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  1. 07-30-2013, 05:22 PM #1
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    Successful surgery

    I had neck surgery for my stenosis Monday morning. They cracked open vertebra C3 thru C7 and put a spacer in each one. Believe it or not I have not needed any pain meds for last 30 hours and I feel fine. Muscles are sore and I took a muscle relaxer but haven't had any real pain to speak of. They have given me last IV but have left needles in, won't take those out until right before I get discharged. The last thing I have is a drain in the back of my neck but they might take that out tonight or tomorrow morning.

    I expect to go home tomorrow but will not restart business for 6 - 8 weeks. Have to get rechecked in 6 weeks before I get unconditional release. I will be getting some physical therapy and have to wear neck brace/collar during that time.

    I greatly appreciate all the folks here and elsewhere that kept me in mind and said a prayer for me. This is a great group of folks.
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  2. 07-30-2013, 05:25 PM #2
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    That is great news.
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  3. 07-30-2013, 05:48 PM #3
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    Outstanding!! Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!
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  4. 07-30-2013, 06:03 PM #4
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    Good Luck perfessor. I hope all works out.
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  5. 07-30-2013, 06:27 PM #5
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    That is good news Perfessor. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery.
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  6. 07-30-2013, 06:40 PM #6
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    Good News and you're on the way!

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  7. 07-30-2013, 06:46 PM #7
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    GOOD on you perfessor!! Glad to hear this! Hope your recovery will go smoothly and quickly..

    In other news I got a PEG today (feeding tube) and I feel like I got shot thru the gut with an arrow.. Long road ahead for both of us I guess..

    Keep the good news coming!
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  8. 07-30-2013, 06:56 PM #8
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    Best wishes Kieth!

    I had c3 -c7 done some years ago. Helped a lot.
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  9. 07-30-2013, 07:05 PM #9
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    Sounds like you had an excellent surgeon. I know there were many prayers for you, which is always a good thing.
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  10. 07-30-2013, 07:12 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by blackthorn View Post
    Outstanding!! Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!
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  11. 07-30-2013, 07:42 PM #11
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    Glad to see you back and on your way to a great recovery.

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  12. 07-30-2013, 07:46 PM #12
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    Outstanding Keith! I'm happy to hear things went well and your on the mend. Keep us posted.
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  13. 07-30-2013, 08:28 PM #13
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    That's great news Perfessor!
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    Awesome Keith!!!!!!!!! Glad to hear all went well. Keep it slow and steady until you heal up.
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  15. 07-30-2013, 10:59 PM #15
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    That is really good news. Modern medicine is certainly not perfect, but they
    can really do some amazing things these days.

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery. It must be wonderful to have intractable
    pain removed.

    Take care of yourself.

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  16. 07-30-2013, 11:12 PM #16
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    Good news, I hope that you continue to heal.
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  17. 07-31-2013, 12:00 AM #17
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    Great news, Keith!

    I fear I may be a candidate for the same surgery in the next twelve months. My neck pain is steadily becoming more and more unbearable, so I'm going to be following your progress quite closely.

    In the meantime, relax and follow the discharge instructions.

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  18. 07-31-2013, 02:20 AM #18
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    Good news Keith! Prayers for your continued progress and recovery from me.
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  19. 07-31-2013, 07:32 AM #19
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    Dr just came in and told me I can go home today. That is music to my ears, everybody here at the hospital is real nice but I don't want to live here!
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  20. 07-31-2013, 07:36 AM #20
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    WOW! That is even better news! Now relax and rest so you can heal. That's the hardest part for many of us.
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