[VFB] Don's surgery

[DonO]

VFB'ers, Thanks for all of the well-wishes on/off vfb.  Just to let everyone know, the surgery this coming Tuesday is elective and on a ruptured disc in my lower back that happened 25 years ago.  Back then, the injury (while snow-skiing) was a life-altering event, and it has been a cloud over everything physical I've ever done.  Only people with similar problems can understand what it's like to make every life decision, as far as physical capabilities and limitations go, based on what the 'ol back can take.  The threat of 'one wrong twist and it's sidelines and pain-pills for three weeks- or longer' has overshadowed my life for decades.  So now I'm going to take a risk and try to get it fixed.  Twenty years ago back surgery was akin to butchery, as far as I was concerned, seeing many people crippled up and incapacitated.  Recently I've encountered some business associates and friends who have had and have sworn by this surgical procedure, and the quick and total recoveries thay've made. So, although the surgery is not a serious surgery, it does need to go well if it's going to be successful. Again, thanks everyone.  Your prayers and well-wishes are very appreciated. Gimpy in Wyoming, DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Haering Hope it is nothing serious there buddy!  Any way there should a package there or soon to be to help make your recovery a little more bearable! Bob H