Update: OT Aloha Friends & Brothers

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:29 am

Prayers up Ji!

hfcable · Post by **hfcable** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:07 pm

God be with you JI, now and thru out your recovery; my prayers are with you as well.

Nate Kiowa Jones · Post by **Nate Kiowa Jones** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:16 pm

Hello Ji,

Here's to hoping you get to put some lead down range and bend a rod real soon. Prayers are with you my friwnd. Get well soon.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:29 am

Godbless & Godspeed

!

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:20 pm

Best wishes...Keep the Faith.

piller · Post by **piller** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:01 pm

I have been away from my computer for a while and missed this posting. Prayers for a speedy, pain free, quick recovery are being sent.

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:23 am

Aloha Brothers, just got in from the hospital a couple hours ago, but got distracted adjusting to my new room layout and getting comfortable using a walker in the house which I am stuck using for a few weeks as I gain strength. All your words of encouragement have been strengthening and I thank you one and all for your support. Here's a picture from Friday evening as my first visitor arrived baring gifts, his name is Jon, and he's a newer fishing buddy which belongs to the same fishing club so he dropped off the "bouquet" of fish cookies, and a card as a gift from contributing club members, very touching that so many cared. I am so blessed to have friends like my Leverguns brothers, and my fishing club "nephews" (they all call me uncle since this is a term and sign of respect in Hawaiian culture to refer to your elder kupuna males by). I am pretty beat so will post more later. Mahalo nui, Ji

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:54 am

Excellent!

Ji - I am glad the surgery went well and you are home resting. Focus on that part - resting! Don't try to do too much to soon. Heal up well my friend!!!

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:14 am

Thanks for the update. I've been worrying about you and this puts my mind at ease a bit.

Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:30 am

Fish cookies? I probably don't want to know.

If you're going to be in a walker for a while, you're probably going to build up some killer arm strength. Take it slow and easy for a while.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:54 am

best wishes for a speedy recovery

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:32 pm

Good to hear everything went okay, Ji. Hopefully you'll be up fishing real soon. Plus, find a new line of work that agrees with you. How about guiding hunts on the islands?

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:59 pm

JI, with that big job loss of yours a few months ago, you've given us a lot to worry about,------------ Now This!!, but you're more than well worth it!!. Ever since I noticed your posts that included pics of your relatives, all those happy people in your backyard, and those kind and respectful references you have made about your dad, that boat of his you fixed up and all, well----it adds up to a man whose admired a lot. Prayers for you will be answered speedily, I feel confident, so be tough guy, and hold on tight, better times are right ahead for you.

CEMENTHEAD · Post by **CEMENTHEAD** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 1:32 pm

Glad to hear all is going well. Well wishes sent to you for speedy recovery.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:14 pm

Get well soon Ji!

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 3:26 pm

Good to hear you're doing better.

Heal well and do what the Docs tell you!

jb

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:05 pm

Get well real soon, we all miss your posts!

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:45 pm

Heal well brother.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:55 pm

Glad to see you smiling...
listen to doc...and heal well...

hope you didnt aggrevate it chasing the nurses!

slimster · Post by **slimster** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:47 pm

Wonderful that all went well with your surgery! I had a disc removed @c5 (in my neck) about 5 years ago. My head felt like it wanted to fall off of my shoulders for about a week after, but I still felt wonderful to be rid of the misery that the constant pain in my left arm was causing me. Here's hoping that you're back on your feet and back to normal routine quickly.

Post by **AmBraCol** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:17 pm

Welcome home, Ji! It's great to see you posting again. Don't overdo it. Pay attention to what the Doc says. We look forward to hearing more from you as you gain strength back and all. Fish cookies, eh? What kind of cookies to fish like?

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:16 pm

Glad to see you smiling, keep it up and you will heal well.

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:34 pm

Alright JI !!!!! Glad you made it through OK. Rest up some then post up on how the recovery is going.

piller · Post by **piller** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:14 pm

Ji, glad to see that you made it through the surgery OK. Now just take it easy and heal up. You can push yourself to get back to 100% later after the healing. I hope to hunt with you again sometime. A cousin of mine has a problem with wild hogs on her place. I am trying to find time to help out. Maybe some day after you recover, you can come and give me a hand.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:55 pm

New Mexico Blacktails in your future Bro, if you want them.

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:00 am

Ganjiro,

I am glad that you are home now. Get well soon, and get back to shooting!

Shawn

mudgunner49 · Post by **mudgunner49** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:21 pm

Ganjiro,

Prayers out for you Brother!!!

blake

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:56 pm

Ji,
Good to see you made it thru surgery and can still smile. Look forward to your return to the forum on a regular basis. Keep your spirits up, we'll still be here. Prayers up.

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:23 pm

prays are sent to you my friend

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:31 pm

Praise the Lord!! glad you are doing bwell enough to write.

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:46 am

Aloha friends and brothers, thank you one and all for your well-wishes and prayers, I seem to be recovering at a good clip though I need to be cautious and not jump the gun. Yesterday I had my first follow-up visit with my doctor who removed the 20 staples from the incision. I also have pretty much graduated from walker to cane in past 2 days, and am able to get to the bathroom solo now. Did instinctively stomp a roach on the kitchen floor the other day that sent shock waves throughout my body so I learned real quick I must give the roaches amnesty for a few weeks.

I'm to rest up another month before a follow up visit with both orthopedic and neurosurgeons, and the start of my aquatic therapy which last for a month before regular PT starts up. I'm on a 5 lb. lifting limit for the time being. I'm feeling stronger every day. I can't wait to be strong enough for a range session. Thanks again for everything.

stew71 · Post by **stew71** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:23 am

Ganj....hope you continue to have a speedy recovery...and I hope that aquatic therapy you speak off means fishing!!!

Ain't nuthin' better for the soul, mind, or body than the peace of fishing, man.

Hairy Clipper · Post by **Hairy Clipper** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:56 am

Hey! Glad to hear things are going well. Twenty one years ago I had a similar surgery and was the best thing that ever happened to my body. Free advise...probably heard before and perhaps worth what you pay for it, DO NOT GO TO FAST IN YOUR WANTING TO GET BACK. TAKE IT EASY. WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE BACK TO NORMAL...WAIT SIX MORE WEEKS!

Hairy

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:06 am

You're a man too tough to be down for long!!

Hang in and just take it easy for now. Your day is coming back soon.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:45 am

GANJIRO wrote:Aloha friends and brothers, thank you one and all for your well-wishes and prayers, I seem to be recovering at a good clip though I need to be cautious and not jump the gun. Yesterday I had my first follow-up visit with my doctor who removed the 20 staples from the incision. I also have pretty much graduated from walker to cane in past 2 days, and am able to get to the bathroom solo now. Did instinctively stomp a roach on the kitchen floor the other day that sent shock waves throughout my body so I learned real quick I must give the roaches amnesty for a few weeks.
I'm to rest up another month before a follow up visit with both orthopedic and neurosurgeons, and the start of my aquatic therapy which last for a month before regular PT starts up. I'm on a 5 lb. lifting limit for the time being. I'm feeling stronger every day. I can't wait to be strong enough for a range session. Thanks again for everything.

Ji - that just made my day. I thought I was going to be depressed and infuriated all day given the election results. Your update on your improving health is what I needed to remind me that all is not lost. It never is when one has faith.

Continue to heal up well my friend!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:05 am

continue your healing my friend

JohndeFresno · Post by **JohndeFresno** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:10 am

Aloha for the moment; prayers to you and your surgeons and their staff!

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:56 pm

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:47 pm

Start with a .22 rifle, just shooting again will lift your spirit.

deerwhacker444 · Post by **deerwhacker444** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:26 pm

Cant wait to see you back out in the Dory, posting pics of awesome sashimi for us landlocked Levergunners.

Get well...!

mklwhite · Post by **mklwhite** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:42 pm

mescalero1 wrote:Start with a .22 rifle, just shooting again will lift your spirit.

Heck, get a pellet gun and start sniping cockroaches when no one is looking.

Glad to hear you're on the mend!

Les Staley · Post by **Les Staley** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:57 pm

Ji: been off the 'puter for awhile now, and just ran across this post.. glad to hear you're getting better.. I had a disc taken out of my lower back in 1985, have had 23 years of pain free livin' since.. hope your surgery has the same relults. I do remember that I was out on the deck with my walker and the 22 rifle.. had my boy run out the tin cans.. Just remember to take it real easy on the recovery.. you sure don't want to cause a relapse, and have to go thru it again.. best wishes.. Les

piller · Post by **piller** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:08 pm

The CO2 powered pellet guns would be easy enough on you. Don't do anything too strenuous yet, as the healing must get started good before you push it. Pain will come and go, and don't confuse soreness with pain from damage. May you heal fully and be better than you were ten years ago. Hope to hunt with you again.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:11 pm

GOOD NEWS!!!

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:20 pm

Hey Bro, thanks for the update. Be sure to ask for the Dillon Calender Girls to join you on your "aquatic therapy"!

-Tutt aka the "Desert Sasquatch"

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:47 am

Aloha guys, thanks for the encouraging words, I'm getting stronger every day. I wish I still lived on rural Maui instead of my current suburbia on Oahu. Maui no problem shooting in either front or back yard with a 22 but here on Oahu a BB gun would be pushing it though I always wanted to get a Walther .177 pellet rifle 94 Winchester clone. Actually I'm still on a 5 lb. lift limit so not even sure if a pellet rifle would be too much at the moment. Financially of course it's out of the question but I'll still dream about the Walther. Thanks again for all the encouragement, you all are true blue friends.

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:51 am

CowboyTutt wrote:Hey Bro, thanks for the update. Be sure to ask for the Dillon Calender Girls to join you on your "aquatic therapy"!

-Tutt aka the "Desert Sasquatch"

My wife would put me in traction just for thinking that, besides she's all the woman I need or want, and she's been a wonderful nurse since my getting home.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:20 am

Glad to see you're doing well Ji.

Just as an aside. We were having problems with roaches here as well. Some of you know just about everyone does in Fla. I read somewhere that catnip would take care of them. I planted some catnip in a clay pot out front and I harvest it when I can. I think I can safely say I have no more roaches.

Rusty <><

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:36 pm

Take your time getting back to normal. I am in need of a seasonal fishing guide for the Coastal trips next summer. I expect you may be in good enough shape by then to take the job! Keep in touch with us all!

pharmseller · Post by **pharmseller** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:00 pm

The best news is:

Chicks dig the cane!

Heal well.

Pharmseller