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Ok well I finally heard from the surgery scheduler and the operation will be March 3rd....as of now. She'll talk with the doctor after Christmas and it might possibly be moved up. I felt certain it'd be in January but oh well. The pain is nagging. damn.
Just like good contractors, the good surgeons have a backlog. The time will pass before you know it and you'll sail through the surgery and recovery. The end result will be worth the wait.
 
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all!

We had a great one. My daughter and step son were here. SWMBO cooked for days: Pozole, tamales which the grand daughters helped with. We wanted to expose them to tradition and they took to it quickly. Had a mini assembly line going. Big prime rib roast, boiled parsley potatoes, home made mac ‘n cheese, Brussels sprouts and salad. Gifts for all kids, a funny gift exchange for the adults. The point was good feelings, minimize expense.
 

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Dan, I advise you not to Google or AI anything about your surgery. If ignorance is bliss, try to add to it by not stressing about the procedure or its aftermath. Expect good days and bad days but handle them one at a time as they arrive. Stress is hard to avoid but I firmly believe it has a life of its own so don't feed it if it's possible.
 
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Dan, I advise you not to Google or AI anything about your surgery. If ignorance is bliss, try to add to it by not stressing about the procedure or its aftermath. Expect good days and bad days but handle them one at a time as they arrive. Stress is hard to avoid but I firmly believe it has a life of its own so don't feed it if it's possible.
Hi Bob, Happy New Year to you and Liane. I hope it was fun...or at least uneventful - we were asleep by midnight!

Too late on searching about shoulder replacement surgery. At first I was somewhat alarmed over some of the stories. But after a while it became apparent that some people have a LOT of pre-existing conditions long before they have these procedures. So they have a big variety of post surgery issues. Literally one person claimed they'd "...screamed for 5-1/2 hours" after the nerve block work off. Several others said they only needed opioid pain meds for 2 or 3 days and then Tylenol and ibuprofen thereafter.

I've been told my pain tolerance is high so if that is true maybe I'll be out of the worst of it after a couple days - we'll see. I've got an ice machine, a power recliner, an electric adjustable bed, an in-shower chair and hose-mounted shower head so I'm about as prepped as possible. I called to see if I could move up the date but so far no luck.
 
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A little update for my own future reference, I guess:

I got the surgery moved sooner by 3 weeks. Apparently, "... squeaky wheel gets the grease" is true. That's 3 fewer weeks of constant ache and bad sleep - though I read the first few weeks after the procedure makes sleep very hard. Now will be February 12th. Happy Valentine's Day to me!
 
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TOTALLY DIFFERENT SUBJECT:

SMOKE/CO2 DETECTORS:


Our two began chirping recently. They're hardwired but I checked the batteries anyway and changed them though they tested ok. One began chirping again, damn!

I asked Chat GPT if hardwired detectors "die"? Answer was yes and that smoke detectors last about 10 years. Co2 ones last 5-7 years. Our house was totally remodeled by prior owner in 2015, we bought in 2020. So ours have apparently expired and a trip to Home Cheapo should resolve this issue.

HOPEFULLY, I'll find replacements that are strictly plug 'n play, fingers crossed. I can't reach overhead with the bad shoulder anymore. Well, I can but yeeoouch!
 

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TOTALLY DIFFERENT SUBJECT:

SMOKE/CO2 DETECTORS:


Our two began chirping recently. They're hardwired but I checked the batteries anyway and changed them though they tested ok. One began chirping again, damn!

I asked Chat GPT if hardwired detectors "die"? Answer was yes and that smoke detectors last about 10 years. Co2 ones last 5-7 years. Our house was totally remodeled by prior owner in 2015, we bought in 2020. So ours have apparently expired and a trip to Home Cheapo should resolve this issue.

HOPEFULLY, I'll find replacements that are strictly plug 'n play, fingers crossed. I can't reach overhead with the bad shoulder anymore. Well, I can but yeeoouch!
I had the same experience in both our houses - the lake house started going first, the remodel was in 2014. I wasn't aware they "expired", but when I learned that, I was ready to replace all of them in the Lucas house when they started chirping!
 
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I had the same experience in both our houses - the lake house started going first, the remodel was in 2014. I wasn't aware they "expired", but when I learned that, I was ready to replace all of them in the Lucas house when they started chirping!
It was news to me that this could happen. I asked Chat, if it was possible and I was surprised when it said yes and explained why. But it's good to know. I told a couple relatives and none of them knew either. I feel like I may have saved someone!
 
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Hey Dan
I beat you to the punch lol
I’m sitting in the Riverside hospital with a new pace maker
I came in week ago with double vision and these kind folks gave me a pacemaker
Now hopefully they will fix my eyes
Hi Don, I hadn't been on the site a couple days and I JUST responded to you about your health issue on your thread before I came to mine and saw your post. Damn, getting older truly ***** and is the worst thing there is EXCEPT for the only alternative to it. My situation is panel but nothing at all on the order of magnitude as yours.

We need your expertise and we all love to live vicariously through your projects but mostly we who count ourselves as friendly acquaintances need you around as a friend. PLEASE take care and - even though you won't like it at all - DO what the doctors tell you. If for no other reason than for your wife. Best to you, Dan
 
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TODAY'S NEW ISSUE:

My 2021 Silverado 1500 High Country has thrown the "Reduced Engine Power" and a Check Engine Light. The cooling fan immediately ran but it runs fine.

I have a friendly relationship with one dealer service writer. He immediately said it's the dreaded Coolant Control Valve (CCV) failure. This gizmo circulates the coolant when the engine "AutoStops". He'd advised me since I bought it (used) to immediately turn that off every time I start it and I have. But the prior owner likely never did that.

This part is well known as a failure point and the part has been in very limited supply forever. The dealer couldn't use his code reader because if it showed the CCV code then I could not leave with it. Why? This issue could result in a cooling failure causing engine damage then none of it would be under warranty and this fix is about $2700-$3000.
My truck is about to turn 90,000 miles. Warranty is until 100,000 which is the issue for me.

He says nearly any significant repair is $3000 and up on ALL modern vehicles. I am truly considering if I even want to own a vehicle anymore without a warranty. Not only to (hopefully) avoid reliability issues but also I no longer do much mechanical work on my own cars like I used to. I certainly can't do it right now and for several months and possibly never because of my shoulder issue. Considering if I want to bite the bullet and trade it? Need a truck when I tow my boat and I don't LIKE cars or suv's much.
 

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Well that *****. Yet another reason my cutoff point is 2009. I've actually been looking for something pre-smog, but anything decent from that era is not cheap. I don't need another project right now. I was lucky to find the Tool Box Truck™️ though I have had some issues with registration/insurance since they assume it's for a business so they want to extort more money from me.
 

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TODAY'S NEW ISSUE:

My 2021 Silverado 1500 High Country has thrown the "Reduced Engine Power" and a Check Engine Light. The cooling fan immediately ran but it runs fine.

I have a friendly relationship with one dealer service writer. He immediately said it's the dreaded Coolant Control Valve (CCV) failure. This gizmo circulates the coolant when the engine "AutoStops". He'd advised me since I bought it (used) to immediately turn that off every time I start it and I have. But the prior owner likely never did that.

This part is well known as a failure point and the part has been in very limited supply forever. The dealer couldn't use his code reader because if it showed the CCV code then I could not leave with it. Why? This issue could result in a cooling failure causing engine damage then none of it would be under warranty and this fix is about $2700-$3000.
My truck is about to turn 90,000 miles. Warranty is until 100,000 which is the issue for me.

He says nearly any significant repair is $3000 and up on ALL modern vehicles. I am truly considering if I even want to own a vehicle anymore without a warranty. Not only to (hopefully) avoid reliability issues but also I no longer do much mechanical work on my own cars like I used to. I certainly can't do it right now and for several months and possibly never because of my shoulder issue. Considering if I want to bite the bullet and trade it? Need a truck when I tow my boat and I don't LIKE cars or suv's much.
You can do a little research. Extract the code from your vehicle. Everybody's got those OBD readers nowadays. IIRC the DTC is P1098. Also ask if your VIN is part of the N252508341 GM Special Coverage that extends the warranty on the valve. And if it is, then leave it at the dealer and get it fixed.
 
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Turns out when they read my VIN they found it was a "Certified Used" vehicle. I thought it had had only the original owner before me. Anyway, that designation extends the 5 year/100,000 miles drive train warranty for 1 year. Whew, because otherwise my warranty would have just run out before Christmas!!

It also had a code for a knock sensor. It SEEMS like it should be covered. This particular service writer has done me a few solids so time will tell. It may take 2-3 weeks to get this fixed. But they gave me a loaner. A brand new Equinox. I'm not a car or suv guy but I'm impressed with it. It has 400 miles range. For my generation operating the touch screen isn’t as intuitive as for younger people. They still put ONE big round knob for volume which I think is a concession to the older generation. I still managed to figure out how to program the garage door opener, radio stations and my phone. Someone who is resistant to tech or doesn't know how to look for a YouTube video would be lost.IMG_7060.jpeg
 
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Granddaughter has a 2025, it's a challenge to get it in gear the first few times.
Ha, I agree. I JUST took it out to dinner. Takes a minute. I wanted to put it in Reverse to back out of a parking space and instead it went into Drive. Then trying to change it, I put it in Neutral. Not difficult it is just not the same as a conventional car.

It drives very smooth. Has plenty of power. It's raining here tonight so I haven't taken a few minutes to poke in all the nooks and crannies, but I will. Having a "frunk" will be a hoot.
 
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Dan in Pasadena

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Dan,

Did they at least give you a walk around about the operational procedures?

Test drive around the block with a dealer rep?
Nope. And it was the youngest guy in the service waiting area that came out. He walked around it to make sure the car had no damage. I had to ask where is the charging port? Where is the charging cable? How do I know how much charge & range does it have left? The only thing he told me was that as soon as I put my foot on the brake pedal it has "started" - though of course there is no sound to indicate that.

I got in and somehow managed to get it into drive - fortunately I didn't have to get it into Reverse before Drive.
 
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My 2021 Silverado 3.0 Duramax:
- The dreaded but common Coolant Control Valve failure finally happened. "Reduced Engine Power" screen and constant running fans. Modern radiators are metal & plastic (dumb!) Heat cycling causes them to tear apart.
The minor leak caused the CCV failure. Also found a failing motor mount, both will be changed. Warranty will cover them. Radiator NOT covered so I'm out a lot of $$, damn. I don't know how "drivetrain warranty" to 100,000 miles DOESN'T include the cooling system for that drivetrain but so it goes. MF'ers.

Shoulder:
- Had 1st of 2 pre surgery appointments today. Yada, yada, yada. Most stuff I knew. Physician's Assistant for the anesthesiologist wants me to have an EKG. Seemed surprised I take no blood thinners or blood pressure meds @ 71.
- Made me watch a short animation of the procedure. She admitted this procedure is painful - so them saying it means it's worse than that. At least that my thought.
- Another appointment tomorrow with the actual surgeon.
 
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.....Seems those are only good for 100K or so. Maybe.
I'm not a mechanical engineer or true materials expert but it seems like the two dissimilar materials are truly a stupid combination for something that heat cycles forever. Yeah, I'm sure the cost of a plastic tank versus a metal one saves a dollar - maybe literally, but just damn dumb.
 
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#2 of 2 pre-surgery appointments today. This one with the surgeon.

- Asked a lot of questions and because I'm mechanically minded I wanted to ask about the nature, the character of bone. Is it hard throughout, is it analogous to a hardwood? Yes, harder outside than inside - I expected that. Does it hold coarse thread screws without splitting like wood? Answer: Usually always but can depend on the person.

- I understand the parts are attached with screws/press fit into the marrow space in the humerus but does the bone grow or attach itself in addition to being mechanically attached? Answer: Yes and usually quite strongly.

- 4 to 6 weeks in a sling/no driving. 6-8 months to heal back to a new "normal". Likely 70-80% range of motion from before the injury. That's ok because right now I have very little ROM without a lot of pain. I SHOULD be pain free when it's all healed (fingers, eyes & toes crossed).
 

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Don good of you to make sure you understand it all.

I broke metatarsal bones in my left foot. They installed a plate that looks like the old fashioned metal strapping for securing plumbing pipes (you know - 1/2” wide and holes every 1/2” or so). Then what looks like 4 wood screws. Looks like hell.

Wish I had that x-ray but can see it plain as day in my head.

My foot tells me now of weather changes. It’s true. Deep bone pain when atmospheric pressure changes before pending storms. Not a good pain.
 

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@Dan in Pasadena - Have you read the actual warranty docs to verify that the radiator is NOT covered.

Mr Google says probably not but the docs will tell the whole story.
Q: "Does a drivetrain warranty typically cover a radiator"
A: "No, a standard drivetrain (or powertrain) warranty typically does not cover a radiator. Drivetrain warranties are limited to the internal, lubricated parts of the engine, transmission, and drive axle, whereas radiators are considered cooling system components, which are generally excluded. "
 

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Don good of you to make sure you understand it all.

I broke metatarsal bones in my left foot. They installed a plate that looks like the old fashioned metal strapping for securing plumbing pipes (you know - 1/2” wide and holes every 1/2” or so). Then what looks like 4 wood screws. Looks like hell.

Wish I had that x-ray but can see it plain as day in my head.

My foot tells me now of weather changes. It’s true. Deep bone pain when atmospheric pressure changes before pending storms. Not a good pain.
A friend of mine did the same thing, and got the same strapping. It's hurt her for 40 years. Since she healed up just fine, they took it out. Guess what? Still hurts.
I broke a whole bunch of ribs over half a century ago. No straps. They healed just fine. They still hurt.
Somehow time wounds all heels. Not the other way.
 
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Dan, truly engineering minded questions. Have you sought out a YT video or 2?
Yup, several actually. Plus in the pre-surgery appointment they showed me the "approved" one of their own. They're very clear what will happen. Though they don't show the details with the torn and partially torn tendons, how they will cut and drill bone except of course to show it done cartoon style. Clean & bloodless. Not that I WANT to see that but I have heard there are YouTube videos that show the actual surgery.
 
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I'm trying to get a few things done before my shoulder procedure. I'll be able to do nothing at all for maybe 1-2 weeks, then with a huge sling &pillow thing for maybe 6 weeks. Ugh.

I decided to cut back roses as every winter - such as "winter" is in California. I did one area with the electric shears - thank you to Kay for recommending them months ago.

Doing them one handed while kneeling and getting up/down then cutting it all up for the yard trash so I ended up doing about 1/3 due to aching. Then a short dog walk (cause my arm hangs loose). I felt guilty so I drove them to the local dog park. After that (which isn't much if my arm didn't hurt so damn much) I did a pharmacy and grocery errand then home to ice machine therapy. I've had it on for 3-4 hours and just stopped as the ice had melted - need more water bottles to freeze.
 
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Soon you will be on the comeback trail.

We used loppers, and the recipro-saw to do our rose bushes. They were completely out of control, and hadn't been seriously pruned for years. Chopped 'em down low, and covered 'em with chicken manure. Either they sprout like mad or it's time for new ones.
I considered the loppers but the only way I could use them would be one handle against my chest and my good arm to squeeze. It would have worked but I figured I didn't need a sore or bruised chest going into surgery in a week.
Good luck Dan, I loved my ice machine I only got it after surgery. The sling and pillow will become a part of you. I wore mine for 7 weeks.
Thank you. I admit I am a little nervous but that's all about the things that will be done to me while I'm lights-out.

PS: I'm required to stop all pain meds starting tomorrow. White knuckles time I guess.
 
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