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« on: January 19, 2015, 05:38:41 PM » |
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My son, Billy is going under the knife in the morning. He has three vertebra that the disks have moved in his neck and bulged out. He has been losing feeling in his hands and arms. They are going in through his throat and put a flexible plate on his spine to spread it out and put the disks back in the proper place. I know he is apprehensive about it, and his mom and I are worried also. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2015, 05:43:46 PM » |
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Wow Bill!  We will keep him in our prayers. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2015, 05:53:01 PM » |
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Prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.
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« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2015, 05:59:23 PM » |
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Keeping you abd yours in our thoughts and prayers here in Arkansas.
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2015, 06:04:28 PM » |
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Bill, I can surely understand his apprehension, I'd be a basket case myself. Prayers for a successful procedure. Keep us informed on his progress.
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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2015, 06:37:09 PM » |
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Thoughts and Prayers coming his way....
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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2015, 06:39:37 PM » |
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Bill I will also keep Billy in my prayers.
As others have said, please keep us in the loop as best as you can.
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2015, 07:16:15 PM » |
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Prayers from this household as well.
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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2015, 07:28:59 PM » |
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Healing Thoughts and Prayers for all
my cousin had this done about 3 months ago and she's doing great with no pain or numbness.
we'll be worrying with you.
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« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2015, 07:59:52 PM » |
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Thoughts and prayers coming your way for a successful surgery and fast recovery
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« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2015, 08:07:54 PM » |
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Bill, Prayers and positive thoughts from Viv and I are coming your way. Speedy and complete healing for Billy, and comfort and peace of mind for you and Anna. I have had neck surgery for 3 herniated and three bulging disks in my neck (2004) and it was a huge relief for me. God is good!  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2015, 09:26:31 PM » |
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Thoughts and prayers are coming from Iowa as we speak.
He will feel so much better when it is all over.
Keep us in da loop on his progress, Thanks.
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« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2015, 11:05:17 PM » |
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My wife had similar surgery, successfully. Prayers for Billy from the Trask family.
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« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2015, 02:32:13 AM » |
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No problem Bill, prayers from Seminole  |
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« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2015, 02:46:27 AM » |
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Prayers sent.
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« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2015, 03:35:26 AM » |
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Healing thoughts from NPR.
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« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2015, 03:46:53 AM » |
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Prayers from Patti and me. Her brother had that surgery and is fine now.
The surgical processes are fantastic now.
Wish him a speedy recovery.
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« Reply #17 on: January 20, 2015, 04:24:50 AM » |
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The spirit is with you from the woodman's family in Bradenton
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« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2015, 04:26:38 AM » |
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Hope all goes well Bill.
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« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2015, 04:30:00 AM » |
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Thank you for all the wishes and prayers. We are heading to the hospital in a few minutes. The operation is going to be at Morton Plant in Clearwater. As soon as we know anything I will post a note here. Again, thanks to all and god bless.
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« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2015, 04:34:47 AM » |
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We will be patiently waiting to here the good results.
Oh yeah, he will have a sore throat for a few days.
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« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2015, 05:57:19 AM » |
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Speedy Recovery for your son Bill. My wife will eventually have to go thru this as well.
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« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2015, 06:03:40 AM » |
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I Have Had Neck Surgery Similar To This, My Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To Billy
For A Successful Operation And A Speedy Recovery.
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« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2015, 07:21:42 PM » |
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Well it took a long time, went into the operating room at 12:30, got out at 4:45 then into recovery until a little after 6 pm, then into a room where we were finally able to see him. He is doing well, they bridged 3 vertebrae and had to reroute a main nerve to a different place about a 1/2 inch from where it was getting pinched by the spine. That was causing the loss of feeling in his left arm. Every thing functions as it should now, no more numbness etc. But he is trussed up, wearing a neck brace that comes down on his chest and back so he cannot move his head at all. Doc says it will be on for a week, then a soft neck brace for a couple weeks after that. He is doing very well, talking, not a lot of pain, but will be tube city for a couple days until all the drains are removed. In the am he will be getting another MRI and x-rays. Just making sure every thing is in place. Surgeon says he will be completely normal with in a month, only loss well be about 10% of neck movement. I wish to thank every one for the prayers and good wishes, we really appreciate it.
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« Reply #24 on: January 20, 2015, 07:38:26 PM » |
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That is great news Bill. Thank you for the update.
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« Reply #25 on: January 20, 2015, 08:10:42 PM » |
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Sorry Bill, just saw this. Glad it turned out well for your son. 10% less movement, but no pain? I would take that in a minute. Thanks for the update. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #27 on: January 20, 2015, 08:46:35 PM » |
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« Reply #28 on: January 20, 2015, 09:10:25 PM » |
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Thanks for the update Bro.
Sounds like he is on a full recovery except for the 10% loss of neck movement.
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« Reply #29 on: January 21, 2015, 04:14:37 AM » |
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I Am Glad To Hear That Billy's Surgery Was A Success . I Will Be Praying For A Speedy Recovery.
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« Reply #30 on: January 21, 2015, 04:57:33 AM » |
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Wow, great news.
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« Reply #32 on: January 21, 2015, 05:58:27 AM » |
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Great news Bill. They can do some amazing stuff these days. |
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« Reply #34 on: January 21, 2015, 07:31:59 AM » |
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Thanks for the update, that's good news we all can use. Please let us know how he progresses over the next few weeks.
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« Reply #35 on: January 21, 2015, 08:35:53 AM » |
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Glad it went well for your son Bill. God's speed on his recovery. I have finally had enough back pain and leg numbness myself and finally have an appointment at the Spine Health Institute at Florida Hospital next week. Thanks for the update.
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« Reply #36 on: January 21, 2015, 02:36:47 PM » |
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All great news! Pain free, that is very good! |
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« Reply #37 on: January 21, 2015, 06:59:18 PM » |
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That's wonderful news Bill, great outcome, will continue praying for him
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« Reply #38 on: January 21, 2015, 07:06:57 PM » |
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Glad to hear the surgery went well. He will be so much more comfortable now.
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