Thursday, September 03, 2009

time off

Hey folks,
I just wanted to let everyone know that my presence on the net here may be curtailed for a while.
AS some of you know I was the victim in a very serious auto accident in October of 2007. Since then I have tried a variety of conservative treatments; Physical Therapy, Aqua therapy, Epidural injections and lots of scans and x-rays. None of these treatments has relieved the pain for more than a few days and since October of 2007 the pain has been constant.
This has all culminated in my physicians recommending two surgical procedures. First, an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion L5-S1 followed by a Posterior fusion of L5-S1. I went in on Wednesday and had both procedures on the same day. I’ve been in the hospital until Saturday. I’m recovering at home now but needless to say the pain is downright hell. I’ll try and pop in from time to time but I need to concentrate on getting better.
Take care,
Jeff

25 comments:

  1. Anonymous12:15 PM

    Dear Jeff,

    Wishing you a full and complete recovery. I'm a stranger to you, but I make a habit of dropping into the Lair of the Evil DM on my tour of the gaming blogs.

    I hope that your surgical procedures eliminate the pain and allow you to return to full functionality.

    I hope the doctors roll a "natural 20" on their medicine checks!

    Keep rollin' those dice!

    Yours in all good things,

    Brian C.
    Massachusetts

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  2. pollaxe12:34 PM

    Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!!

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  3. All the best, Jeff. Get well soon and be back when you can.

    We'll be waiting!

    Robin.

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  4. Take your time, pal, do what you have to, but you will be sorely missed in the meantime.

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  5. I hope you have a quick recovery.

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  6. Anonymous1:18 PM

    Good luck and feel better.

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  7. Good luck, mate! Best wishes for a speedy - and full - recovery!

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  8. You know, they say a full body massage by no less than 20 hot women three hours each day is very therapeutic...

    Hoping for a full recovery. Take care of yourself.

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  9. I hope the surgury is the ticket and that soon things'll be 5x5!! get better amigo!!!

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  10. Cripes. You don't deserve this. Hopefully, you'll level up soon and you can put the points into CON. May alleviate the pain.

    Good luck with everything. I wish you a speedy and full recovery!

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  11. Get Well Soon, Jeff!

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  12. Certainly, focus on getting better. Best wishes for a full recovery. I'm still experiencing problems related to a motorcycle wreck a few years back.

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  13. Anonymous10:01 AM

    Good luck with your procedures. Best wishes for success and a speedy recovery.

    --Stu2000

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  14. Sorry to hear about your problems, Jeff.

    Wishing you a speedy recovery.

    You will be sorely missed, especially on Wednesdays, but the most important thing is for you to take the time for a proper recovery.

    Looking forward to having you back soon but, more important, looking forward to hearing you're on the mend.

    Be well, Jeff!

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  15. Anonymous3:15 AM

    Take care and take it easy, Jeff. We'll be here when you get back!

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  16. Anonymous3:42 AM

    Hi Jeff,
    I hope that all goes well and works outfor you and your family.
    Reading your blog is always a high point of the day.
    Get well!
    doug

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  17. Man alive... Here's hoping these procedures finally get you some relief. I know you've been "sucking it up like Conan" for nigh on two years now, but enough's enough. Get well soon.

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  18. Anonymous7:27 AM

    Wow! Take your time and heal up, I'll hope the surgery and recuperation get you healthy and feeling good!

    Pirate

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  19. wow! sorry to hear about the surgeries. that is rough. take it easy and steady as she goes.

    hope you have a speedy recovery. get well soon.

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  20. Jeff,

    Hope your feeling better soon.

    We might actually get to chat on Skype in the near future, when I finally get my act together.

    all the best
    David

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  21. Good luck with the surgery, EDM. Get better soon!

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  22. Get better broseph.

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  23. I hope the surgery alleviates all the pain and you come back better than ever. Good luck!

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  24. Thanks for all the support guys.
    I still have a bunch of Physical Therapy and post op visits, but the prognosis looks good.

    Jeff

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