SwampHunter 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 I have been having back trouble for several years. When it first started I had troubles with bone fragments and a blown disc. Paralyzation was a very real factor. Four surgeries later and 5 years down the road I face another surgery for the same area. Went to the surgeon today for an appointment. I will be having a Lumbar Fusion and Decompression. The decompression will take the pressure off of the siatic nerve. The lumber fusion will then stop the movement of the vertabrae. They will take bone from my leg and graft it to my spine using pins. I will be very limited to what I can do for up to 6 months. I will have to wear a back brace when I am not in the bed or in the shower. I will be in the hospital for 3 to 5 days following the surgery. The surgeon said I would never have another problem with that level vertabrae. There is alot of things that could go wrong, but it is not very common. I am schedualed for surgery the 2nd of Febuary. I suspect that I will be tying alot of flies during the time I will be down for. Please say a few prayers if you don't mind. Thanks and Take Care, Ronnie Ladd aka SwampHunter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 You will be in my thought and prayers buddy! I'm sure you will be back and ready to go in no time! Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashby 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well. Everything will turn out just fine and you'll be back on your feet in no time. Ashby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckydoty 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Ronnie, You will be added to my families ever growing prayer list. Let us know how things are going. Duckydoty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Hope all goes well for ya Ronnie, let us know how your doin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddog48 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 I know the back problems all too well. Depending on which doctor I see and which MRI they read, I have from 1 to 5 discs in my back and neck that are bad. But since my docs are all at the VA I guess I should feel lucky they agree that there is something wrong. My thoughts will be with you. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdeyette 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 You got it Ronnie... You're in my prayer's... Take care....Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishtn 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 You will be in my thoughts and prayers...let us know if there is anything we can do for you as a community Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
British mike 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Ronnie consider it done and all the best of luck with the surgery....... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 20, 2006 You got my prayers Ronnie. LW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carver 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 I'm with you Bro! Keep your chin up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conehead 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 Ronnie, I will be praying that all goes well. Keep us posted your recovery. Hopefully this will be the end of your pain. take care. Conehead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyguy13 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 you got it you are on the prayer list Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 21, 2006 Praying for you and everybody involved Ronnie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 You got it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
