Kudzu Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Short version, it was a miracle basically, only way it could been better was never had happened. Long version. I had a tumor INSIDE the spinal canal. It was pressing on the spinal cord causing HORRIBLE nerve pain. Took them a while to find because it is an extremely rare condition but a spinal MRI found it. Odds are it has been there 30+ years because looking back we can see symptoms that came and went. In the last 3 month it grew and started to cause serious issues. I could barely walk most days and the just going the bathroom was an ordeal. It has much worse risks and there was simply no option but remove it. Monday they opened up my spine and went up the spinal canal. What they found amazed everyone. There were concerned about the tumor growing around nerves in the spine and how much they could remove and what they had to leave. The doctor never said much but I could tell he was concerned about what he would find. Praise God what they found was the tumor was just laying in the canal. It only had one attachment point and not to any nerve in the cord. Then there was a single blood vessel feeding the tumor. So they just clipped those two points and he said pulled out what looked like a little hotdog. Biopsy showed it was a totally benign tumor. No risk of cancer and as he said he removed the whole thing so I would be good as new. Recovery is going to be several weeks. I am not allowed to drive or lift anything more than the TV remote (and coffee) for at least the next two weeks. Having been basically couch bound for so long it going to take a few weeks to get my strength and endurance back. Today I walked the Hospital hallway for about 200 feet and thought I had run a marathon when they got me to my room. But no reason I will not make a full recovery, just be patient with us. Annise will help with the store once I can sit behind the desk and do paper work but not setting any dates. Still just Praise God because this couldn't have been any better unless it has never happened. The surgeon and all the attending doctors are just amazed. This was the absolute best case it could have been! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 (edited) That's great news! Now you just need a swift and painless recovery. And a quick return to paddling. Edited July 16, 2020 by von misspelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy00 Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Jeff: Wishing you a speedy recovery and fair winds! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmellow Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 All the best Jeff!! Take the time you need for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trakka Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 Best wishes from OZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhardt57 Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 I'm really glad to hear how things turned out. Get well fast Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnAsa Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Just saw this. I'm so thankful for the good results for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Yup, I just saw this too. So glad it went well and I hope you continue well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted October 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks, I am doing well. I didn't bother to mention it but had to have a second surgery last week. There was a leak in the spinal cord that just would not heal. So they wheeled me in Surgery and literally glued and sewed a patch over the hole. Doctor said I was one unlucky fellow. He wasn't taking me to Vegas! The hole was at the base of the original incision and was the size of a pin head! For what ever reason it opened up and just would not heal. The old incision look great. My wife said the surgery was over in only 26 minutes. All the issues this leak were causing are gone. I am feeling very good for a change. Walking close to 2 miles a day. Back to the sever limit on how much I lift but that will only last a few more weeks. SO READY to get back to working regular!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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