I saw the doctor yesterday about my back. As you know, I got a cordisone shot a month or so ago that really didn’t do anything. So, the doctor said we have three choices:
1. Another shot
2. Surgery
3. Do Nothing
He said that since the first shot didn’t do to much, another wasn’t likely to do much either. Doing nothing was really not an option. He said the condition would just get worse. So it looks like I’m going under the knife again. I’m scheduled for surgery on Nov 19. I asked him a bunch of questions. Here are the questions and his answers:
Q: How long is the operation? A: Not long, about 1 1/2 hours.
Q: How long in the hospital? A: About 4 or 5 days.
Q: How long until I’m back to work? A: 2 weeks, max, maybe less.
Q: Is this necessary? A: Yes, it can only get worse.
Q: How intrusive is the operation? A: About a 4 inch incision in the back. He will go in and clean out about 3 vertibrate.
Q: Will I be unconscious? A: Yes
Q: What happens if I don’t do it? A: Already answered. It will get worse and I could end up paralyzed.
So, there you have it. Another chapter in the life of Jim Hoag.
Dad and Jim
Wow Dad, that sucks. I am sorry to hear that. I hope the surgery helps! Love ya!
Matt
Hi Dad!
I’m sorry Dad. But, at least it is getting taken care of and your insurance stuff is taken care of. That takes a load off. And it will solve a lot of problems for the future. I love you so much!
Kristy