Surgery
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I had a C4-5 fusion, when I was about 60 yrs. old (1995)...At the time, I was playing a lot of both pool and golf..I was back in action in less than a month !..Had to modify my golf swing, and stand a lot more upright when shooting pool, but other than that, piece of cake !..I felt I may have actually played both games a little better, post surgery !
The old way, of going through from the rear, used to really slow the healing process..Going through from the front (which, luckily was somewhat new when I had mine) is, believe it or not, much less invasive..Also, let me give you a good tip...DO NOT watch a video of the procedure, 'before' you have it done !..(wait 'til after
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Car wreck, me vs. oak tree. Winner: tree. I'm a C6 incomplete quad. Lamenectomy, fusion, the whole nine yds. Had to learn to walk again. Right side is weaker and rt. hand works kinda funky. All that being said i can still play and on a good day i can run a few racks. Aiming is a ***** because i can't get down as low as i'd like and still see the shot. I'm much more upright but wtf, i can still play.
I've had C5-C7 fusion and was out of action for a few months but good as new after healing. Listen to your doctor and take things slow!!
Go for it
I think it depends on a good doctor and your effort and will power. In a book I was reading a Navy Seal asked his therapist when he could expect to recover from his combat injury and upcoming joint surgery and return to the Teams. The therapist said for his type of surgery it takes the average civilian about 2 years, about 1 year for a pro foot ball player and about 6 months for a Navy Seal. That if you listen to the therapist, work hard and refuse to quit or give up, you have a good chance of a near total recovery. Best wishes, you can do it!
I think it depends on a good doctor and your effort and will power. In a book I was reading a Navy Seal asked his therapist when he could expect to recover from his combat injury and upcoming joint surgery and return to the Teams. The therapist said for his type of surgery it takes the average civilian about 2 years, about 1 year for a pro foot ball player and about 6 months for a Navy Seal. That if you listen to the therapist, work hard and refuse to quit or give up, you have a good chance of a near total recovery. Best wishes, you can do it!
No, but I had a vasectomy once and got faster than ever. :smile: