bozo 0 #26 March 10, 2009 QuoteBozo said to the effect "They made me intoa a miserable,short tempered jerk." Sorry pal you were that way before the pain. Any words of encouragement from your March 3rd appointment? Ok David.....only a friend would recognize my attributes. I am scheduled for another surgery 18 March with a bigtime neurosurgeon who is quite confident that the procedure will work.....in his words....."just cut out a little bone here ,a little bone there....easy". Yeah easy for him to say. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #27 March 11, 2009 You should wear that fat elvis suit when you meet him for the pre-op, and tell him you'll only destroy it if the surgery works. Hope this cuts down on the owies. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #28 March 11, 2009 Quote You should wear that fat elvis suit when you meet him for the pre-op, and tell him you'll only destroy it if the surgery works. Hope this cuts down on the owies. Blues, Dave Ummm... I don't think he fits into it anymore, but... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #29 March 11, 2009 good luck my friend, pain is a evil. You are one of the strongest guys I know. Hey I think you owe pie, for what I am not sure but I know you do.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #30 March 11, 2009 Quote good luck my friend, pain is a evil. You are one of the strongest guys I know. Hey I think you owe pie, for what I am not sure but I know you do.... I dont owe no damn pie. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #31 March 11, 2009 Quote Quote good luck my friend, pain is a evil. You are one of the strongest guys I know. Hey I think you owe pie, for what I am not sure but I know you do.... I dont owe no damn pie. I should think not. How many surgeries have you had already? Hope this one works, pal."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #32 March 11, 2009 Quote Quote Quote good luck my friend, pain is a evil. You are one of the strongest guys I know. Hey I think you owe pie, for what I am not sure but I know you do.... I dont owe no damn pie. I should think not. How many surgeries have you had already? Hope this one works, pal. This one will be number 16 , Billy. Ya just gotta love skydiving huh ? hahahahaha. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #33 March 11, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote good luck my friend, pain is a evil. You are one of the strongest guys I know. Hey I think you owe pie, for what I am not sure but I know you do.... I dont owe no damn pie. I should think not. How many surgeries have you had already? Hope this one works, pal. This one will be number 16 , Billy. Ya just gotta love skydiving huh ? hahahahaha. Hey, no gain, no pain... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #34 March 11, 2009 QuoteThis one will be number 16Damn. Chicks might dig scars, but, ya know -- you don't have to overdo it. I really hope this helps you, at least enough that you can do other things that help too. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #35 March 11, 2009 QuoteQuoteThis one will be number 16Damn. Chicks might dig scars, but, ya know -- you don't have to overdo it. I really hope this helps you, at least enough that you can do other things that help too. Wendy W. Thanks Wendy. You know the chicks dig scars thing was funny before I started looking like a put together Frankenstein....now its just an old cliche. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #36 March 21, 2009 Just an update for anyone ho might have some interest in this stimulator , down the road someday. \ I had the surgery Wed. and all went well , the electronic leads are placed above T-12 in my thoracic vertebrae. The power unit, oddly enough looks like a small CYPRES and its installed in my left buttock just below the beltline , so for anyone that ever heard me condemn CYPRES in the past....I have a permanent one in my ass. The unit is very cool and it works well although i'm not getting much relief as yet do to the extensive surgery that was involved. Im afraid ths wont get me back in the air but it will give me back a semblance of the life I had . For all of you that offered advice and well wishes , thank you so much , i'll keep ya posted. Todak....I think I might just send you that Fat Elvis suit. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,466 #37 March 21, 2009 Hi bozo, It's the Second Coming of the Six Million Dollar Man. JerryBaumchen PS) I hope it helps; constant pain is no fun. I used to be plagued with kidney stones until a simple surgery took care of the problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #38 March 21, 2009 Back in my ill-spent youth, I did too many tandems with PD-360 canopies and fat Bavarians. When I herniated my first disc, therapists tried TENS and variety of drugs. The only thing that got me back on my feet was a million sit-ups and a few hundred hours of stretching to pull my spine back into correct alignment. When they doctor reviewed my injuries - from August's plane crash - he mentioned a second herniated disc and the onset of arthritis in my lower spine. He also suggested seeking another type of employment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #39 March 22, 2009 QuoteI had the surgery monday...it failed. It seems I have too much damage in my spinal canal to implant the leads. Next step is with a Neurosurgeon mar 3 to see if he can do anything. Nothing good came of this set of surgical drill holes unless maybe you count the Fentanyl. that was nice. Damn really sorry to hear that.Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #40 March 23, 2009 So now there's more than one reason for your wife to pat you on the ass, huh? I hope the relief improves to the point where you can start making things better for yourself again. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #41 March 23, 2009 Quote So now there's more than one reason for your wife to pat you on the ass, huh? I hope the relief improves to the point where you can start making things better for yourself again. Wendy W. I think he would be best served if he never meets Amazon again. DAMN... that woman can SPANK! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #42 March 23, 2009 QuoteSo now there's more than one reason for your wife to pat you on the ass, huh? Wendy W. Treat me like a piece of meat ? Oh no ! bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #43 March 23, 2009 Glad to hear life is coming back to normal for you. How are things going now that its been a few more days post op?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #44 March 23, 2009 QuoteGlad to hear life is coming back to normal for you. How are things going now that its been a few more days post op? The install surgery was an asskicker....im still dealing with that but will stay hopeful that its all worth it. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #45 April 10, 2009 One last post on the ANS stimulator. It worked well....kept my pain at half levels...then the staph infection set in. Just today I got home from five days in intensive care. Had an emergency to remove the implant. Needless to stay, I almost died. No one wants to talk about where the fault lies.....was the implant dirty or was it the hospital. The Dr says we can reinstall the ANS in 3 or 4 months , yeah right....in a pigs ass we will. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #46 April 13, 2009 Damn man.... I'm glad we're not reading your obituary, yet anyway... Staph infections suck, from what I've read. I hope I never have one. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
