Thread: My 16 year itch

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Originally Posted by Jack F

Just a thought. Have been seeing an add on local TV for months now (Boise) about a doctor who treats herniated discs with a non invasive Laser Treatment. Don't know anything about it but maybe you could Google it.
Jack.

Jack, I'm working with a specialist now and he seems to be the go to guy for this sort of thing in my neck of the woods. I can't believe this, and I'm knocking on every piece of wood I see, but the past couple of days the pain has really become, well...almost livable. I still have the numb leg though so there is still an issue. I'm scheduled for the injection next Monday so we will have to see what that does. I will keep the laser thing in mind though and ask him about it.

Is that your 3 window on ebay?

Originally Posted by figure8

Is that your 3 window on ebay?

Yup. Threw it up for laughs in hopes that someone with deep pockets likes it more than the wife does. She would be happy driving any hot rod. She wishes it wasn't chopped. Me personally, I don't want to sell it but if I make a few bucks and or upgrade...so be it. I had one offer so far but it was an insulting low ball offer. You couldn't buy a roller for his offer.

A little back update: I was very nervous and didn't know what to expect but as it turned out the anticipation was worse then the actual procedure. Just a little pinch and some pressure. The hardest part was lying on my stomach. I have obstructive sleep apnea and was finding it very difficult to breath. They were fantastic and did everything they could to make me comfortable. I was sweating bullets when the Dr told his assistant that he didn't think the 3-1/2" needle would be long enough and he should go get the 5-1/2" needle...WHAT????

Jim, I'm glad to hear it went well. Make sre your wife doesn't hear about the longer needle. She may get one after you sell her ride.

The Doctor knew I was nervous about the procedure so I think he was just having some fun at my expense. His assistant never did come back till after we were all done.

Back update: I'm now 13 weeks out of work and I am happy to say I have all the feeling back in my legs and the back pain is gone...well for the most part. I still have some lower back pain across the whole lower back. I have had that for years now but the sciatic nerve pain and the numbness in my legs is all gone. Looks like that shot worked. While I was well on my way to feeling better in the back department, I figured it was a good time to have another needed small surgical procedure last week and that went well. The Doctor has released me for work detail starting Monday. I can't wait to get back to work and start playing catch up with the bills. Thanks for all the well wishes. Now maybe I can get back to car fun.

Glad your procedures went well, Jim, and hoping that your transition back to work is a smooth one.

From me too Jim. Glad your on the mend and feeling better!

Jim, I'm really glad it all went well and you are doing better! Did you end up selling the wife's ride?

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Jim, I'm really glad it all went well and you are doing better! Did you end up selling the wife's ride?

Nah! I put a real high number on it figuring everyone was going to low ball the hell out of it and they did just that. One guy offering $16K for it. I told him he was wasting both our times. Then he bumped it up an extra $200 so I just blocked him. Hell a roller with nothing is $16,800! I'd take $30K for it. You could never build it for that, that's for sure. After driving it for a little while she has decided she wants something with a back seat. Personally I think she is nuts! I absolutely love that car and wish I fit in it because it wouldn't go anywhere if it was mine. Just watching it go down the road and the way other people snap their necks as it drives by...(sigh) I mean, doesn't everyone want a 32 ford 3 window? It has the stance, the look, the sound, and even the smells of a hot rod (exhaust & new interior smells). It kinda drives me nuts that she wants to sell it especially after all the work we did to it but you know what they say...Happy wife=Happy life.

What happened to the 34 you were building?

Originally Posted by figure8

What happened to the 34 you were building?

Still have it. Hopefully will be working on it this winter. Unless we get pounded this winter. I have heat in the garage but on very cold windy days it's almost impossible to keep it warm enough to work. It's not like that all the time but if it dips down to single digits and gets very windy the heat has trouble keeping up.

As most of you know I've been out of work for some time now with this injured back. At one point I was bedridden but thankfully now I'm up and walking again, though for only short distances. I'm down to using a cane now (better than a walker like I was). Also most of you know that I have thrown myself on a major diet to which I've had some success. I'm down almost 110 pounds and other then my back I feel pretty good. I'd like to thank my family, friends, and neighbors for all the love and support during this trying time. I'm hoping to be under the 300 mark by the start of the car show season. I couldn't have done it without you all.

Glad that you are feeling better and good luck on the weight loss. Anything, well most anything, can be done if you set your mind to it and a little perseverance. Just about this time last year I decided that I had smoked long enough, 60 years, and quit cold turkey the same as I did when I quit drinking some 25 tears ago.