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**antihero** · 12-20-2005, 01:14 AM

rock on EME, hope all goes well

*Kendra Elias* · 12-20-2005, 01:15 AM

Hey everyone!!!

Thank you all for the words of encouragement.

Well, to update his progress. The doctor said he didn't tear his muscle from the bone, he SHREADED it. OUCH!!!

He's doing ok for now. Drugged up and in bed. :sick:

His recovery will most likely be longer than 6 months. The doctor wasn't for sure he could fix it when he opened Michael up, but was able to reattach everything. Michael is not to use his arm for anything until he sees the doctor again next week.

Thank you everyone for caring so much about Michael. I really appreciate it and I know he does too.

We love you all!!!!

OXOXOX
Kendra

*Kendra Elias* · 12-20-2005, 01:51 AM

Hey Everyone.

MIchael was feeling well enough to eat some soup so I took a quick picture. Isn't he pretty?! :sleepy:

OXOXOX
Kendra

Flowsybaby · 12-20-2005, 01:53 AM

OUCH about the muscle shred. Great to know he is on his way to recovery and back to lifting heavy again well again in a while but the surgery sounds like a sucess. I hope for a speedy recovery.

DarkFalcon · 12-20-2005, 01:57 AM

He looks pretty good considering he just had surgery. :nosthumbs Let's get on with the healing!!

**Sixpack** · 12-20-2005, 02:00 AM

Mike I bet I could actually beat you in arm wresting now hehe J/K man I hope ya can find some humor in it bro. Mike you have a ton of support so keep your head up and you will be back at it in no time big man. Take care
J

**Grunt76** · 12-20-2005, 03:05 AM

Hey Michael, you get to have Kendra take even better care of you now...

:p

**EME** · 12-20-2005, 03:50 AM

Hey guys.

Just got up for a few minutes, so I wanted to reply and tell you how much all the well wishes and support means to me.

It will really help having you guys in my corner, and helping to motivate me if I get down.

Kendra has been a wonderful help, and so have all of you.

Thank you, as always.

- EME

Pj-Macx · 12-20-2005, 03:58 AM

We are all here for you Michael... just glad you are ok... and have started the road back to healthy... my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and Kendra...

**davtown** · 12-20-2005, 04:08 AM

glad to see you're well enough to type

**EME** · 12-20-2005, 04:16 AM

Thanks bro. Good pain medication does wonders.

Typing is strictly one handed for a while though.

It actually feels better to sit up than to lay down right now which is why I'm up. The latest dose of meds is starting to kick in now though, so I better head back to the bed.

Talk to you guys soon.

- EME

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Originally Posted by davtown

glad to see you're well enough to type

marlon · 12-20-2005, 05:04 AM

good to hear youre doing well after the surgery! good luck with the recovery now

david4zero8 · 12-20-2005, 05:23 AM

EME. I'm glad the surgery went well, and it's nice to see you somewhat up and about. We're all here for you if you need support.

David

dnyc99 · 12-20-2005, 06:08 AM

Yay EME!

Great to 'hear' your surgery went well. :winkthumb

Wishing you a speedy recovery and that you heal back to 100%.

Take good care.

~D~

Yardicus · 12-20-2005, 07:20 AM

k bro, get well soon bro

btw your room is cool :bigthumbu

**EME** · 12-21-2005, 02:18 AM

Thanks Proppy!

I love having the aquarium next to the bed. Such a soothing sound.

Quick update...

Mostly just laying in bed resting. Getting up every few hours to take my meds, aminos, etc.. and check my e-mail.

My pain medication is doing a good job at keeping me comfortable, but I can sure tell when it's starting to wear off. Nevertheless, I'm trying to wean myself off of it. Yesterday it was every 4 hours... today I have been able to go every 5-6 hours. I'm hoping in a few days to only be taking it at night before sleeping.

I got some more good news from the WNSO.

They are going to do an article on me for the next issue of their FAME ( Fitness and Muscle Expo ) Magazine.

They have sent me an interview questionnaire to fill out, and have asked for some pictures to use for the article. I'm pretty excited about that.

Those guys have really been great.. everyone from the Executive directors.. to our regional director, and the head marketing person have all e-mailed me today to see how I'm doing.

Bill Llewellyn from Molecular Nutrition called me at home as well to check on me.

I know I keep saying this.. but it really means a lot to have all your support and well wishes.

It's times like these, when you hit a rough spot, that you really find out who's in your corner.

I really thank all of you at IronMass for thinking of me and keeping me in your prayers.

- EME

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Originally Posted by bigpoppaproppy

k bro, get well soon bro

btw your room is cool :bigthumbu

**Sixpack** · 12-21-2005, 02:33 AM

Mike ,
Glad to see you are in pretty good spirits, a question how are you going to adjust your diet now, maintain steady cals lower a tad I would think?
All the best man

**davtown** · 12-21-2005, 02:35 AM

You've been such a helpful and instrumental member on these boards, I can't imagine people not supporting you during times like these. I don't post a ton, but I definitely read read read, and your posts are among my favorites to learn from.

You seem like a very resilient character, I'm sure you'll be better before you know it.

**EME** · 12-21-2005, 02:45 AM

Hey J.

These past couple days, I haven't been too worried about my diet. I've been sleeping most of the day, and eating chicken noodle soup and other easy things. I've actually been eating some ice cream too. What the heck, I don't have to be on stage for a LONG time now.

As soon as I can start moving around a little more, I'll get back to a bodybuilding diet.... Protein and aminos are going to be of real importance since I'm trying to heal. I'll definitely have to back my calories way off from the previous level I was taking in. I'd rather be smaller and leaner.. than big , but fat when I am finally able to get back to training.

I go back to see my doc next week and I'll find out how long it will be until I can do some leg machine work.

It will be a while though. Right now, everytime I move very much, or even pick up something with my good arm I can feel it on the injured side.

It's going to be a slow road back.. but I'm going strictly by their recommendations.....I'm not going to hurt myself again and set myself back further.

Thanks for checking in J.

- EME

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Originally Posted by Sixpack

Mike ,
Glad to see you are in pretty good spirits, a question how are you going to adjust your diet now, maintain steady cals lower a tad I would think?
All the best man

12-20-2005, 01:14 AM	#121
antihero Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,688 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 33	rock on EME, hope all goes well __________________ ****************** Disclaimer: Information given by me is my personal opinion. It cannot be considered medical advice and does not represent the official opinion of a company that is not a sponsor here. ******************

12-20-2005, 01:15 AM	#122
Kendra Elias IFBB Fitness Pro Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 54 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Hey everyone!!! Thank you all for the words of encouragement. Well, to update his progress. The doctor said he didn't tear his muscle from the bone, he SHREADED it. OUCH!!! He's doing ok for now. Drugged up and in bed. :sick: His recovery will most likely be longer than 6 months. The doctor wasn't for sure he could fix it when he opened Michael up, but was able to reattach everything. Michael is not to use his arm for anything until he sees the doctor again next week. Thank you everyone for caring so much about Michael. I really appreciate it and I know he does too. We love you all!!!! OXOXOX Kendra __________________ IFBB Fitness Pro Please vist my official site: www.KendraElias.com ALRI Sponsored Athlete Proud Member of Team ALRI www.ALRIndustries.com/athletes.htm For Drug Free Bodybuilding, Nutrition and Training, please visit www.MichaelElias.com

12-20-2005, 01:51 AM	#123
Kendra Elias IFBB Fitness Pro Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 54 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Hey Everyone. MIchael was feeling well enough to eat some soup so I took a quick picture. Isn't he pretty?! :sleepy: OXOXOX Kendra __________________ IFBB Fitness Pro Please vist my official site: www.KendraElias.com ALRI Sponsored Athlete Proud Member of Team ALRI www.ALRIndustries.com/athletes.htm For Drug Free Bodybuilding, Nutrition and Training, please visit www.MichaelElias.com

12-20-2005, 02:00 AM	#126
Sixpack Optimum Sponsored athlete Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 867 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Mike I bet I could actually beat you in arm wresting now hehe J/K man I hope ya can find some humor in it bro. Mike you have a ton of support so keep your head up and you will be back at it in no time big man. Take care J __________________ ["Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do" My Pops RIP http://www.optimumnutrition.com/ "Fueling your desire for success" www.rippedacadamy.com Mod-massmonsterz.com ISSA certified

12-20-2005, 03:50 AM	#128
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Hey guys. Just got up for a few minutes, so I wanted to reply and tell you how much all the well wishes and support means to me. It will really help having you guys in my corner, and helping to motivate me if I get down. Kendra has been a wonderful help, and so have all of you. Thank you, as always. - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

12-20-2005, 01:53 AM	#124
Flowsybaby Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 579 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	OUCH about the muscle shred. Great to know he is on his way to recovery and back to lifting heavy again well again in a while but the surgery sounds like a sucess. I hope for a speedy recovery.

12-20-2005, 01:57 AM	#125
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	He looks pretty good considering he just had surgery. :nosthumbs Let's get on with the healing!!

12-20-2005, 03:58 AM	#129
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,337 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	We are all here for you Michael... just glad you are ok... and have started the road back to healthy... my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and Kendra... __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

12-20-2005, 04:08 AM	#130
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 129	glad to see you're well enough to type __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

12-20-2005, 05:04 AM	#132
marlon Pink Members Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 381 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	good to hear youre doing well after the surgery! good luck with the recovery now __________________ ***********.com 5% off Discount Code: MPP883

12-20-2005, 05:23 AM	#133
david4zero8 Amateur Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 48 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	EME. I'm glad the surgery went well, and it's nice to see you somewhat up and about. We're all here for you if you need support. David

12-20-2005, 06:08 AM	#134
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,025 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 184	Yay EME! Great to 'hear' your surgery went well. :winkthumb Wishing you a speedy recovery and that you heal back to 100%. Take good care. ~D~ __________________

12-20-2005, 07:20 AM	#135
Yardicus Cutting Yardie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 918 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	k bro, get well soon bro btw your room is cool :bigthumbu

12-21-2005, 02:33 AM	#137
Sixpack Optimum Sponsored athlete Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 867 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Mike , Glad to see you are in pretty good spirits, a question how are you going to adjust your diet now, maintain steady cals lower a tad I would think? All the best man __________________ ["Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do" My Pops RIP http://www.optimumnutrition.com/ "Fueling your desire for success" www.rippedacadamy.com Mod-massmonsterz.com ISSA certified

12-21-2005, 02:35 AM	#138
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 129	You've been such a helpful and instrumental member on these boards, I can't imagine people not supporting you during times like these. I don't post a ton, but I definitely read read read, and your posts are among my favorites to learn from. You seem like a very resilient character, I'm sure you'll be better before you know it. __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260