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wigglesworth · Apr 17, 2012

Well, looks like I'm not fooling with any more saws for a while.

That's a pic of my spinal cord and the disc that's nearly got it pinched shut.

Most of ya know I've been having back and neck problems for a couple years now, often dissapearing for a while, but coming back stronger each time. Well, we've found the culprit.

I meet with a neurosurgeon first thing tomorrow morning, and will most likely be in surgery before the weekend. The two doctors that looked the MRI over couldn't believe I was still able to walk....

Anyhoo, hopefully I'll be back in action soon. Doc said 6-8 weeks is the usual recovery time. I'll be sure to try to keep up with muh progress and such. The wife might post up a bit when I can't, so y'all be nice to her.

J

cat-face timber · Apr 17, 2012

Prayers Sent for a Speedy Recovery!!!

mdavlee · Apr 17, 2012

Ouch man that hurts. Hope you can recover quickly from it. :cheers:

dh1984 · Apr 17, 2012

Dang wiggles worth my prayers are with you man through this. I pray for you a speedy recovery after you come out take your time and not try to push your self.

little possum · Apr 17, 2012

Offer the Doc a trusty ol Hooray 044! In, out, and done in a hurry. They can carterize it with the muffler too

Ambull · Apr 17, 2012

Wow that's terrible. My thoughts go out to you. I have recently had some people who are close to me go through major back surgery. Good news is that the science behind back surgery has improved greatly, so I would bet that you will be back running saws again.

wendell · Apr 17, 2012

Holy ####! That is the worst one I've ever seen and I've seen a lot.

Good luck with the surgery. There are several new techniques that they will hopefully be able to use with you.

Keep in touch as best you can.

Jacob J. · Apr 17, 2012

Man J, that's some brutal pressure that disc is putting on your spinal cord. I hope you get through it fast, but make sure you
do everything the docs tell you to do. Too many times I've seen people have the surgery and then start feeling good so
they go out and start heaving lifting and injure themselves all over again. Doing it right while you're young and strong is sure
a lot better than dealing with this again 25-30 years from now.

w8ye · Apr 17, 2012

Been there

Don't move unless you have to the first 24hrs

I was stiff as could be for a few weeks

But eventually everything was good as new.

Good luck

sgrizz · Apr 17, 2012

Sorry to hear wigglesworth about the pinched spinalcord . keep us posted and i will be praying for you.

wigglesworth · Apr 17, 2012

wendell said:
Holy ####! That is the worst one I've ever seen and I've seen a lot.

That's what they said.

Would u believe I was drop startin a 190psi 66 yesterday!

In reality, I shouldn't be walkin. :dunno:

Work Saw Collector · Apr 17, 2012

Man I wish you luck with the surgery, let us know how it goes.

HEAVY FUEL · Apr 17, 2012

Hang in there Wiggs! That looks bad, but maybe you can take some peace in knowing that they actually FOUND the problem. They are not just going in and fishing around. I know easy for me to say. Best wishes.

Hedgerow · Apr 17, 2012

Get er dun and git back in the saddle soon man!!! Will ya feel tons better after it's healed??? Yes??
:msp_unsure:

wigglesworth · Apr 17, 2012

little possum said:
Offer the Doc a trusty ol Hooray 044! In, out, and done in a hurry. They can carterize it with the muffler too

I so wish I could like that one twice. Lol

Somebody at least rep tha guy. Haha

3000 FPS · Apr 17, 2012

I reconized the MRI image right away. That is one really messed up disc and I am surprised that you can still walk. You need to be very careful until your surgery and not rupture that disc anymore than it is already. See in the MRI how all the others show up white and in that one spot nothing. It almost looks like it squished out both ends of the spine. I am no doctor but just happen to see alot of imaging of people is all. Take it easy and get better, you do not want any more swelling back there at this point.

komatsuvarna · Apr 17, 2012

Dang J, that kink don't look good! Don't know what I could do, but you got muh number if ya need anything!

Jon1212 · Apr 17, 2012

wigglesworth said:
I so wish I could like that one twice. Lol

Somebody at least rep tha guy. Haha

Got him for ya', and you too. Take Care, and best of luck to you Jeremy.

MacLaren · Apr 17, 2012

Good luck with your surgery Jeremy.
I certainly hope they get ya taken care of.

forestryworks · Apr 17, 2012

Hoping for a solid recovery!

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