shermanator 4 #1 November 23, 2007 my brother is going into surgery tomorrow at 7am. some genetic thing where the space in middle of spind is shrinking or something.. anyway, it is pinching a nerve , causing numbness , as well as pinching an artery, already caused a stroke in neck. .. they are taking out a disk and replacing it with a synthetic disc. afterwards, he is going to have a drainage tube coming out of neck becuase of swelling caused by the synthetic material. to top it off, he has NO control of his blood sugar, which was up to 600 at one time. .. and if it is not controlled afterwards, the bones will not fuse properly. THEN, he will have to do the same thing over again in 5-10 years. I'm very scared for him. I don't know what his family is going to do, he will be out of work for about a year, and he is the sole provider of wife/2 babies. ... scared is understatement, I am terrified.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #2 November 23, 2007 (( HUGS )) and prayers!!! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #3 November 23, 2007 hang in there. You are your family will be in my prayers Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tactical 0 #4 November 23, 2007 Your brother is in my prayers my friend. May God bless you and your family in these times of trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photofly 0 #5 November 23, 2007 Big prayers and blue skies coming your way!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JailBird 0 #6 November 23, 2007 WOW! I can only imagine! I am so sorry to hear that! I know most of us are far away but if there is anything that we can do for ya or ya'lls fam...please let us know! your fam will be in our thoughts and prayers! Godspeed and I wish for a quick recovery! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #7 November 23, 2007 In our thoughts and prayers....Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #8 November 23, 2007 Deep breath. Sounds like this one is a marathon and not just a sprint. I'll keep you both in my prayers as well.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 November 23, 2007 I hope everything goes right, best wishes for you and your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #10 November 23, 2007 I will definitely keep your brother and his family in my prayers. Hang in there and just be the best damned brother anyone could have. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #11 November 23, 2007 QuoteI will definitely keep your brother and his family in my prayers. Hang in there and just be the best damned brother anyone could have. What he said."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #12 November 24, 2007 thank you everyone for all the prayers and thoughts. his surgery was a success. they ended up replacing both #4 and #5 instead of just 4. last i talked to him, he was on morphine, so feeling ready to go home. Now the real battle for him comes, eating healthier and keeping the blood sugar down.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntbabex 0 #13 November 24, 2007 Whoa that sounds extremely painful! Ill keep my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #14 November 24, 2007 Quote thank you everyone for all the prayers and thoughts. his surgery was a success. they ended up replacing both #4 and #5 instead of just 4. last i talked to him, he was on morphine, so feeling ready to go home. Now the real battle for him comes, eating healthier and keeping the blood sugar down. Awesome!!! Keep him in line Shermie. Kick his ass if you have to. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #15 November 24, 2007 I am glad that everything with your brother has turned out well. TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base689 0 #16 November 24, 2007 I wish all the best to your brother. Could he have a speedy recovery.Stay safe out there Blue Skies and Soft Walls BASE #689 - base_689AT_NO_123_SPAMyahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #17 November 24, 2007 Glad the surgery went well and really glad that he has a brother like you to help him with the healthier lifestyle - really encourage him to keep those blood sugars down (my dad didn't and had some SERIOUS complications because of it... Diabetes is bad) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #18 November 24, 2007 Sorry to hear your brother is having troubles. May he heal well and stay healthy. Help him out. This is not unbeatable. <>My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
