Wish me luck - Big Update

[The Dude]

I haven't been on here much lately. I was in a car accident early in the year and have had some major issues personally and with work since then. After being put off and threatened for months, they finally did some diagnostic tests and the results are bad. I have 3 ruptured disks in my neck that are pushing into my spinal cord. I also have serious lower back damage with ruptured disks. I find out about the lower back early next week, but I am having a discectomy and fusion in my neck. 3 disks will be removed and 5 vertebra will be fused. I'll lose most of the mobility in my neck as well as my job. I don't know the specifics on the back, but I will be having the same procedures on my back, but I don't know the extent.
I'm pretty upset and it's gotten very bad. I haven't been able to train in several weeks. I will also have to look for a new job when I finally recover and this is all resolved. It's going to be a very long process (they won't do both procedures at once) and a very long rehab.
I can't work and have been close to bed ridden for 3 weeks now. I had a myelogram (inject dye into spinal cord) a week ago and that really brought it all home that this isn't a joke.

 

[csuperman]

that really sucks, no other way to put it. hopefully they can get everything working good enough for you to have a normal life and not live in pain, while lifting may be out in the future hopefully they will make it so you can be functional and enjoy life and do things such as bike, jog etc. As far as the accident, If it wasn't your fault I assume you have an attorney working on things that could hopefully help with some financial aspects of this in the future.

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Best of luck brother, hope they can bring things back as close to good as possible, and in the shortest amount of time,

 

[The Dude]

that really sucks, no other way to put it. hopefully they can get everything working good enough for you to have a normal life and not live in pain, while lifting may be out in the future hopefully they will make it so you can be functional and enjoy life and do things such as bike, jog etc. As far as the accident, If it wasn't your fault I assume you have an attorney working on things that could hopefully help with some financial aspects of this in the future.

Like I remind myself several times a day, it could be worse. The accident occurred during the scope of my employment so despite their earlier attempts to wash their hands of me, my employer has been forced to pay me 2/3 of my base wage while I'm out. Unfortunately my base wage is only 2/3 of my income so I'm getting 2/3 of 2/3. I have a good attorney. It took the hiring of an attorney before I was even sent for an MRI!! There's a lot more to it, but given the circumstances I can't get into it. It's really scary though. No one really cares what is right or wrong anymore. This has been a real eye opener for me. I am looking forward to the recovery and getting back on here more.

 

[MMX2]

Wow- I am sorry to hear that.
Yes- it could be worse but things need to get better- they have to.
Take your time recovering.
Let us know if you need anything.
I am a proud guy just like the next guy, but we all need support in the rough times if our lives.

 

[big in vegas]

Wow, I hate to hear all of that. I couldn't even begin to think what you're going through, but I hope it all gets better for you!!

 

[Lightsout]

Wish you the best Bro. Hope everything works out.

 

[IronJulius]

Love ya Dude! Praying for you

 

[The Dude]

Thank you guys. This is one of the toughest things I've ever gone through. Silk is doing everything she can to keep me from sinking into a deep depression.
I wouldn't have believed how life changing this is without going through it. My fingers are numb and I have no pain sensation in my right arm. The right side of my upper back spasms so bad occasionally that I can't move my arm above shoulder level. Its like frustration and despair at the same time.
I know I'll be able to get back in shape eventually, but I'm deathly afraid of the rehab and then the embarrassment of working back up to what I was prior to all of this.
It was eye opening to see how I was treated by Dr's and my employers before diagnostic test results were obtained. Everyone assumed I was full of shit based on my appearance. Certainly someone of my size, strength, and muscular development couldn't be in the level of pain and impairment that I alleged. Look at me... and if I could go to the gym (which I was rarely able to do up until several weeks ago) I couldn't be injured. Of course even injured I can still function better than some lazy sedentary shitball, but that isn't how I was treated

 

[futuremro]

that sucks bro, my mom had a neck fusion and now shes rocking so i know you will be to, good luck!

 

[BEASTZ6]

I remember that I tore a Rhomboid muscle in my back about 10 years ago. It also resulting in nerve impingement affecting the strength on my left side. It hurt so bad that I went 3 days without sleep. After a month off, I tried bench pressing, and all I could do is lift the bar. And that took quite an effort. It was a very humbling experience, but I diligently stayed with it in the gym, and got back to handling the weights that I used before the injury.

 

[charliebigspuds]

I dont really know what to say. .just how hard it all must be..just get silk on that greygoose u guys like im sure that will put a smile on your faces..RESPECTS BRO..

 

[The Dude]

I dont really know what to say. .just how hard it all must be..just get silk on that greygoose u guys like im sure that will put a smile on your faces..RESPECTS BRO..

Lol! That's awesome! We do need to do that. We had a two week vacation planned for Nov 1, but had to skip it b/c of all of this. Maybe we need a short one. Thanks Bro

 

[1MoreRep]

Good to see you back online but hate to hear the bad news brother. Really hope everything goes well with the surgery. We will def be praying for you. Stay on here as much as possible while you are down maybe we can help you back up brother. We are like a family here and try to pick you up the best we can. Keep your head up Dude and put it all in the man upstairs hands.

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Good to see you back online but hate to hear the bad news brother. Really hope everything goes well with the surgery. We will def be praying for you. Stay on here as much as possible while you are down maybe we can help you back up brother. We are like a family here and try to pick you up the best we can. Keep your head up Dude and put it all in the man upstairs hands.

 

[LEE GASPARI]

As you know I know full well what you're going through. It took me a full year to get my 5-level fusion approved. Obama has really screwed up the insurance situation. Anyway, back to you. I will have you in my prayers and hope everything turns out okay. You will persevere and overcome all of this. It has now become a mental thing. I do know that depressed feeling, and I still have some of those thoughts, but we both can push on. PM me anytime. We can do this.

 

[HackTwat]

Wow Dude, Our stories are so close its not even funny. You know I had C5-C6 fused, but what I didn't say was I lost my job due to taking 14 weeks FMLA when I was only legally allowed 12 weeks. My doctor couldnt release me any earlier and as a result, I was terminated from one of the best Lab positions I had ever held in 15 years at that time. Depression?? Damn right!! Mad and Angry and hurtin constantly....All that brother....

But, look at me now...You can recover!! You can be even better than you are now... It's a long road and a tedious one. BUT IT IS ATTAINABLE Brother!!

Keep ya head up.... PM me if you ever need anything...

Peace

 

[The Dude]

As you know I know full well what you're going through. It took me a full year to get my 5-level fusion approved. Obama has really screwed up the insurance situation. Anyway, back to you. I will have you in my prayers and hope everything turns out okay. You will persevere and overcome all of this. It has now become a mental thing. I do know that depressed feeling, and I still have some of those thoughts, but we both can push on. PM me anytime. We can do this.

Thanks Bro. I know it will work out. Today is better. You know how the lows hit sometimes. I'll definitely hit you up

 

[The Dude]

Wow Dude, Our stories are so close its not even funny. You know I had C5-C6 fused, but what I didn't say was I lost my job due to taking 14 weeks FMLA when I was only legally allowed 12 weeks. My doctor couldnt release me any earlier and as a result, I was terminated from one of the best Lab positions I had ever held in 15 years at that time. Depression?? Damn right!! Mad and Angry and hurtin constantly....All that brother....

But, look at me now...You can recover!! You can be even better than you are now... It's a long road and a tedious one. BUT IT IS ATTAINABLE Brother!!

Keep ya head up.... PM me if you ever need anything...

Peace

Ya Brother its scary. I'm hopeful that things work out. I've got an attorney and have had him on this for a while so I think I'm good if they try some funny shit. It's going to be a battle as I've already seen, but I have faith

 

[BigZ]

Damn, that's pretty bad. Glad to see you back online though. Wish you the best, let us know if you need anything.

 

[Mrbigz]

Damn, Dude I haven't been on for a while until recently, I wish all the best bro.