Well I'm on the list

[silver]

Well it's taken quite a while to get to this.

But they have finally accepted that I need a spinal operation to give me my feelings back in my legs and get rid of my Sciatica pain as well. (Well attempt too)

So I am now on the list for spinal stabilisation. (basically means jacking my vertebra up and then screw it in place with a few screws from me screw box, init)

Not looking forward to the op but looking forward to hopefully have a little less pain in the future.

At least I can now see light at the end of the tunnel..

The surgeon said that such a young fit lad like me deserves to have it done

 

[Dalboy]

Great news. hope all goes well and that you can stand at the lathe for longer soon. How long will you be laid up for.

 

[GeordieB]

Good look for the op Eamonn hope all goes well mate

 

[donwatson]

God news. Hope it all goes well

 

[bassethound]

Good luck to you mate, hope it all goes well!.. I have had back problems for years, all the doc's said to me was " You won't want to have the operation" but if you are young enough why not!

 

[silver]

Good look for the op Eamonn hope all goes well mate

Waiting list is around 12 to 14 weeks with a recovery of 16 to 20 weeks ish....... just think how much agro... Erm I mean information I could gleam from such a fine bunch of forum members in that time eh!

 

[Woody]

Good luck mate I hope it all goes well for you

 

[yorkshireman]

Good luck Eamonn mate

 

[Grump]

Bless you dear chap I know all about back pain too init?
I need to see your surgeon, mine said surgery is not an option.
Wishing you all the very very bestest of speedy recovery and goodly elf init?

 

[Terry]

Good luck Eamonn I hope you have an easy ride with it !!!!

 

[Jim]

Wish you well Eamonn, i can relate to your problem my friend and know what discomforts you are going through .. Hopefully the operation will relieve the pain ..

recovery of 16 to 20 weeks ish.

I just worked this out, your post count will increase by at least 2k during this time ..

 

[silver]

I just worked this out, your post count will increase by at least 2k during this time

 

[Vic Perrin]

Good luck Eamonn hope all goes well

 

[Bill Mooney]

Great news Eamonn Best wishes, I hope all goes well.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Good luck Eamonn. Hope it all goes well

 

[Lons]

Good luck with the op Eamonn, hopefully it will work well and make life much easier for you.
Mine was done early 1987 under my company BUPA scheme so luckily didn't have to wait, in fact they couldn't get me into hospital fast enough as they wanted the money I guess

My op wasn't exactly the same as yours but has similarities. I couldn't walk very far as a nerve was trapped and leg would just collapse under me. I had a myelogram which identified discs disintegrating in my lower spine and then a laminectomy to cut away the areas pressing on the nerves. They also stabilised my spine and fused part of it.

Recovery wasn't nearly as long as they suggested though I was 28 years younger however it was a bit painful. I was driving in 2 weeks and back at a desk at work. It was never a 100% success regarding pain which still affects me depending on how much I've abused my back but I had full mobility within a few weeks.

They don't carry out the op lightly as it is major surgery and expensive so they keep you hanging on as long as possible but a good success rate I believe and hopefully well worth the wait for you!
I'm sure the missus will allow you to take your lathe into the house with a valid reason like yours. Suggest it before you have the op so if she beats you up you can have that sorted at the same time as your back.

 

[Walter]

Sounds very painful Eamonn. I hope it all goes well and improves life for you.

 

[wm460]

Good luck Eamonn, I hope it all goes well for you.:pray::pray:

 

[Neil]

Hope all goes well Eamonn.

These Google ad things that keep appearing are getting on my tits. Here's the pic of what happened when I read Eamonns post:

 

[silver]

Thanks for your support guys. Much appreciated.

I'm sure the missus will allow you to take your lathe into the house with a valid reason like yours. Suggest it before you have the op so if she beats you up you can have that sorted at the same time as your back.

I wouldn't need the operation Bob, I would need a coffin, for the life of me I don't understand why?

They have said I can't drive for 6 weeks, so I will need Gold to transport me around so I had better keep on the right side of her..