motorcycletom Posted October 20, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2013 Well my surgeon called and gave me my date for my back surgery on December 13. Yes it is Friday 13th. I will be glad to see this day get here. My back is getting worse by the day. I put the bike away last month because I did not feel comfortable riding it anymore with my back. Here is some back ground on why I need surgery: Amy and I were rear ended last December as we were stopped to pull into the driveway to our park. I was in the hospital for 4 days had a silent heart attack, a new stint in my heart and a lot of back pain. Once I got out I went to a chiropractor but that was not helping. So then went to my primary doctor and he sent me for X-Rays and MRI. They found 2 herniated disks and 2 bulging disks L3 & L4. Then was sent to a neurosurgeon and he did more x-rays and found a fracture in L3 and L4. I will have 2 rods and 4 screws in my back and hope the pain is gone. I have talked to many people that have had back surgery and have heard good and bad. So I am hoping mine will be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted October 20, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 20, 2013 Wishing you the best recovery possible. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted October 20, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 20, 2013 keep the thoughts positive and good luck, I know several people that has had back surgery and did real well with it the only ones I know that has not done good did not listen and do what the doctor said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted October 21, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 21, 2013 keep the thoughts positive and good luck, I know several people that has had back surgery and did real well with it the only ones I know that has not done good did not listen and do what the doctor said. +1 on that. If you trust your surgeon to open you up, then by golly at least trust him to follow his recovery advise. Good luck. Keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted October 21, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 21, 2013 To my good neighbor and friend, you KNOW I'm just a phone call away for anything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayceesfolly Posted October 21, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 21, 2013 Good Luck, Tom. If you need anything, I will be happy to come out and help any way I can. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted October 21, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 21, 2013 Here's to all going well. Guess you can think of it as an early christmas present. Hopefully this will take care of it all and you can start riding next year. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted October 21, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 21, 2013 praying for a successful surgery and a fast recovery. Keep us posted Patti and Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted October 21, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 21, 2013 Tom I had this exact surgery a year ago last July, Two nights in the hospital and as soon as I could I was up and walking (shuffling) as best I could. I feel good and the back pain is gone. I couldn't drive for six weeks and could not understand why, until the Dr. gave me the go ahead and drive, You do a lot of turning when you drive. Like the others have said do what the Dr says. I know a guy who had the same surgery and did not do what he was told. He was into a walker and cane for a while. Do what the Dr says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted October 21, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 21, 2013 So I am hoping mine will be good. So are we, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogger Posted October 22, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks for all your prayers. I can't wait for this to be all over I hate seeing Tom in so much pain. This gas been a long year for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy Posted October 22, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2013 Hope you do good, hurting back is not a easy thing to live with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted October 22, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 22, 2013 I have been very healthy during my life so I don't have alot to compare too, but when my back is hurting I can't do anything. Seems like everything I move hurts. And if I feel like I have a sneeze coming it is shear terror. I can't imagine what your enduring. Praying for the best in surgery and recovery, along with your care givers. hang in there brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted October 23, 2013 Share #14 Posted October 23, 2013 We so hope that all goes well for the surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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