CanuckMA Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 The results are in. After seeing a neurosurgeon on Wednesday, the diagnosis of a severely herniated disk at L5-S1 was confirmed. It's been 3 months, during which I've been training. However 2 weeks ago, it suddenly stopped me from being able to walk. I'm going under the kinfe on Tuesday (March 16). One month of no physical activities, and then a slow resumption of activities. So I'm looking at 2-3 months before I can resume full training. Getting old really sucks.
ramymensa Posted March 14, 2004 Posted March 14, 2004 Don't rush back into active life .. a moth later or earlier is not that important for your MA activity, but for your health. We keep our fingers crossed. Hope everything will go well. World Shotokan Karate
ZR440 Posted March 15, 2004 Posted March 15, 2004 My instructor recently had a back injury which may require surgery also. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
CanuckMA Posted March 17, 2004 Author Posted March 17, 2004 Just got home from the hospital. The surgery was a success. My lower back hurts from the surgery, but at least I can walk. Now starts the long recovery and rehab. Should be 2-3 months before I can train fully again.
ramymensa Posted March 17, 2004 Posted March 17, 2004 You can still use the computer which is great Congraulations. We are glad it ended good. Now take care and rest a lot and keep us posted World Shotokan Karate
White Warlock Posted March 17, 2004 Posted March 17, 2004 Bah! Go out there, make a thousand sit-ups and jump in the next UFC next week. Sheesh, it's just surgery, where they chop things up, tie them together and leave their signature on your bones. No biggie. Hehe, glad it went well and don't be in a hurry to get back on the mat. Let your body do its job, so that you can later do yours. (we're all so loaded with advice, eh?) "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
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