As some of you are already aware, I recently underwent back surgery, therefore, I haven't been around much of late. To be honest, I really didn't believe anyone here would noticed my brief absence while I was away taking care of my medical condition, however, I gravely misjudged.
Upon my recent return to ICMAG, I found my mail-box & visitors message board overwhelmed with well wishes & concerns during my absence. Needless to say, I've been deeply touched by the show of thoughtful words of encouraging support by many of you here: Cocktail Frank, LiL Wayne, B.C., Brother Bear, Smurf, Cookie Monster, Nubie Biatch, Huff & Puff, Bombdail360, Swamp Dank, Vetus Fosser, MyAssIsGrass, Mr. Bongjangles, Mrs.Babba, FiveLeggedGoat, Spastic Gramps, Sleepy, Bearded Clam, HeadyPete, HydrFome420, Smoke1Sun, Trichy Trichy, Spark Jumper just to name a few.
If some of the wonderful people here at ICMAG I failed to mention thanks, please know it's not for absence of appreciation for you. I have just been very fortunate in that there have been so many of you.
BTW: My surgery went well, however, like most surgery's it's highly invasive and subjects one to risk of infection and other surgical complications.
I had a new titanium alloy disc installed in my lower back. It took 3 surgeons working togather nearly 4 hours to get the little bastard put in. The Vascular surgeon started the show by making an incision in my abdomen and carefully moved around my internal organs & blood vessels out of the way to provide access to the spine. Then the spine surgeons come in with they're special little tools, remove the damaged disc and create a space for, and install the new one.
My surgery was at 10:00 am and they had me up and walking in the hospital that same evening, 4 days later I went home in a great deal of pain, and a belly full of staples. A few days after returning home I developed a serious infection and ended-up back in ICU for several more days.
I'm now home again, and being well looked after by family & friends.
Thanks again my ICMAG Family. It's wonderful to see all of you still doing what you do best in life, growing, sharing, and spreading love.
Over the years, you people have brightened even the most beautiful of days, but more importantly, illuminated the darker moments.
Big Thanks to All,
Trouble
Upon my recent return to ICMAG, I found my mail-box & visitors message board overwhelmed with well wishes & concerns during my absence. Needless to say, I've been deeply touched by the show of thoughtful words of encouraging support by many of you here: Cocktail Frank, LiL Wayne, B.C., Brother Bear, Smurf, Cookie Monster, Nubie Biatch, Huff & Puff, Bombdail360, Swamp Dank, Vetus Fosser, MyAssIsGrass, Mr. Bongjangles, Mrs.Babba, FiveLeggedGoat, Spastic Gramps, Sleepy, Bearded Clam, HeadyPete, HydrFome420, Smoke1Sun, Trichy Trichy, Spark Jumper just to name a few.
If some of the wonderful people here at ICMAG I failed to mention thanks, please know it's not for absence of appreciation for you. I have just been very fortunate in that there have been so many of you.
BTW: My surgery went well, however, like most surgery's it's highly invasive and subjects one to risk of infection and other surgical complications.
I had a new titanium alloy disc installed in my lower back. It took 3 surgeons working togather nearly 4 hours to get the little bastard put in. The Vascular surgeon started the show by making an incision in my abdomen and carefully moved around my internal organs & blood vessels out of the way to provide access to the spine. Then the spine surgeons come in with they're special little tools, remove the damaged disc and create a space for, and install the new one.
My surgery was at 10:00 am and they had me up and walking in the hospital that same evening, 4 days later I went home in a great deal of pain, and a belly full of staples. A few days after returning home I developed a serious infection and ended-up back in ICU for several more days.
I'm now home again, and being well looked after by family & friends.
Thanks again my ICMAG Family. It's wonderful to see all of you still doing what you do best in life, growing, sharing, and spreading love.
Over the years, you people have brightened even the most beautiful of days, but more importantly, illuminated the darker moments.
Big Thanks to All,
Trouble
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