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  1. 09-04-2013, 10:13 PM #1
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    I'm back to work!

    I am back to work and back in business! I saw the two surgeons today who did my neck surgery five weeks ago. Both gave me a clean bill of health and a full release to get back to work (actually, I've been doing the professor-thing for the last two weeks but I haven't done any lab/shop work yet) and also to get back in business. I had a "laminoplasty with instrument" on five of my neck vertebra (C3-C7). I was suffering from cervical stenosis, a narrowing of the interior of the vertebra that was compressing my spinal cord. They cracked open each vertebra and put a spacer in to enlarge the hole. I got to see the result in an X-ray, the spacers are still where they should be and are already showing significant bonding and healing.

    I have had very little pain and feel much better and with luck I may regain some of the strength I lost in my upper body.

    In any case I am open for business again and taking orders for nose punches, sizer sets and die retention nut drivers. I also have several new products that I've developed and haven't had the chance to make yet. I'm really looking forward to doing some shop work this weekend, it's been killing me to look at my CNC lathe and not be able to turn it on and run anything.

    Thanks to all who have kept me in their thoughts and prayers. Your kindness is appreciated.
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  2. 09-04-2013, 10:16 PM #2
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    Awesome news Keith! Welcome back!
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  3. 09-04-2013, 11:07 PM #3
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    Yes, welcome back, and I hope all heals well as soon as possible. JW
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  4. 09-04-2013, 11:09 PM #4
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    theperfessor-Keith I am so glad to see you out amonst them again! Also very good news on a rather complex surgery. I am sure you will be able to resume normal activities and possibly have some of the strength you lost. I look forward to your posts and miss you when you are "out".
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  5. 09-04-2013, 11:14 PM #5
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    Really great news that you are feeling better. Nothing worse than going through all that just to trade pains. What a pain in the neck, pun intended. Glad to have you back.
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  6. 09-04-2013, 11:17 PM #6
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    Congratulations - hoping you have a full recovery of all your strength
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  7. 09-05-2013, 12:04 AM #7
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    Awesome!
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  8. 09-05-2013, 12:23 AM #8
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    Glad to read that you are doing well.

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  9. 09-05-2013, 12:46 AM #9
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    Glad to hear it.

    I will be sending some work your way soon.

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  10. 09-05-2013, 12:48 AM #10
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    Great news, Keith. Glad you're on the way back to your old self. Once in a while, I think of you when I pick up my Castboolits hammer just to look at it. Prettiest tool I own. Thanks!

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  11. 09-05-2013, 12:56 AM #11
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    Glad you are back to work i had my secomd shoulder surgery back in may and i cant go back to work till I can consistently lifw 50# up to shoulder height. Looking like the middle of october for me.
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  12. 09-05-2013, 01:02 AM #12
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    Best kind of news there is, Keith!

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    Good to hear of the recovery.
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    This is a good report. Always nice to hear a good report. Good for you.
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  15. 09-05-2013, 01:21 AM #15
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    Good to have you back!
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  16. 09-05-2013, 01:34 AM #16
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    Keith Great news do not push it and quit when you are tired we can all wait a few days for whatever we ordered.
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  17. 09-05-2013, 01:50 AM #17
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    Great news. Hope you feel like a million bucks.
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  18. 09-05-2013, 06:18 AM #18
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    That is Awesome Keith!!!!! Glad to hear all is well.
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  19. 09-05-2013, 07:56 AM #19
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    Great News, Keith! I know it feels good to get back in the saddle.
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  20. 09-05-2013, 09:21 AM #20
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    Excellant news Keith! It is amazing what they can do today. I had a much simplier procedure done a few years ago and it made a world of difference. There is no substitute for a good back. Keep on cranking out the great products you offer....I am a satisfied customer.
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