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Started by Cooper, June 28, 2012, 12:31:30 AM

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Cooper

After having a few years of greater than usually intense pain into my hips and legs, I began to experience eye-watering jolts into my hips and legs this spring.  They were distracting enough that I broke down and decided to turn myself in to the medicos earlier this month. 
Turns out that I don't have a herniated disk, I have ONE lumbar disk that is NOT herniated and four that are shot to Hell. So, I guess I'm not just a whining back patient, I'm a beyond help, why didn't you come in earlier back patient. Sweet.

Any states in the Midwest have use for a cripple?

Cooper
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dart67eb

Go in and get fixed.  I had a metrix procedure diskectomy done 10yrs ago.  By VA, no less.  Works good, lasts a long time.
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ItsanSKS

Cooper-

As a sufferer of chronic back pain myself, I feel your pain.  If/when the doctors say they've done all they can, see a good chiropractor-  mine has done wonders for my back, and as long as I maintain my daily stretching regimen, all is good.

In the meantime please take care, and know that prayers are on their way for your health and wellbeing.

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Even with your severe pain , we can tell your sharp humor and quick wit has not been affected ,.
Wishing you a speedy a complete recovery Janelle,you will be in our prayers .
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Xeyed

Get well soon.

In the meanwhile you are welcome to pull up a chair and instruct on any line I'm working.

Xeyed

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Ratchett

Aw Coop sorry to hear!! A speedy recovery and patience during---ya can't keep a good woman down!

If ya get bored, come on out to Colebrook CT for ladyseed, will have a comfy chair with your name on it! (Which you would be required to use!!!!  ;) )

IHG,
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George Hacker

Coop, I hope you get well soon. :'(

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Take care of yourself and get better Coop. When you're recovered enough for limited duty come on over and do as many of our NW WI ASs from a chair with Jackie in your lap as you care to.
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colonial shooter

I would say "don't blame it on me"..... But you are welcome out here anytime. ;) Hope your recovery is swift. Until then we will miss you. Hi-oopi and I will keep you in our prayers.
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dronning

Speaking as one who has had back surgery (1981) I know your pain and can tell you the doctors can work wonders.  Pain free for 31 years.

Good luck and my prayers are with you.

Dave

colycat

I do not think we will need a wheel chair for the coop anytime soon.  But I will have a gander mnt chair for her at the next shoot that we meet.
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Kosciusko

sorry to hear about that.

had back pain only a few times,  not fun.

Do what you need to do and get healed up.

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k

AFTERMATH

That "Why didn't you come in earlier?" thing reminds me of a guy I know...
A couple years back, he finally went in when he could no longer use his right arm.  Turns out several vertebrae in his neck were pretty much gone, they ended up having to fuse it.  Anyway, the cause of his condition, over thirty years earlier he had actually broken his neck and never went in for it. 
I don't really feel like getting into how it happened.  But to give you a hint, there is such thing as too much alcohol and not enough water the swimming pool...

Anyway, rest easy and heal up quickly!  Some PVC and a little duct tape and you'll be back on the line in no time.   ;)  And if they've gotta do any welding; see if they can weld you up in the perfect prone position.

Seriously though, Cooper take it easy on yourself. 

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sgtrock

Hang in there Cooper,,, Wishing you a speedy recovery,,,

Charles McKinley

Heal up right.  Research the Dr. you let work on you then research them again.  Good back surgeons are few and far between.  They are out there  though.  My mom's went to teach.  Talk with their past patients is at all possible.

You will be in our prayers.  My girls get a kick out of your avatar.

Seventh step your care givers. >:D 

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Patriot Gal

Sorry to hear of your injury and the necessity to turn yourself in "to the medicos".  I understand perfectly.

I'm sure you will research, request referrals and make the best choice decision for yourself and your back.

My prayers for full, functioning recovery are with you.
Patriot Gal
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Puma Mami

What an awful thing, Cooper! I will pray for your healing and that you connect with the best medical folks to help you out. Hang in there!
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Miller

Geez.....
I need to be more diligent about hitting the out of state boards....

Heal up fast Coop.

Some f ous impressionable IITs still have vices to learn. ;)
Fearful but resolute.

Cooper

Updates:

Four out of my five lumbar disks are herniated.
I had an epidural steroid injection at the left L5 level and have had a gradual, but clear improvement in the shooting pains down my leg.  Unfortunately, I still have frequent aches into my shins and constant lumbar aching pain.

Special thanks to Dr John Temple for taking hospital call for me this last Sunday so that I could teach at a "rifle marksmanship for adults with disabilities" clinic this last weekend at the La Crosse Rifle Club.
"This Appleseed thing doesn't look like it would be for everyone, but it really is." Zac, age 7  كافر
"He who dares not offend cannot be honest." ~ Thomas Paine    "Cooper, you're an a**hole!" - recent Shoot Boss's compliment
"I don't know where "brave" leaves off and "foolish" picks up, but you've certainly got your share of courage." - FuzzyMath
"For the Rifle!, the Rifle!, in our hands will prove no trifle!" ~from the lyrics of "The Bennington Riflemen"
Understand the urgency of our mission; no amount of bailing can raise a sunken ship.
I don't want to be forced back into the darkness.
 

"Shut up and color." - slim

dragonfly

I was just thinking, I haven't heard anything from Cooper for awhile, and than I found this, WOW. I hope all is well, and you are back on the trail soon  :) .

D-fly  with thoughts and prayer's
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Cooper,
Not normal to be up at 1am, wishing you a speedy recovery,
our nation needs you.

With all going on you still:
QuoteSpecial thanks to Dr John Temple for taking hospital call for me this last Sunday so that I could teach at a "rifle marksmanship for adults with disabilities" clinic this last weekend at the La Crosse Rifle Club.
Thank you for all you do.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark
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scuzzy

Thanks for the update. I've already enjoyed reading your posts. They are always written in a no holds barred style which I truly like. And many times infused with a wicked sense of humor.

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GoldFish

Sorry I'm a little late to this, but our internet has been knocked out because of a big strom last week. 

Coop, you'll be missed on the Trail while you're healing up.  Back problems are not any fun...at all.  I hope you teach them Keyboard Commandos a thing a two. O0 

Get well soon...and come to Ohio sometime when you are all better. :cool2:



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Cooper,
I have to agree with Miller this once, need to be more diligent about keeping up on the neighborhood. (DO NOT tell him I agreed). 
So sorry to hear about your condition.  Get well soon. Your always welcome in Iowa (thou nefarious interloper).  We'll be missing you till you return.
                                                                            Godspeed
                                                                             yours, Vic
PS don't tell Miller this either but I'm sending in his promotion to Instructor (as soon as I find the blasted link  #) )