WHAT THE NEXT YEAR IS GOING TO LOOK LIKE FOR BOATWORKS TODAY

[@davestewart9146]

As a disabled veteran and almost 60 years old I can relate to your pain and frustration, things get done but at a much slower pace, I’m not going anywhere, take your time and I look forward to your future videos Andy 👍😁❤️

[@DesmoProfundis]

From one vet to another, thanks for your service, brother

[@officialgearhead6736]

Hopefully everything goes smooth. I’ve torn both of my shoulder labrum’s and the fight with the insurance and drs office visits is insane….get better and thanks for the update!!

[@brianlykins6663]

I can relate to what your saying, and you have my sympathy. I just turned 70, have had both knees replaced, and working on a hip. You are 100 % correct and no truer words have you ever spoken, in reference to dealing with insurance. And you were also right, that subject coukd go on for a week Get yourself put back together, even if the PT , beforehand is a waste of time and delays the inevitable. Do it to make ins. Co. happy, then get fixed correctly. Speaking for me, I bet most of your viewers would rather see you get this all behind you. Even if all you can put out is just an update on your condition. Stay strong, keep your faith, and as much as possible enjoy ( which you won't when you start the postoperative PT ) the downtime. Good luck . God bless and take care.

[@joshuasparks7471]

I’ll watch your “ fluff “ videos over a lot of other videos on KZbin! You have helped me immensely! Love all the videos! I hope you’re shoulder problems get resolved soon my man! Take care!!

[@phildoller6836]

Lauderdale is a huge show, I walked by this morning and regretfully didn't stop to introduce myself. Keep up the videos, and hope your shoulders get the attention they need to keep you going.

[@SCTaylorTX]

Thanks for the update! Been with you for about a decade. “There’s a hole in my hull” got me and never let me go! Take care of yourself and the lovely family! We will be here waiting… patiently 😊

[@redpillpirate111]

Still keeping a positive attitude...that's 80% of the battle. Good luck with your undertakings and know that you have a lot of prayers from a lot of folks to help you through the rough times.

[@richardsiddon610]

Thanks for the update! Will be good to see you on the tools again. Health first though.

[@markwynants4255]

I am retired, and I can wait. Ive learned at 65 to be patient. I do not comment but really enjoy the knowledge. I have my 73 Mako 20 in progress because of your videos. Thank You in advance. As far as the shoulders, I wiped out mine at 53 yrs old, just a heads up if your arm tingles at any time have your doctor look at your ribs at the sternum, a lot of them miss this. It is where all the nerves run to the arms at your second or third rib. Ribs have a tendency to pop out or stretch the tendons at the sternum then pinch the nerves. I sought out an true osteopath to help me with it. No meds or surgery. Get better brother, you have a lot to teach.

[@christopherjonh9458]

Recently diagnosed with moderate arthritis in the left shoulder. Agree physical therapy was a waste of time and $400 of co-pays (which BC should have covered 100%). Physical therapy for me now is to continue with repairing the holes, gouges, scrapes, and deep scratches all over the hull of our Beneteau 43 Cyclades/Moorings. All was incurred from a hurricane banging the boat around against others. Then on to removing the 8 coats of hard bottom paint. Thank you Tylenol. And thanks Andy for all your info and tips on how to do the repairs!

[@simonallan6148]

Hoping you have a speedy recovery.

[@toddsawicki]

So sorry to hear about your shoulders! Get healthy! No worries on boat content from this regular viewer!

[@pgreenx]

Looking forward to seeing the Bertram finished

[@borismartinez6475]

Everything will be fine, we are a lot of people here wishing you a fast recovery. See you in Fort Lauderdale.

[@2011mendo]

FLL boat show... Ahh home area of Bertram... Smart visit.. I'd like to see you there, just happened that I'll be out of town on the Westcoast, shucks! Enjoy your Florida trip..

[@ELCADAROSA]

Been following you for a long time, Andy. If you need to take time to get fixed up and heal, and it's obvious you do, then take it. I, for one, am not going anywhere. 👍🏻

[@livingforsail]

Rest up on that shoulder Andy. Looking forward to more interesting projects as things recover. We will be here no matter what ;)

[@brandywineangler]

Sorry to hear that you have been dealing with all of that nonsense and misery. Here’s wishing you all the best!!

[@shawnmartin5061]

I feel your pain Andy. Went through the same hoops with my hip. Three rounds of PT later I could actually get to the surgeon I needed. This was a three year process. In but of suggestion is when you are being evaluated make sure you say that the pain and dexterity is WORSE. If it’s the same or better you get another round of PT…. I didn’t know this and learned the hard way. Hope you get some relief soon.

[@tmveronee]

I just recently had a surgery on my shoulder to include a torn bicep as well. I ended up getting so frustrated with insurance companies that I ended paying for the procedure myself. Not cheap at all! It had to be done either way and since the surgery I have been pain free. All's well that ends well I guess. Glad to see you're back!!

[@BeatenRustBuckets]

Best of luck and hope it works out so you can continue doing what you love at a pace you like.

[@631BackyardAdventures]

Blue Cross Blue shield? Go straight to ER, they put you through everything needed without the fight. That being said I don't go to hospital that often, just recently slipped on a roof, dislocated it and most likely more. Set it back myself, finished the job and went home, almost 2 months later still can't sleep on it without issues. I have had it from my mother as a child to now under my company. I never had an issue. Even with my knee when I was 17 with BCBS they didn't put me through that BS. The hospital however was another story, let's just say after a second opinion from a reputable hospital I had to go under the knife. Sorry you're going through all that but health is more important. Look forward to future videos from you about the boat build. You even convinced me to take on a boat project of my own. Videos to start soon

[@rxcalvosa]

There are peptides that work really well for connective tissue damage.

[@TotalBoat]

We need more Andy again! We're here for you while you fix yourself so you can get back to helping us fix our boats!

[@MRKUE]

Im in Lake Worth, about 30 min north of Ft. Lauderdale, hope to see ya there!

[@kaleheidke5232]

Your information is our knowledge thank you as always........!

[@reneweisz9157]

Health is the number one priority. I wish you all the best! I sold my boat but I will still follow you since you aways provide execent content.

[@Emmilythecat]

Good Luck Andy!

[@chrisschoendorf6691]

I know how you feel. I’ve had both of my shoulders, redone and bicep surgery from working on boats and crawling around in small places. My right shoulder was the worst one that one was really bad. I couldn’t even move it anymore so I had the surgery done, and it turned out perfect.

[@BrianNavalinsky]

I bought a boatyard back in 1975. The first order of business was beating the prior owner's launch record. At 10 pm, launching my 15th boat, I took a header and dislocated my left shoulder... stupid. Orthopedic experts and one surgery later, I found the only thing that really helped was weight training. Find yourself a sports physical therapist and fight through every workout. It was the only way I got better and back on a foredeck, my natural habitat.

[@anthonyvoight4606]

Take care of your health Buddy hope it goes well best of luck. I’ll be watching when you put out the next video.

[@kifo2144]

Love your content. All best for you and yours!

[@lifeofdave1237]

Hope things pan out for you soon with your shoulders, at least seeing some hope of a recovery or getting something done about them. Hopefully some return to normality in the near future. Good luck Andy.

[@fromaflafl2198]

have you looked in to getting a helper to do the worst of the physical work. sanding etc

[@Shirrif]

I hope you recover quickly and fully. MRI in Finland in state health care is pretty much free and in private sector around 300€. How expensive it's over there?

[@davidmontgomery1016]

I feel for you, man. I had my dominant arm shoulder repaired in January (torn rotator cuff and bicep tendon). From surgery to release by surgeon was 4 1/2 months. Getting back to full strength was another 3 or 4 months. It was interesting figuring out how to get things done left handed and avoiding doing something my wife was going to say something about. One suggestion that I have for you is if they are going to work on your dominant arm, before the surgery try doing everything with your non dominant arm. I tried brushing my teeth the week before and about beat my mouth up. The next day I bought an electric toothbrush.

[@Vanjonsorz]

Rooting for you Bud. I've done the same, to both of mine, but here in the UK things move at similar glacial pace for different reasons. Shoulders are no fun at all. I ended up with a fusion after 10 failed surgeries. Hit the PT as hard as you can. You will need it before to help catapult the recovery. Best wishes

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

Gotta love living in the USA with our amazing medical care! It would be great if the PT does work, and I hope you can avoid going under the knife and still get at least 90% back to normal! If I can come up from Miami Beach to get to the show I will look for you there!

[@billyboats1853]

Fort Lauderdale boat show is a blast, you will love it. But it is also a ton of work.....

[@breikowski]

Shoulders are tough. Sorry health insurance is being bad. Hope it turns around. I was told to go to emergency room first. They push you right into the mri tube, insurance doesn’t get a voice.

[@boatworkstoday]

I've heard that as well, maybe save that for Plan B lol ;-)!!

[@firepinto]

Your health is the most important thing, keep it a priority! We will be here when you get all fixed up good as new.

[@michaelepollard1]

Came to learn about fibreglass work Andy, but stayed for all your content. Hope all works out for you.

[@thomascary1752]

I completely understand! I have both of my shoulders that are wasted. I'm allot older than you but I feel your pain.

[@thorb5191]

I understand how frustrating shoulder issues can be I had to jump through hoops like you are with the insurance company to finally have surgery to fix the issues. That being said that was almost 10 years ago and I only suspect the insurance companies have gotten worse. I will say it took a while after my surgeries before I was close to where I was before my issues

[@edwardlainsbury7737]

I feel your pain brother. I became self employed 18 years ago. My BC&BS premium was $3600 a year for my wife & I. 13 years later I was paying $20K a year….and they paid for NOTHING. Thankfully I’ve been on Medicare for 5 years and have paid very little out of pocket. Anyway, love your channel and your content. Hang in there.

[@brobaek]

All best, Andy. Fingers crossed. 🤞💪 One test I think many would find usefull is how inprecise the thickened epoxy (the yellos/blue filling) can be mixed? Would 60/40 or even 70/30 (both ways) work? I have never experienced problem and the mix very forgiving - but I always doubt if my eyball is sufficient precise so would be great to know the outer limits. And what would be the symptons of a too incorrect mix. Just an idea. Greetings from a huge fan from Denmark 👍💪

[@Doodad2]

Wishing you all the best!

[@chrishelmkamp4931]

Would have been niceties run I to you at the us sailboat show at the alexseal booth

[@sailininov]

Damn Andy that sucks, a year is a long time. Can you get an MRI in Mexico? Sounds crazy but it's adequate and affordable.

[@richardtharp1608]

64 years old here.. Had Rotator Cuff Surgery 13 months ago.. BigTime PT Will be Required AFTER Surgery For The Shoulder to Go Back to Work.. It's Not Simply Fixed after Surgery Andy.. Sorry to Catch you Up in this Manner.. Expect and Set aside 1Year for Rehab on the Shoulder(s) Brother.. Thanks

[@Wackofish01]

Lets get this Berty finished :)

[@gregm.846]

I have tried to contact you via your website but the contact function doesn't work but grinds away forever. How does anyone contact you with a question?

[@boatworkstoday]

I'll look into the website issue but try [e-mail] thanks!

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

On a real northern Michigan homestead, everyone in the family knows how to drive a tractor with a blade!😆😆😆😆

[@turnandburnroadtripssouthe8432]

Shredded my right bicep at 53 and had to do MRI with contrast, surgery and recovery time about 6 weeks, in my case repetitive motion as in washing a car will kill your shoulder, using torque for anything as in ratchets, wrenches,jar lids and some potato chip bags will feel like a knife embedded in your shoulder. Hope not the same case for you!

[@markgallagher1376]

Physical therapy is such a joke. I went through the same thing with my back. I knew, the doctor knew and everyone else knew that PT wasn’t going to do anything, but Aetna requires it also. So I wasted a few hundred dollars and 12 extra weeks of pain because the insurance companies run the healthcare system. I hope you can get through it all okay and your surgery is successful.

[@BirdDog.]

Do we have a dr here that can get him a scan? Let’s help him out.

[@Angel-fi4qd]

Sorry Andy I ordered your fiberglass guide with no results

[@boatworkstoday]

Check your spam folder, if not there then email [e-mail] and let me know :-) Thank you!

[@kev2wheeling242]

I had a shoulder impingement problem was suppose to get surgery but read this book called "shoulder pain ? The solution and prevention" you should give it a read but pretty much it's about doing a hanging regiment with light weight lifting to strengthen shoulders mostly the hanging does the magic work took me about a year of hanging to finally be almost 100% but avoided surgery. Worked for me maybe could help for you

[@sandperformancetransaxles]

I feel you man, blue cross is the worst.

[@lectro88]

Wow, I'm the 9th comment. I understand your frustration. I was injured in 2017 from a fall and from being hung up on high x=voltage. It was a 6 year "Journey" and yes insurance company's are "Special" My wife of 15 yrs found a better deal and left while I was written out by 2 Dr's. So yes that was "special too" and the divorce too. And don't kid yourself, (most) Doctors are owned by insurance company's as that's where their bread is buttered. You are just a number and will run out soon, the insurance company will always be there for the Dr. with more that are just processed and put away. And insurance companies LOVE pt it's a joke and a trap in disguise set for the patient or "number" wish you the Best. :edit; He with the Gold makes the rules. This stands true for most things. especially insurance. also; I don't let anyone on my green 4720 either.

[@keithtarnowsky7112]

3 shoulder surgeries in 5 years and dealing with insurance companies.... I feel your pain.

[@boatworkstoday]

:-O!!

[@jackofmosttrades9127]

I have horizon blue cross and injured my back working out. Took an X-ray and said probably herniated disc. Insurance wouldn’t pay for mri. Said I had to do 8 weeks PT and fail before they’d pay for MRI. 8 weeks later got MRI to confirm herniated disc. I asked the doc what now? He said more PT 🤦‍♂️

[@maxime41418]

Your American health system is that crap that, I as french do not understand how you could wait so long to get things done. Anyway I hope all will be working fine for you

[@BirdDog.]

Our system is great if you have insurance. I can get a mri in 1 day if I want one no questions asked. I suspect since he’s self employed he has a VERY restrictive health plan with high deductibles. Unfortunately this is the only area where our system sucks.

[@billyshipman2199]

Heres an idea, have your daughter redo the outro but have the camera on her. Then have her voice over at the same time. It would be fun to see her reaction.

[@Starboatbuilder]

Hi About time but the wait okay.

[@RBMawby]

Cannot relate from a personal perspective. I am sailing a C&C_24 acquired last Spring from a guy who is dealing with the outcome of surgery on just one shoulder and in that respect... I understand he is looking at a recovery of a total of 9 months on one shoulder and if I got the 50% it means if all goes well it will be another years at the earliest for the second shoulder... I for one get that you could use an answer to prayer and you will have mine. Prayer for you will be triggered every time I think of him or the boat. God bless you... He moves me for you now and provides the desire and the power. 69 years the answers for others have come quickly... not so much for me as it is usually WAIT and TRUST. (W&T). Move the heart to of those involved to meet the need of Andy and his family. AMEN Join if you know the power of two or more. Out of 22K subs let's be a channel to move some hearts.

[@JimHausch]

How about doing some fan content? On the one hand, the submission quality and editing time will likely be rough. On the other hand, low risk of shoulder injuries at the editing table!

[@gregm.846]

It sucks getting old doesn't it? I've had 3 shoulder surgeries and all I can say is you better take care of that and know that you most likely will never be 100%.....and you can re-injure it and every scar limits you life. Hang in there.

[@danieloliver20]

An accidental slip and fall jamming your(you pick) shoulder could maybe speed up a MRI scan... just sayin

[@besearchingforwisdom6267]

Pay for the MRI because you need it to move forward...don't let insurance dictate your life

[@donaldpetrey3064]

Get yourself a shop b&$#h and have them do the hard work and you film cause we need your content it’s helped me rebuild my Baot and it’s done right because of you.

[@MrMilothedog]

Why not just bite the bullet, shop around and negotiate a cash price for the MRI, and pay for it. Should cost less than $800. Time is money. The sooner you get diagnosed the sooner you get fixed and get your life back.

[@MichaelandMaryH]

America’s health system sucks. Glad I don’t live there. good luck with getting it sorted and hope it’s fixable and a speedy recovery.

[@choimdachoim9491]

Please...fix those wires hanging down from the ceiling lights. It's your new place and ya got stuff pilin' up on ya already.

[@boatworkstoday]

Haha, that's a Winter project :-) But you're right, lots of organizing and cleaning yet to do!

[@bryanmorrion9503]

Sounde good. And I bet yours voice sounds a little different now days. 🦘