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Drove to Smithfield Gourmet for my usual she crab soup and fries with java.
Stopped at 7-11 to get diesel fuel for the Kubota and either the tank was empty or out of fuel. Of course.
So drove home and backed the Ranger into the carport.

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Well today I will park it in the barn. Significant because ? It may be there for a while. I will be checking in to the hospital for some major back surgery. They go in from the front to remove and replace the lower four disks. It takes two surgeons, one vascular to move things out of the way, and a neurosurgeon to do the spine work. Next day they open from the back to install pins and screws to fuse the vertebrae. 🥴 I will admit to being a little apprehensive, but the pain and lack of mobility leave me no better option. Wish me luck.
My recovery goal is a beach trip in mid April. 🌴🌴 🦞That may be a little optimistic, (doc said 3 to 6 months) but that goal will help me work through the rehab.
 

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Well today I will park it in the barn. Significant because ? It may be there for a while. I will be checking in to the hospital for some major back surgery. They go in from the front to remove and replace the lower four disks. It takes two surgeons, one vascular to move things out of the way, and a neurosurgeon to do the spine work. Next day they open from the back to install pins and screws to fuse the vertebrae. 🥴 I will admit to being a little apprehensive, but the pain and lack of mobility leave me no better option. Wish me luck.
My recovery goal is a beach trip in mid April. 🌴🌴 🦞That may be a little optimistic, (doc said 3 to 6 months) but that goal will help me work through the rehab.
Brother just went through open heart surgery. He went back to driving plow truck like six weeks later. Hopefully you will have a quick recovery.
 

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Well today I will park it in the barn. Significant because ? It may be there for a while. I will be checking in to the hospital for some major back surgery. They go in from the front to remove and replace the lower four disks. It takes two surgeons, one vascular to move things out of the way, and a neurosurgeon to do the spine work. Next day they open from the back to install pins and screws to fuse the vertebrae. 🥴 I will admit to being a little apprehensive, but the pain and lack of mobility leave me no better option. Wish me luck.
My recovery goal is a beach trip in mid April. 🌴🌴 🦞That may be a little optimistic, (doc said 3 to 6 months) but that goal will help me work through the rehab.
Praying for a perfect outcome and a speedy "comfortable" recovery.
 


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Well today I will park it in the barn. Significant because ? It may be there for a while. I will be checking in to the hospital for some major back surgery. They go in from the front to remove and replace the lower four disks. It takes two surgeons, one vascular to move things out of the way, and a neurosurgeon to do the spine work. Next day they open from the back to install pins and screws to fuse the vertebrae. 🥴 I will admit to being a little apprehensive, but the pain and lack of mobility leave me no better option. Wish me luck.
My recovery goal is a beach trip in mid April. 🌴🌴 🦞That may be a little optimistic, (doc said 3 to 6 months) but that goal will help me work through the rehab.
Good luck with the surgery Gregg and we're all praying for a speedy recovery for you! 🙏

BTW...You might wanna stay off of here for a while because I'm sure laughing will only make it worse for you. 😂
 

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Well today I will park it in the barn. Significant because ? It may be there for a while. I will be checking in to the hospital for some major back surgery. They go in from the front to remove and replace the lower four disks. It takes two surgeons, one vascular to move things out of the way, and a neurosurgeon to do the spine work. Next day they open from the back to install pins and screws to fuse the vertebrae. 🥴 I will admit to being a little apprehensive, but the pain and lack of mobility leave me no better option. Wish me luck.
My recovery goal is a beach trip in mid April. 🌴🌴 🦞That may be a little optimistic, (doc said 3 to 6 months) but that goal will help me work through the rehab.
Prayers are with you Gregg. 🙏
Take care buddy!
 

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Well today I will park it in the barn. Significant because ? It may be there for a while. I will be checking in to the hospital for some major back surgery. They go in from the front to remove and replace the lower four disks. It takes two surgeons, one vascular to move things out of the way, and a neurosurgeon to do the spine work. Next day they open from the back to install pins and screws to fuse the vertebrae. 🥴 I will admit to being a little apprehensive, but the pain and lack of mobility leave me no better option. Wish me luck.
My recovery goal is a beach trip in mid April. 🌴🌴 🦞That may be a little optimistic, (doc said 3 to 6 months) but that goal will help me work through the rehab.
Ive had a smaller fusion than yours, L4 and L5, and while the postoperative pain was significant, it went away relatively quickly. My doc did not prescribe traditional Physical Therapy, but rather had me re-learn how to walk (without a limp), and then keep walking. I went back to work at week 10. Admittedly a little weak, but mostly steady and almost completely pain free. That was in 2019. I am pain free in my back now, and am very glad to have had the surgery when I did.
Please keep us informed!

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Don't feel bad! :frown: Dave says I'm the most crooked parker on this site and claims I don't have any excuse... o_O :crackup:
Saw this crooked parker a while back. It almost looks like he just said F*** it, close enough.
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Obviously went to the @Tracy Bowman school of parking. :facepalm:
Shoulda taken one at the grocery store this past weekend. Dude took up two handicap spots (in a lifted truck w/ handicap plate) and the massive space in between by parking at an angle. Didn’t know you could take up that much space but bad Parker’s find a way!
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