jopfef
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| [Serious] Under the knife...
An update on things here. 
Besides the large amount of snow lying around now, I had the MRI today, and then saw the spinal doc. I am scheduled for surgery on Friday morning; no choice, as the broken part of the bone has a sharp edge aimed right at my spinal cord. Since I have no desire to spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair, I have no problems going through this. The surgeon explained the process to me: they make two holes in my back, on either side of the break. Then they put in a fixator with a little balloon attached to it. The balloon is blown up and moves the bone back into place, at which time it gets fixed there with that little rod. Then they stick a bunch of glue in there to glue the bone into place. And then they sew me up. No showers for a few days, and the sutures stay in for two weeks.
I get the distinct impression that I'm starting 2009 out with a bang -- LOL!!!   
Daffynition of fix·a·tor, n.
A device that provides rigid immobilization of a fractured bone by means of rods attached to pins that are placed in or through the bone.
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meester
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clubs: | Well bless you. My prayer group will offer prayers for you this AM.. |
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squirt
cacatne alces in silvis?
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Out Grazing
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Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Here's to a quick recovery! |
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howieh
It ain't Spring
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Metuchen, NJ
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Prayers offered that all goes well and for a speedy recovery. |
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usa2k
Please PRAY for Rebekah
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Re: [Serious] Under the knife...
Prayers going up now! |
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rfhar
The World Sport, Played In Every Country
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Buicktown,Mi
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Re: [Serious] Under the knife...
Thanks for the update, I will pray for your quick recovery. |
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signmeuptoo
Folding and Crunching Not just Breakfast
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LOSTinSpace
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You've got my prayers! |
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Gizmo
Who me? I live here.
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Jo, I will be praying for you. And, lots of MOJO for a speed recovery.
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TrainBuff
The New Haven Railroad
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Prayers and mojo are going out to you for a speedy recovery. |
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rusdi
American V
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You'll come through this with flying colors, Jo! 
OH BOY, are you gonna have fun in the future going through security in airports!
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Santa Fe
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Prayers, MoJo, and Good thoughts going your way!
I.m SURE they've improved the 
Instruments by now! |
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PeteC2
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clubs: | Jo, my absolute best wishes, thoughts, and prayers! May it go quickly, and you have a speedy recovery!
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Vtblues
if you can't get out of it, get in to it
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I'll be praying you have a speedy and complete recovery |
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ehansman
Sabbaticals are stupid - come back, Kimi
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Wow! After this, Jo, please take it easy! You're definitely starting out the new year in (some sort of) style...
I'll be sending lots of good thoughts your way on Friday. May your surgery go smoothly and your recovery swiftly.
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CatSnak
RIP Splashy - We miss you
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Prayers and mojo headed your way. |
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opus74
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You're in our prayers Jo.
Wishing for a fast recovery !! |
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suprleg
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Best wishes and prayers are headed your way for a speedy recovery. |
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TwoFrogs
Cacology adumbrates pendemonium
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Hell Main Fl
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No
for at least three weeks.
All the best for ya, Jo. |
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mig
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clubs: | Thoughts & prayers are out. Here's to a speedy recovery. |
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simplykristi
Cancer Sucks
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Good Luck on Friday, Jo! Lots of healing light will be headed your way!
Kristi
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