Prayers needed

Oh, Kathy, I am SO sorry to hear it! He was having such a terrific season. I hope you and your family can take some comfort in knowing that he proved what a great player he is, and he will come back even stronger before too long. He has a wonderful baseball career ahead of him!!!

Thanks for posting this, 123KMom -- Prayers to luvbb and particularly to her son for a successful surgery and rehab... tough to hear, particularly after such an awesome season start!!!

Luvbb...

My thoughts and prayers to you and Joe. Hoping for a quick recovery and his return to the game.

Luvbb, thoughts from here also. Best of luck to all of you and a speedy recovery.

Kathy ...

My best from the West ... prayers and good thoughts only coming your way.

M A

Being a pitcher's dad I feel your pain...today most pitchers are coming back even stronger after surgery. He will be fine and we will all keep are thoughts on his return.

Another player I know used the time to really get a good jump on his academics..he even took some summer courses and now is on top of a 3.4 GPA from a 2.9.

Good Luck!!

Prayers and best wishes coming from No. Ca to Luvbb's son and the whole family.

K-
You know we're all thinking of you and will especially be saying prayers on Thursday!
Let him know the couch is NOT open for parking this summer though

Wow...just ran across this thread and want to say a great big THANK YOU for all your kind thoughts. As many of you know, this came out of the blue for my son...and we are all pretty shaken by it. BUT...we were lucky enough to get our son hooked up with one of the best orthopedic surgeons specializing in Tommy John surgery in the country, and got him in very quickly. We fly to Birmingham, AL on Tuesday. We are trying to look at the "positives" of this situation and now realize that an extra year might allow him to double-major, play an extra year in the new ball park, play an extra year under a new coaching staff that he truly respects, and come back healthier and better than ever. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers..they mean alot! -- Kathy

luvbb

It usually all works out for the best

Good luck with the surgery

Luvbb- great attitude. I agree about the redshirt year- it really allows them to get all those classes in without overloading their schedule, especially during the season. Keep us posted on how it goes.

Luvbb - Powerful Thoughts and Prayers Coming To You and Your Very Talented Son! Everything Is Going To Be Just Fine...and...You Can Take That To The Bank!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that surgery was performed Thursday morning on my son, and according to the surgeon....everything looks good. After our experience in Birmingham, I am 100% confident we made the right choice in heading south. I have to tell you....the nurse brought me in to observe the surgery when they were attaching the tendon. Once I got over the initial shock of realizing that my son's elbow was COMPLETELY OPENED for me to see.....I realized what truly amazing things can be done these days thru surgery. Son heads back to school today....a little sorer than he thought he would be....but happy that one hurdle has been accomplished and ready to tackle the next (rehab) head on. Thanks again for all your kind thoughts and prayers.

luvbb -
Thank you for the update . Hope rehap happens fast, and that it is a good opportunity to juice up those academic quals. Best to lil'luvbb as he begins his rehab

My daughter had tj surgery August of 04...she threw 3 innings last nite for her first time out after much therapy, and rehab(for life). She's on a pitch count for awhile but so far so good. 6K's and 3 fly popouts but most of all she was confident and overcame the biggest fear of failure. I'm sure there will be ups and downs but seeing her at home on the mound again and smiling with no pain was priceless!

Good luck........your son's got a long road ahead of him but it will be worth it!