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A Kick in the Ass

Published on March 25, 2008

Recap: I had spinal fusion of the L4-L5-S1 vertebrae back in August of 2007 to correct a congenital condition called Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. I was in the hospital for six days, out of work for eight weeks and in a back brace for six months. You can read about that here .
About a month ago my [...]


My Birthday Review

Published on January 23, 2008

I intended to post this on my birthday but got sidetracked…
On January 17, 2008, Mark said to me: “Birthdays are a good day to think about the future!” But today, I can’t help but think about the past.
Here is my version of events since my birthday last year:
January 2007: SUCKED ASS!!! I spent my [...]


I’ve Been Screwed! Now You Know…

Published on August 14, 2007

Last Tuesday, 8/7/07 I had surgery to correct a back condition that I have had for a very long time.
About 10 years ago I was diagnosed as having Spondylolisthesis. It’s a spine condition that occurs when one vertebra slips forward on the adjacent vertebrae. It produces both a gradual deformity of the lower spine [...]