Going under the knife next week

**Richie** · 03-10-2010, 07:28 PM

Got to have cervical disk surgery next week .

On C4 though C7.

Degenerative disk disease.In Stenosis,bone spurs grow into foramina and spinal canal,narrowing the opening.The nerves and spinal cord may be compressed,resulting in pain,weakness,numbness and loss of coordination...

Surgery.
Surgeon will make a horizontal about 3 inches long on my right of my neck.To reach the disks,soft tissue is moved aside.All or part of the disk that is irritating the nerve is removed.My surgeon may remove bone spurs.The vertebrae may then bw prepared for fusion,

Adding Stability Fusion.After removing the disks ,surgeon may fuse the vertebrae above or below it.This limits movement ,helping to relieve pressure and pain.First,my surgeon enlarger the space between the vertebrae .My surgeon then 'plugs'the space with cylinder or wedge -shaepedbbone graft.Metal plates will be used.As my healing ,the graft and vertebrae grow together.After fusion,my ability to bend my neck may be slightly restricted.

I have already been out of work for three week....my regular job and after surgeryabout eight weeks.

If you was in Valdosta an seen me you might would or could tell i was in pain.

I'm still going to do my drag race thing.Just going to have to hire someone to help me with the heavy stuff for a while.

Yes I
'm still shipping tire and taking phone calls and e mails and pm's

See ya at the Roc which is my next race.

Peace Richie

**bigdaddycoolz** · 03-10-2010, 07:33 PM

Good luck Richie . Take your time we'll be here when your all better

**musclehead** · 03-10-2010, 08:02 PM

I had a similar surgery in 2008. These are a walk in the park now days. My surgeon told me she did on average 13 per-week so be positive

**Twistedspeed** · 03-10-2010, 08:22 PM

Good luck Richie.

**Rampage09** · 03-10-2010, 08:25 PM

Good luck Richie. Take care of your health first!

**Hughesracing** · 03-10-2010, 08:45 PM

Good Luck Richie and wishes for a speedy recovery.

**xclr82xtc** · 03-10-2010, 08:57 PM

jeez thats intense...im glad i dont have back problems...good luck man!

**Ricky Wood** · 03-10-2010, 08:58 PM

Make sure you don't over work yourself.

**chris1402** · 03-10-2010, 09:09 PM

Good Luck man.. Get well soon!

**Richie** · 03-10-2010, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by xclr82xtc

jeez thats intense...im glad i dont have back problems...good luck man!

Not my back but upper neck.

**onefastzx11man** · 03-10-2010, 09:26 PM

Good luck Richie and get well soon!

**Wade Clark** · 03-10-2010, 09:35 PM

Good luck with that Richie! When I yelled at you to wake up in Valdosta I had no idea you were in so much pain, sorry for that man.

**trex9r2333** · 03-10-2010, 09:35 PM

good luck Richie, Do exactly what your doctor tells you no more , no less and all will be good. Jim #2333

**PoPo** · 03-10-2010, 10:11 PM

Praying for ya Rich ...

**mrbdas** · 03-10-2010, 10:16 PM

Good luck Richie

You did look like you was in pain I though it was caues them shinko was selling like hot cakes

just messing with you!!!!!!!!!!! Get well quick racer need there shoes

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