there for up to two years. I won't be playing next year but I might be a chance the following year. That's a good outcome, I guess.''
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Emerging from surgery ''groggy and with blisters everywhere'', Dwyer is yet to regain any feeling in his arm. The 22-year-old will remain in a sling for the next three weeks but will begin physiotherapy shortly afterwards. Dwyer, a member of Ricky Stuart's Blues-in-waiting squad, said it was difficult to helplessly watch the Tigers' premiership run from the sidelines.
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''It wasn't the best, especially the loss against the Warriors at the last minute,'' he said.
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Dwyer had researched several radical therapies and even contemplated a stint at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Texas. ''Mainly, all the guys were talking about the same thing,'' he said. ''Going overseas, it would have been a similar surgery. They mentioned a few other things that didn't add up, I did a bit of research on them and there was no proof.'' Asked if he believed he could play and regain the form that had him tagged as one of the brightest young forwards in the game, Dwyer said: ''Yeah, I do. If I get my strength back.''
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The Ingleburn Bulldogs junior made special mention of Tigers coach Tim Sheens, manager Gavin Orr and his former Magpies lower-grade coach John Jacobs for their support.
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Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/cloud-lifts-over-dwyers-future-following-surgery-20111029-1mp7w.html#ixzz1cB07dScK
Its a long road ahead, but hopefully this is the first step toward a full recovery for Simon!
happy_tiger
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I wonder what the blisters everywhere were from ??
Simon also says between 6 and 3 months Does he mean 6 weeks to 3 months ??
Great your surgery was a success mate and keep working hard We are all pulling for you and wish you the very best of luck You deserve it Champion
Simon also says between 6 and 3 months Does he mean 6 weeks to 3 months ??
Great your surgery was a success mate and keep working hard We are all pulling for you and wish you the very best of luck You deserve it Champion
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Great news the op was a success. The patience game is going to be the next big challenge for Simon as he already knows next season is not a possibility. At least he'll be able to get back into training and fingers crossed he regains full strength.
AmericanHistoryX
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i wish taniela tuaki had the same luck. very good news for all concerned.
Wacko_Jacko
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SIMON Dwyer is experiencing unexpected movement in his arm after his shoulder surgery. Why you ask? Doctors took nerve grafts from his diaphragm last week and placed them in his shoulder. Because his brain is still trained to twitch the diaphragm nerves when he breathes deeply, his arms moves. Dwyer's manager Gavin Orr told us about the bizarre - yet perfectly normal - after-effects of the surgery. The Wests Tigers backrower will be bed-ridden for the next six weeks and wait up to 15 months for movement back in his arm
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/riscky-stuart-and-laurie-daley-tast-black-type-success-with-emmalene/story-e6freye0-1226185123197
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/riscky-stuart-and-laurie-daley-tast-black-type-success-with-emmalene/story-e6freye0-1226185123197
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bluetige
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That sounds promising, I hope his improvement continues, good luck Simon
happy_tiger
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Keep your chin up Simon encouraging signs with the movement Keep working hard all Tigers fans are a 1000% with you mate
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@Kickme said:
Good to hear Kickme. Please pass on everyone's wishes here on WT Forum, there's a couple of thousand members here who hope Simon makes a full recovery.
happy_tiger
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@Kickme said:
Excellent news Keep up the hard work Simon Thanks again KickMe
