OT - Surgery it is

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:58 pm

Well, as some of you know, I've been dealing with a new (to me) problem with my back since late August. My right foot went numb, and I started getting shooting pains down the back of my right thigh and calf. Visited my family physician, then an orthopedic specialist. X-Ray then MRI, with a diagnosis of a pinched nerve (sciatica) due to a ruptured disc between my L5 and S1. The pain had become constant and to the point where I can't stand for more than a couple minutes, or walk more than a 100 feet or so without it dropping me. I had a spinal steroid injection 10/1, but it didn't really help. Met with the doctor Friday 10/16, and decided on surgery, a microdiscectomy, which is scheduled for next Monday, 10/26. I'll be flat on my back a few days, and won't be able to travel for about 6 weeks. Work is being great - very flexible and very supportive. Same with the family, friends, everyone. I am truly blessed.

Anyway, if you don't mind, I can always use a prayer or two. Thanks fellas!

Hillbilly · Post by **Hillbilly** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:04 pm

Hope it all works out well...prayers up

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:05 pm

Well, YK. I've been through five shoulder surgeries and know what it's like not moving around and bedridden. Prayers, definitely. Hoping it makes you as good as new. Does that mean you'll be around here more?

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:09 pm

Hope that it does the trick. We'll be sending some prayers for a successful operation and speedy recovery.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:15 pm

Wish you the best on that.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:20 pm

Done. Keep us posted.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:21 pm

Kid,
We wish the best for 'ya. I have very good vibes that everything will go your way---your young, great doctors today, a supportive family, supportive employer, and most of all, a bunch of degenerates right here praying for you

(I know, I'm speaking for myself

)

Keep us posted. I do have one question--does this mean your going to be hanging around on the board and building up your posts?

Hang tight dude--we are here for 'ya!!----Sixgun

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:26 pm

prayers for you. you will be amazed how well you feel after surgery. blessings

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:27 pm

Yes ! With Gods help you will be tromping around like a kid.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:29 pm

Prayers are up!

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:30 pm

Good luck with your surgery. As I said when you first posted on this -- after the surgery, do exactly what the doctors and your physical therapist tell you to do. Do your exercises religiously.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:33 pm

Jay,

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

jason

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:37 pm

YK, here's to a speedy recovery. Prayers sent.

piller · Post by **piller** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:49 pm

Prayers up. Keep your faith, too.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:53 pm

Well son, I reckon I can say I know how you feel. You may not think so right now but you sure will feel better when you wake up, the pain WILL NOT be there.You will feel so good, but DON'T try to do anything except what the doctor says.
I have the surgery twice, about four years apart. A good chiropractor can do wonders for you later on to keep you lined up. Please continue with all the excercises they give, do them on a long term basis.My doctor told me if I quit I would lose alot of mobility. He was right, I have lost alot of certain movements.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:55 pm

Prayers sent for the surgery and speedy recovery!

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:56 pm

Where did my post go?

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:12 pm

Done Sir. I know you have been suffering with this for awhile. I pray all goes well so you can get back to having fun with your kids and your guns.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:18 pm

You bet Jay...on the way. Glad to hear there is a good plan to get you back on your slippered feet.

Mescalero, good to see you too!

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:31 pm

Hope for a speedy recovery. Did you check with your Doctor if it is OK to surf the web after surgery? If it is you'll back on your feet before you know it.

mav · Post by **mav** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:32 pm

Done.

stretch · Post by **stretch** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:43 pm

Best of luck.

Do let us know when you're up and about.

-Stretch

DixieBoy · Post by **DixieBoy** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:22 pm

Kid - Prayers sent up for a fast and full recovery. Hang tough. - DixieBoy

LeverBob · Post by **LeverBob** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:26 pm

Blessings toyou Kid...hope all turns out well for you.
Kneemail up!

LB

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:48 am

Jay, prayers sent to you AND your wife, I reckon she will need 'em more than you, having you under her feet for so long!

Good luck Buddy!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:54 am

game keeper wrote:Jay, prayers sent to you AND your wife, I reckon she will need 'em more than you, having you under her feet for so long!
Good luck Buddy!

You pegged that one!

Thanks fellas!!!

DBW · Post by **DBW** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:32 am

Hope all goes well. If you wait a few more weeks it'll be free... lol.

alnitak · Post by **alnitak** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:55 am

Prayers up, Jay, for a safe and successful operation and fast recovery. Listen to the doctor and heal well, sir.

allhands · Post by **allhands** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:35 am

Having been the recipient of prayers from this group last week for my surgery, I will speak from experience and say this group is the best and carries some "weight" with the Almighty. Prayers sent and may the Lord guide the hands of your surgeon......Billy

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:39 am

Prayers up, that everything is a complete success!

GonnePhishin · Post by **GonnePhishin** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:45 am

Prayers Offered Up

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:48 am

Prayers up, good luck and keep us posted.

OJ · Post by OJ » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:57 am

Sounds to me like you're in good hands medically - good

JohndeFresno · Post by **JohndeFresno** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:59 am

Prayed for you and loved ones - and doctors - upon reading the post.

YK, I had no idea of your situation, but you will have my ongoing prayers for a successful procedure (or miraculous healing, whichever comes first) and a quick recovery. I am asking that blesses and keeps you and brings you through this with His constant presence.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:09 am

prayers up and speedy recovery

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:41 am

Good luck YK, tis an awfull pain that is.

Nath.

airedaleman · Post by **airedaleman** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:53 am

Added to my evening petitions. A quick recovery, my friend!

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:39 pm

Dang, YK......Keep active here and keep us posted.

I need some bodywork done, too, but I know for a fact Work won't lift a finger to help me out.

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:03 pm

On the list . . .

Prayers and best wishes for a successful operation, and a swift and complete recovery, Jay.

Noah

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:03 pm

prayers sent. I sure hope it had nothing to do with taking too many pictures of your slippers. Best of luck and a speedy recovery.

w30wcf · Post by **w30wcf** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:41 pm

Ysabel Kid,
Prayers sent for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

Sincerely,
w30wcf

Terry Murbach · Post by **Terry Murbach** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:05 pm

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, KID. THIS OUTFIT HAS A LOT OF PULL WITH THE LORD SO YOU'RE GONNA BE OKAY !!! I AM LIVIN' PROOF OF IT AS THE DR SAID I WAS GONNA CROAK AND HERE I AM AFTER ALL THE PRAYERS HAD KICKED IN .

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:22 pm

YK,

Here's hopin' the docs in their "practicin'" on ya get it right this time! Prayers up and continuing. We anticipate many more photos with your slippers in them!

Bogie35 · Post by **Bogie35** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:46 pm

I'm praying for you!

bogie