The suffering of EVZ newcomer Michaelis: shock diagnosis thrombosis cost him a rib

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He is looking forward to the start of the season. In the case of Marc Michaelis not a platitude. Because last season ended prematurely for the German with the SCL Tigers – but especially dramatically: due to a thrombosis. The new EVZ striker is in Zug for his performance tests and talks about the challenging time and the difficult healing process.

Flashback, February 14: Michaelis was not feeling well even during the game against the SCRJ Lakers. He feels pain in his right arm, thinks of muscle problems. During the breaks, Langnauer’s team doctor, who already suspects thrombosis, conducts an ultrasound examination. At first he sees nothing suspicious. That changes after the win. “Suddenly there was something,” says Michaelis. The fear was confirmed the next day at the Emmental hospital in Langnau.

Second surgery complications

The 27-year-old received a shock diagnosis of thrombosis and was operated on a day later at Zurich University Hospital. “I thought that only older people and people who sit a lot can suffer from thrombosis. But not athletes,” recalls Michaelis, who is therefore unaware of the great risks and life-threatening consequences. “It was a mental chunk I had to process.” On the one hand, because he feels guilty about missing the team in the most important phase of the season, after signing the contract with EVZ a week earlier. On the other hand, because initially there is a great deal of uncertainty.

The reason: Removing the blood clot in the clavicle vein of the right arm is more complicated than expected. To give the bloodstream more space, the first rib below the collarbone must be removed. “A measure to protect me against thrombosis in the future,” explains Michaelis. But complications arise with this second operation and the ex-NHL player (Vancouver) has to go under the knife for the third time at the end of March.

“Am I putting myself in danger?”

“At first I thought I was on the right track. But after the third operation, a lot went through my mind.” For example? “I wondered if it still makes sense to play hockey because of the physical contact? Or am I exposing myself to a risk every time?” But his doctors are confident and help him keep a cool head. Physically there is no risk of checkups and he will be ready mentally as well. Michaelis does not have to fear permanent It was also reassuring to hear that NHL star Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay) had to have the same surgery and never complained of any problems afterwards.

The recovery process is going better than expected. The fact that he has to watch the World Cup final between his Germans and Canadians on TV at the end of May irritates him. Because Michaelis is mainly limited by the blood thinners that he has to take until the end of June. “That’s why I’m eager to start again here in Zug.” His goal is to always be better than the season before.

Source : Blick