Popular Post JY0 Posted June 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2020 I'm having long awaited spinal fusion next week. Due to Covid 19 it has been postponed 3 times. I've been laid up since October so I'm thrilled to finally get this behind me. Unfortunately my surgeon told me I had to give up the cigars until the bones fuse. He said nicotine inhibits bone growth.That sucks as I can't think of a better way to relax after surgery than reclining on the back porch with a tasty cigar. So, brothers and sisters, enjoy a great cigar on Wednesday on my behalf! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmessy Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Get better soon! The wait will make the first cigar that much better. Sent from my SM-N976U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrott Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Good luck with the surgery JYO. Wishing you a speedy and ?pain free recovery. Let us know what you chose for your "after surgery " cigar.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt2 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!! Get plenty of rest, and create a line-up of the first few cigars you'll have to celebrate your full recovery! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Fi Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Get better soon. And wishing you an easy rehab. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Good luck with it all, you'll be up and doing the tango before you know it! Hope it all goes well for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoliDan Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Good Luck JYO. It'll all be worth it when you're recovered and able to sit back, relax and have that first beauty. Got a specific special one planned already? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshot Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Good luck! I'm sure the first cigar you can have will be great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lomey Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I had a discectomy and fusion with a cadaver bone about 3 years ago on c5-c6. I quit smoking cigars and drinking for about 1 month before and 5 months after surgery. Not that hard because I knew that it was important. Get on your feet as soon as you can. I walked 5 minutes 5 times a day starting the day after surgery and increased it a minute every day. Doctor encouraged it and I have a degree in Exercise Physiology so was insistent on doing something besides laying in bed. Good luck and it's worth it!Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Good luck with it all ! Keep in touch post surgery and let us know how you are going. When you eventually do get back to a cigar, join us on FOH zoom herf. We will celebrate with you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JY0 Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Thanks for the kind words all, really appreciate it! Thanks Rob, I'll 'see' you in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtvrtas Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Good luck, JY0. Wishing you a speedy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JY0 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 My wife told me that if I don’t make it you guys have to come get my stuffed Aristocrat MPlus. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raskol Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Good Luck! & Speedy Recovery To You! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westg Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Will definitely have a cigar for you on Wednesday. Speedy recovery to you ,fun times ahead . Looking forward to hearing about your progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Man, good luck with the surgery, Jeff. I know all will go well. Keep us posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellevilleMXZ Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Good luck fella, and here is hoping for a speedy recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JY0 Posted June 9, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2020 Thanks all. I'm making my last cigar a good one. Surgery is in the morning. Cheers to all... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StogieSteve23 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Wishing you a speedy recovery and cheers to a pain free (hopefully) future once you're healed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Godspeed brother 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellot00tr Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odessa Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Wishing you all the best and speedy recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JY0 Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Well, I lived. Home from the hospital yesterday. Settling into our new routines. Surgery was hardest than expected. The nerve compression was much tighter than expected...more Nerve pain in recovery than expected. Nerve pain sucks. I’m managing the pain well, weening off the hard stuff starting tomorrow. I'm up walking (with a walker) as much as I can. Trying to do 5–10 minutes each time. I definitely feel the most releif after walking I miss the sticks but I’ve got too much invested in his surgery to screw-it up. this surgery cost BCBS $955K. Our system is so broken. For that money the food should have been far better. take care all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayslay Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Wishing you a speedy recovery, sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armada_crew Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hope you have a successful and quick recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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