OFF TOPIC Back Surgery question.
 

Capt. Frank Hopkins wrote:

Truly, A gruesome appellation. G I plan to be cremated and have my
ashes scattered in my lovely St. Johns River. I can't think of a better
place to spend eternity.

Capt. Frank


Where do you hang your hat, Captain? We used to live just a couple of
miles north of the new bridge in St. A. I sure miss fishing those waters
every couple of days.

Do you ever fish the "pond" behind the airport? It's an interesting
place to find redfish and on occasion, tarpon.




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OFF TOPIC Back Surgery question.
 

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Thanks Tom!

It seems exercise is quite the panacea for what ails you.
Now, if I can only convince my wife that sex is a good exercise. grin

Capt. Frank

I just remembered that while I was living in Phoenix, there was a story on
local TV about a surgeon there that does the surgery similar to a laproscopy
.. He cuts two small holes and inserts his instruments..one to view ;and the
other to cut. As I remember, the patient is not anesthesized, just a local
to kill pain. The patient they interviewed was up and bending over and
working in her garden a week later. The instruments he used had been
invented or designed by him.

OFF TOPIC Back Surgery question.
 

I just remembered that while I was living in Phoenix, there was a story
on
local TV about a surgeon there that does the surgery similar to a
laproscopy
. He cuts two small holes and inserts his instruments..one to view ;and
the
other to cut. As I remember, the patient is not anesthesized, just a
local
to kill pain. The patient they interviewed was up and bending over and
working in her garden a week later. The instruments he used had been
invented or designed by him.



Dr. Anthony T. Yeung, MD. He's got a reputation among other Orthopedic as
being a bit "aggressive". I've consulted with him regarding back surgery.
He was willing to perform surgery when two different Orthopedics and two
different neurosurgeons (one at Barrow's) all said my situation would likely
not be improved by surgery and therefore they would not do it. I took a
pass on Tony, although I'm sure he's helped many.

OFF TOPIC Back Surgery question.
 

Actually Harry I live on Julington Creek, on the Jacksonville side,
about 4 miles from Bayard. From my house it is 20.1 miles to the Auggie
Airport down US1. I have fished Matanzas and offshore from Fernandina to
Daytona on a semi-regular basis.

The only trip the "la Dolce Vita" and I have taken was July 4th to the
Landing to watch fireworks. My back pain is so bad, I have a hell of a
time just climbing in her. Forget doing any sort of heavy maintenance.

I have never heard of Tarpon in the pond, but a 55 pound red was pulled
out in August. Broke some sort of record, but I forget exactly what.

I have several friends out in the airport area. Exactly where did you
used to live? Perhaps we have mutual acquaintances.

Regards,

Capt. Frank Hopkins



Harry Krause wrote:

Capt. Frank Hopkins wrote:


Truly, A gruesome appellation. G I plan to be cremated and have my
ashes scattered in my lovely St. Johns River. I can't think of a better
place to spend eternity.

Capt. Frank



Where do you hang your hat, Captain? We used to live just a couple of
miles north of the new bridge in St. A. I sure miss fishing those waters
every couple of days.

Do you ever fish the "pond" behind the airport? It's an interesting
place to find redfish and on occasion, tarpon.

OFF TOPIC Back Surgery question.
 

I was in bed recovering for a few days. They recommend 6 months before any
strenuous activity.
It's a long way back.

Good luck,
Matt

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Thanks Matt,
Your symptoms come close to matching mine. How long were you "in bed"
recovering? I have 3 business to run and I have to make some kind of
"remote control" arrangements.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank

Matt's Arcade wrote:

Frank,
I had surgery on December 19 last year. I had a severe bulged disc. It
was
constricting my nerve and I had a severe loss of feeling along the right
side of my right leg and along the right side of my foot. The surgery
went
well, but because I waited to have the surgery, I am left with some
nerve
damage.
If you have the surgery in the winter, you'll be ready for the next
boating
season ;-)

Good luck,
Matt


"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
hlink.net...

Thanks Noah,
I am told that I am not a "prime candidate" due to my age (51) and blood
pressure. So putting it off can only increase my risk. As much pain as I
am in lately, any relief will be a blessing.

Besides, its difficult to swab the deck and do other general maintenance
to the boats in this condition. hehe

Regards,

Capt. Frank

noah wrote:


On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 00:59:32 GMT, "Capt. Frank Hopkins"
wrote:



Today the doctor informed me I have a 2 herinated discs in my lower
back. They are badly damaged and the doctor surgery is my only viable
option. (this is the third opinion)

Has anyone in the group had a back operation? If so, I would like to
hear about your experience(s), both good and bad.

Thanks,

Capt. Frank


Capt. Frank,

I've been facing the same option for about 10 years now. I've held
off for two reasons:

1.) the normal layup is about 6 weeks. No cheating is allowed. If
you don't follow Dr.'s orders, the warranty is invalid.
2.) I've heard (about 50/50) both success stories, and failure
stories. A good friend had a ruptured disk removed, and was in agony
for weeks. He underwent a second surgery, and came out of it with no
problems, a "new man". The surgeoen you choose is "everything".

I'll have it done one of these days but, being a crumudgeon, I'd
rather bitch about it than have surgery. :o)

Good luck to you.
...carry on.
noah

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OFF TOPIC Back Surgery question.
 

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote:

Hi Del,
This is the third doctor that has told me this. He is one of the most
renowned orthopedists in North FLorida.
But thanks,

Try going to a chiropractor or an osteopath.

If all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Surgeons tend
to recommend surgery for everything. Back surgery is not at all a guarantee
of a god outcome, in fact, it is a guarantee of limited mobility and a very
high likelihood of long term dependence on pain killers.

I know of several people with upper & lower spine problems that have avoided
surgery with a variety of PT and home therapy regimes. Not an absolute cure,
but it keeps them off drugs and keeps them active. Surgery is final.

I'm not saying don't do it, I am just saying explore other options before
doing it.

Good luck- Doug King

OFF TOPIC Back Surgery question.
 

Hi Doug, Thanks for the input. I have already exhausted the alternative
therapies. Surgery scares me more than a fire in the engine room.

Thanks,
Capt. Frank

DSK wrote:

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote:


Hi Del,
This is the third doctor that has told me this. He is one of the most
renowned orthopedists in North FLorida.
But thanks,


Try going to a chiropractor or an osteopath.

If all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Surgeons tend
to recommend surgery for everything. Back surgery is not at all a guarantee
of a god outcome, in fact, it is a guarantee of limited mobility and a very
high likelihood of long term dependence on pain killers.

I know of several people with upper & lower spine problems that have avoided
surgery with a variety of PT and home therapy regimes. Not an absolute cure,
but it keeps them off drugs and keeps them active. Surgery is final.

I'm not saying don't do it, I am just saying explore other options before
doing it.

Good luck- Doug King