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Location: Flahdaw | Originally posted by Capo Guy:
The hat adds a nice touch. WOW, especially after seeing him without it!
Get well soon, Mike. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | WOW as well.
Got your voice mail this morning Mike. Yeah...you sound like crap. Can't be much fun.
Feel better soon. |
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| No fun when you can't shout at the kids.
Get well soon. |
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Location: Utah | Mr. Big looks happier than you do. Hang in there and make the kids pamper you longer than you need it. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Wow, that's a great photo. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Yet another hang in there Mike. It's good to hear from you, but don't do things you don't have to do until you're up to it. (Unless it distracts you from the pain of course. Just be careful, painkillers + posting on the internet? Talk about a digital minefield! :p :cool: )
Here's to a speedy recovery my friend. |
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Location: Michigan | go mike , your on the the downhill portion of the ride and i gotta tell you after my surgery on my :mad: as$#%le :mad: this board was the best pain medication that i could of had.it sure beat the dickens out of vicodan.
Good luck to you and
don't worry be happy. :D GWB |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I knew he couldn't stay away long. Welcome back Mike, and post when you can. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Just got an email from Mike, and he said to tell everyone he appreciates the well wishes. He also said he did a little too much too soon so he may be out for a couple of days. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | AH! I knew it. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Yeah, I think the Mr. Big T put him over the top. |
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Location: Tennessee | Best wishes for a speedy recovery and return. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | What? No cranial screws? 'walk in the park . . . |
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Location: NJ | Down,Boy!!
This isn't "DateNight" . . . |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Ooooh well, cut the video. |
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Location: Nîmes, south of France | Hello Mike,
I am late to discover you finally got neck surgery, and i am glad to know you feel good.
All my sincere wishes for good recovery, i know this will take some time.
Take care my friend. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Well, I am finally getting some strength back, and am able to swallow: we take being able to drink and eat so easily for granted...It's a big improvement from several days ago...I'm glad I didn't know a lot of the details about this operation ahead of time...even though I can't yet talk, I do see some improvement everyday.
This morning I finally had the energy to play guitar: But the delema: which one? ...since I'm not supposed to lift more that 5 lbs, I opened the OFC II case which was already out in the living room. It's been over a week since I played a guitar and longer than that since I played the OFC II...
When the top of the case opened, it took my breath away (again)...this guitar is absolutely gorgeous! It's light as a feather, so I could not have chosen a better instrument. But the best part is the sound: and what a sound it has! Like a choir of voices: Incredibly awesome!!! Just a wonderful instrument and I feel very fortunate to own it: again, kudos to Tim and Al! I played it for over an hour before having to put my collar back on...But playing this fine guitar did more for me than anything else since my surgery. Music is great therapy, and it's an awesome gift! Having a world class guitar to play it on only puts the icing on the cake.
I also want to thank everybody for the good wishes...you made me smile when I really felt down...I truly appreciate all of you and value our friendship...I hope to see you all at a gathering in the near future! In the mean time, play it!
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Wow Mike. Your description of the op sounds horrific. When they got the 2x4 down there, did the surgeon ask what you were doing on the weekend? (Like dentists do!)
I don't understand why they had to go in through your throat? Why didn't they just go in from the back of the neck? Sounds very risky, cutting and moving and replacing your vocal chords.
Contrary to Caravan's famous observation, I think you sing fine. (Maybe not at this very minute though...)
Best wishes. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Continued good luck Mike.
PS - We want to hear your Schroeder impersonation! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Muzza, good questions! The reason go through the front (anteriorly) is to access the discs more easily which they dissect and remove. the discs are located in the front of the neck... a 3 to 3 1/2 inch incision is made diagonally across the throat (in a fold to hide it later when it heals) and allows the surgeon to then move the trachea, voice box and everything else to the left to gain access to the discs...They then clean up and remove all the calcium deposits (called spondilosis) and then insert plastic spacers with bone centers in between the vertebrae (which will grow into the vertebrae during the healing process: 6 to 12 weeks) and cover it all with a titanium bridge and screws to lock it in place...t is dangerous because the vocal cords are so fragile...then of course there is the extra bruising from the trachea tube inserted during the operation; it actually goes between the vocal cords. My Doctors and Anesthesiologists were aware of my need to sing so they were very careful but there is always a chance damage will occur so it is a wait and see deal now...Bottom line for me is I could no longer live with the pain or the drugs so surgery was the only option...I am glad to finally have it done and now I wait and see...
As far as CR, well I just consider the sources...
Take care and thanks fot the concern...
PSS: Dave, I think Schroeder is truly unique...no need to copy...but I truly did appreciate what he said...we get along fine,,,as long as I leave the blessings out...he is after all in himself in his own way...lol! |
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Location: Vernon CT | Good to see you back Mike. You do look like you are a bit "uncomfortable" though. Wishing a speedy recovery!!!! |
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Location: Cincinnati | Originally posted by muzza:
Wow Mike. Your description of the op sounds horrific. When they got the 2x4 down there, did the surgeon ask what you were doing on the weekend? (Like dentists do!)
I don't understand why they had to go in through your throat? Why didn't they just go in from the back of the neck? Sounds very risky, cutting and moving and replacing your vocal chords.
Best wishes. Another reason they go through the front is the density of the muscle mass in the back of the neck. Going through that mass is more difficult and would prolong the recovery time. I'm not sure if this the exact procedure that Mike had, but it is the surgery I had about 2 years ago. Spine Surgery Click on the "Interactive Tutorials" then select "Anterior Cervical Disectomy & Fusion". I had 3 vertabrae fused. And the vocal chords are not cut. They are just spread or moved to one side. Fortunately for me I had fewer problems with it than Mike. Hopefully his recovery goes smooth. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Yep Jack, thats the one. Here is the animated one from my Surgeon: Cervical spine fusion
click on anterior cervical discectomy and fusion...enjoy! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Hey Doc, will I be able to play piano after the operation? :D |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
"Hey Doc, will I be able to play... ... a banjo!"
"Naw, this isn't a lobotomy!!!"
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