I'm "back"

[JLPYTHON]

Hey, fellow Tankers! This is my first time on the computer since last Wednesday or Thursday. I don't really like to talk much about myself, but I am very excited to be back on the computer and this website - it's kind of weird, but you all are like a group of friends that I feel I can share this with.

My reason for this post is as follows: I underwent a 5 hour surgery on my spine to remove a couple of discs that were "squishing" my spinal cord and causing problems in my feet and legs, as well as causing extreme pain in my back. My surgery was at Loyola University Hospital near Chicago, and took over 5 hours. After spending Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and half of Monday in the hospital, I finally was able to go home Monday. I am able to walk, sit, stand, and do many basic things already, but full recovery will take months and will include some intense physical therapy. I won't be able to pick up my 2 young sons for many months, but they are partly the reason I decided to go through with the surgery. I am not too proud to say that because I am only 32, I was scared to death about not being able to play ball with my sons and be an active part of their growing up; I was also afraind that I would never walk again or worse, but my hat is off to the surgeons who took care of me and did such a magnificent job.

So to fellow Tankers Syn3sthesia, Freekarrtt, Skyhawk, and Flash70, I will be sending you all PM's as soon as I can. I will be out of work for a while, so I will hopefully be able to finish painting my first ever customized GI Joe (the tank is done, just need to do the driver) and get it submitted. Again, this is a great website and I commend all involved who keep it going and make it such a useful tool. Thanks again, all, and I am thrilled to be back on the website!!

Ray

[Duffmann]

Damn Ray glad to have you back and I wish you a speedy recovery.

[umanumanamo]

I haven't interacted with you on here yet, but glad to hear your surgery went well and it sounds like you're keeping a positive outlook on your recovery. Things will shape up; keep the faith!

[BOMBSHELLMIKE]

Welcome back man, I wish you a speedy recovery. I know your concerns about your kids. I have three and couldnt bare the thought of not being able to do everyday simple things with them. Happy healin'

[blndweasel]

good to have you back, hope the recovery process goes well! best wishes from San Diego.

tbw

[Kalibus]

Welcome back and im glad the surgery was a success. Hope your recovery goes smooth.

[VIPER 48]

Great to have you back. I hope you are feeling well and i wish you a speedy recovery...:D

[fred V]

i have not interacted with you either,but i am glad to hear you're surgery went well,all surgery sucks!!!get well soon tanker....

[RuckusJr]

"BACK"! Now I get it! HA! Here's to a speedy recovery bro.

[Outbackk]

I haven't interacted with you on here yet, but glad to hear your surgery went well and it sounds like you're keeping a positive outlook on your recovery. Things will shape up; keep the faith!

Agreed. Glad to hear that you are on the mend!

[Syn3sthesia]

Hope you recover well in a speedy manner.

[goosetuber]

Many Prayers for a speedy and full recovery. That's not minor surgery but it sounds like a positive outcome already. Keep the faith and stick with the therapy... It will make the difference in the end. I agree this website is full of great people and I'm glad to be a part of it

[MTN]

Welcome back! That sounded like it hurt. I'm glad the surgery went well.

[swafus]

Congratulations brother! I have a disc that bulges into my spinal cord every now and then and has kept me bedridden for weeks at a time so I completely understand your pain. It took a lot of guts for you to go through with that surgery and I'm glad to hear you're doing well!

[meeko]

Glad to hear your back....is better

[HonestAbeJoeHooah]

Nice to see you back Bro. Hope you feel as good as you can as quickly as possible! You are a great guy and, glad you pulled through like a champ!

[General Hawk59]

im gald your better bro.. I know we havnet talked before. but im glad your ok and I hope if there is anything we can do for you that you wont hesitate to ask..

[Scarlett002]

Many Prayers for a speedy and full recovery. That's not minor surgery but it sounds like a positive outcome already. Keep the faith and stick with the therapy... It will make the difference in the end. I agree this website is full of great people and I'm glad to be a part of it


Agree... Glad to hear that you are doing better. Keep up that faith!

[Flame Viper]

Glad to have you back on board.

My prayers to your fast recovery.

[coola784]

glad to have you back on the tank, im glad your surgery went well and you are ok, hope you have a speedy recovery and feel better then ever before!

[The Conflict]

welcome back,

[CharIJoe]

Hey, fellow Tankers! This is my first time on the computer since last Wednesday or Thursday. I don't really like to talk much about myself, but I am very excited to be back on the computer and this website - it's kind of weird, but you all are like a group of friends that I feel I can share this with.

My reason for this post is as follows: I underwent a 5 hour surgery on my spine to remove a couple of discs that were "squishing" my spinal cord and causing problems in my feet and legs, as well as causing extreme pain in my back. My surgery was at Loyola University Hospital near Chicago, and took over 5 hours. After spending Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and half of Monday in the hospital, I finally was able to go home Monday. I am able to walk, sit, stand, and do many basic things already, but full recovery will take months and will include some intense physical therapy. I won't be able to pick up my 2 young sons for many months, but they are partly the reason I decided to go through with the surgery. I am not too proud to say that because I am only 32, I was scared to death about not being able to play ball with my sons and be an active part of their growing up; I was also afraind that I would never walk again or worse, but my hat is off to the surgeons who took care of me and did such a magnificent job.

So to fellow Tankers Syn3sthesia, Freekarrtt, Skyhawk, and Flash70, I will be sending you all PM's as soon as I can. I will be out of work for a while, so I will hopefully be able to finish painting my first ever customized GI Joe (the tank is done, just need to do the driver) and get it submitted. Again, this is a great website and I commend all involved who keep it going and make it such a useful tool. Thanks again, all, and I am thrilled to be back on the website!!

Ray

hope your feeling better.
glad to have you back :)

[JLPYTHON]

Thanks to all for the well wishes. Things are progressing nicely, but slowly. I can drive now, which is good - but I haven't seen any Wave 10 or vehicles yet - which is bad.

But again, I do appreciate the nice messages from all. Thanks!