jrprich

I am facing a forced layoff from driving my 99

I have to go under the knife for back surgery tomorrow.
The last surgery lasted for about 17 pain free years.....hope I get that much mileage out of this tune up

Those of you who are fellow sufferers know of what I speak. Just as long as it allows me to make the Caravan in August

renegad44

Hey man, good luck, I know what you are talking about, haven't been under the knife, yet, but in treatment now for constant lower back problems/pain, lower lumbar, probably going to force me to retire, but that's good.

Take care, and let us know when you're back with us.

dobewillie

best of luck on a speedy recovery

BarryR

Good luck. Hope you are feeling better soon. Let the docs do the work. Don't be a hero, take the drugs!

bencini231

Here's to a fast recovery.

jrose7004

I wish you a speedy recovery!

Jeffwilson34

I know your pain,
I had 2 disks removed and replaced with metal cages 7 years ago.
I still have pain and numbness in one leg, but it is livable where before the surgery i would sit up in a chair all night with my knees in my chest.

Good luck and here is to a fast recovery.

jrprich

Thanks for the support.

Guess I could do a How To.......but getting the pics might be a bit of a trick

Actually the last time I had the original surgery done it was pretty easy and I woke up with NO PAIN

Which was a vast improvement

jol

Best of luck with your surgery! I developed lower back/leg pain and found out I have a heriated disc and stenosis causing tightening around the nerve giving me 4 months of severe leg pain. I just had an injection to relieve stenosis/pain killer and steroid. It seems to be working.
Take care of yourself-you'll be doing the wave before you know it.
"Wave"

yaknow

Good Luck with the surgery, hopfully you'll be behind the wheel before you know it.

jclarksnakes

I had lower back surgery two years ago. Doctor told me no driving for one week. I hope this surgery goes as well for you as your last one.

DeeGee

I feel your pain Jim. 20 years flying ejection seats took its toll

Best of luck with the surgery. Think positive; you'll get plenty CF time during R&R

ajg1915

Good luck with the surgery.

jwd1011

best of luck bro!

Vetteman Jack

Best of luck with the surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery.

bucwheat

Good luck buddy.

jrprich

Sounds like me, I had a herniated disc in L 4-5 seventeen years ago when I had my first surgery. I was lucky in that I had micro surgery to remove a bit of the bad disc. Only a 3/4" incision required and I was walking the next day. Lasted about 15 years !
Then about two years ago my left leg began to have a growing ache during the day.......the MRI showed stenosis in the same L4/5 site. I wanted my surgeon to just go back in and remove the stenosis. But my insurance company required non surgical methods tried first. So I have been through physical therapy, oral steroids, and finally two steroid injections in the L4/5 area. None of these worked for long
SO finally the insurance gave in and OKed the surgery.
Once again it will be micro surgery with a small incision. Hopefully the recovery will go at least as well as it did in 92.

Thanks again for all the positive thoughts......heading for the hospital in an hour

Jim

MSG C5

Best of luck and God speed in your recovery.

We love our Vettes, however they are not user friendly when it comes to any kind of injury. I tore up my ankle in December and was on crutches. The Vette was on the battery tender....

De_Vette

Good Luck and I hope you have a speedy recovery

rpm462

Good luck, will keep my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.