Quenchcrack Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I will be undergoing a spinal fusion of the L4 and L5 vertebrae on July 21. I will likely be hard to reach for the whole week. However, I plan to be back at the computer as soon as possible. Your prayers are coveted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Quench, you are on the list. We will also keep you in mind on the 21st. Keep us informed as to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 QuenchCrack; we got your back prayerwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 You got em!! Get well soon!! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftjcook Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Quenchcrack we will be praying for God's healing and Quick Recovery... And of course the Patience to let it happen! God Bless Tim & Anna Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 knee mail your way Bob, just have the patience to be a good patient and don't rush things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 My prayers are with the surgeon as he is the one doing the cutting. You just have to take it:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder19 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 My prayers are with you, and the Dr., I am going to be in your position one of these days, I just keep hoping I can hold out long enough that the technology advances to the point they can repair discs with high success rates and make it so we can still lead our normal lives afterward, I have 3 herniated. Fusing discs isn't as risky as some spinal surgeries but any time your getting surgery there are risks. The biggest thing I have learned from my surgeries is don't rush recovery, it can just end up taking longer to recovery. Good luck! Will be looking forward to hearing how well your doing in a couple of weeks. welder19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 You have my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triw Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Quenchcrack: You have my prayers for healing and letting God use this time to minister to you as you spend time recovering. May He use this time to draw you closer and give you more wisdom. William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 prayers to you and yours. i know this works cause not to long ago i broke my neck in a wreck, the Good Lord is watching over and holding you in this time of need, God Bless, jimmy & mary seale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Caradoc Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Quench you have my prayers for the surgery and the rrecovery. Just please don't rush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 You guys are great! Thanks for your prayers and support. It really means a lot to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Bob, as with the others, wife and I will be praying for you AND the DRs. HE (GOD) is the GREAT PHYSICIAN. The WORD states where there are 2 or more 'gathered in MY NAME, I will be with them and answer their prayers.' At last count there are more than 2 gathered here praying for you. Let us know how you are doing when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 We will pray for a successful surgery and recovery... Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Our prayers are with you! Let us hear how you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Bob, as has been noted, surgery ain't fun but if you gettin something fixed just be patient. I wasn't patient once and paid the consequences. May the Good Lord hold you in the palm of his hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 OK, despite the best efforts of ol' Slewfoot, the power of God prevailed and I am whole again! Surgery was on Monday and took 3-4 hours. I was released Thursday at noon. Got a nice souvenir just under my belly button and one in the small of my back. Now, I have a high tolerance for pain but had I known what this would involve, I might have hesitated. I'm glad I didn't of course but dang! That Smarts! The good news is I can walk without pain and that is the payoff. I could not imagine a retirement where I could not brouse the flea markets looking for rusty iron. Anyway, my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your prayers and support. QC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hang in there , Bob. Remember old age isn't for the timid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Get well soon Quench , You are in my prayers. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Quench, glad to hear your back home and recovering. Go slow till you figure what you can and can not do safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 the good Lord has blessed you- be safe, carefull and GOD bless and keep you!!,, jimmy & mary seale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I think I had the same thing done a couple years ago. Not sure which two vertebrae it was, mine was done by going in through the neck. I had instant relief and enjoyed my three day vacation. Makes you feel like a new man. That was the only time I had ever been cut on purpose. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 (edited) My surgery was in my lower back area. First they made a 3" long incision under my belly button. They pushed my guts aside and went through to the spine where they removed the disk between L4 and L5. Then they flipped my over and made a 4" long incision over my spine. They bolted two stabilizing arms onto my spine with 3 screws each. Finally, they grafted bone onto each wing of the vertebrae to further stabilize the area. Smarts a bit right now but God Bless Vicodin and Valium. The worst of the pain was getting my digestive system working again. Thought I was going to explode. Just to inspire good lifting techniques. I injured my back when I was 24 and live with it until now (61). It will cost my insurance company about $200,000. Take care of your back, the repairs are expensive and painful! Edited July 27, 2008 by Quenchcrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Get well soon. Thats good you got though it. I hurt me back about a week and half ago I chipped a disc and did something to L5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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