Everyone, we all need to pray for James Holbrook. He found out he has several herniated disks in his lower back. He also has arthritis setting in also. Keep Bopeye in your prayers.
Thanks Tom
...and that he regains consciousness ....he's been parading around unconscious for a several years if you ever read any of his posts. :roflmao: :eyebrownod:
Hang in there Buddy...your tough.. and were rooting for ya. :wink: If I have to push you around in a wheel chair at the LBL..I will...NOT!
Thanks Tom. They call it Spinal Stenosis, but what's a semi-conscious fat guy to do......... :confused:
The herniated discs are kinda crazy too. My feet, part of one leg and my ......uh......male part have all went numb. Sure does make for some odd experiences.......... :innocentwhistle:
It'll be o.k. either way it goes though. Chet said he'd drag me behind a tractor, shove me off in some brush and make me call......... :laf:
Hey Chet......let me know if you need a second gun......
Oh and I hope you regain the feeling in at least your....um....yeah well life is not worth living if you can't.....well....um....you know.
I wish you the Bopeye. I hope all goes well for you. You will be in our prayers.
Hope everything works out for ya Bopeye. I promise not to post anymore pictures of you and the sheep till your better. :eyebrow:
Hope you get to feelin better, anything that involves the back hurts like the devil.
Bop,
Whenever I think of disk I think of PAIN. Hang in there.
Jerry
That sucks Bop. Hopefully the doc's can figure a fix for the long haul.
DirtyDog, that's a young buck myth.
Good Luck Bop!! Hate to hear your havin problems but we'll get you thru this!! :biggrin:
I FEEL YOUR PAIN BROTHER. Sorry to hear about that. Good news is....................I have an extra walker if ya need it ! :innocentwhistle:
Hey Bop,
Sorry to hear about your disc problem. I'm sure that is quite painful. I hope you get a handle on that. About the other problem , just soak it in copenhagen and you will be fine :argh: Seriously, I hope you get well completely real soon.
Bob D
Bop,
Hang in there buddy.... there is power in prayer ! Were all cheering for a fast and full recovery !!!
BTW> I found the log chain. :biggrin:
Thank you fellas. One thing is for sure, we will all have problems in this little thing we call life. This is just one of those things...... :wink:
I had a compression fracture in my back playing nosetackle in high school. Then a few years later we were practicing multiple attacker drills in Tao Chi Kung Fu and had three vertebrae knocked out of whack. I was layed up for about six months with that. Then I had a few pounds drop on me while doing a squat at a powerlifting meet. Carried shingles for a few years which didn't help. I told the Doctor all these things and ya know all he could say............? :huh:
Getting fat was probably worse than any of those other things...... :doh2:
I can't believe I've paid another doctor to call me fat.......... :pout: :rolleye: :biggrin:
Quote from: Bopeye on September 07, 2007, 11:02:35 PM
I can't believe I've paid another doctor to call me fat.......... :pout: :rolleye: :biggrin:
No kidding.....you could have gotten that here for free. :roflmao:
Bop,
Sorry to hear about your back problem. Good luck to you and hope you have a quick recovery.
Nelson
Well I hope they fix ya up right Bop......................then again if'n they don't we can chat more in the chat room as long as the topic isn't about your numb member. :innocentwhistle:
Quotemy ......uh......male part have all went numb.
I spoke with Bop's wife and a few of his girl cousins and they said they have had problems feeling it also. :roflmao: :roflmao:
James in all seriousness I hope all goes well for you. You are a good friend and looking forward to you
WALKING in on a stand or two with me this year.
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Just keep it in the family tree telephone pole.
Hang in there Bop....it isn't any fun!! Get them to give you Neurontin if you aren't already taking it!! It blocks nerve generated pain without messing up your head!!
I lost four discs in a row in my neck, w/ corresponding nerve damage and stenosis from being too stupid to go to the Doctor...the nerve damage is forever, but getting better with time. They took the discs out and did a 5 level fusion w/ a titanium appliance...I was on a ton of stuff, but the neurontin works, and works WELL. It isn't a pain pill James, they don't know really why it works, but it does. It was designed as an anti-seizure medicine...
Will keep ya in our prayers!!!!!
Joe
man you guys are harsh :wink: hope ya get all fixed up quick Bop .... will keep ya in our prayers
Bop,that sucks.I wish you the best of luck and will be sure to keep you in my prayers.
I just noticed a couple of pics under "girl archers" that might help your member!! :sneer:
Prayers sent from Ga !
Jeb
I hope it all works out Bop! I wish you the best Bud!
Brent
Bop.....You didn't tell the doctor about all the shots with the 10 gauge that you missed????? That could have donated to the pain. :innocentwhistle:
Seriously, Your in our prayers and if there is any thing we can do here from VA just let us know.
I appreciate all of your comments. Kinda like my internet family here......even you wise butt's........ :eyebrownod:
Go to the neurosurgeon on Wednesday.......maybe he can fill me in a little more about how this is gonna be approached. :confused: :iroll:
Hey Bop hurry up and get better I am planning on stopping and grabbing a bite to eat in your area around Oct 5 or 6th
Well c'mon Bill.........my back is hurt, not my belly..... :laf:
Hope you get to feeling better, Bopeye. And soon!
If the weight is the problem, you can drop it. Just cut back your calories and try to get some excercise. Give it a few months and you will see a difference. I went on a diet starting in April and have lost 55 pounds so far. It CAN be done! But it definitely isn't easy.
Hang in there buddy!
Semp
Well, went to the neurosurgeon today. The herniated discs in the lumbar region are coming along, but they found a new bummer. Herniated disc in the T10, which is in the middle of the back. Pretty rare for this one to be out. It is actually bruising the spinal cord. He told me to come back in two weeks and if it hadn't improved they'd order another MRI and then probably have to do surgery.
Now this surgery sounds like a fun one. They cut from your middle back, under your armpit around to just under the nipple.
They then remove a rib, fix the T10 disc and put ya back together. He said it normally took about a year to recover from the damaged tissue from the surgery, which equates to a year of pain............ :rolleye:
I pray God has a different look on this thing....... :wink:
I am rooting for ya brother.......let me know if I can do anything for ya. I am only a phone call (and a few hours) away.
I sure hope you don't need that operation James. That would be a bummer. But if you need it then you got to do what ever it takes to get yourself better. I will be praying for you.
Bob D
Bop,
Relax the next two weeks. Keep thinking of the sensitivity training and become one with nature. Think good thoughts (O.K. you already do that one). Do whatever it takes to get feeling better and have things slip back into place.
Jerry
Still praying for ya Bop. I'm sure everything will work out and be fine.
Best of Luck Bop!!! We sure wish you the very Best in this!! Get Well Soon my Friend!! :biggrin:
Hey bopee....I sure hope everything works out and as painless as can be for you! Take care..
JD
Dang!!! Bopster! :shck:
Just got back on the board after a spell w/ my back & having to work 12hr day shifts.
Know for sure Coyote Kate & I will be lifting ya up in prayer. :wink:
That doesn't even sound fun :nono:
Have you checked all options?...chiropractic?
Been going to a chiropractor for a couple months, but trust me, that crazy surgery is gonna be a last ditch effort for relief. All other avenues will be tried first. :wink:
I think I'm too big of a weenie to go through that surgery. :eyebrownod:
Thank you for all the encouragement guys.
Sorry I can't reply much, just can't sit in this chair long. :iroll:
You need to get better soon, or I am going to have Chet call me when he gets bored. :biggrin:
I have a package that is going to be headed your way in a few days. :eyebrow:
Bopeye, I sure hope things work out for the best! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Have faith my friend
Chad