dingy Posted July 20, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 20, 2011 This is a continuation of the thread below. I was supposed to have surgery on my back close to two months ago. I got a blood clot in my lower left leg a few days before the surgery and it had to be canceled. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59851 This time, due to the clot and my having been on blood thinners for two months, it's more complicated. I checked in tonight (wed) about 5:30. Tomorrow sometime I am scheduled to have a filter inserted in a vein leading to my heart. They are supposed to go in either femoral artery at my groin, or in my neck. This is supposed to catch any clot that may break loose before it gets to heart or lungs. Then, I have to stay in hospital over the weekend. Monday, my Dr. is going to do surgery on my lower back and remove the extruded disc that is pressing on my spinal cord. I should be able to go home Monday afternoon if that surgery goes well. I will be so happy to get rid of this pain. For a couple of weeks I was taking 8 percocets a day in order to tolerate the pain. I haven't rode the scooter once this year yet and I am missing it. I have my laptop with me and hooked into hospitals wireless system. Got all my bike files with me. Its amazing how much Venture related stuff I have, 18 gig worth. I am sure I will be on here over the weekend, If you don't here from me after Monday, there will be a bunch of Venture parts for sale, wife has said if I go, garage is getting cleaned out. She has no idea how much I have spent on this, so it will be a bargain if I don't pull through. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted July 20, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 20, 2011 Good luck Gary....hope all goes well with the surgery and that your wife won't have to sell any of the stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkuhr Posted July 20, 2011 Share #3 Posted July 20, 2011 Gary, Good luck with the surgery. Hope all works out with your back. My wife had simular surgery in April, and doc did not get enough first time and had to do it again 5 days later. She had 6 weeks rehab, but now nearly 100%. Don't worry about riding, its too HOT anyway. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC89Venture Posted July 20, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 20, 2011 Best of luck and remember do what your doctor tells you to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 21, 2011 Share #5 Posted July 21, 2011 Will keep you in our prayers and wish you the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted July 21, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 21, 2011 Good luck and hope all goes well. Hope it takes the pain away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Tater Posted July 21, 2011 Share #7 Posted July 21, 2011 Hope you feel better soon:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted July 21, 2011 Share #8 Posted July 21, 2011 All the best to you, hope they get you all fixed up and back in the saddle:fingers-crossed-emo Take care and listen to the DRs. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.steve wells Posted July 21, 2011 Share #9 Posted July 21, 2011 good luck gary i remember seeing you at quaker steak&lube you were in serious pain that night hope all goes well and give it time to heal afterwards . steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted July 21, 2011 Share #10 Posted July 21, 2011 prayers sent my friend.........godspeed and heal well DAvid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterGuns Posted July 21, 2011 Share #11 Posted July 21, 2011 Good luck with the surgery and the recovery. You're in good hands so do worry. Just take it easy and no wheelies when you get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted July 21, 2011 Share #12 Posted July 21, 2011 well as much as i could use some realy good parts or a whole bike:rotf: i much rather see you out on it. get well heal up when you get out do inventory in the garage.. prayers sent up today if you get a great looking nurse dont forget the rules pics man pics:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Canuck Posted July 21, 2011 Share #13 Posted July 21, 2011 We've never met but I've really enjoyed reading all your posts; you've got technical insight, a positive attitude and great sense of humor. All the best with the surgery; I'm sure you'll come through it with flying colors! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted July 21, 2011 Share #14 Posted July 21, 2011 Good luck with the surgery. We know you'll do just fine. Although your wife did contact me about some of those parts she is cleaning out. :rotf: Good luck and God's speed on the recovery. Bubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 21, 2011 Share #15 Posted July 21, 2011 Warden keeps making the same threat... 1st Gen Yard Sale!! If I bought me a 2nd Gen it might be safe??Or a BLUE Trike..... Filter is a piece of cake Gary and gives you a little peace of mind. My leg is still full of clots. Filter doing its job. Hope you get rid of the back pain. My son is going thru the same thing but doc says he won't operate?? Boy (40 yrs old but I can call him that) really hurts at times and can hardly walk. How do you convince doc it needs to be done?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted July 21, 2011 Share #16 Posted July 21, 2011 Best of luck dude.....years ago I had a girlfriend who had some similar issues, but in her arms. It was a bad disc in her neck vertebra. They went in and fixed it and 9 years later shes still doing well...no more neck or arm pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2011 Share #17 Posted July 21, 2011 Gary, prayers sent that all goes well. Hope your up and around real soon. Hmmmm, maybe the doc can tighten up some of your vertebra with this speciality tool shown below. I think some surgical specialist developed it not so long ago.... http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/data/7/combined.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted July 21, 2011 Share #18 Posted July 21, 2011 Gary, I'll be thinking about you tomorrow. I'm sure it will bring you the relief you are hoping for. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted July 21, 2011 Share #19 Posted July 21, 2011 Good Luck. Prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrolman46 Posted July 21, 2011 Share #20 Posted July 21, 2011 Dinjy/Gary, I don't know you & we haven't met yet, but I've been there where you are & want to give you some support. Things will get better! Sorry to hear about your troubles. I've been in the hospital for the 2nd & 3rd times in my life in the last 6 months. 1st time was when I was born in 1946, 2nd last Nov when I had a massive heart attack, 3rd was two weeks ago for a lower end look. Fortunately all has turned out well. Keep a good outlook & stay in touch with us Venture guys. we will help you through this so you can get back out here & ride with us. Keep us posted on the procedures & how you're doing C Ya, Graderman46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted July 21, 2011 Share #21 Posted July 21, 2011 BHest of luck Gary!! We will be praying for you! Keep us covered on how things are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted July 21, 2011 Share #22 Posted July 21, 2011 good luck Gary. see you at MD next year on your Venturemax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted July 21, 2011 Share #23 Posted July 21, 2011 Best of luck Dingy! Ya, the back surgery is the easy part! I'm back to work in 5 weeks, and was moving fairly well almost right away! Hopefully all the vascular stuff works out OK. Get well soon, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted July 21, 2011 Share #24 Posted July 21, 2011 Prayers is being sent for you buddy,,, may God smile on you this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted July 21, 2011 Filter was put in this morning. That went good. Put in through my neck. I want some food. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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