Latest update, No Pipe for a While

[cwright]

Last surgery on 12/27, fell/dropped on 12/28, original pain I had before surgery back after fall. Has been a long road, have to use walker or wheel chair, MRI, CT Scans, Injections, Nerve Testing plus numerous office visits. Pain in leg, coming from lower back hurts constantly, on a good day a 7 on the 0-10 scale. The nerve test last week pointed to the next level down from my surgery site L3. After investigation there may be a problem at L4 level, injection this morning at L4. Hopefully this will give the surgeon the info he needs so he can complete another surgery and get back a normal life, or something close. For piping, have had a few puffs along the way, very few. Have been adding some to the cellar and wishing. Thanks all here for your thoughts.....

 

[seabee1999]

Last surgery on 12/27, fell/dropped on 12/28, original pain I had before surgery back after fall. Has been a long road, have to use walker or wheel chair, MRI, CT Scans, Injections, Nerve Testing plus numerous office visits. Pain in leg, coming from lower back hurts constantly, on a good day a 7 on the 0-10 scale. The nerve test last week pointed to the next level down from my surgery site L3. After investigation there may be a problem at L4 level, injection this morning at L4. Hopefully this will give the surgeon the info he needs so he can complete another surgery and get back a normal life, or something close. For piping, have had a few puffs along the way, very few. Have been adding some to the cellar and wishing. Thanks all here for your thoughts.....

Continued prayers for your recovery and healing.

 

[Eric_75]

Continued prayers, sir.

 

[luvmysuper]

Last surgery on 12/27, fell/dropped on 12/28, original pain I had before surgery back after fall. Has been a long road, have to use walker or wheel chair, MRI, CT Scans, Injections, Nerve Testing plus numerous office visits. Pain in leg, coming from lower back hurts constantly, on a good day a 7 on the 0-10 scale. The nerve test last week pointed to the next level down from my surgery site L3. After investigation there may be a problem at L4 level, injection this morning at L4. Hopefully this will give the surgeon the info he needs so he can complete another surgery and get back a normal life, or something close. For piping, have had a few puffs along the way, very few. Have been adding some to the cellar and wishing. Thanks all here for your thoughts.....

Hang in there. You've got a whole bunch of people here to provide backing and moral support.
Muscle through it and get 'er done so you can enjoy life fully again.

 

[gpjoe]

Wishing you the very best on your treatment and recovery.

 

[Njguy1977]

Speedy recovery for sure, hope you get well soon!

Larry

 

[DogLeg]

Keep the faith. You will get through this.

 

[BigAlVista]

Good luck on your recovery

 

[Fallbeard]

Don’t give up. Stay mentally strong.

My dad is going through something similar right now. I know his days can be tough but I’m thankful for his fight so I and his grandkids can give another hug.

Just know others around you are there to support you and are grateful for your fight.

 

[cwright]

Thanks everyone for the kind words and support, it does help. The constant pain, now for weeks on end is getting old.

 

[ylekot]

I had spinal fusion and laminectomy L4 L5 S1 done in 2020 after I literally just dropped on my deck in squealing pain. I am "functional" now is about the best way I can describe it. It does not hurt as bad as that day on the deck but I am nowhere near where I used to be before that day.

I wish you the best of luck.

On a side note it is amazing how much pain the human body can get used to over time. I just learned to live with it. kinda

 

[cwright]

I had spinal fusion and laminectomy L4 L5 S1 done in 2020 after I literally just dropped on my deck in squealing pain. I am "functional" now is about the best way I can describe it. It does not hurt as bad as that day on the deck but I am nowhere near where I used to be before that day.

I wish you the best of luck.

On a side note it is amazing how much pain the human body can get used to over time. I just learned to live with it. kinda

I feel your pain, there is nothing like it. The surgeons office called yesterday, additional surgery scheduled for 3/29, going to fuse the next level down, hope it works.

 

[BigAlVista]

I had spinal fusion and laminectomy L4 L5 S1 done in 2020 after I literally just dropped on my deck in squealing pain. I am "functional" now is about the best way I can describe it. It does not hurt as bad as that day on the deck but I am nowhere near where I used to be before that day.

I wish you the best of luck.

On a side note it is amazing how much pain the human body can get used to over time. I just learned to live with it. kinda

What are you doing to kerp your spirits up? It must be hard after three weeks

 

[cwright]

What are you doing to kerp your spirits up? It must be hard after three weeks

Just try and stay positive the best I can. Work has helped, hurts the same sitting at my desk as it does sitting in my recliner, gets my mind off the pain. Have watched a lot of YouTube, pipes, tobacco, bringing cars, trucks equipment back to life after sitting for years and funny mechanic videos. Know more about auto repair now that I need to know.

 

[BigAlVista]

I've found that keeping a journal, as you are doing here has helped as well. Good luck on the 29th!!!

 

[FarmerTan]

I also wish you the best my friend. Back pain is miserable.




I just now prayed for you, and will as the Spirit leads. Please keep us updated.

 

[cwright]

Headed to hospital for surgery today, hopefully will work, pain will be gone. Will be keeping a close watch on the PT people.....

 

[seabee1999]

Prayers for you!

 

[Eric_75]

Sending more prayers your way, kind sir.

 

[luvmysuper]

Hope everything works out far beyond your best hopes!