fishindevil Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Well everything went well this morning, at toronto western hospital im at home now. ..and i hope to be walleye fishin in no time... . . so about my back surgery???? what they did is to BURN MY NERVES OFF....comming from 4 of my lower discs,as my discs slowly deteriorate,they are squeezing my nerves and creating bad swelling and severe pain i have had several problems with this area for years...on a regular basis i go to the hospital ,get put under sedation,put to sleep and they give me about 20-40 needles into my muscle tissue and inject a pain block medicine. i do this about every 3 months,sometimes it works and sometoimes not...but it does help with some pain relief...so today it was a new treatment,they acually cau the nerves and hopefully it will give me some long term pain reduction,it will not take all the pain away but the back surgeon says i will feel some pain relief...so i see it as a win-win....i might have to have it again in maybe 2 years,as some nerves may acually grow back,but if i can get off some of those heavy-duty medications or at least cut them way back. ..i will feel like it was a success,the doc says im off work for about 2 weeks and within a few days i will be OK TO FISh....LOL..LOL of course that was my main question !!!!!!!! . so i will just take it easy for a few days and i should be up & active in no time....so once again thanks everyone for your well-wishes,and get well posts....that and the fact my amazing fishergirl,is looking after me im in great hands. ...thanks shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Good to hear that all went well Shawn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Glad to hear everything went ok and that you're doing ok bud! Here's to a quick recovery....you'll be out getting those eyes real soon I'm sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Man ,does this mean you cant make it for some Simcoe smallies this weekend? Take er easy bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Glad to see you home so quickly, I hope it's all you expect it to be and more. As otehrs have said, don't rush things and do as the doc says...relax, stay off work, and go fish Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Glad to hear things went well! Just recovering from surgery myself, kind of jealous your active date is only two weeks out. Cheers Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Get well soon and may your next fish be a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 good to hear all went well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Shawn...get the hell off the computer...hit the couch..let Julie bring you some beverages ! And take time to mend buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I can use all the good news I can get. Thanks for sharing that. Keep well and look after yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 All the best to you for a speedy recovery. fall is a good time of year to have some extra fishing time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Just relax and take it easy.Glad to hear all went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hey man, I wish you well soon and hope you find some relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I feel for ya, I have suffered from some pretty bad back pain (HERNIATED DISC, L 4-5) over the years. It sucks, get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Great to hear Shawn... Again I wish you a speedy recovery, and of course some fish too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 get well soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huey graphite Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Wishing you a speedy recovery and less pain going forward. My wife has the same condition and it's amazing how drastic it affects one's daily routine and ability to perform the simplest tasks. I too have suffered from back pain since I was 16 only I think mine is of a different nature. I have to keep moving and sleeping any longer than 6 hours results in terrible pain. My point is, if you've never suffered through chronic back pain, it's difficult to understand just how frustrating it can be. The previous injections you referred to, was that a facet block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 glad every thing went well for you rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmastermike Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Glad your home and recovering ! Make sure to get some R&R and get back to fishin real soon!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan's Jane Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Great that you are home and recovering....sure hope that this works for you...Fishergirls do it best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Good deal. Hope this gives you a lot of relief. I also suffer from back problems, so I can kinda guess what you've been going through. Had the injection series myself a little while back. My best to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hope that this new treatment improves the quality of life Shawn. Very best wishes. John.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Glad to hear the surgery went well and I hope it works out well for you for the long term. Get well and rest up. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I hope this procedure works well for you Shawn...I have a keen interest in the long-term results... My operation for a protruding disc that was pressing against the spinal column did fix that problem but I still have degeneration and arthritis to deal with...Ok as long as I don't over do it (doesn't take much)... Please keep us informed once in a while...Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Well that just sounds WAY too painful Shawn, owie!! I'm glad it's over and you are recovering and hopefully you'll be pain free from now on. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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