Cheree and I met with Dr. Zubay (my Neurosurgeon) today. He took out the stiches, so now I won't have to change the dressings every time I shower. He went over the MRI and said it showed that there's still some fluid in there that he wants to give a couple weeks to drain before doing the next (and final) surgery. I don't have to have this final surgery, but he recommends it since I'm young and active. He said if I were 60 he wouldn't do it. He said if I sat at a computer eating donuts all day he probably wouldn't do it. The reason for doing it is to prevent my neck from twisting over time to the point where I'd be all contorted. The surgery will involve putting in a plate to stabilize my neck (it's missing 2 joints right now). He said this surgery is nothing compared to what I've been through. Then it will be 8 more weeks with the neck brace. Ugh. I was thinking I'd be rid of it in 6 weeks from now, but now it's looking like 10 weeks from now. This will be one wild and crazy summer!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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Paul,
Make sure they give you an extra large plate. Wouldn't want 'em to cut your disability pension because the plate in your neck wasn't big enough.
Cousin Eddie
Neck Collar, 10 weeks, ummm... what you need is to pimp that collar. I know some dudes in TJ that would customize that rig for you. Some chome, flames, and a touch of corinian leather and you will be ready for the runway :-)
Paul,
We are happy that you are home and feeling better. We hope that the next operation and the next ten weeks go by fast.
Take Care,
The Rigas
You're always getting the gear to get on the airplane first.
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