Decision has been made.....need prayers.

wartiger

After consulting with a few surgeons and specialists, they ALL say surgery is my only option to correct my back. Seems that the fusion of my L4 and L5 vertebrae along with a steel mesh "cage" is the only way to prevent this injury from coming back and to prevent me from losing the mobility in my right leg. I will be going in on October 8th for surgery and will be out of service for 6-10 weeks. So, if you are of the faith minded, I need a few prayers to get me through this. Scared to death and not looking forward to next week.

Warbirds

A guy like you will be up and recovered before you know it!

fishkiller41

Dave is right Dave, these surgeons have done these operations so many times and they all share their experiences and techniques,they in many cases film and review each others work and try to be less invasive than before.I have COMPLETE faith that you will come through it just fine and be kicking yourself in the *, wondering why you didn't get off the fence and do it sooner.
Their will be 2 Davids at the top of the prayer and well wishes list for a while now.
Try not to let it eat U up man,you'll sleep through the whole thing and pain medications will help you through the recovery and healing process.I'm not even going to try to tell you you'll feel NO PAIN but, with the quality of life you'll gain, in the end, it'll all be well worth it.

HandLoad

Prayers and Best Wishes, Mate.

Night Stalker

Knock-out the surgery, quit your bitttchin and get back to work!!!

However, until that time, I've got you on my standing prayer list.

NS

yblockhead

Wish you the best on a speedy recovery!

wpage

Dear God, kindly watch over this brother. Guide the hands of the health care pros involved...

jwb267

i didn't have the rod or mesh, but i only spent one night in the hospital when i had my back operated on. you'l be fine!
prayers asked

hdcolt51

Dave,best to you!Prayers ask.

djh860

Those mesh cages are a real advance in treatment.

FEENIX

I too have back problems (L3 and L4) but no nerve issues.

Good luck and God bless. Praying for your speedy recovery.

Ed

jev1969

Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

Manyguns

Take it from someone who has been there. Had a fusion 3 years ago. It was a piece of cake. Almost no pain involved and they went in through my belly. I'm serious! I enjoyed my time off work and my back came out just fine. Quit worrying and do EXACTLY what your surgeon tells you in your recovery. They had to hold me back cause I felt so good! Bonus is that you get a cool x-ray to impress everyone with.[:D][:D]
Tom

mjbmxz

Prayers sent.

fastcarsgofast

Prayer sent.

pickenup

Sent from here.

MartyEGVboy

Had fusion surgery 2 yrs ago. S1 to L4. Feet still numb (S1 nerve damage) but I have a life again. If they said up front this would be the price (numb feet) I would have thought longer but still would have done it.

Pre-surgery: 5 minutes on my feet, 10 minutes of rest, repeat. Walk 100 yards.
Post-surgery: As much as 2.5 hours on my feet (little league coach) walk a half mile, rest 5 minutes, repeat

Expect 4-6 weeks of convalescence, wear your turtle shell for 12 weeks minimum. Do not bend, do not twist. Never bend and twist for 18 months. Walk as much as you can as long as you can everyday no need for PT

Remember to report your progress to us.

May God bless you and your surgeons.

kimi

Done. You're going to be just fine.

How's the football pics coming for Saturday? [:)][;)]

dongill

wartiger, I hope that you are having a neurosurgeon operate on you! They are the only specialty to operate on a back! Heavenly Father may You help wartiger through this surgery, and may there be no complications. May You give supernatural peace and comfort to wartiger!

MrM1A1

Sorry to hear it. My dad had a triple vertibrae fusion and it was tough on him. Best of luck on your surgery and a fast recovery.

tr fox

Modern medicine can often perform what looks like miracles to the patients. Thing positively.

NOSLEEP

A small bump in the road keep the faith. A new start is knocking at the door... everything will be fine. God bless.

evileye fleagal

you asked an you recived hope it works out for you.

River Rat

You've got my prayers, Wartiger. My coworker is waiting for similar surgery, and is eager to get on with it. His wife had the same surgery earlier this year, and is doing terrific. Here's to an awesome recovery that leaves the doctors amazed.

JustC

done

n/a

David,

My prayers are offered for a successful procedure and your speedy and full recovery.

You'll do fine, Brother.[;)]

n/a

Prayers sent...

OLDCOP

Hang tough! When the recovery is over you can claim to be bionic! I hope you sail thru it!

William81

Count me in....

wsfiredude

David,

Sent from here.

You're gonna do fine.[;)]

storm6490

if you are UNDER 40, you can wait. i just looked at the new technology in disk fusion last winter. It is not a solid piece of crap like the ones being used now. It is a flexible device that is revolutionary. Designed by a fellow Norwegian. We have good strong backs until we hit about 50 and then we get all hunched over and crippled.

Zebra

Prayers sent Wartiger, hoping you have a speedy recovery.
Listen to your Dr and follow his advice after the surgery.
My Dr's best advice after my surgery was to walk 1/8-1/4 mile per day until I could walk 2 miles with no pain.
I'll be honest, it's going to hurt very BAD after the precedure and you might develope a craving for opiates after the pain subsides.

Old-Colts

Prayers said!

wartiger

Wow, it's funny how words from people I have never even met have encouraged me and gave me a sense of peace and ease. Thank you, all of you. I know with God's grace, I will do just fine. Wish I could buy all of yall a round!

bigbill0910

Tiger, I will pray for you. You can learn to live with that bad leg, you can't stand the back pain. I did, my right leg has "drop foot" and I get along OK. L3-4-L4-5. 1989

savage170

prayers sent

Gotteskrieger

Prayers said.

gjshaw

prayers asked.

MaxOHMS

You got em.

Let us know the day/time of the procedure.