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"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Dudley Henriques wrote:

"Big John" wrote in message
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Dudley

It's a shame we don't put more effort in saving some of the historical
places. Briton and some others put time and money in saving their
history for future generations. Makes me ashamed.

Big John


Yeah..it's a shame really. Of course the Brits actually fought their war
right over their heads. The people had, and still have such a high regard
for what happened during the BOB that they are more than willing to
support the historical effort to save the artifacts from the period.
It seems that in our country, a lot of the time developers and
politicians enter into the equation and the artifact goes into a museum
while the real estate where it all happened somehow magically turns into
a shopping mall.
Of course there are exceptions although many times it's the work of
private donors that save a location of historical value to aviation.
Dudley

And with fewer people alive who have any first-hand recollection of WW II,
it will only get worse. Most developers in action today don't remember
the Korean war let alone WW II. What is that old saying about those who
fail to remember history...


Matt

"For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed
the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came
trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories,
together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The
conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in
chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with him in
the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror
holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory
is fleeting."
- Gen. George C. Patton

Dudley Henriques

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.

Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5 fused,
and still no better. What kind did you have?
--
Jim in NC

6 level Lumbar. 8 hours on the table. Seems to be healing ok.
D

"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.

Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5 fused,
and still no better. What kind did you have?
--
Jim in NC

Morgans wrote:

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.


Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5
fused, and still no better. What kind did you have?

Have either of you looked into the new replacement disks that are now in
medical trials? I have several degenerated disks that I'm simply living
with so far and keeping at bay with exercise (I've forgotten what it is
like to be pain free) as I really don't want to lose mobility which
occurs with a fusion procedure.

I've been casually following these devices a hoping they become
mainstream before I can't take it any longer and have to do something.

Matt

My advice on this is not to concentrate on any devices being developed and
instead align yourself with the best neurosurgeon you can find. That surgeon
will have you get a current cat scan of your spine and diagnose an EXACT
PROCEDURE based on what is indicated by the scan.
There is no one procedure for a spinal problem. Studying new devices is
worthless without that scan being in the equation.
Best of luck with this. I know what you are going through, believe me.
Dudley

"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Morgans wrote:

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.


Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5
fused, and still no better. What kind did you have?

Have either of you looked into the new replacement disks that are now in
medical trials? I have several degenerated disks that I'm simply living
with so far and keeping at bay with exercise (I've forgotten what it is
like to be pain free) as I really don't want to lose mobility which occurs
with a fusion procedure.

I've been casually following these devices a hoping they become mainstream
before I can't take it any longer and have to do something.

Matt

Dudley Henriques wrote:
My advice on this is not to concentrate on any devices being developed and
instead align yourself with the best neurosurgeon you can find. That surgeon
will have you get a current cat scan of your spine and diagnose an EXACT
PROCEDURE based on what is indicated by the scan.
There is no one procedure for a spinal problem. Studying new devices is
worthless without that scan being in the equation.
Best of luck with this. I know what you are going through, believe me.

I went through all of this when the problem first arose 9 years ago (I
was 37 then, 46 now). I visited several othopedic and neurosurgeons
(two of each). Had both CAT and MRI.

I have 4 disks that are nearly gone. It is very easy to see on the CAT
scan. The disks are nearly touching each other. They told me they
could operate and scrap out the bulged parts of the disk that was
causing the sciatica and numbness in my foot, but that was a temporary
solution at best. And there was a risk of paralysis or development of
scar tissue that could leave me worse off than when I started. Fusion
was a more permanent option, but that cost me X degrees of mobility with
every disk fused, and I likely would have had to have at least 3 and
possibly 4 done.

They all recommended against surgery until one of these happened:
1. The numbness progressed to more than my toes and top of foot
2. Loss of muscle strength/control occured
3. The pain became unbearable.

Fortunately, 1 and 2 haven't happened yet (I get checked every year) and
I've got a high tolerance for pain so 3 won't occur for a while. I do
the Mckenzie exercises that were recommended and use a lumbar support in
my chairs and this keeps things under control for the most part.

The problem is that the day will come when 1 or 2 above happens and then
"watchful waiting" is no longer an option. I just hope I can have an
option to fusion when the surgery is required. That is why I keep
watching the progress of the artificial disks. If I can hold out 8-10
more years, I think they'll be viable.

Matt

It's a tough call I know. It sounds like you have a handle on it. I'd simply
keep a close eye on the situation and make sure you're involved with a good
doctor while you're doing it.
All the best
Dudley
"Matt Whiting" wrote in message
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Dudley Henriques wrote:
My advice on this is not to concentrate on any devices being developed
and instead align yourself with the best neurosurgeon you can find. That
surgeon will have you get a current cat scan of your spine and diagnose
an EXACT PROCEDURE based on what is indicated by the scan.
There is no one procedure for a spinal problem. Studying new devices is
worthless without that scan being in the equation.
Best of luck with this. I know what you are going through, believe me.

I went through all of this when the problem first arose 9 years ago (I was
37 then, 46 now). I visited several othopedic and neurosurgeons (two of
each). Had both CAT and MRI.

I have 4 disks that are nearly gone. It is very easy to see on the CAT
scan. The disks are nearly touching each other. They told me they could
operate and scrap out the bulged parts of the disk that was causing the
sciatica and numbness in my foot, but that was a temporary solution at
best. And there was a risk of paralysis or development of scar tissue
that could leave me worse off than when I started. Fusion was a more
permanent option, but that cost me X degrees of mobility with every disk
fused, and I likely would have had to have at least 3 and possibly 4 done.

They all recommended against surgery until one of these happened:
1. The numbness progressed to more than my toes and top of foot
2. Loss of muscle strength/control occured
3. The pain became unbearable.

Fortunately, 1 and 2 haven't happened yet (I get checked every year) and
I've got a high tolerance for pain so 3 won't occur for a while. I do the
Mckenzie exercises that were recommended and use a lumbar support in my
chairs and this keeps things under control for the most part.

The problem is that the day will come when 1 or 2 above happens and then
"watchful waiting" is no longer an option. I just hope I can have an
option to fusion when the surgery is required. That is why I keep
watching the progress of the artificial disks. If I can hold out 8-10
more years, I think they'll be viable.

Matt

Matt

My son in law (retired Army) is doing the same. From what he says, the
procedure is not tomorrow but on the horizon and if successful will be
a god send to those who suffer.Full flexibility and no pain. As I
understand the procedure, it should pass the FAA medical with flying
colors.

I damaged some disks when I ejected but so far have been able to work
around the pain. At my age it is probable that I will pass before the
back gets so bad I have to do something. Would even consider going on
morphine for the short time I have left vs the operation, if push
comes to shove and I develop chronic heavy pain.I do be careful with
my back however.

All the best.

Big John
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On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:01:11 GMT, Matt Whiting
wrote:

Morgans wrote:

"Dudley Henriques" wrote

I'm hanging in there. Had major spinal surgery last September and
recovering ok so far.


Damn, I've been there, done that. Two surgeries, now I've had L4-5
fused, and still no better. What kind did you have?

Have either of you looked into the new replacement disks that are now in
medical trials? I have several degenerated disks that I'm simply living
with so far and keeping at bay with exercise (I've forgotten what it is
like to be pain free) as I really don't want to lose mobility which
occurs with a fusion procedure.

I've been casually following these devices a hoping they become
mainstream before I can't take it any longer and have to do something.

Matt

"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message

There's a "nickname number" we gave to those of us who flew round engines

I guess that'd make me just a 2510. A brace of 1830s on the DC3, and a
little R680 on a Stinson I used to fly. :-)

"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message

There's a "nickname number" we gave to those of us who flew round engines

I guess that'd make me just a 2510. A brace of 1830s on the DC3, and a
little R680 on a Stinson I used to fly. :-)

Ah, the old Lycoming R680. Must have been a Gullwing :-)) Stable as a barn
door on concrete blocks that old bird was. You could fly those old birds
through a Hurricane and just maybe notice the ripple.
:-))
Dudley