Going to the Neurosurgeon Tuesday

[nighthawk]

MRI results of my back are in. They are not too good. In addition to the 5 bad lumbar disks. 3 of them herniated and all with degenerative disk disease I have several thoracic disks going bad too. I also have severe facet disease and something called epidural lipomatosis.

Epidural Lipomatosis is rare, or so I am told, affects mainly men who have had steroid treatment and are overweight. That's me. Only real cure is surgery to remove the tissue from the areas where it is pinching the spinal cord and nerves.

I am officially on 90 disability case study at work. They are trying to find a job I can perform but at the end of the 90 days if I cannot meat the standards or they cannot place me then I am probably going to be forced into disability retirement.

Will cross that road when we get there. First see the surgeon tomorrow.

Perhaps this is someone trying to tell me it is time for a new occupation. I will turn this into something positive.

[Uncle Jesse]

Prayers have been said Eric for best results on the MD visit and career.

[Lotech]

I'm praying for you Eric. Pray hard and expect a miracle. The Lord is with you today.

[Midwest Custom Fly Rods]

Your in my thoughts I hope it turns out well for you today. Try to keep your spirits up.

Steve

[ohiofly]

Prayers for you my friend!

[Mike Thomas]

Best wishes Eric, I hope the surgery goes well and you recover quickly.
All the best.
Mike

[Lew]

You are in my thoughts and prayers Eric. We don't know each other, but today we share adversity, and that makes us kindred spirits. Two things come to mind. "Where there's a will, there's a way", and "Never, never, never give up." (Churchill) Thanks for all your service, and your contributions to the board.

[kglissmeyer]

Eric, prayers from southeast Idaho. I've been where you are and now have two back surgeries behind me. Things worked out well and I was able to continue in my profession, but it couldn't have happened without the surgeries and loss of the mind-numbing pain. The miracles are out there, keep the faith. Now, if I could just get the rest of my body to quit falling apart...

Kelly.

[Betty Hiner]

You know my prayers are with you!
"Ma"

[ohiotuber]

Eric,
Prayers with you, as always. Good job with your positive attitude....you ALWAYS need that! Let me know if I can do anything for you.
God Bless,
Mike