brave1

my back isn't any better but i gotta get outta here for a day or two.....i think i'll head northeast and burn some beef or go fishing or get shit faced. the nephew is staying w/us and is stressin' the bride out. i'll have to take him with me when i go this weekend, plus the dogs. oh well - i'll let you know how...
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Well the rain stopped but then the wind started.....oh well.....my out of work nephew came to stay with us a couple of weeks ago and now it's starting to stress out the wife, oh and he brought his dog also...two more mouths to feed. when the weather improves i'm hoping the situation does too. have a great week !

i think i'm ready for summertime.....i wish the rain would stop....i feel the need to burn some beef....
i'm spending less time in chat cuz of my back - fyi....remember to take your meds kids.

the hot tub is great,,,,,my bride and i really enjoy it. we took the dog to the park today and i walked till it hurt.
they say no pain - no gain - right? well that's about it. have a great week!

ok - the doc says i'm healing as expected......i still got pain tho.....i did get the ok for sex. also the doc says i can get into the hot tub,,,,,i think i should've asked about sex in the hot tub hehehe. i hope you all have a kickass week cya mark

hi kids - my wife knew i was gonna have another surgery so before christmas she decided we should finally get a hot tub.....it was delivered and set up yesterday. just one problem...i can't enjoy it 'till the doc says my incision is healed enough. i think i'm going to grill a steak to celebrate ! have a great week !

two weeks post-op...no real news. i did get a new walker, back brace, and a white robe(w/hospital logo)
i think i'm going to the hardware store so i can get relective tape for the walker. also, a horn of some type
then i'll be ready to go grocery shopping.hehehe
well i can't say it's all been bad.....i haven't had to cook or wash dishes or...
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i wish it would stop raining for a day or two so i can try to walk outside.....i got the staples out today...where
they were i'm itchy....my iv bruising is clearing up.

today is my daughter's birthday - woot woot - so we will be going out to eat at her fav mexican resteraunt
she'll be drinking a margarita and have the waitstaff sing to...
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learning is fun ...like learning to walk again. i guess there's no gain without pain. i've missed my SG friends.
take care and have a great, pain free or hassle free week.

this is not going to be a long depressing post....i'm glad to be home. my wife has been an angel throughout.
i never want to have another surgery of any kind. thanks for the comments. keep them coming ! i'll update again soon! love ya, mark

ok i'm home from the hospital.

just two days till surgery......i don't want a cath to my bladder......oh well...i'll be out of contact for about 2 weeks....take care. thanks for all the prayers and good wishes.