Dorkington Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I feel like players who are having this sort of chronic issue need to just resign themselves to taking a season off for the sake of prolonging their career, vs rushing back and reinjuring things. Sucks for Gronk, I wish him health, but I won't shed a tear if he happens to miss games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffMuff Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I saw Gronk at Foxwoods night club last weekend. Didnt look injured or in too much pain. Though he did have his shirt on all night.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 There's a reason he wasnt a slam dunk draft pick, and it wasnt lack of upside. This is why I never have criticized the Bills for this. When he declined to go back to college for a year, after sitting out a year with the back surgery, I figured he's trying to cash in while he can...........He's certainly played worth the pick, but his career might not be long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 This is why I never have criticized the Bills for this. When he declined to go back to college for a year, after sitting out a year with the back surgery, I figured he's trying to cash in while he can...........He's certainly played worth the pick, but his career might not be long. Agreed. He's been WELL worth the pick, but since the initial meltdownon draft day I've tried to remember that he seems to be a "how fast will he breakdown" not a "do you think he will breakdown" situation. He exceeded all expectations on the field and has lasted long enough to prove worthy of a top pick but they may soon regret that contract which can be the real trouble with guys that are injury (or character) risks - you get them discounted then have to invest HEAVILY, but they don't last long term and you get stuck in tough spots. The pats would take him again in a heartbeat, don't get me wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I had to share this tweet Rich Eisen @richeisen 1h If Gronk has any more procedures, his nose with light up red and buzz every time the surgeon touches the sides. My favorite game as a kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I saw Gronk at Foxwoods night club last weekend. Didnt look injured or in too much pain. Though he did have his shirt on all night.... That must have been very painful for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Gronks getting in one more Vegas run before surgery: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/17/gronks-getting-in-one-more-vegas-run-before-surgery/ whats next ?....a side trip to visit Lindsay Lohan at the Betty Ford Clinic ? Edited May 18, 2013 by papazoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I wouldn't be so hard on the kid. I know he has a wild side but remember he's still a kid. When I was 22 I know I wasn't a choir boy. He has osteomyelitis which is a severe infection of the bone. This is very serious, and people have had their limbs amputated in severe infections. The person who posted he should take a year off may be right. The problem I'm guessing is he tried to do off season conditioning too quick which made it more difficult to heal. The other possible bonehead move on Gronk's part is alcohol diminishes the effectiveness of antibiotics so could contribute to the mess not clearing the infection faster. I hope he takes this infection seriously for his benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Just heard on radio this morning that after the surgery on his arm, Gronk will be heading to a spine specialist to have them check out a back issue he has been dealing with. They said it may require "minor" surgery. Can't imagine that is a good sign. http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/9286968/rob-gronkowski-new-england-patriots-need-back-surgery-source Edited May 18, 2013 by buffaloboyinATL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Just heard on radio this morning that after the surgery on his arm, Gronk will be heading to a spine specialist to have them check out a back issue he has been dealing with. They said it may require "minor" surgery. Can't imagine that is a good sign. Sorry, no link. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/157142-gronk-to-have-surgery-again/page__st__40#entry2812298 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/157142-gronk-to-have-surgery-again/page__st__40#entry2812298 Lol, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I wouldn't be so hard on the kid. I know he has a wild side but remember he's still a kid. When I was 22 I know I wasn't a choir boy. He has osteomyelitis which is a severe infection of the bone. This is very serious, and people have had their limbs amputated in severe infections. The person who posted he should take a year off may be right. The problem I'm guessing is he tried to do off season conditioning too quick which made it more difficult to heal. The other possible bonehead move on Gronk's part is alcohol diminishes the effectiveness of antibiotics so could contribute to the mess not clearing the infection faster. I hope he takes this infection seriously for his benefit. This. Reportedly, Gronk loves to party but he's smart with his money and tries to preserve his "asset" - invests his salary, lives off appearance fees, works out like a demon to keep up his skills. As a Patriot* I must hate him, as a human being I hope he does what it takes to heal and yeah, alcohol will not help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'd never heard that alcohol can diminish the effects of antibiotics. If that is in fact true, he's been acting like an idiot…. or an addict. Put differently, if I knew that I could possibly have a limb amputated if my antibiotics didn't clear the infection and if also knew that there was a link between alcohol use and the reduced effectiveness of antibiotics, I WOULD NOT DRINK AGAIN until the infection cleared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'd never heard that alcohol can diminish the effects of antibiotics. Even I knew this and I'm certainly no doctor. Gronk definitely knew this as he would've been told by his doctors even if he didn't know it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'd never heard that alcohol can diminish the effects of antibiotics. If that is in fact true, he's been acting like an idiot…. or an addict. Put differently, if I knew that I could possibly have a limb amputated if my antibiotics didn't clear the infection and if also knew that there was a link between alcohol use and the reduced effectiveness of antibiotics, I WOULD NOT DRINK AGAIN until the infection cleared. I'm comfortable concluding that alcohol had nothing to with his need for another surgery. He has an infected foreign body in his arm. Antibiotics rarely ever successfully sterilized an infected synthetic implant. It always has to come out. Gronk didn't cause this complication.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Even I knew this and I'm certainly no doctor. Gronk definitely knew this as he would've been told by his doctors even if he didn't know it already. Actually, I always heard this (and in my drinking days, paid no heed, much like Gronk). But, I googled it and places like the Mayo Clinic, etc. say that it doesn't diminish the anti-biotics. It can heighten side effects, but that's not the issue here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Actually, I always heard this (and in my drinking days, paid no heed, much like Gronk). But, I googled it and places like the Mayo Clinic, etc. say that it doesn't diminish the anti-biotics. It can heighten side effects, but that's not the issue here. Interesting. Maybe it was all a plot by the man to curtail my drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'm comfortable concluding that alcohol had nothing to with his need for another surgery. He has an infected foreign body in his arm. Antibiotics rarely ever successfully sterilized an infected synthetic implant. It always has to come out. Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) I'm comfortable concluding that alcohol had nothing to with his need for another surgery. He has an infected foreign body in his arm. Antibiotics rarely ever successfully sterilized an infected synthetic implant. It always has to come out. Gronk didn't cause this complication.... right, and even if true, i think many will agree that his behavior (if it matches public perception) increased risk of complication even if it didnt directly cause any complications. the big question mark is how much was actual alcohol consumption and how much is him being an overgrown child that likes to jump around and look drunk. generally im not going to beat him up too badly, but there couldve been some dumb choices along the way even if they didnt cause the current issues. Edited May 20, 2013 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) I'm comfortable concluding that alcohol had nothing to with his need for another surgery. He has an infected foreign body in his arm. Antibiotics rarely ever successfully sterilized an infected synthetic implant. It always has to come out. Gronk didn't cause this complication.... Drinking didn't cause the infection, but he probably did something else really stupid that did. Like invite some 3rd rate puss rock/R&B band like LMFAO to play at as his surgery or have all his douche bag buddies fist bump to the rhythmic beat of his ekg or something. Edited May 20, 2013 by Jauronimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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