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ironmanstan
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| sheepdog wrote: | Stan, I've been treated for stenosis over the last 2 years. (broken neck 16 yrs ago) I've had muscle weakness so bad that I haven't been able to fish.I don't have a lot of pain but It'll knock me on my back if I overdo it. Ortho surgeon wanted to operate but neuro said no way. My symptoms are SLOWLY getting better. Been through physical therapy and pain mgmt. They didn't do much for me but time seems to be doing the trick. I'm slowly getting back to fishing but still can't chunk lures for more than about an hour.
Take your time before making any decisions. Good luck |
Good advise there the body has the ability to repair. I guess everyone knows why I've been a little quiet and less out going this year. I do need to make a few adjustments. I will toss artifcials as long as possible and still conduct a good fish fry, none of that weighs much. Sledge hammer swinging and ditch digging are going to the slo lane for awhile. However i'm still IMS. 
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robul
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| ironmanstan wrote: | | sheepdog wrote: | Stan, I've been treated for stenosis over the last 2 years. (broken neck 16 yrs ago) I've had muscle weakness so bad that I haven't been able to fish.I don't have a lot of pain but It'll knock me on my back if I overdo it. Ortho surgeon wanted to operate but neuro said no way. My symptoms are SLOWLY getting better. Been through physical therapy and pain mgmt. They didn't do much for me but time seems to be doing the trick. I'm slowly getting back to fishing but still can't chunk lures for more than about an hour.
Take your time before making any decisions. Good luck |
Good advise there the body has the ability to repair. I guess everyone knows why I've been a little quiet and less out going this year. I do need to make a few adjustments. I will toss artifcials as long as possible and still conduct a good fish fry, none of that weighs much. Sledge hammer swinging and ditch digging are going to the slo lane for awhile. However i'm still IMS. |
whens your birthday we will buy ya one of those new fancy stradic 1000 ci4 with a good rod it will wieght less than a lb.. but the only downside is we will have to spool it with 15# braid which will give ya about 200 yards on that bad boy.  If you put 6# mono it will only hold 110. chunk a wieghtless lure half the spool. |
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Chef Lefty
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How 'bout a Power Pole for Flat Bottom Girl? I'm sure there is a Dr. around that could write that prescription so it would be tax deductible!!
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robul
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| Chef Lefty wrote: | | How 'bout a Power Pole for Flat Bottom Girl? I'm sure there is a Dr. around that could write that prescription so it would be tax deductible!! |
thats honestly how I justified the cost of the power pole.. My Dr agree's it was a good idea pulling anchor's out of mud is a back killer.. And I only have some displaced disks and a few tears. Keep us updated IMS we are wishing you the best. |
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Uncle D
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| Dang, go away for a week and look what happens. Good luck amigo on what ever you decide to do. |
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Drake
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| Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:59 am Post subject: Problem |
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| robul wrote: | | Chef Lefty wrote: | | How 'bout a Power Pole for Flat Bottom Girl? I'm sure there is a Dr. around that could write that prescription so it would be tax deductible!! |
thats honestly how I justified the cost of the power pole.. My Dr agree's it was a good idea pulling anchor's out of mud is a back killer.. And I only have some displaced disks and a few tears. Keep us updated IMS we are wishing you the best. |
So Robul you were able to get your insurance company to kick in for a power pole? |
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Big Ed
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You make them take good care of you. We sure don't want to hear that you had to change your name to Ironman Stan Light.
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bgcornel
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| Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 12:07 pm Post subject: Nsgy in Corpus |
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| Corpus has 4 neurosurgeons. Burke is a little gruff but probably tied for the top surgeon. However he only does heads, so your spinal stuff will have to be done by someone else. That gives you Alexander's office. There are 3 surgeons there and my first choice would be Macias. I've worked with all 4 of these surgeons for several years and seen their work before and after. The PT may help but it's not going to get rid of the underlying condition. At some point you need to get it fixed. Probably better to do it now before you throw a few more years on there and PT is harder and less effective. Any questions PM me. |
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ccbobber
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i am no expert but here's my input. had major surgery 13 years ago and wasn't expected to survive. ever since i have restricted alcohol imput to only a couple and the results have been astounding : no more splitting headaches, no more hangovers, no memory loss that i can remember and general improvement in less aches & pain.
pass the Capt Morgan's around more and feel better, tonite & tomorrow.
good luck stan.
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frayed
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Hey IMS, if you need to pick from a practitioner in Austin, you are welcome to stay at Chez fray-eds while here. Plenty of room, first floor guest room and your own bathroom.
Hey bobber, 'no memory loss that I can remember'. Holy crap that's hilarious.
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ironmanstan
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| Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 4:40 am Post subject: Re: Nsgy in Corpus |
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| bgcornel wrote: | | Corpus has 4 neurosurgeons. Burke is a little gruff but probably tied for the top surgeon. However he only does heads, so your spinal stuff will have to be done by someone else. That gives you Alexander's office. There are 3 surgeons there and my first choice would be Macias. I've worked with all 4 of these surgeons for several years and seen their work before and after. The PT may help but it's not going to get rid of the underlying condition. At some point you need to get it fixed. Probably better to do it now before you throw a few more years on there and PT is harder and less effective. Any questions PM me. |
Good fishermen take care of good fishermen....its like a written code, or maybe a brotherhood. I will be seeing Dr. Alexander on the 4th of Oct. I don't hurt all the time but when it snaps its almost knee dropping. It's kinda wierd for me, I have never had any surgery besides tonsils, I have never even broken a bone. We aren't going to IMS lite .
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Stoner150
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Best of luck to you IMS. Never had any back mor neck surgeries, but have had more than my share of othopaedic surgeries. Let me know if I can be of help in any manner. Good luck
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ironmanstan
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| Stoner150 wrote: | | Best of luck to you IMS. Never had any back mor neck surgeries, but have had more than my share of othopaedic surgeries. Let me know if I can be of help in any manner. Good luck |
Thanks buddy, if you were a female i would probably accept that offer.
That was rude of me...no it wasn't,yes it was. I just can't win with myself.
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riverrat
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I had a cervical fusion done by Alexander in Dec. 08. The surgical results are great with bone growth and relief from pain. My complaint would be that the initial consultation may take 4 1/2 to 5 hours, and that is with only 15 to 20 minutes face time with the Dr. The next appointments aren't quite as bad averaging 2 to 3 1/2 hours. It's just the way they work and don't seem to mind. I can complain, bitch, and belittle with the best of them. Take some meds and prepare, bring a book, Oprah and the View on the boob tube get weary quickly. PM me if I can help
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Don't take an evening appt if you can help it. 7:00 got me out at 11:15 and that was only because I was walking out at 10:00 and the PA recognized me. They put out food for the waiting room and it is a ZOO |
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