Hey Lane!!!
 

Where you at?

So he is Alive but don't like us any more..........................:mad::mad::mad:


Clyde

cool - someone missed me. :)

I've really been sidelined with back issues... I finally got into the back surgeon, and we did the MRI yesterday. He's bringing me back in this Friday for a pair of cortisone epidural injections to see if that'll help, but he pretty much thinks we are looking at surgery.

In the mean time, I can't sit or stand for any length of time. And it doesn't help to lay down. I'm not using opioid meds so that if I do require surgery, they'll be more effective. But it pretty much sucks right now.

Lane

Alright, you will be in My Prayers and Thoughts till you get your epidurals..............


I hope they help..........


Clyde

Sorry to hear about that Lane. Back pain is not fun at all.

Have you tried hovering? J/K, buddy, hope they can get you straightened out

get well soon!

For sure bud

Take care Lane!! Thoughts and prayers your way..

You are in our thoughts Lane. Hang in there.

Hey, you know I miss ya too Bud! talk to you later today!
+Michael

My thoughts and prayers are with you Lane!!

Hope everything turns out well for you. Thoughts and prayers.

Good luck, I wish all the best for you.

Hope you feel better soon!

Keep the faith, Lane! Get well soon!

Boats

Hope you get to feeling better Lane.
Thoughts and prayers sent your way.

Greg

Hang in there Lane!

Quick Update
 

Thanks for all of the kind words of support and prayers in my behalf. I have PMs, text messages, notes here and a phone call from the Padre. You really know who your friends are by who's there when you're down a bit.

The epidural was today. All I can say is - OH MY HELL!!! - pardon the french. I have now reset the bar on pain intensity. This is the first time I've had the injection on the left side, and apparently, there wasn't much room between the nerve root and the bone, but the Doc was undeterred. He worked it in there and pumped several gallons (what it felt like) of cortisone in there.

By the time he finished (seemed like HOURS), I was soaked in sweat, had tears streaming down my face, and dang near bit a hole in the pillow I was laying on.

This evening, and the Novocain has worn off, and it really hurts. Really. :) I've decided the purpose is more of a threat: "Keep complaining about your little pains and we'll do THIS again." :)

I'll be fine - thanks again to my COTEP family for the love and concern. I have too many things to be thankful for to complain about the little bumps in the road.

Lane

Lane,
Hello, I tried to Warn You and Explain what you were in for...............

BTW You know sometimes when the epidural wears off, you might need some more................


Clyde

Nope. No way. I'm done with that. This Doc even said "Wow there's a lot of arthritis in there." If I do anything, it'll be surgery to clean out the gunk.

Lane, I hope that you are OK my friend!!! It hurts me just thinking of what you went through with that shot.

My wife also had that done and it is not something that you would want done!!!

Lane, have you tried one of those zero gravity things where you hang upside down? Just thinking it may help relieve some pain by hanging upside down and letting the vertebrae go back the other direction for a bit.

I tried this with my wife. . . and she just thought it was kinda kinky!

Hope things get better soon!

Ron, you're not supposed to have her do it nude with you behind the rack!

Sooo, that's why it didn't work so well. . . I could never find how in the instruction manual!!!

Talking about Lane......has anyone heard from him lately?:)

you know we love ya Lane! Get better... and read your facebook email too!
DaFadda

Hey guys.. and gals!!

I figured after calls from Clyde, the Padre and John wondering why I've abandoned my family, I'd better check in. Seems like when life gets a bit rocky, I tend to pull in, rather than reaching out for help.

I was originally scheduled for surgery on 1/28, but due to new insurance that started at the first of the year, I had to find a new surgeon and hospital in order to not be stuck with $85K in medical bills. Now, we are set, and going under the knife next Wednesday (2/22). The new doctor is more conservative and only going to fuse the joint at L5-S1 (I'm good with that - the original plan was to fuse all three joints from L3-S1.)

In the mean time, I'm trying to get things tidied up with my day job so that I can focus on a quick recovery. It'll be good to get over - I'm pretty much in pain 24/7 down both legs. Can't sit, stand or sleep. Other than that I'm good. :) The disk has almost completely failed resulting in bone on bone irritation. Sucks getting old. Ask Clyde.

Any way - thanks for all the kind thoughts and calls. I need to remember that COTEP is a close knit group of friends who support each other through good times and bad. And I need to remember that many here deal with much worse health problems than this.

Lane

Lane, it was great talking to you yesterday and I am glad that you posted on your situation.

You know that we are all here for you through good times and bad and you can count on your friends here at COTEP to be with you all the way!!!

If you need anything you have my number and thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.

Get well soon and keep checking in here if you are able.:)

Lane, good luck with the surgery. In my thoughts and prayers. Be well.

Glad to hear you got it all set for the Surgey. You know we Care for you and Miss You,

Keep the Faith My Friend You are still in Our Prayers and Thoughts.


Clyde

I wish you all the best, you are in my prayers.

you got my desk, my home and my cell. I'm around to listen when you need to talk.
DaFadda