My surgery went well

[Mr Exlax]

Per my doctor anyway. I got to see some xray pictures he took. It's weird cause I see screws and shit in my back. The first thing that popped in my head was hello mr guy that holds up the line at the metal detors lol. The second day was killer. To the point where I gad regretted even having this surgery. Friday was better and today has been good. You crazy folks on Ish have been keeping my mind preoccupied and not thinking about the pain. Thanks a milli

[Akrazotile]

Mail me some painkillers

[Boarder Patrol]

What kind of procedure did you have done?

[D-FENS]

Per my doctor anyway. I got to see some xray pictures he took. It's weird cause I see screws and shit in my back. The first thing that popped in my head was hello mr guy that holds up the line at the metal detors lol. The second day was killer. To the point where I gad regretted even having this surgery. Friday was better and today has been good. You crazy folks on Ish have been keeping my mind preoccupied and not thinking about the pain. Thanks a milli

No one cares

[Akrazotile]

What kind of procedure did you have done?

Penile implant

[Mr Exlax]

What kind of procedure did you have done?

I had a two level fusion done on my lower back. I was expecting just one, but the doctor said 2

[Mr Exlax]

Mail me some painkillers

They haven't given me those yet. They're gonna do that once I'm released from the hospital. Right now I have this Morphine drip thingy.

[Draz]

That's good news. Congratulations.

[ArbitraryWater]

No one cares

lol... u internet wierdos crack me up.. screw being nice, polite, lets just trash other strangers on the web for the sake of it.

[Boarder Patrol]

I had a two level fusion done on my lower back. I was expecting just one, but the doctor said 2

If you don't mind me asking, what happened that made you need the procedure? How long until you're recovered and will it have any effects on what you can do long term?

[KobesFinger]

Have you seen the MichaelCorleone ether thread? It'll get the endorphines flowing so hard you won't need painkillers

Read the whole thing actually (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9664902#post9664902)

[RightToCensor]

:djparty

[Solidape]

Per my doctor anyway. I got to see some xray pictures he took. It's weird cause I see screws and shit in my back. The first thing that popped in my head was hello mr guy that holds up the line at the metal detors lol. The second day was killer. To the point where I gad regretted even having this surgery. Friday was better and today has been good. You crazy folks on Ish have been keeping my mind preoccupied and not thinking about the pain. Thanks a milli

Congrats man, any surgery is serious, glad you are doing ok ish brother.

[Random_Guy]

Gratz ishbro

[tomtucker]

http://www.wallpaperfo.com/thumbnails/detail/20120611/let%20me%20get%20some%20windows%20dos%20background s%20please%201600x1200%20wallpaper_www.wallpaperfo .com_84.jpg

[Mr Exlax]

If you don't mind me asking, what happened that made you need the procedure? How long until you're recovered and will it have any effects on what you can do long term?

It was kinda the next thing I could try. I have degenerative disc disease so the wear and tear I put on mine became too much to deal with. They weren't getting any better with all of the physical therapy and drugs and all that. I tried it all but none worked for me. I'm not sure about the recovery time as a whole. I'll be off work for 16 weeks. They said I could play basketball in like a year. The doctor said since I'm fairly young, my recovery ciuld be a lot faster. I'm only 31

[Akrazotile]

How much longer until you can start getting reamed from behind again?

[gts]

Per my doctor anyway. I got to see some xray pictures he took. It's weird cause I see screws and shit in my back. The first thing that popped in my head was hello mr guy that holds up the line at the metal detors lol. The second day was killer. To the point where I gad regretted even having this surgery. Friday was better and today has been good. You crazy folks on Ish have been keeping my mind preoccupied and not thinking about the pain. Thanks a milli

Second day/night is always the worst... That's the "somebody just kill me" zone

Glad to hear you're on the mend

[Mr Exlax]

Second day/night is always the worst... That's the "somebody just kill me" zone

Glad to hear you're on the mend


Man I was crying and everything! I was just so damn miserable. I asked my doctor why was it so bad at the time and he said because the anesthesia was finally out of my system lol. I felt better after that.

[Mr Exlax]

How much longer until you can start getting reamed from behind again?

I don't believe there is a downtime for that. Just kiss me first and no elbows in my back.

[D-FENS]

That dude is retarded anyway. Got mad I questioned his credentials, which he randomly brought up, so he sent me gay pics. :oldlol:

Did it inspire your winky to move?

[CelticBaller]

Mail me some painkillers
:no:

[Bandito]

Congrats bro, hope everything gets better. You got some allies in the NBA forum too so at least the honor of the Rockets have been defended well...

[SpecialQue]

Hope for a quick recovery. You're one of the better posters here. :cheers:

[Mr Exlax]

Thanks fellas! There's a good chance I'll be discharged today. I'm so ready to go home. tThey have me walking again and it looks good. I didn't even need the walker thingy today. I'm just here laying in bed waiting for the doctor to bring in the paperwork and I'm outta here!!!!!

[Done_And_Done]

Good shiet my dude. Glad everything went according to plan. Thanks for keeping us in the loop...

[tomtucker]

Thanks fellas! There's a good chance I'll be discharged today. I'm so ready to go home. tThey have me walking again and it looks good. I didn't even need the walker thingy today. I'm just here laying in bed waiting for the doctor to bring in the paperwork and I'm outta here!!!!!

going into a hospital is a terrible feeling ........going home from it, is he best feeling ever......imo........

[Bandito]

going into a hospital is a terrible feeling ........going home from it, is he best feeling ever......imo........
I like the food though...

[Mr Exlax]

going into a hospital is a terrible feeling ........going home from it, is he best feeling ever......imo........

Man I agree 100% I cried in the car on the way home and all that shit lol. Hugged and kissed the kiddoes when I stepped through the door.

[Mr Exlax]

I like the food though...

I was only able to eat food today and yesterday. I was just happy to be eating anything.

[pinhead]

That is a relief, I can sleep easy tonight now.

[tomtucker]

Man I agree 100% I cried in the car on the way home and all that shit lol. Hugged and kissed the kiddoes when I stepped through the door.

yes :dancin ...........how long will it take before you can feel a difference ? I don't suppose you feel better in the back already ?

[tomtucker]

That is a relief, I can sleep easy tonight now.

remember to remove your teeth before bedtime, so you don

[Mr Exlax]

yes :dancin ...........how long will it take before you can feel a difference ? I don't suppose you feel better in the back already ?

I don't really know. It's a different kind of pain. Let's say before the surgery, I couldn't roll over on my side easily if I was laying flat on my back. The pain was so intense. Now, I can do it, but the pain feels different but I'm able to do it alot easier.

[Smook A.]

Glad the surgery went well, bud

[tomtucker]

I don't really know. It's a different kind of pain. Let's say before the surgery, I couldn't roll over on my side easily if I was laying flat on my back. The pain was so intense. Now, I can do it, but the pain feels different but I'm able to do it alot easier.

yes, has the doctor said when you should begin to feel better ?

[Mr Exlax]

yes, has the doctor said when you should begin to feel better ?

I don't think he actually said. I know I'm off work for 16 weeks. I have a follow up with the doctor in 2 weeks. Maybe then he'll tell me something.

[Smook A.]

I don't think he actually said. I know I'm off work for 16 weeks. I have a follow up with the doctor in 2 weeks. Maybe then he'll tell me something.
Why'd you get surgery? like what happened?

[Mr Exlax]

Why'd you get surgery? like what happened?

I have degenerative disc disease and my last disc was completely shot and the next one upaalready showed significant signs of wear so we went ahead and did a double fusion. I'm still sore and some pain from surgery, but the pain prior to having surgery was screwing up my life. I couldn't get dressed by myself, couldn't stand up straight, couldn't do my manly duties if you follow me lol. It would all be so painful. Then last week my back locked up and I was stuck in bed for like 2 or 3 days.

[Smook A.]

I have degenerative disc disease and my last disc was completely shot and the next one upaalready showed significant signs of wear so we went ahead and did a double fusion. I'm still sore and some pain from surgery, but the pain prior to having surgery was screwing up my life. I couldn't get dressed by myself, couldn't stand up straight, couldn't do my manly duties if you follow me lol. It would all be so painful. Then last week my back locked up and I was stuck in bed for like 2 or 3 days.
Damn. Hope you get better, Exlax

[Mr Exlax]

Damn. Hope you get better, Exlax
The thing about it is that I'm still young. Too young to be going through all this, but me being young will help with my recovery. I'm just happy to be back home.

[AintNoSunshine]

Per my doctor anyway. I got to see some xray pictures he took. It's weird cause I see screws and shit in my back. The first thing that popped in my head was hello mr guy that holds up the line at the metal detors lol. The second day was killer. To the point where I gad regretted even having this surgery. Friday was better and today has been good. You crazy folks on Ish have been keeping my mind preoccupied and not thinking about the pain. Thanks a milli


Get well soon dude, but :wtf: ?

[tomtucker]

even if it takes longer then the 16 weeks to get better, there is no need to worry.........even a broken arm can sometimes hurt over a year after the break

[ace23]

Are you in Houston?

[sundizz]

I have degenerative disc disease and my last disc was completely shot and the next one upaalready showed significant signs of wear so we went ahead and did a double fusion. I'm still sore and some pain from surgery, but the pain prior to having surgery was screwing up my life. I couldn't get dressed by myself, couldn't stand up straight, couldn't do my manly duties if you follow me lol. It would all be so painful. Then last week my back locked up and I was stuck in bed for like 2 or 3 days.

I have some bad news for you. Surgery was pointless. Honestly. I really really really hope it does work for you and you stop feeling pain. However, as someone who has (had) back problems I can tell you surgery is very rarely the cure. Any reason why you chose to opt for surgery?

I ask because I hate when doctors say you have degenerative disc disease. That's utter nonsense. EVERYONE has that. It's called being older than 20 years old (I think that's when it starts to "deteriorate".

I guess the good news is that you have 16 weeks to get better. During that time I highly suggest you check out:

Watch this first:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsR4wydiIBI

Sucks, they actually had his entire "healing" session up on youtube a few weeks ago, but got taken down due to copyright. I'd definitely recommend at least getting the book and checking out the Wiki:

http://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/The_Tension_Myositis_Syndrome_Wiki

I had all sorts of lower lower back since I was 16 to 25 (27 now). I ALWAYS thought it was a structural problem. Doctor said I had not much space between L5, S1 or wtv etc etc. I played gingerly and always was afraid to jump and land hard because my back might go out. I spasmed when I was doing squats. Basically, I could never really go hard doing athletic stuff. I had to always play at 50% and really controlled.

Now, I actually just finished playing hard hard hoops 7 days in a row. Today, is my "rest day". I didn't even once think about injuring my lower back. I went for boards, blocked shots, stopped and start and played on some shizzy concrete courts. It was great.

His teaching and my belief in it changed my life. For me it actually started with "carpal tunnel". That is what led me to his research. I became a believer right away. 20 minutes after reading his stuff my carpal tunnel basically went away. I realized that because I had stopped playing sports my stress had to manifest somewhere else. And I was stressed cuz it was the holidays and I was staying with my parents for 3 weeks. My new trigger was using a computer mouse. I could do everything else without pain, but using a mouse made my wrist, forearm, etc hurt like crazy.

Anyways, it is unlikely you'll even read this entire post. It's surprising to me how many people in America are in pain but refuse to try something a lil bit wonky. Either way, good luck to you. Back pain is absolutely debilitating. I hated feeling like an old man at 26. I could go from looking like Chris Paul out on the courts to hobbling like a 70 year old trying to do dishes or tie my shoe or simply sit on the floor.

[Mr Exlax]

Get well soon dude, but :wtf: ?

For real bro. Instead of me laying in the hospital bed and thinking about how bad this shit was hurting, I was laughing thanks to the folks on ISH

[Mr Exlax]

Are you in Houston?

Yezzir. Well I'm in Conroe.

[Mr Exlax]

even if it takes longer then the 16 weeks to get better, there is no need to worry.........broken arm can sometimes hurt over a year after the break

Oh yeah. I'm not expecting to be 100% pain free. I'm just hoping for a lot less pain than before having the surgery. I couldn't live like that.

[Mr Exlax]

I have some bad news for you. Surgery was pointless. Honestly. I really really really hope it does work for you and you stop feeling pain. However, as someone who has (had) back problems I can tell you surgery is very rarely the cure. Any reason why you chose to opt for surgery?

I ask because I hate when doctors say you have degenerative disc disease. That's utter nonsense. EVERYONE has that. It's called being older than 20 years old (I think that's when it starts to "deteriorate".

I guess the good news is that you have 16 weeks to get better. During that time I highly suggest you check out:

Watch this first:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsR4wydiIBI

Sucks, they actually had his entire "healing" session up on youtube a few weeks ago, but got taken down due to copyright. I'd definitely recommend at least getting the book and checking out the Wiki:

http://www.tmswiki.org/ppd/The_Tension_Myositis_Syndrome_Wiki

I had all sorts of lower lower back since I was 16 to 25 (27 now). I ALWAYS thought it was a structural problem. Doctor said I had not much space between L5, S1 or wtv etc etc. I played gingerly and always was afraid to jump and land hard because my back might go out. I spasmed when I was doing squats. Basically, I could never really go hard doing athletic stuff. I had to always play at 50% and really controlled.

Now, I actually just finished playing hard hard hoops 7 days in a row. Today, is my "rest day". I didn't even once think about injuring my lower back. I went for boards, blocked shots, stopped and start and played on some shizzy concrete courts. It was great.

His teaching and my belief in it changed my life. For me it actually started with "carpal tunnel". That is what led me to his research. I became a believer right away. 20 minutes after reading his stuff my carpal tunnel basically went away. I realized that because I had stopped playing sports my stress had to manifest somewhere else. And I was stressed cuz it was the holidays and I was staying with my parents for 3 weeks. My new trigger was using a computer mouse. I could do everything else without pain, but using a mouse made my wrist, forearm, etc hurt like crazy.

Anyways, it is unlikely you'll even read this entire post. It's surprising to me how many people in America are in pain but refuse to try something a lil bit wonky. Either way, good luck to you. Back pain is absolutely debilitating. I hated feeling like an old man at 26. I could go from looking like Chris Paul out on the courts to hobbling like a 70 year old trying to do dishes or tie my shoe or simply sit on the floor.

This particular surgery wasn't my first one. I pretty much ran the gammot on everything else that could be done. My bottom disc (S1) was completely shot. It didn't have any of thr fluid inside of it. My vertebrae was starting to deteriote because they were rubbing agsijst each other on that one. The next disc up was already showing signs of wear and tear. I've always had back pain as well, but the last 2 years have been hell. The doctor I have is really really good and honest. He was straight with me about everything. I got sexond and third opinions and everything. I'll for sure check out the videos you linked though. Thanks for you input bro.

[Lebron23]

How old are you?? Get well soon bro.

[Mr Exlax]

How ol are you?? Get well soon bro.

I'm only 31. It sucks lol. Thanks though man. I'm back home and resting. I got my xbox one and ps4 to keep me sane while I heal lol.

[pinhead]

I'm only 31. It sucks lol. Thanks though man. I'm back home and resting. I got my xbox one and ps4 to keep me sane while I heal lol.

x box and ps4? You are 31 not 11. Why don't you read a book?

[Smook A.]

x box and ps4? You are 31 not 11. Why don't you read a book?
A book? My uncle is 56 and he plays ps4. What the hell is wrong with that? Age doesn't mean shit. I'll still be playing games when I'm 40. Im 24 right now and I still play them. Besides, books are boring.

[Smook A.]

I'm only 31. It sucks lol. Thanks though man. I'm back home and resting. I got my xbox one and ps4 to keep me sane while I heal lol.
Get titanfall. Great ****ing game, man.

[Mr Exlax]

x box and ps4? You are 31 not 11. Why don't you read a book?

You know what, that's a good idea. I'll read the instruction manual to one of these gsmes I bought.

[Mr Exlax]

Get titanfall. Great ****ing game, man.

I got it. I'm waiting for the kiddoes to finish getting ready for school and I'm hopping on it.

[Lebron23]

I'm only 31. It sucks lol. Thanks though man. I'm back home and resting. I got my xbox one and ps4 to keep me sane while I heal lol.


My legs are also hurting when i play basketball for 5 hours. I just 27 last january 3.. It sucks to be in your late 20's and early 30's. You need to be active in the basketball if you want to maintain your physique and game.

[Mr Exlax]

My legs are also hurting when i play basketball for 5 hours. I just 27 last january 3.. It sucks to be in your late 20's and early 30's. You need to be active in the basketball if you want to maintain your physique and game.

Man I've lost it all already. I used to be the best giy on the court most of the time. I couod jump out the gym run for days etc etc. I have gained 40 lbs and I can only shoot 3s if I even thought about playing. I'm gonna get myself back together though. I'm not gonna be able to play for like a year, but I'll have my body more than ready.

[rufuspaul]

Glad things went well. Best of luck in recovery.

[Mr Exlax]

Glad things went well. Best of luck in recovery.

I appreciate it homie

[pinhead]

A book? My uncle is 56 and he plays ps4. What the hell is wrong with that? Age doesn't mean shit. I'll still be playing games when I'm 40. Im 24 right now and I still play them. Besides, books are boring.

Ha, typical backward redneck. I tend to forget the people I am talking to on here. Not everybody can come from an intellectual country like me. You gave the world 'Mcdonalds' and we gave the world 'Shakespeare'.

[Mr Exlax]

Ha, typical backward redneck. I tend to forget the people I am talking to on here. Not everybody can come from an intellectual country like me. You gave the world 'Mcdonalds' and we gave the world 'Shakespeare'.

Well bud I was hoping for no negativity in this, but I appreciate your kind words or well wishes or anything you have added to this thread. I'm playing Titanfall right now on my XB1 and it's fun.

[Akrazotile]

Exlax, what general field of work do you do for a living?

[Mr Exlax]

Exlax, what general field of work do you do for a living?

I'm in the purchasing department at Stewart and Stevenson. I've always had office gigs. Inside sales/ customer surface or being a buyer.

[Budadiiii]

Tumeric bro. Drink that shit.

[Mr Exlax]

Tumeric bro. Drink that shit.

Man thank you. I've never heard of it but I just looked at it. It sounds perfect for me right now being that I have 2 or 3 major holes in my body right now.

[Budadiiii]

Man thank you. I've never heard of it but I just looked at it. It sounds perfect for me right now being that I have 2 or 3 major holes in my body right now.
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/starwest-botanicals-turmeric-root-powder-organic-1-lb-pkg?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=1509247513&mkwid=edU98yCH&pcrid=49285707127&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CKisoOySmr0CFZRr7AodkgsAUA

Just add some to water or juice throughout the day. You can literally drink as much as you want though, can't overdose. Or you could cook with it. Look up some indian recipes.

Great for inflammation and a natural pain killer. Lots of other benefits too that will just help you in general

[Mr Exlax]

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/starwest-botanicals-turmeric-root-powder-organic-1-lb-pkg?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=1509247513&mkwid=edU98yCH&pcrid=49285707127&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CKisoOySmr0CFZRr7AodkgsAUA

Just add some to water or juice throughout the day. You can literally drink as much as you want though, can't overdose. Or you could cook with it. Look up some indian recipes.

Great for inflammation and a natural pain killer. Lots of other benefits too that will just help you in general

The thing I'm at risk for the most right now is infection. They don't even want me to change the dressing right now. Can't get it wet etc etc. This fights it off so yeah I need this for sure. Thanks again.

[tomtucker]

i know you are in pain...but just praise yourself lucky you were not in a english hospital......bad doctors and bad food........ look at the english food tread.......:oldlol: ........holy shit, death could not come quick enough

[red1]

so were the doctors able to remove the gay from you? congrats man

[Mr Exlax]

i know you are in pain...but just praise yourself lucky you were not in a english hospital......bad doctors and bad food........ look at the english food tread.......:oldlol: ........holy shit, death could not come quick enough

My only complaint was the bed. It sucked big time lol

[Mr Exlax]

so were the doctors able to remove the gay from you? congrats man

It feels like it's still there.
thanks lmao

[Boarder Patrol]

Ha, typical backward redneck. I tend to forget the people I am talking to on here. Not everybody can come from an intellectual country like me. You gave the world 'Mcdonalds' and we gave the world 'Shakespeare'.

:roll: :lol :oldlol:

:facepalm :biggums:

[rezznor]

Have you seen the MichaelCorleone ether thread? It'll get the endorphines flowing so hard you won't need painkillers

Read the whole thing actually (http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9664902#post9664902)
how did i miss this? :oldlol:


p.s. hope you have a full recovery ex

[tomtucker]

My only complaint was the bed. It sucked big time lol

just be happy you got a single bed

[Mr Exlax]

just be happy you got a single bed

True. I just thought they would have put me in a special bed for back surgery patients or something like that. One of the nurses told me there was a patient that went home the very next day of surgery because the bed was so bad lol

[ABfor3]

Glad it went well man, I'm hoping you have a speedy recovery !:cheers:

[Mr Exlax]

Glad it went well man, I'm hoping you have a speedy recovery !:cheers:

I appreciate homie. I gotta get well fast so I can jump up and down at the Rockets games!

[ABfor3]

I appreciate homie. I gotta get well fast so I can jump up and down at the Rockets games!
Haha I feel ya, I'm Tryna get in on those playoffs tickets

[tomtucker]

True. I just thought they would have put me in a special bed for back surgery patients or something like that. One of the nurses told me there was a patient that went home the very next day of surgery because the bed was so bad lol

shit, i was joking with the single bed...:oldlol: .....the beds were really bad huh ? :eek:


btw, did you have to pay for this operation ?

[Mr Exlax]

shit, i was joking with the single bed...:oldlol: .....the beds were really bad huh ? :eek:


btw, did you have to pay for this operation ?

It was just not good at all. The staff was amazing. Food was great. The meds were awesome. it was just the bed. It would have been cool for any other surgery other than back lol.

I have health insurance through my job. I paid only like 4k out of everything. i forgot how much they told me the total price was. The surgeon is one of the best in Houston and same with the hospital. The odd part was that the hospital had their own charges for using the place and then my doctor had his charge. I thought it would be 1 bundled price.