Eddie G Prodisc L4-L5 October 2006

[Eddie G]

I am through with the home PT and now I move to outpatient PT at Kessler. (only 5 min away) I am pushing myself this time around because I need to get back to work. If I am not back to work by March 18th I am off payroll. My Short Term Disability ends at that point. I think I can do it. I am still experiencing horrible back pain but I've been experiencing that for over 5 years now so it's nothing new to me. I haven't had any paralyzing episodes since the surgery so that's good. My legs seem to be getting better. I dont have the constant sciatica leg pain, it's more intermittant now. I am building up my endurance from being vertical 1/2 hour to 1 hour, before I need to lay down. I am sick of my bed already!

Back to Work Positives:
I have a couch and a heating pad at work so I can relax whenever I need to.
My wife drives me.
I have a nice brace and two canes to show off.
I have a ball to sit on at my desk.
I get a nice paycheck and I have a cool job.
Keeping my benefits.
The Socialization at the water cooler.
A TV at my desk so I wont miss all the Judge shows that I became addicted to since September. That includes Judge Judy, Judge Alex, Judge Mathis, Judge Joe Brown, Judge Karen, Judge David, Christina's Court, People's Court, Divorce Court, Judge Piro, Judge Hatcher, Judge Penny..........oh and CASH CAB!!!!!!!

Negatives:
Getting up in the morning.
Getting laid off anyway because I'm going back during cuts.
Missing my cats.

So I hope I can build up my endurance enough to get back to work. Right now I couldn't do it, but hopefully in 5 weeks I will be in better shape.

I did develop Carpal Tunnel from using my wrists so much during my injury. I have 2 braces for that too. They're fancy.

Toodle-Loo for now,,,,

[New-disc]

Eddie,

How'd you get your avitar to upload?

Todd

[mmglobal]

Wow... lot's of cool hardware you've got. You are so lucky.

I'm glad that some of the symptoms are reduced and hope to hear of you continued progress. Woops... you'd better go answer your phone.

All the best.

Mark

[Terry Allen Blackburn]

I can imagine that others feel like I do sometimes. Namely, we are bionic people. It's not as good, as the real parts, that God intended, but, whose to say that God didn't invent the replacement parts through people. God works through us and, all things are possible. So enjoy the new parts Eddie and, may they take you, pain free or, as pain free as possible, to the end of your days.

You have a wonderful attitude which is half the battle of healing and tolerating whatever life throws your way.

Terry Newton

[Justin]

Hey Eddie,

It sounds like you are making steady progress. I do have to say I have a thing for People's Court. My wife loves Cash Cab... anyway, I hope you are feeling better and that you are continuing to build endurance.

Happy Birthday!

[Eddie G]

The avatar has to be a certain size to load. If it's too big, fuggetaboudit!

Go to Settings & Options. It was pretty easy.

I need to update mine now, adding the 6 screws and a spacer. I have alot of films going to Mark in Cali. They look pretty cool.

BTW Justin, we met at the NY Athletic Club at the symposium. Hope you're doing well!!!!

[Justin]

Hey Eddie,

Funny thing is I was just thinking about when my wife and I met you and your wife at the symposium the other day. That was a world class cast of surgeons!

How is your better half by the way?

Originally Posted by Eddie G

The avatar has to be a certain size to load. If it's too big, fuggetaboudit!

Go to Settings & Options. It was pretty easy.

I need to update mine now, adding the 6 screws and a spacer. I have alot of films going to Mark in Cali. They look pretty cool.

BTW Justin, we met at the NY Athletic Club at the symposium. Hope you're doing well!!!!