Spinal operation

Hi Enna.

As surgeon said my prolapse was caused by lifting too much weight. The stenosis was caused by degeneration of the discs drying out and protruding into the spinal column. Old age I'm afraid. 58 now. Lol

Go back to doctor ask for a deep scan to be done as my neck problems didn't show on first mr scan I had done but second one they did.

I even had a third scan requested by surgeon one month before op which showed more problems.

Regards

John

Yes well you know now don't you, don't volunteer..... My mother lifted a lot of weight, I am like her, she had discs out - she was the supervisor of a grammar school canteen.    I have spinal stenosis, never heard of it when I went to the first surgeon who was useless.  He looked at me as though I have some dreaded disease. Well I suppose I had. 

Also, doctors can mistake or misread your MRIs and X Rays. I went to Middlesoborough at the beginning and I saw a Greek surgeon there. but... it was his registrar who read the X Rays and he said there was nothing wrong with my back.... there you are another one not quite qualified to say such things.  I was astounded and thats when I think the drs etc. thought I was putting it on.

Maybe the weight did something to your neck as well, you know what I mean.... OK I'm off to the drs. now.... nothing about backs, just pain killers needed

HiYa, Enjoy your trip back to the UK this evening. Yes the weather is good there at moment. Same as Norwa we have clear skies and su shining nice sitting out in garden with amos. he loves being out ut hats the heat. so lays in the shade afterhes had his mad five minutes.

​I hat the cod minus 25 here in winter snow every year for months normally five on average.

​Ill reply to your other message later youll see it later or tomorrow.

​Yes i am working in garden but have to be careful as the surgeon did tell me using fusion is good to eliminate pain and is the best opition for an old fella like me 58 and so far the pain in arms has goone eight days after operation im feeling pretty good. Young Pup is just a distan memory for me. ​ Cant do a lot as wife will be waking soon from her night shift and if she thinks ive done too much she will give me grief. So shes gotta use the chainsaw to cut the tree up or firewood for this years winter fuel. ​ Have a cod and chips for me. Oh and a packet of Salt and Vinager crisps. Booze is opional as i dont drink. Be good if not enjoy yourselves.

Ask your wife whether she remembers a group of musicians coming to Norway about 3 years ago. I may have got my facts wrong so will go and check for when I go home...anyway this guitarist was called Trevor Hensley he was probably playing with his brother men Hensley who was in a band called Uriah Heep. These two have a deep affection for Norway as Trevor had a triple heart by pass in hospital in Norway. He told me that if he hasn't had his op he would have died. He is on face book but not not sure of the years it was.....he may have been in your wife's hospital....meanwhile I will ask him..... He is a fantastic photographer... Speak when I get back...

Hiya. No she don't know him as she said he would have been sent to Oslo for his operation. She used to work on lung ward in fredikstad. Now working in hospital in our home town Halden near to the Swedish border which is good as shopping in Sweden is half price to what we would pay in Norway. Have a safe trip home.

Speak later.

PS. I've got slight pain back in neck but surgeon did say that woul happen. Update you later why.

Hiya, back in Spain again.   Cannot find how to send a private message to you. Annoying.  Either I am stupid or everyone else seems to know how to do it. anyway..... However is Amos?   I know he will be keeping you company, lovely dogs - have a look at this website and just see if you can send me a private message.   I cant figure it out. I remember Sweden and Norwahy, isn't there a bridge you go over to get to one country to the other.... I read ll Stig Larsons books and the one that has just come out.  Also watched plenty of Wallanders too.

He writes what happened to him. Lucky man

Do you have to work in the garden?   so you get told off if you have done too much.  Same here.  Ha ha.  Think I am having wi fi problems.  

I have just washed the garden chairs down and v tired and will wait until tomorrow to do the other 2.  However, we brought some rhubarb back so peter is looking at containers.  So tomorrow will go to Javea to get one(the English part of spain!!)  

Yes we did have cod and chips at Morecambe by the sea but it was so wrapped up, I lost half of them on the car floor which was just as well it was a hired car.  Yes and I had some booze, I took my sister in law 43 liquir but had a small brandy every hour or so, it was small.  But... does alcohol do anything to you taking painkillers. I was risking it but I think I took so long drinking it I was OK   Don't like crisps much - the Spanish are terrible for them.

I looked up rhubarb just now and it kills cancer cells which is interesting. No didn't have a beer, I only have one of those when I am thirsty (or water) 

My daughter looked so pale when I saw her (3 hours) and she is always tired, I am not sure that working with games on a screen is good for her.

At least Amos knows whats best for him lying in the sun.  I often think of getting a dog but I have enough looking after myself.  

Don't do too much, watch your neck, its no good doing something that you will knacker your neck up - I always think  the surgeon has done something good for you, you shouldn't do something that will undo the good work.  Hope you won't be annoyed at telling you this.  

Cesar my friend is coming back tonight (after we bought him a bottle of whisky) with my appointment for this injection.   Not looking forward to it at all.  

If you go onto Trevor's website you will probably go onto Ken's website too, I think you will be of an age to remember Uriah Heep.  I just wish he would get a flipping haircut.

Let me know how you are feeling after the gardening. I don't mind you swearing....

Yes I've got the house to paint two coats. Last year I changed roof and cladding complete fitting insulation and wind break.

Inside I've got island to finish with new work top. Bathroom needs hole in conc for chute to washroom. Part of inside to finish. Too much to list. Outside Lisbeth does gardening I've gotta finish balcony and steps to lower deck to be finished.

Frankly Amos is a god send he's fab gives me cuddles when I feel down with pain. He walks very slowly, it's like he knows I can't go quickly. I had him before I got these problems but I'm so glad I've got him as he's a great support for me when I was in pain. Neck is so much better, as surgeon said I will get pain in neck and shoulders as I have other levels needing replacement. Lower back is really hurting more. Never felt it as the pain I had in arms and neck before operation was so intense I didn't notice lower back pain as much. Annoyed no not me. What you've said is true. So I'm doing what they said. Don't stretch the neck.

Think I'm of an age cheeky, your dead right I do remember Uriah heap. Lol lol

Swearing you've come to the right place as a cockney every other word with me is f*ck lol lol lol

Nice to see you had a great time in uk.

I sent message with a word sound like duck.

But it's gone to moderated. Lol lol

You got fb go find john michael bacon showing a picture of a golden Labrador retriever. That's me

Re sending Private Messages, see link below. Basically you need to click on the envelope under Amos' name/avatar.

https://patient.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/398331-private-messages

Regards,

Alan

Hi. Bridge is Malmö takes you from Sweden into Denmark.

Amos is fine. Been playing with dognext door and took him swimming at kruster lake close to us.

Nice to be back home?

What your profile name in fb I'll find you there easy than this system to talk.

Oh its not only me then. What name do you go under though on facebook.  You can even send me a message on fb - yes had a good time, well you know Peters mother is OK but they are saying to people do you want to die at home or hospital. If its home they send you home and have 5 people popping in to do this and that. N ice people I have to say that come in a give her her breakfast and put her to bed etc.,but she is now as nifty as she was just hope she doesn't fall again. 

Right I will go onto facebook now I don't think there is anything I want to read on here any more. I don't use my tablet either much, I thought it would help at night but to be honest I can type quicker on the computer except its old.

I will come back to you if I can't find you..... My name is Anne Barnett Gandia, Valencia....  Amos OK? 

Thanks going round in circles

Can't find you in Facebook. I'm johnmichaelbacon you'll see Amos as my profile picture.