Winterized the TC and tucked it away for the winter. I know, pretty early but it is in anticipation of extensive back surgery. Two surgeons have now told me I need a fusion on L2,3,4 and 5. It will have to be done with clamps, rods and grafts from my hip bone. 6 month recovery time!!! I am still not fully convinced to do this. A good part of me is saying to wait until I can not stand the pain anymore. Seems these type surgeries are just the beginning of many more down the road. :(

I hope you get some relief soon and recovery is fast. Keep us informed.b

Hey DJ sorry about your back problems but think of this. You are not going to be down for long so just think about your TC all tucked away nice just waiting for you to get better so more adventures can be had...Good luck with the surgery and expect to see you here afterwards.

~DJ~ wrote:Winterized the TC and tucked it away for the winter. I know, pretty early but it is in anticipation of extensive back surgery. Two surgeons have now told me I need a fusion on L2,3,4 and 5. It will have to be done with clamps, rods and grafts from my hip bone. 6 month recovery time!!! I am still not fully convinced to do this. A good part of me is saying to wait until I can not stand the pain anymore. Seems these type surgeries are just the beginning of many more down the road. :(Janet and I agree with your thinking... hang in there as long as you can.

Oye! sorry to hear this! I too tend to be more like you (and Sleep and wife) and just keep going until I can't take the pain anymore.... But when you DO have it done I also subscribe to Led 67's positive attitude.. You will have a LOT to look forward to after you heal.... in 6 months OR LESS! Always keep a positive thought! :) Dak

Ask your surgeon about the Maverick Procedure. About 7 years ago I had four titanium discs inserted in my spine. They cut a 22 cm cut in abdomen, separate the internal organs, remove damage discs, replace with Titanium & Nylon disc that over eight weeks fuses to the vertebrae, giving full recovery & mobility. I had spent periods of months confined to bed, unable to walk. The surgery started at 2pm on a Friday and finished 10pm that night, they had me walking at 10am, the following morning.After surgery, I had to lay face down at home, with nurse home visit and my helpful wife, for eight weeks. Not easy.I had a Neuro spinal Surgeon, dr Paul Bannon, the second in Australia, filmed live to 3 Universities, one Sydney & two In the US. The US surgeon/inventor of the procedure was present.I was told fusion was my only option, but waited and this was a new procedure then.PM me and I will call you or email further details.There is a whole lot more detail, but it was worth it, now I can sit on a camping rug, walk, cross my legs, etc, still a little pain, but nothing, compared to the pain I endured for eight years after work accident. Doug

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sleepy
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Sep 18, 2013
~DJ~ wrote:
Winterized the TC and tucked it away for the winter. I know, pretty early but it is in anticipation of extensive back surgery. Two surgeons have now told me I need a fusion on L2,3,4 and 5.

It will have to be done with clamps, rods and grafts from my hip bone. 6 month recovery time!!!

I am still not fully convinced to do this. A good part of me is saying to wait until I can not stand the pain anymore. Seems these type surgeries are just the beginning of many more down the road. :(

Janet and I agree with your thinking... hang in there as long as you can.
Led_67
Explorer
Sep 18, 2013
Hey DJ sorry about your back problems but think of this. You are not going to be down for long so just think about your TC all tucked away nice just waiting for you to get better so more adventures can be had...Good luck with the surgery and expect to see you here afterwards.
bka0721
Explorer II
Sep 18, 2013
I hope you get some relief soon and recovery is fast. Keep us informed.

b

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