[fishybuzz]

Just got off the phone with willy...all good news...it was a arthritic cist which was removed with no complications..it was located at the L4 area....his leg pain and numbness is gone and the only pain is at the site of the operation and will start therapy next week....now the really good news....he's going on our 8 day end of June...no fishing but as the resident guru 8) . He asked me to thank all of you for your kind thoughts and prayers.... you guys are too cool!!!:tu:

This post edited by fishybuzz 06/07/2008

 

[Hawk]

Great news and thanks for keeping us updated, David. Glad Willy is doing so well.

Hawk

 

[zoomer]

Good news indeed.

 

[reddog]

Certainly good news. Prayers for a quick recovery.

 

[jureal]

Just catching up on all this. Good news and hope for a speedy recovery. Get well soon Willy.

 

[Bill W]

The best theropy is a rocking boat and casting the long rod.

 

[willy]

The best theropy is a rocking boat and casting the long rod.

It's going to kill me to not fish the long rod, but I will bring mine and let you throw it for me Bill OK?

Seriously, thanks to everyone for their good thoughts and prayers. Had the surgery Friday at 4:30 and was in my room by 8:00. Arthritic Cyst on my spinal column between L 4 and 5. Acted just like a disc issue on the MRI until they got in there. Removed it and the disc was healthy and no other bone issues. The sharp stabbing pain is gone and the numbness is getting better, that will take time. If I get my strength back I will go on the RR3 trip. That is my goal. I will be the non-fishing consultant. That will be according to Dr's orders.
Hey I am very greatful for a beautiful wife, family and Allcoast family. You guys are the best!

 

[Photo Ho]

Good news. Was the cyst attaching itself to the nerve, or was it just putting pressure
on it ? Glad to hear you caught it in time so it was removable without nerve damage.

 

[Louisj]

Thanks for the update Fishybuzz,8)
I was praying for the best for Willy.
Glade he will be on the trip.
See you both there.:tu:

 

[Oldtimer]

You had better go, young man!

Or there will be 29 other very disappointed anglers on the RRIII trip. Even if the doc says you can only fish small fish (

 

[HD]

That's cool! I will pray you feel good enough to fish on the trip.

 

[rubble]

Welcome Back to the Board Willy,Great News...!!!!

Go show them Youngin's how its done....

 

[ChannelIslands]

Great news! More prayers for a speedy recovery Willy. You will be back to fishing soon! 8)


Chris

 

[willy]

Good news. Was the cyst attaching itself to the nerve, or was it just putting pressure
on it ? Glad to hear you caught it in time so it was removable without nerve damage.

Wayne the cyst was infringing on the nerve and spinal column, they got it all and didn't have to touch the nerve or the disc.

 

[Photo Ho]

You are a lucky man. Get well.

 

[Brad_G]

Great to hear--Willy, hope you are up, about and smiling as soon as possible.

 

[Steve K]

Bill, welcome to the L4-L5 club. Been there, done that with a disc injury 12 years ago. Pain in the leg and some numbness. Not as big a problem as my dumbness. I had to be off from work for six months to rest and let it heal. Sounds like the operation was a big success; so get some rehab and back to it. When you're off work and in Physical Therapy, you're a professional weight lifter. Those tuna are still not safe!

This post edited by Steve K 06/08/2008

 

[Iron Thrower]

Fantastic News Willy, Its great news to hear. As far as the trip, there are many more trips in the future for you. Best to heal up completely to insure proper healing. Why rush it an end up missing the rest of the year or years. Either way, you will be with us if not in body, but thoughts.


Ray

 

[CALCOfshr]

Fishy,
Thank you for the update. This is great news for Billy and family no doubt.
Heal fast,heal well, and heal strong Billy! I hope to share a rail with you sometime.
Best Wishes,
Chuck