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Capt. George - 7-5-2008 at 04:40 AM

Hi to all my Nomad Brothers and Sisters!

Operation took place on Tuesday, a 3 1/2 inch incision, herniation was in a less then optimal location. Released on Thursday and got home yesterday.

All seems to have gone well. First walk was a killer

but each one following gets better and better. Hope for a rapid recovery and home to Baja by end of this month. :tumble:

Time will tell.

I thank you all for your advice, suggestions, and most of all, caring! The board was a great boost to my morale..Was a little leery, I've been lucky, this was the first time operated on in 62 years!

George

Russ - 7-5-2008 at 05:55 AM

Glad that part is over for you. Now just do the therapy religiously and get back down here where you belong.

Cypress - 7-5-2008 at 06:09 AM

Capt. George, :tumble:

Good for you.

Hurt my back splitting firewood Mon. morn.

Still walking crooked, but much better.

Took pain pills.

It's on the mend.

Thank goodness it's not a permanent condition.

Bajabus - 7-5-2008 at 07:48 AM

Good luck to you Captain and may you have a rapid recovery. 50 years old and still no operations on me besides tonsils as a kid.

JaraHurd - 7-5-2008 at 08:12 AM

Capt G: I know what you mean..had similar procedure a few years back. Rupture. First few walks were not fun. Stretch. WALKING is very important. Work on your abs. You are very fortunate to have been so healthy. I feel good today although the scar tissue reminds me every morning when I wake up that I had the surgery. Other than that, I feel good. Good luck to you!

David K - 7-5-2008 at 08:29 AM

Keep getting stronger Capt. George! Your lady needs you to keep life interesting... and you've done a great job so far!! :bounce:

BajaGringo - 7-5-2008 at 08:37 AM

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Everything in moderation will go a long way.

Best of luck!

capn.sharky - 7-5-2008 at 08:53 AM

George---I have been off the board a while. How did you rupture yourself? I bet it was when you were trying to lift your spirits. You ex-firemen need to build yourselves up after a lifetime of leisure at the firehouse. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Capt. George - 7-5-2008 at 10:06 AM

think the first injury was while "at liesure" in the South Bronx Firehouse, E-42, 9000 runs a year. Seems the natives had a habit of booby-trapping the vacants...

they would cut a hole in the floor and lay lino over it...I stepped on one while making a search and dropped 9 ft to the fifth floor..landed flat on my feet on a cross beam...think that mighta hurt my back a tad, eleven days in traction.

the final action that led to this recent and very large herniation was wiping my butt! How's that for a lotta crap?

3 1/2" incision needed for this microdiscectomy, herniated in a less then desoreable location...had to do a bit more digging..be sore a little longer, and maybe a bit moretime to rehab...but, Baja, here we come!

Thanks for all your suggestions and good wishes. cap'n g

David K - 7-5-2008 at 10:11 AM

George, if you see Fishin' Rich and 'Roja' when you get back to Abreojos, ask him to check in and let his old friends know if he's having fun or what not... His last post was 2 1/2 years ago: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=15629#pid1321...

Here's a photo I took of Rich and 'elgatoloco' when we all went to Guadalupe Valley in 2001...

[Edited on 7-5-2008 by David K]

Capt. George - 7-5-2008 at 10:15 AM

I don't know why rich has stopped posting on Nomads? Have not seen him since November when we drove cross Mexico..

will update him when we return to Ojos..I'm sure he's lurking though.

HI RICH, bet ya can't wait for my return!!!!

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Keri - 7-5-2008 at 11:23 AM

Glad your up and moving. k :yes:

DianaT - 7-5-2008 at 12:06 PM

Don't overdo! Take it easy and get well fast.

Really happy the surgery went well. See you down here!

Diane

toneart - 7-5-2008 at 12:16 PM

Capt. George,
I am happy you got the hard part over with. I won't say "it is all downhill from here".....that just isn't right. :no:

At the same time, I won't wish for you that "it is all uphill from here" ......that just isn't right either. Well, you know what I mean; get well soon and get back to Abreojos. I pass through there on my way to La Bocana often and hope to see you there. :bounce:

Capt. George - 7-5-2008 at 02:35 PM

toneart

you have probably driven right by our casa. just down the block from fishinrich. kind of multicolored and just had a 30X40 detached garage built. Are you anywhere near Scott in Bocana?? Everyone in Bocana knows me as Vikingo.

hope to be there end of month and stay into November..stop by.

The pain I had from the P-nched nerves caused by the herniation were almost unbearable so I'm glad that's behind me...hope it never returns to that degree..I'm sure I'll still be plagued by back pain off and on, but the common variety I can live with.

I am certain we will be paying a visit up at Ascuncion this summer, maybe for a couple/three days??

gracias amigos

toneart - 7-5-2008 at 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by Capt. George
toneart

you have probably driven right by our casa. just down the block from fishinrich. kind of multicolored and just had a 30X40 detached garage built. Are you anywhere near Scott in Bocana?? Everyone in Bocana knows me as Vikingo.

hope to be there end of month and stay into November..stop by.

The pain I had from the P-nched nerves caused by the herniation were almost unbearable so I'm glad that's behind me...hope it never returns to that degree..I'm sure I'll still be plagued by back pain off and on, but the common variety I can live with.

I am certain we will be paying a visit up at Ascuncion this summer, maybe for a couple/three days??

gracias amigos

I don't live in La Bocana. I visit friends there. I know Scott. I also know exactly which house is yours. Thank you for the invitation. I probably won't be through there in November though.

Iflyfish - 7-5-2008 at 08:53 PM

Great news amigo! Do the rehab and this will soon be behind you.

Iflyfish

Skeet/Loreto - 7-6-2008 at 05:29 AM

George I wish you a speedy recovery and total loss of your Pain!!
To bring you up to date: Since my operation May 28th I have lost 15 Lbs, down to a size 36 Levis and headed for 34!!
Besides taking care of the Pasture I am walking everyday doing my Watering. and just for something to do I have gone into Business again.

George , you wont beleive this so check it out on the Net.

I am now a Dealer for the Texas Panhandle and West Texas for "Newer Spreader"" as seen on RFD TV.. fits my personality to the Tee! been spreading BS for all theses years thought I could make some Money doing .

Let me know if you buy that Horse for Debroah

Skeet/Loreto!

chino - 7-6-2008 at 06:49 AM

wish you well Geo' I had back surgery in October and have been released from the pain. I have been a wildland firefighter for 30 years and have "lived" with pain for half of that, after the physical therapy I joined the local gym and hired a personal trainer. I have always done my own routine without weights but am glad I tried the gym. I am now back on the fireline and able to earn the living that lets me spend winters in Baja.
Be strong,
Chino

bajajudy - 7-6-2008 at 06:59 AM

You go George
Do your exercises and get back to Baja soon!

Capt. George - 7-6-2008 at 08:31 AM

ahhh, Nomads a Special Group!

Skeet looks like the perfect position for you...any room for me, I throw the stuff around pretty good myself.

thanks all cap'n g

Skeet/Loreto - 7-6-2008 at 10:23 AM

George and other Nomads:
What do you all think about this new thing- a Device that allows you hang by your feet upside down. People say that it is good for Decompression of the Back
Anybody have any experience with this DEvice.

Skeet.

Cypress - 7-6-2008 at 10:48 AM

Skeet/Loreto, Had a gadget you fastened to your ankles, metal hooks allowed you to hang from a pipe upside down. :yes:

It was neat, but if your back was really hurting you'd never be able to get yourself in the upside down position.

Great !

djh - 7-7-2008 at 11:02 AM

Hey George,

Glad to hear the surgery went well. Speedy recovery, amigo.... Although I imagine the fish swimmin' about Abreojos are not as happy about this as we are

David & Shing

Osprey - 7-7-2008 at 05:01 PM

Jorge II, sorry to be chiming in late but I was researching for you. Finally found what I think will work. The Abu Grabe Method. It basically consists of sets of incline sit ups -- with your surgery I wouldn't start with more than 200 a set, 4 sets a day followed by trampoline (light workout). Basketball, handball, can be jarring and I wouldn't get into any intermural stuff for at least a week. JUST TAKE IT SLOW.!

rts551 - 7-7-2008 at 05:05 PM

I don't think he will post anymore. He is having too much fun. Says he caught a bunch of Halibut today and doesn't have time to post about it

Quote:

Originally posted by David K
George, if you see Fishin' Rich and 'Roja' when you get back to Abreojos, ask him to check in and let his old friends know if he's having fun or what not... His last post was 2 1/2 years ago: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=15629#pid1321...

Here's a photo I took of Rich and 'elgatoloco' when we all went to Guadalupe Valley in 2001...

[Edited on 7-5-2008 by David K]

rts551 - 7-7-2008 at 05:08 PM

George

Tell Deb your yard looks like a million $. Everything green!!

vandenberg - 7-7-2008 at 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
George and other Nomads:
What do you all think about this new thing- a Device that allows you hang by your feet upside down. People say that it is good for Decompression of the Back
Anybody have any experience with this DEvice.

Skeet.

They hung Hussein right side up.

Didn't do much for his back.
Come to think of it, didn't do much for his general health either. :biggrin:

Osprey - 7-7-2008 at 05:39 PM

Great for your back but your BP goes to 400 after 20 seconds.

lizard lips - 7-7-2008 at 08:05 PM

Glad your home. I hope all goes well. My back is back to normal after two weeks of intense pain. No more yard work!

Capt. George - 7-8-2008 at 05:05 AM

Still a bit of pain from operation, nothing like it was before and I think I'm expecting too much, too soon beside becoming a bit paranoid.

Jorge I I am beginning an exercise program to consist of lifting one volksvagen twice daily (bug of course) 2 1/2 squats, just cause I love saying and writing "squats", almost as refreshing a word as sphincter :bounce:

, don't you think? 461 jumping jacks (with back pack) and a half of a sit up. I'll be back fishing in no time!

Ralph: tell fishinrich to keep his fat little ass away from "my" halibut. :fire:

Deborah will love knowing the yard is green, thanks to Vivita if you see her!!

Hope to be home by early August, keep the fires burning.

lips, no yard work, just follow my exercise program as stated above.. :lol:

capitolkat - 7-8-2008 at 05:32 AM

George- during your illness your muscles in the lower back have really tightened up and it will take weeks to get them stretched out. Do the stretching exercises whenever you can, sitting, laying down, standing. Your therapist will give you the core muscle exercises and keep it up for as long as you can stand it and each day will be a little better. I think it was over two weeks for me after surgery that I really began to feel the strength begin to return to the lower back but the pain had been gone immediately. Blessings and don't worry- it's all going to get better-- Norm

bajamigo - 7-8-2008 at 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Capt. George
think the first injury was while "at liesure" in the South Bronx Firehouse, E-42, 9000 runs a year. Seems the natives had a habit of booby-trapping the vacants...

Wow! Engine 42! Working my way through Fordham U. in the early sixties, I spent most of my summers turning off hydrants on Kelly Street and environs. The DWSG&E didn't pay us for hazardous duty, but I thought you guys really deserved it.

Wishing you a speedy and COMPLETE recovery.

Capt. George - 7-9-2008 at 05:41 AM

Fordham, what a great school. I was working off Monroe Ave and the Cross Bronx all through the seventies...looked like Berlin after the war!

Anybody working those areas(especially through the nights) deserved combat pay...wadda trip!

capitolkat: I still have some tingling/sensitivity in my right leg when touched, thinking it could be a holdover from nerves being P-nched for two months prior to operation...pain at a minimum now. Anything like that for you after operation??? gracias

capitolkat - 7-9-2008 at 05:47 AM

George - it's 10 years post-op. my right knee and upper thigh in the front are still tingly and partially numb. The nerve was damaged by the ruptured disk and will never fully recover. I can do everything I did before but cold weather makes the numbness more pronounced- It's not something that has slowed me down just a feeling I've become used to.

Norm

Capt. George - 7-9-2008 at 06:24 AM

thanks Norm! the tingling can be easily dealt with.

pain has diminished greatly and we're hoping over ther next week to start packing for our trip home to Abreojos!! yeehah.........cap'n g