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Post by crapgame on Sept 5, 2016 15:50:42 GMT -5
well the MD didnt like how little i improved after a back injection so we are going ahead with surgery tomarrow..he said shot didnt help and i actually started having more issues after the injection and he said if the new issues get worse go to er right away for emengency surgery..lucky nothing more has gotten worse.
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Post by lestrout on Sept 5, 2016 17:35:13 GMT -5
Yo mike
Hoping for a successful op and a fast recovery.
hp
les
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Post by trailboss on Sept 5, 2016 17:41:04 GMT -5
On the bright side..at least it hasn't gotten worse...still sucks though, hang in there Hoss!
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Post by crapgame on Sept 5, 2016 17:47:37 GMT -5
thanks all!!! i wont be able to enjoy the leaf for a bit of time after the surgery so have a few for me!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 19:04:10 GMT -5
My C3-C5 are already fused together. Hope everything goes well Mike. Best of luck and a speedy recovery.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Sept 5, 2016 20:27:14 GMT -5
...wishing you the very best and speedy recovery...
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Post by Motto on Sept 5, 2016 20:49:49 GMT -5
Best wishes & have a good convalescence, try a vape perhaps ....they can be tasty...
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Post by antb on Sept 6, 2016 1:14:08 GMT -5
All the best Mike!! Good vibes sent your way.
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Post by sparks on Sept 6, 2016 6:23:31 GMT -5
Good luck, Mike. Been there, done that, have the t-shirt.
Let me know what surgery you're getting. Will be interested what course of action they decided to take for you.
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Post by crapgame on Sept 7, 2016 13:03:59 GMT -5
Good luck, Mike. Been there, done that, have the t-shirt. Let me know what surgery you're getting. Will be interested what course of action they decided to take for you. L5-S1 disc herniated and totally blocked the nerve to my leg causing burning..numbness cramping and some rather embarassing episodes as well a few days before surgery..as of now i am home and sitting with dogs who want to comfort me! |
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Post by sparks on Sept 8, 2016 8:52:36 GMT -5
Did they do a Microdiscectomy?
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Post by crapgame on Sept 8, 2016 11:51:37 GMT -5
Did they do a Microdiscectomy? yeah..did that and i am up and walking..walked in my hospitia; room right out of recovery..walked the halls also to not stiffin up! |
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Post by papipeguy on Sept 8, 2016 12:33:07 GMT -5
That's great news, Mike.
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Post by crapgame on Sept 8, 2016 13:55:45 GMT -5
I have out with the wife doing some riding chores..run the kids to school..banking.shopping..get a bit tired and have to rest when i come home but all in all not near as bad as i thought it would be! climbed the stairs today to put away my tobacco that arrived so that gave me something to do for half an hour as i smelled it and decanted it from jar to jar finding the right one to store each blend in..LOL the mason jars my wife just bought have gone missing again! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2016 16:55:20 GMT -5
I have out with the wife doing some riding chores..run the kids to school..banking.shopping..get a bit tired and have to rest when i come home but all in all not near as bad as i thought it would be! climbed the stairs today to put away my tobacco that arrived so that gave me something to do for half an hour as i smelled it and decanted it from jar to jar finding the right one to store each blend in..LOL the mason jars my wife just bought have gone missing again! Glad to hear you came out of it well sir. Your lucky, the doc told me I had a 50/50 chance with surgery. Either being paralyzed or not, not my kind of odds so I just take it as easy as I can around here, when I can. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2016 20:52:03 GMT -5
I have out with the wife doing some riding chores..run the kids to school..banking.shopping..get a bit tired and have to rest when i come home but all in all not near as bad as i thought it would be! climbed the stairs today to put away my tobacco that arrived so that gave me something to do for half an hour as i smelled it and decanted it from jar to jar finding the right one to store each blend in..LOL the mason jars my wife just bought have gone missing again! Did you have surgery or just go out for ice cream? Kool beans Mike. Glad everything worked out. |
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Post by crapgame on Sept 9, 2016 4:12:25 GMT -5
I have out with the wife doing some riding chores..run the kids to school..banking.shopping..get a bit tired and have to rest when i come home but all in all not near as bad as i thought it would be! climbed the stairs today to put away my tobacco that arrived so that gave me something to do for half an hour as i smelled it and decanted it from jar to jar finding the right one to store each blend in..LOL the mason jars my wife just bought have gone missing again! Did you have surgery or just go out for ice cream? Kool beans Mike. Glad everything worked out. well do hae dressings and a scar so i did have surgery,,and ice cream on the way home from as a matter of fact!! |
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Post by sparks on Sept 9, 2016 8:25:25 GMT -5
Glad it went well, Mike. I had the same thing done about 3 years ago. Actually had to look under the covers and make sure my legs were still there after the surgery, since the pain was gone. I was up and walking around the recovery area within about 20 mins of coming out of anesthesia. Same experience though, the first week you will get tired quick. DON'T overdo it. Get your naps in, relax and take it easy.
My only complaint after was the steroids they put you on to keep the swelling down. Messed me up... made me all emotional and I felt like I was watching one of those stupid SPCA commercials all day. Once I was done with those though, things were great. Was well worth it, IMO.
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Post by crapgame on Sept 9, 2016 10:50:23 GMT -5
Glad it went well, Mike. I had the same thing done about 3 years ago. Actually had to look under the covers and make sure my legs were still there after the surgery, since the pain was gone. I was up and walking around the recovery area within about 20 mins of coming out of anesthesia. Same experience though, the first week you will get tired quick. DON'T overdo it. Get your naps in, relax and take it easy. My only complaint after was the steroids they put you on to keep the swelling down. Messed me up... made me all emotional and I felt like I was watching one of those stupid SPCA commercials all day. Once I was done with those though, things were great. Was well worth it, IMO. yeah the wife yells at me for doing too much...went on a 2 hr grocery shopping run already..i pushed the buggy...was up at 530 doing dishes and cleaning the kitchen..had breakfast ready for everyone by 720 am coffee poured for the wife and me...she keeps reeling me back in to SLOW down! The steriods are giving me BAD heartburn..BAAAADDDDD heartburn..lots of tums etc..crackers... milk..keeps me up some nights..the good ting is since i hurt my back i have dropped almost 20 pounds in a month!!! |
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Post by sparks on Sept 9, 2016 13:29:09 GMT -5
That is the next step. Maintain your fitness. Do PT when you are able. Go to the gym, and strengthen your core. Trust me, it does wonders. Took me awhile though as I was very paranoid about messing something up, but in the long run, it worked out.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2016 17:54:50 GMT -5
Mike, glad you are getting stronger everyday.
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