Frustrated (med)
#1
Drifting
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Frustrated (med)
20 yrs in FDNY has taken it's toll. 17 yrs ago had to get a discectomy C5-6.
Now, with a 2 month old GS Vert sitting in my garage, I learn that I'm going to have to get my stenosis in L3-5 operated on. Finally got to the stage where walking for 15 min causes my leg to go numb. On top of that, the 17 yr old neck surgery is starting to cause tingling in my left shoulder.
Going to see an Ortho Spine surgeon in Jan. Hopefully I'll be back in the vette by summer. At 63, it's a little harder to recoup.
Now, with a 2 month old GS Vert sitting in my garage, I learn that I'm going to have to get my stenosis in L3-5 operated on. Finally got to the stage where walking for 15 min causes my leg to go numb. On top of that, the 17 yr old neck surgery is starting to cause tingling in my left shoulder.
Going to see an Ortho Spine surgeon in Jan. Hopefully I'll be back in the vette by summer. At 63, it's a little harder to recoup.
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#2
Racer
He brother I'm right there with you. 25 yrs at my local twp PD in South Jersey. Injured in a bar fight in the late 90's. In 2001, I had a discectomy on L4, L5, S1. Same boat; sitting in a car for more than 15 minutes, walking for more than 15 minutes both legs would go numb. My surgery was done by a Neuro surgeon, in fact he was the head of the Neuro surgery Dept. at Jefferson Hospital in Philly. I have been back pain free and am able to sit in a car or walk for long periods of time with no problems (KNOCK WOOD). It was a life altering event for me! Good luck with it!
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Fcal, I get it my firefighting friend. Every fight I had as a LEO has come back to haunt me in my more mature year as I've been through two back surgeries. Be strong, stand tuff, listen to the Doc, and you'll be back in that C7 before you know it. Good luck brother.
And you are correct. We don't spring back like we used too.
And you are correct. We don't spring back like we used too.
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#7
Burning Brakes
Just in case you need it, I work at Duke here in NC and I can hook you up with the #1 neurosurgeon in the world, if you want to get your spinal issues fixed once and for all. Just PM me and I'll hook you up, if you need it. He's that good.
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#8
Race Director
You will be back in the saddle in no time.
#9
Safety Car
Yup, this is the place
reminds of the scene from "Jaws" where they share their war wounds; I'm almost 63 and I've had neck fusion, five knee ops, two elbow ops, etc.....this is the site as most of us are of similar (medical) ilk and can share in the "camaraderie"......
one day at a time, take your meds and do your stretches......
one day at a time, take your meds and do your stretches......
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#11
Im 46, had 12 surgeries in the last 10 years, culminating in both my knee getting replaced in the last four months. But thats the reason I bought the car, figured as I get older, I wont be able to drive a car like this. So until its time to get a buick, Im going to take as much pain as possible to get into the seat, because once Im behind the wheel, all I do is SMILE.
FCAL, good luck with your surgeries
FCAL, good luck with your surgeries
#12
Burning Brakes
Stenosis
I have spinal stenosis also. Did you ever look into a spinal cord stimulator? That may be my next step as I really want to try and avoid back surgery
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Drifting
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Team Owner
I had two such procedures this year:
https://www.google.com/search?ei=zI0....0.F4ZJfxQ9l6c
The first one lasted for one cruise trip. The second has lasted since the spring.
#15
Melting Slicks
Same here 25 yrs LEO in crazy Cali. Back and neck issues. Anyone have a good spine Doc in Calif?
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#17
Man, I guess I better start counting my blessings......recently retired with 32 years on SP, no health issues, no meds, and do kick boxing workout 4 - 6 times a week. The muscle aches definitely don't go away as quick anymore, but I can live with those. Wish you the best of luck and fast healing with the surgery ahead.
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Man, I guess I better start counting my blessings......recently retired with 32 years on SP, no health issues, no meds, and do kick boxing workout 4 - 6 times a week. The muscle aches definitely don't go away as quick anymore, but I can live with those. Wish you the best of luck and fast healing with the surgery ahead.
#19
Burning Brakes
Fcal ,
I went through fire fighting school 3 times while in the Navy.
It was the most physically demanding thing I've ever done in my life.
Handling charged fire hose in tight spaces is not for the feint of heart.
You and your brothers and sisters command my respect and admiration for all that you do.
Keep that GS in the garage. It will be a good motivation tool for you to work hard in physical therapy and get back behind the wheel in the spring.
I wish you well.
I went through fire fighting school 3 times while in the Navy.
It was the most physically demanding thing I've ever done in my life.
Handling charged fire hose in tight spaces is not for the feint of heart.
You and your brothers and sisters command my respect and admiration for all that you do.
Keep that GS in the garage. It will be a good motivation tool for you to work hard in physical therapy and get back behind the wheel in the spring.
I wish you well.
#20
Drifting
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Hey Bikeman, On my off days and for years before I got on the job, I worked construction, Roofing, drywall, framing, etc. Guess it all added up. 45 years of riding motorcycles didn't help either.