Surgery Update........

[RuddeDogg]

As some of you know my better half had her lower back fused today. 2 rods, 6 screws and 2 spacers. We got to the hospital at 6 am this morning. They took her in at 7:30. she got out into recovery around 12:30. The doctor said that it went ok. Took longer than he thought. She's gettin morphine for pain every 3 hours so she's pretty loopy. Doc said that they are gonna have her up and walkin a little later. She'll be in a back brace 4-6 months which shoot the s**t out of her fishin season. But there is always next year. Just thought I would give ya an update. Tight lines.

[Cdog]

Thanks for the update Dogg, let her know we are thinking about her.

[shaggy]

Hey Dogg (the rudde one not the c one), prayers for a speedy recovery for the better half, Lord knows most of us married men would be lost without them!

Here's thinking of you "BOSS"dogg, get well quick!

Have Jeep will travel :D

Oh, and hi Clay what's up?

[Dixie719]

Hope a speedy and healthy recovery is in store.

[cockroachjr.]

R' Dog- Hope the wifey gets well soon..take care.

[Orest]

I wish your wife a speedy recovery. My the good lord be looking down upon you and your family at this trying times. Like Shaggy said we be lost if we didn't have a best half. Luckly the wife doesn't read P&S.:D

[The Bucket]

Mrs. RD,

Go get well and work that Dogg in the mean time :p Rudde looks like you got some cookin ta do ;)

`bucket

[Talapia]

Here's to a quick recovery.

[Shooter]

Bud, prayers are with your wife and the family for a quick and full recovery.

[RedskinFan228]

Thanks for the update Rdog. The hard part is over now and glad all wnet well. The long part begins....recovery. They want her up and about to keep the lungs clear so make sure she does it.

Keep me informed of her progress. We will definately be praying for her and you too.

[fyremanjef]

My hopes for a speedy recovery for your wife.

Hang in there brother.

Be safe,

Jeff

[JimInVA]

Dogg,

I hope this lends some encouragement...

I fell while rock climbing and smashed the 3rd lumbar. Xmas eve, `99, I spent 6.5 hours in surgery. Bone grafted from my hip, two titanium rods and a sewn 16" incision later, I was "fixed". Took it very easy during January with my "turtle shell" as a constant reminder that I was on a restricted movement watch. Mid-February and I was driving again (headed to the North Carolina Speedway for a race). March arrived... and though still in the "shell", I was getting around quite well. By April, the shell was gone and I was pronounced fit to proceed with life.

My best for a speedy and safe recovery!!

Jim

[Big Rad]

I'll be praying for a speedy recovery.

[MANDINGO]

prayers for her speedy recovery. hope it works out for her. ;)

[RuddeDogg]

Talked to Kim today, she will be allowed to come home tomorrow. She has been up and walking around and able to eat, etc. The doctor said that since she has made great progress she can come home. She's off the morphine and the doc gave her Percoset, Flexiril, and Xannax to help her sleep. Thanks to all for the well wishes. She really appreciates it.

[Otter]

Glad to hear the good news. Best of luck to both of you.

[Lipyourown]

Great news, we are pulling for her and your family.

[bbcroaker]

Bet she is glad to be out and "Home Sweet Home .Take good care of her as she's been doing for you.:)

[Blue Heron]

By now I hope your wife is home. Glad to hear that she's doing so well.

[RuddeDogg]

Kim is home and resting. She read all your well wishes and thanks you all. As soon as she is up to it she get on and thank you. Thanks again.

[JIGMAKER]

Prayers are with your family and we hope for a speedy recovery.

[Newsjeff]

Glad to hear Kim got home early.

I know you're taking good care of her, RD.

Wishing you guys the best.

[rattler]

i'm glad shes doing good...sorry it took me so long to post as i don't know how i missed it...tell her to take it slow and she may be fishing by fall...

[Shooter]

Great to hear the news she is doing so much better and I bet the doc told her the same thing he told mine when she had back surgery,,, don't lift nutten heavier than a coffee cup :rolleyes: I asked her doc just how much she paid him to say that :p

[cygnus-x1]

Best wishes to your wife for me RD ... been away from the forum for a while and I am just now seeing this thread. I am glad she is doing well ... she'll be out casting ya in no time!

[RuddeDoggswoman]

Hey everyone..........
I just wanted to thank all of you for your thougts and words of encouragement. I'm really sore but I've got good meds. I have been walking a little just out to the street. We have a ramp so it's pretty easy for me. I'm using a walker right now but I'm getting stronger every day. Thanks again and I hope that me and Rudde will be able to get down that way to meet you guys.

Kim

[Samurai]

one more for a speedy recovery.

[combatcatcher]

I had back surgery 3 times in 9 months. My best advice is to take time in you're recovery and don't push it. I had did and that's why I had the 3rd surgery. Our prayers are with you and R dog and remember to use the pity to the fullest extent on the Mister.

[VICIII]

Wow just hit the lounge and did not know about this till now. Good luck in recorvery. I am glad that surgery went well. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep good thoughts. Catch up on some movies. Tight Lines to both of you real soon.

[RuddeDoggswoman]

went to dr. on wen said everything is going great and i am healing very fast also looks like no need for any physical therapy because im doing so well again thank you all for the well wishes i keep going at this rate i'll be fishing before the season ends cant wait either thanks again to u all:cool: :D

[shaggy]

Ms. Dogg, YEAH BABY! Comon Fall, with the progress you are making, may be out there for some fishing, and if needin', RD can do the casting. Here's to continued success in a speedy recovery.

Have Jeep will travel :D

[Fishbreath]

Mr. and Mrs RDogg,

Mrs. Dogg, my apologies for not getting online and reading closer/sooner. I know disc fusion and back surgery are a difficult process and can be a difficult recovery. Glad to hear you're doing great! Must be all the TLC Mr. RDogg is giving you and the prayers from everyone. All the best to you for a speedy recovery!!

FB

[Creeker]

Just saw this now. Sorry I didn't see it sooner. Glad to hear your home and recovering well.

You're in my prayers.

[RuddeDoggswoman]

once again i want to thank you all for the prayers and well wishes they r sure working im healing pretty good and feeling better everyday yesterday was a yucky day but i guess ill have them from time to time but im up and doing better today thanks to all happy fishing and catch one for me :D :p ;)

[fish-on]

best wishes for a speedy and healthy recovery.