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Capt. George
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hi C
I won't leave before (at least) three weeks after surgery. That is about the amount of time for a return visit to surgeon, providing all things go
well. Like you said even the packing for the trip will be stressing, Abreojos will have to wait, but we sure do miss it. Maybe you can drive up for a
visit this summer? Hope so.
Thought it might have been an out patient procedure, however due to the location of the herniation, a night or two in the hospital will be necessary.
Flying Wallendas, I like that!
You're right about Deborah handling a lot of this stuff but it would be tough. However, we will wait a good amount of time and then take a "slow"
drive cross country, can stop for a couple of days here and there if necessary. Most times going to Baja I'm like a whirling dervish, completely nuts!
If we stop, it will give Deborah a place to hide from the sniveling and whining that will be going on.
Thanks Legs, how's the house coming? finished yet? hope so.
su amigos George & Deborah
| Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
George, did you TELL the surgeon you're hoping to be making a bazillion mile drive (because that's what it's going to SEEM
like!) that soon after surgery? The reason I'm asking is because I was banned
from driving PERIOD for 30 days for 2 reasons, first, if you get into an accident before your body has fully healed, you'll be worse off than before
your surgery & secondly, driving puts a lot of strain on your lower back; sitting in one position for hours/days at a time, and having all four of
your appendages (both arms & both legs) extended at the same time is a killer! You'll learn rapidly, to just use one side at a time rather than a
right & left side combination.
Have you discussed your post-op follow-up appoint schedule with your doc? I think it might extend into your anticipated hitting the road time-frame!
Although each person's surgery & recovery is unique!
Even if Deborah drives 3/4's of the time & distance, you're going to be one weary, hurting puppy. I know 30-45 days SOUNDS like a long time for
full recovery, but I think you might want to ask your doc what he recommends/predicts the time-line for your resuming the full range of activities you
want to get back to. IMHO & personal experience, I believe you have over-optimistic expectations of when you might once again qualify to apply
for a job with the Flying Wallendas! Not to mention hooking a trailer up, stocking it, getting your rigs road-ready, changing a tire on the road if
need be, or simply stocking it with beer! I KNOW Deborah can do all this with
one hand tied behind her back, but....doing all that AND playing nurse to one hurting whining puppy at the same time, just might be putting a tad bit
of strain on your relationship!  
From a much more optimistic viewpoint, you might just leave the hospital doing cartwheels! |
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capitolkat
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George -- it's been 10 years since my surgery. Be sure to listen to your therapist- do your pelvice tilt exercises, build your core muscles to take
the load off your back, don't think this reverts you to a teenager no matter how good it feels after the surgery because the previous pain makes any
improvement sooooo good and it's the same back you had before with the same weaknesses- you just got the burr removed from your saddle.
like I said it's been 10 years and when I woke up from surgery I cried because the excruciating pain was gone, I could hold my head up and didn't
have to walk stooped over.
Best wishes amigo-- Norm
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Capt. George
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Thanks Norm, that's reassuring and great advice.
I think this episode will change the way I've done some things in the past....like thinking I'm 30 when I'm 62...
pelvic exercises, I like the sound of that!
July 1 will tell the tale...will keep you all posted. you have all been a great help, as usual..
A Fellow Nomad
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Skeet/Loreto
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Good Morning George: good Luck on your surgery!
May 28th 2008
Ttriple ByPass in Calif.
Doctors told me it would! take at least 6 months for Recovery,would add 29 years to my LIFE to my Life! It feels like it !
Slow down, walk every day, take your Meds . i AM FEELING LIKE I was 20 years old again~
sKEET
In Kansas City Mo. for the Extreme Race
see you in Basja in 6 months
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Slow down, walk every day, take your Meds . i AM FEELING LIKE I was 20 years old again~
sKEET
see you in Basja in 6 months |
Glad your surgery was so succesful Skeeter.
Viva " THE BASJA ".
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