Members bassman1956 Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 I haven't said too awful much on here, although the forumites i see somewhat often know something's been brewing... I go in for lower back surgery monday morning. L5-S1 region, the procedures are microdiskectomy, microforminotomy, and hemilaminotomy. Mainly the left side, but the right should see great relief also. As the surgeon states, officially, the stated purpose of the procedure is to stop the injury from worsening. But he's quick in stating that nearly everyone is supprised by how much better they feel afterwards. And, I've discussed this with a number of people who have been through the same or similar repairs to their lower backs, and all have experienced great relief and wished they would have done it sooner. My brother-in-law's coming up for a week to get me through the critical time. Then the Dr and co. say it should be far easier than the 2 neck fusions I went through, although my bending is extremely limited for 2 weeks, and my lifting for several months. So the big gear gets shuffled to the basement after we jam tomorrow, to make way to the gas log fireplace which will be major comfort over the next 2 months. And there will be no playing for the next 3+ months. On the neat-o side, we started recording our stuff on my H-4 last week. In 44.1 stereo. And I found my Acid license so I can access it now. Will Cubase or whatever, also help in tweaking the eq and balance of the recordings? I think I have that too. Anyways, I guess this can be my jonesin' relief for a while... I'm a bit nervous. I've got an excellent surgeon. And hopefully the friends and neighbors will be as willing to pitch in as they said. I'm most nervous about catching a bug between now and then that would postpone the surgery. If it were that simple, or if it had been an emergency, I would have done this the next day when the doc and I talked about this in July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Good luck and mojo for a fast recovery. I fear I may need to head down this road sooner than later myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BottomHeavyKate Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Good luck my dear....If you need company I'll gladly bring up a sixer of stout... Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Mojo, karma and good thoughts coming your way. On the up side, think how nice it will be to enjoy an Imperial/Russian/Baltic stout/porter in a pain-free condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 16, 2009 Moderators Share Posted October 16, 2009 Good luck Karl. I hope it goes better than anticipated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LouSpaceMonkey Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 All my fingers and toes are crossed for ya, man. On the lighter side, I would think your that beard of yours, would keep you plenty warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sonic1 Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 All my fingers and toes are crossed for ya, man. On the lighter side, I would think your that beard of yours, would keep you plenty warm Pretty sure carrying the beard's what jacked up the back. J/K. Good luck, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ender_rpm Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Best of luck brother, I wish you a speedy recovery, and much relaxing time in front of the fire place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Pretty sure carrying the beard's what jacked up the back. :lol: Tanx, all! Yeah, I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Svi Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Wow, Karl-good luck. Lots of mojo sent, let me know if we can help in any way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gspointer Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Good luck, and quick recoveries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluescout Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Good luck and a speedy recovery!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted October 16, 2009 Moderators Share Posted October 16, 2009 I've had pretty similar lower back surgery. I was pleased with the results. Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 *fingers crossed* Prayers sent your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 best of luck during the surgery and for a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sludgebass69 Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Good luck Karl, hopefully it goes as well for you as it did for me. Just be sure to follow the doc's orders! Give me a shout if you need help with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cpt. Spliff Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Good luck with the op and a speedy recovery.Not the worst time of the year to hibernate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks for the wishes and mojo, all! Looks like my hardest thing will be the fact that once or twice a day I'll need help from neighbors and friends for odd jobs that are either too heavy and or require bending. And this is incredibly limited to no bending and a quart of milk in weight to start. Whew! So, today I got the last of the arrangements/discussions with the hospital, and a stop-in at the eye doctorsa about the Prx needing tweaked. Then got the car down to Pep Boys, 'cuz after replacing the one CV joint on my vaca a few weeks ago, it was feeling like the other was about to go. Turned out that the one that was replaced was defective. So, it ate up my day, but, it's fixed, and won't be any problem for my B-I-L when he's using the car while in town. Seems as long as i keep busy, I'm not really concerned. But if I have too much freedom to think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guttermouth Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 here's some good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 Prayers and well wishes sent, bud - and best of luck, too... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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