July24th-28th 2008-Lopez Lake

[Chez Way]

Dee--I'm so sorry to hear about this nightmare you are going through. Lopez will not be the same without you. Please take care of yourself and do whatever is necessary to get well. Remember Jim still owes you an OSU vs. UofM t-shirt so that will give you something to look forward to!
 
As far as rally plans are concerned, you can definitely count on us bringing chips and a round table--they are camping staples for us. We'll be there for the potlucks on Friday night and Saturday a.m. Not sure about Saturday p.m.--we have some friends in Paso and we are either going to their house for dinner or they are joining us at the potluck.

[cjpoppin]

Hey......Everyone I just got off the phone with Dee and she said to tell you NOT to count her out of this trip yet...........She said she has till Wed. night to get better and just don't count her out yet......So everyone get your prayers going and give her a hand........She sounded very good just couldn't cough or it hurt like...%@%  Love ya Dee and sure hope you win the war.......carol

[TheViking]

I talked to her this morning and she felt pretty good. I asume that the drugs were working because she dozed off a couple times, and when she did talk she kinda sounded like she had a 1/2 dozen Blue Bombers or so.
 
She is saying she will make the Lopez trip but I told her she was nuts. We talked abut maybe just getting a hotel room in Pismo instead of having to hitch, set up, unhitch, etc. That way she and the kids can still go on their Vacation and she can drop in on you guys too.

[Azusateach]

I'd sure like to see Dee go, but I'm afraid that it's the drive that's the worst part of the whole thing.  If anyone has access to an ambulance so she can stretch out, and then knows someone who can drive her car & trailer up I think she'd be just fine.

Dee, much as we know you love all of us   ... NOTHING is worth sacrificing your back over.  You've got a whole lifetime ahead of you & it would be horrible to try & overdo things.

Please, listen to your doctor & don't be ... Dee.    We love you!

Laura

[58Air]

Dee sorry to hear about your back!  I hope you are on the mend - don't push yourself too much, think of all the camping ahead of us.  However, if you cannot attend the trip you will be missed by Marisol, me and Ronin!

Bottom line, take care of yourself!

[wavery]

She's faking it........you know what she's doing......she's stashing away all that Morphine to put in the Blue Bombers. :yikes:

[Dee4j]

She's faking it........you know what she's doing......she's stashing away all that Morphine to put in the Blue Bombers. :yikes:

hey that was  a secret ..you weren't suppose to tell them.

actually it's not morphine It's dilotin (sp?)

the Doc just left.. the disc bulge is a slight bit worse. I have decided to wait to see how I feel tomorrow. The doc will be back in am for a check in.

the surgery is nothing like what Dave is describing.. it's a micro disc something or other.. it's a 30 min. procedure to shave off the part of the disc that is crushing my nerve..

if I have the surgery no driving for 2 weeks and no activity for 4-6 weeks...like I have time for that :rolleyes:

[griffsmom]

Dee-I'm praying for you to "heal like you've never helt before!"

[griffsdad]

hey that was a secret ..you weren't suppose to tell them.
 
actually it's not morphine It's dilotin (sp?)
 
the Doc just left.. the disc bulge is a slight bit worse. I have decided to wait to see how I feel tomorrow. The doc will be back in am for a check in.
 
the surgery is nothing like what Dave is describing.. it's a micro disc something or other.. it's a 30 min. procedure to shave off the part of the disc that is crushing my nerve..
 
if I have the surgery no driving for 2 weeks and no activity for 4-6 weeks...like I have time for that :rolleyes:

UHHHHHH see #6 - they want to clean out your disc that is touching or effacing the thecal sac or spinal cord. i.e. shaving the disc; that's causing the problem. What's the size of the bulge? Most people your age have 3 mm bulges just because they're getting older   - denegerative disc disease; without any trauma.
 
Bottom line we are all praying for you and hope you get better.

[griffsmom]

WHOO HOO!!!

 
I just finished my last motion!!! I'm on my way home, and we're off tomorrow morning for 10 glorious days of camping!  See everyone at Lopez on Thursday!! :sombraro: :-() :# :! :S

[wavery]

hey that was  a secret ..you weren't suppose to tell them.

actually it's not morphine It's dilotin (sp?)

the Doc just left.. the disc bulge is a slight bit worse. I have decided to wait to see how I feel tomorrow. The doc will be back in am for a check in.

the surgery is nothing like what Dave is describing.. it's a micro disc something or other.. it's a 30 min. procedure to shave off the part of the disc that is crushing my nerve..

if I have the surgery no driving for 2 weeks and no activity for 4-6 weeks...like I have time for that :rolleyes:

What does that mean?.....like, no running, playing football, hiking, ski diving and water skiing??? or is he talking about "other stuff"  :-()  :sombraro: .

[DK&3kids]

Hey Dee,

We're praying for and thinking about you!!!  I'm so sorry that you are still in such pain.  Hang in there girlfriend!!!!

xo,
Kristi and family :W

[Super]

I am sorry to say but I have to cancel out on Lake Lopez.  I started a new job and I have to work July 25 & 27.  I was really looking forward to this trip.  I have site 2, if anyone wants it. I plan on calling Monday to cancel it.

[Dee4j]

UHHHHHH see #6 - they want to clean out your disc that is touching or effacing the thecal sac or spinal cord. i.e. shaving the disc; that's causing the problem. What's the size of the bulge? Most people your age have 3 mm bulges just because they're getting older   - denegerative disc disease; without any trauma.
 
Bottom line we are all praying for you and hope you get better.

was 4mm and the new MRI said slightly worse whatever that means...

put a request in for a second opinion....they've moved me to room 2219.. private room more setup for ortho

[cjpoppin]

Heck, Wayne I have enough of that M. stuff so she doesn't have to go through all this trouble.........!!!
Dee, Love and Hugs