In August, I severely injured my neck. In the last 2 months my condition has rapidly declined. On the 17th of March (this coming Tuesday) I go in for multiple disc fusions of my neck.
This has equated to much time heavily medicated. Many dropped items as the nerv s in my hands let go, a couple falls as the nerves in my legs went into screaming agony etc. it is difficult to sit for any length. Lay down for any length, stand etc.
Hang tough man. I had neck surgery in 2007 - it made a huge difference. Stay positive and my prayers go out to you.
Good luck with the surgery. I have been lucky to never experience what you and Pablo have, but have a friend who did. His was lower back, but fusing a few vertebra did the trick for him.
Good luck
Man I can only pray for a successful surgery and wish you all the best toward your recovery. May the repairs and benefits of the surgery be a blessing of restorative health for you! Amen!
I have seen my wife with the issues as she to drops stuff because of the nerve issues in her neck. Her's is hereditary as her sisters also suffer issues, two of them have had neck surgeries already both of them are younger than her.
Take care and God's blessings!
I am probably a few years away from disc fusions myself, two damaged discs from a wreck and a genetic degeneration disease have me constantly hurting. Mine is not bad enough yet to affect my hands much but its getting there. The carpal tunnel surgery i had a few months ago helped but did not alleviate all the issues. Not to meniton the nueropathy in my feet and nerve damage on my knees..
I can definietly relate to what you are going through. Luckily there is a top neurologist here that is nationally known.
Thanks for the replies.
They go in through the front of my neck, will remove two discs, and either use synthetic (type of plastic used in joint replacement or titanium) or take a bone graft from my hip for each one.
I am not too keen on the whole "Throat Slit" part of the operation ;D
Quote from: Pinsnscrews on March 12 2015 03:17:04 PM MDT
Thanks for the replies.
They go in through the front of my neck, will remove two discs, and either use synthetic (type of plastic used in joint replacement or titanium) or take a bone graft from my hip for each one.
I am not too keen on the whole "Throat Slit" part of the operation ;D
Hmm, that would be an intersting scar to add to my list... :D
Might as well get two bolt implants in my neck if they do that one on me ala frankenstein.
I already have interestingly conversational scars, one more isn't going to really get noticed. :))
Feel better..
I had 45 radiation treatments and 3 chemotherapy sessions that caused me to have severe weight loss, enough to erode my muscle mass and send me to a nursing home for 3 months. I'm a lot better now, not back where I was, but a lot better. So there is hope.
Gandog, it was hard enough going through 6 chemo sessions with my less than 1yr old Granddaughter, you have my admiration and respect for surviving that many radiation and chemo sessions.
Ai yi yi, can't imagine a little 1 year old girl having to do SIX. 3 was bad enough. It definitely did some kidney damage to me. (AKA decreased function)
Pins:
5 yrs. ago I had a long recovery from a freak accident. May your resolve be absolute and your patience unlimited.
Pat
Best wishes on the surgery. Had a two disc fusion, like Pablo, in '07. Yeah, they go through your neck but it's not as bad as it sounds, although the idea of it didn't thrill me either.
Now have a titanium plate and a few screws in there but it turned out fine. Went home the next day. Took a little while to get over but it's been good ever since. Hope the same for you.
Quote from: gandog56 on March 13 2015 05:46:25 PM MDT
Ai yi yi, can't imagine a little 1 year old girl having to do SIX. 3 was bad enough. It definitely did some kidney damage to me. (AKA decreased function)
Her first chemo was at 5mo old. 1 a month for 6 months. She suffered hearing damage from the chemo and there is still the chance she could end up with Chemo Induced Leukemia. She goes in every 6-8 weeks for continued laser surgery under anesthetic to contain the tumor in her eye. If they can keep it contained until she is older, the trauma and later deformities common with early eye loss will be greatly diminished. She is my hero. She turns 3 on the 18th. She just got her hearing aids that enhance only frequencies she can't hear. We were Facetiming last night and she says "so grampa, you go sleep like I do with the doctor? Okay, they fix you all up and you will feel great tomorrow! Just like I do" She still has no sense of time :))
Pat, I have learned a lot of patience that I didn't have in August. Any extra I get, will be a Godsend.
Thanks again for all the well wishes.
Surgery went well. Sadly, they wouldn't let me take the IV pain med home with me, but instead gave me a standard oral doasage. So a little more sore than I was before I left the hospital LOL.
Glad to hear it! Hope your recovery is as painless as possible ;)
Well the sooner you are off pain meds and are up and about the better you will be.
That said - way to go!! Good to see you posting.
Yeah, I remember them puttingh me on that morphine pump after my kidney surgery. I was watching that clock and hitting that button the SECOND that I could!
Quote from: Pinsnscrews on March 18 2015 09:12:33 PM MDT
Surgery went well. Sadly, they wouldn't let me take the IV pain med home with me, but instead gave me a standard oral doasage. So a little more sore than I was before I left the hospital LOL.
Very Glad things went well.
If ya would have talked to the nurses a little nicer, they would have given you a six pack to go! :P
J/K....
Again, glad you're out and home!
He (the nurse) was not my type :D
Up and about more today. Took outer bandage off and yup, it is a true throat slit. Right to left stopping at my Adams Apple.
I can't grip the slide on my RIA well enough to Rack it right now. Trying to puts too much strain on the muscles in my neck...
I have a call out to a local friend to see if I can borrow one of his guns for EDC.
I would stay away from .500S&W for a few weeks. ;D
Glad to see forward progress. Don't push it!!!
Quote from: Pinsnscrews on March 21 2015 01:24:54 PM MDT
I can't grip the slide on my RIA well enough to Rack it right now. Trying to puts too much strain on the muscles in my neck...
I have a call out to a local friend to see if I can borrow one of his guns for EDC.
do you have a glock? i bought a grip plate that replaces the plate on the back of the slide and no longer need it. It has a small part that sticks out on each side .Its from ndz, will sell it for what i paid. $25 shipped.
Quote from: Pablo on March 21 2015 01:33:22 PM MDT
I would stay away from .500S&W for a few weeks. ;D
Glad to see forward progress. Don't push it!!!
Damn and I just worked up some 225gr loads for my .357 Herret!...
I am going by my friends house to try their Glocks to see if I can pull the slides. He is trying to get his .38 Airweight from his dad back to loan me if I can't manage the slides.
Pinsnscrews, glad the surgery when well and you are recovering. Be sure to allow yourself the time heal up!
Revolver would be a good choice! Good luck with the 357 Herret loadings!
225gr Hornady Interlocks over 23gr IMR4227 (IIRC as I don't have the numbers in front of me.)
I still have some of these to shoot :))
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/wyckedflesh/_DSC13232_zps683b72bb.jpg)
200gr Cast RCBS RN over 34.0gr IMR4895, compressed loading so thinking she is going to kick like a Mule on Steroids
What the heck cartridge is that? Sort of looks like a 7.62X39.
357 Herrett. It is a 30-30 cut back a bit and blown out to 357.
Quote from: gandog56 on March 24 2015 01:01:03 PM MDT
What the heck cartridge is that? Sort of looks like a 7.62X39.
I am looking at adapting the 7.62x39 if I can ever get a hold of some brass cases for experimentation for a Rimless version.
Btw, that is a page of Load Data for the 357 Herrett and the velocities from the 14 inch Contender Barrel it was designed for.
Now you confuse me. Isn't a 7.62X39 ALREADY rimless?
357 herrett is a rimmed wildcat based on the 30-30. Pinsnscrews is looking at creating a rimless 357 herrett using 7.62X39 brass.
Pinsnscrews, there was also a 300 herrett based on 308 brass. Why not just blow that out to 357?
Quote from: sqlbullet on March 26 2015 09:33:07 AM MDT
357 herrett is a rimmed wildcat based on the 30-30. Pinsnscrews is looking at creating a rimless 357 herrett using 7.62X39 brass.
Pinsnscrews, there was also a 300 herrett based on 308 brass. Why not just blow that out to 357?
You guys are starting to sound like some mad scientists in here :))
Quote from: sqlbullet on March 26 2015 09:33:07 AM MDT
357 herrett is a rimmed wildcat based on the 30-30. Pinsnscrews is looking at creating a rimless 357 herrett using 7.62X39 brass.
Pinsnscrews, there was also a 300 herrett based on 308 brass. Why not just blow that out to 357?
Less trimming of the brass :D
Makes sense. Interested to see how it goes.
Follow up and updates
As you can tell from my lack of posting, things went back down hill again. Appears there is some upper back nerve damage that is causing severe tension in my upper back. This in turn is pulling on my neck. PT twice a week, plus daily exercises makes for a grumpy person. The more tension in my back, the more pressure my neck is putting back on the nerves. Numbness and loss of motor control in my fingers has returned. There isn't any "Pain" with this, so I am not taking any pain killers, but muscle relaxers are not helping in the slightest. The doc is stumped as to what is causing the muscle tension in my upper back.
Quote from: Pinsnscrews on June 09 2015 02:36:02 PM MDT
Follow up and updates
As you can tell from my lack of posting, things went back down hill again. Appears there is some upper back nerve damage that is causing severe tension in my upper back. This in turn is pulling on my neck. PT twice a week, plus daily exercises makes for a grumpy person. The more tension in my back, the more pressure my neck is putting back on the nerves. Numbness and loss of motor control in my fingers has returned. There isn't any "Pain" with this, so I am not taking any pain killers, but muscle relaxers are not helping in the slightest. The doc is stumped as to what is causing the muscle tension in my upper back.
Not me, I am so allergic to pain. Just had my painkiller dosage upped.....not an easy thing to do with the new rules for hydrocodone.
Do you still need some 762x39 brass? I have some once fired ppu i can let go of(may have ammo still too) will have to dig it out. I sold the gun i got it for and if i shot it out of my ak i would never find it.
Thanks for the offer RW, but I have had to put any and all projects on hold.
Quote from: rw on June 10 2015 03:07:33 PM MDT
Do you still need some 762x39 brass? I have some once fired ppu i can let go of(may have ammo still too) will have to dig it out. I sold the gun i got it for and if i shot it out of my ak i would never find it.
I he didn't want it I might be interested.
Quote from: Pinsnscrews on June 09 2015 02:36:02 PM MDT
Follow up and updates
As you can tell from my lack of posting, things went back down hill again. Appears there is some upper back nerve damage that is causing severe tension in my upper back. This in turn is pulling on my neck. PT twice a week, plus daily exercises makes for a grumpy person. The more tension in my back, the more pressure my neck is putting back on the nerves. Numbness and loss of motor control in my fingers has returned. There isn't any "Pain" with this, so I am not taking any pain killers, but muscle relaxers are not helping in the slightest. The doc is stumped as to what is causing the muscle tension in my upper back.
That is exactly what i have been dealing with for several years, none of the drs will listen and keep treating me like a junkie after pills. I cannot even get a referral to a pain specialist. Luckily it has a good bit better on its own, its maybe 25% of what it was 4 years ago.
I did have surgery for severe carpal tunnel in both hands but still have moderate numbess and loss of a lot of strength.
Quote from: gandog56 on June 12 2015 06:28:10 AM MDT
Quote from: rw on June 10 2015 03:07:33 PM MDT
Do you still need some 762x39 brass? I have some once fired ppu i can let go of(may have ammo still too) will have to dig it out. I sold the gun i got it for and if i shot it out of my ak i would never find it.
I he didn't want it I might be interested.
Just now saw this, sorry.. will dig that brass out soon and get back to you.
Just traded for 139 7.62X39, but always seem to need more. My SKS keeps saying "Feed me, Feed me!).
Just an FYI, after looking at measurd drawings, I mean REALLY looking at them and not just glancing at them, the 7.62x39 is too short to match the stock length of the 357Herret. It was a good thought, but I want to be able to use the same load tables for both.
Back to the drawing board...
Pins;
Not to get personal, oh what the with the political correctness; how are feeling and getting along? Well, or at least better I hope!
Pat
Political correctness can bite my ass :P. Thanks for asking Pat.
I am getting along okay. Some days are better than others. Some local members of the Cast Boolets Forum had a get together on Satuday that I took my son to. I got to try out some nice loads for my Ruger American Predator, 130gr TSX, 165gr Sierra SPBT GK, 190gr VLD, 208gr Amax. Everything shot within an inch and a half if I was able to hold steady. Not bad for random book loading. Another gentleman who was there was able to put the 190gr VLD into a 4 shot group of .75 inch at 100 yards.
Also took my Contender out with some 190gr & 210gr cast round nose boolets one of the members had given me to load 2 years ago. My son finally earned the "Tag yourself with a Scope" badge shooting one of the 190gr loads. Sadly I shake even more now than before. I may have to retire the 357Herret and think about something with less than a 14inch barrel for handgun hunting. I really want to take an Elk with it if I can. It is on my bucket list :D