Sisco Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 After back issues since my early 20's a couple of months ago it came down to this: I couldn't walk 100 feet without stopping for the pain to subside, or stand in one spot for more than three minutes, without being in agony. I had put off surgery two years ago on the advice of the neurosurgeon, which was the right call at the time, but this years wood supply lay in was the straw that broke the camels's back. Or in this case, Sisco's back. It was supposed to be an hour and a half operation, turned out my L5 vertebrae was so messed up it took three and a half hours on the table. That was a week and a half ago. Today I walked two miles with no pain whatsoever. The surgeon said one of the stenosis (bone spurs) was ready to penetrate my spinal cord, and when he removed it, the spinal cord popped back into the now empty space like a water balloon. My advice to all of you who have back issues: get the best neurosurgeon back specialist you can find, and don't wait like I did, get it fixed and have a new lease on life. The first five days of post op had quite a bit of pain, but now its worth it. Now I can go hike and post targets pain free again, I plan to do a heck of a lot shooting when weather permits.
Robocop1051 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 You have no excuse to keeping your targets at 100 feet now. You're going to have to start using the big-boy range. LOL Glad to hear you're doing good.
washguy Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Sisco way to go...that l5 is a hurtin SOB...have a speedy recovery ! Wash
shepp Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 That's awesome I've had back issues since my teens, my back likes to bow shiftin my pelvis. I love my chiropractor I trust him more than a lot of "real doctors". Disc degeneration runs in my family too which he tells me I've got signs of. I noticed when I dropped weight I had less issues, I need to get back on that plan cuz I got fat again....,,Glad you got fixed up I know your pain it's not fun
Sisco Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Posted February 2, 2016 You have no excuse to keeping your targets at 100 feet now. You're going to have to start using the big-boy range. LOL Glad to hear you're doing good. thanks Robo and everyone. Your right on pushing the target distance out. My goal is 500 yards by next fall. Just have to find some National Forest Land I can do it on.
Armed Eye Doc Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Glad you are doing well. Back/neck/spinal surgery is nothing to have done by the lowest bidder (insurance company's desire). The right Dr. makes all the difference.
Rsquared Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Glad you are doing well. Back/neck/spinal surgery is nothing to have done by the lowest bidder (insurance company's desire). The right Dr. makes all the difference.And this is coming from an eye doc. Armed no less. laughing
survivalshop Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 Thats good to hear , now you have to take care of it . ?
Sisco Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Glad you are doing well. Back/neck/spinal surgery is nothing to have done by the lowest bidder (insurance company's desire). The right Dr. makes all the difference.You are so right Doc. I did my research through Dr.'s, nurses, and patients. I narrowed it down to one Minneapolis hospital and two Doctors, both ivy league school graduates, who were spine specialists and part of a larger office. They did more and did the toughest cases. Turns out he is also a really good guy. Any body ever need one in that area, PM me. Edited February 2, 2016 by Sisco
NTXshooter Posted February 3, 2016 Report Posted February 3, 2016 Glad to hear you had such great results.
slugger43 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Posted February 3, 2016 Bet your shooting improves, also. That oughta put a smile on your face. It's impossible to do your best at anything, including shooting, when you are in pain. Really glad you are feeling better. Relax and enjoy!
Dane Armory Posted February 3, 2016 Report Posted February 3, 2016 Glad you are better now! Going under the knife scares the $hit out of me. My mom had two back surgeries. The second one she was walking two weeks later. The surgeons and technics are extremely effective now.
Malig8r Posted February 3, 2016 Report Posted February 3, 2016 Right on Sisco, glad to hear your surgery was a success! We'll have to get together and shoot this summer. I've moved back to Michigan.
planeflyer21 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Posted February 3, 2016 Sounds like it's time for an Arizona trip. Glad you are feeling better!
Magwa Posted February 5, 2016 Report Posted February 5, 2016 I am happy for you surgery worked...... have fun with your new found freedom....
Sisco Posted February 5, 2016 Author Report Posted February 5, 2016 Sounds like it's time for an Arizona trip. Glad you are feeling better!Thanks guys. Arizona trip sounds like a great idea. Always wanted to take the Corvette on Route 66. Wonder how much ammo I can carry in that little trunk? Who needs clothes when there's 308 ARs to shoot down in the desert.
planeflyer21 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks guys. Arizona trip sounds like a great idea. Always wanted to take the Corvette on Route 66. Wonder how much ammo I can carry in that little trunk? Who needs clothes when there's 308 ARs to shoot down in the desert.Pffft. From what I hear of N. Wisconsin, we are already having muscle shirt and shorts weather here for you. Ammo and rifle in the passenger seat, summer clothes in the back, hello 66 here comes Sisco!
shepp Posted February 5, 2016 Report Posted February 5, 2016 Pffft. From what I hear of N. Wisconsin, we are already having muscle shirt and shorts weather here for you. Ammo and rifle in the passenger seat, summer clothes in the back, hello 66 here comes Sisco!when I took my road trip last spring I had to pack for 2 seasons lol.
unforgiven Posted February 6, 2016 Report Posted February 6, 2016 Glad you'r doing well brother Sisco.Backs are no joke.A few young,fit bucks sprung thier backs in the trade and they were done.Out of all my skeletal issues my weak mind and strong back are still intact.Need 14 mos. for the brass ring.
Sisco Posted February 6, 2016 Author Report Posted February 6, 2016 Glad you'r doing well brother Sisco.Backs are no joke.A few young,fit bucks sprung thier backs in the trade and they were done.Out of all my skeletal issues my weak mind and strong back are still intact.Need 14 mos. for the brass ring.you are close brother, the home stretch!?
unforgiven Posted February 6, 2016 Report Posted February 6, 2016 Hope we can get together and have a few in the future brother.
Sisco Posted February 6, 2016 Author Report Posted February 6, 2016 Hope we can get together and have a few in the future brother.??
shepp Posted February 6, 2016 Report Posted February 6, 2016 Hope we can get together and have a few in the future brother.you guys can meet in the middle and I'll meet you there
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