Absence!
 

As a long time pixies member,I just wanted to tell everyone,that I
will not be contributing,for awhile.
If anyone remembers,I recently tried a (temporary)Spinal Cord
Stimulator.It worked better for the pain,then anything else,that
has been tried.Feb 6(next Fri)I will be admitted into the Wentworth-Douglas Hospital,in Dover NH,to have a permanent
SPC & battery pack installed,in my body.I have been putting up,
with the discomfort(pain)since a ,botched,back operation,in 1970.
I used to ignore it,but as I age,it has gotten more intense &
frequent.In less then a month(Feb 27),I will be 60.My physical
condition,isn't going to get any better,so I might as well have it
done now.I have to have many tests(MRI,etc)this week,so see you all when I recuperate. Irish

((((Irish))))~ Will be sending thoughts of love and healing your way. Get better quick!

(((((((((((((get well and back with us soon hun))))))))))))
ull be in our thoughts!!

~nikki

Irish, I'm relatively new here, I want you to know that I have enjoyed reading your posts. You seem like a really nice man. I'm so glad you're taking this step to help control your pain, and I wish you all the very best... and a speedy recovery.

Steph!:mad: Take the pins out of the back of that doll.
LMAO ;)




Good luck to ya.:) Are you going to have the same saw-bones put the Die Hard in?;)





(just wondered:confused: ..... Where do they put the plug at night to recharge you?)
;) ;)

I appreciate the get well wishes!
I'm not very good,at explaining medical procedures,but if anyone
wants to know how this procedure works.The pain clinics website
is www,seacoastpain.com. After you access the website,click on:
Spinal Cord Stimulators.By the way,I didn't pick the date.The
procedure,is done,in the operating room,of the hospital.The hospital,detirmines,the time.As with any medical procedure,there
is quite a waiting list! Irish

Irish,

I'm so sorry to learn of your condition. I'm sure that this device will help. I hope to see your posts again soon.

Best of luck!

PF---I have a LONG extension cord,so I can get a recharge,at your
house.That way, the electrical bill,goes to you.Seriously,the battery,supposedly,has an(approx)5yr life.Some applications have
a rechargeable battery,so that you don't require another operation.I have to talk that over with the Dr.It's hard to plan,for
these things.I might die tomorrow! Irish

Hope all goes well for you, Irish. I wish you a very speedy recovery. Be nice to the nurses ;)..................................but not too nice :D

I hope you feel much better after your operation, and can come back to us soon. We'll be thinking about you.

Hope it all goes well with your op and we get you back soon mate.

I wish you luck and a rapid healing process. I'll be thinking of you.

Don't you dare! I might have the urge to debate a controversial political topic tomorrow and if you're not around, it'll be boring. :p :D

With all seriousness, I'll be praying for you Irish! Take care, I hope you have a speedy recovery but take all the time you need to recuperate, we'll be waiting for you to come back to us. :D

I thought you would have the operation done already so you could vote in the Democratic primary ;-)

Get well!

Irish,
Best of luck and hopefully you'll feel a whole lot better soon. Catch ya on the flip side.
-MT

Irish.....

Git y'self sorted SOON, ya old git! And make sure the battery they put in you doesn't "interfere" with the bike's electrics!! Don't want ya crashin' cos of this!! :D

DM

((((((Irish))))))))

All will go well.....I know you'd have it no other way! No talk of dyin.....cause only the good die young.....and you, my friend, are good in a very bad way! Oh wait....maybe you are bad in a very good way! Either way, you are a motha......and so you'll be back with us in no time!

Hurry back! We'll keep the light on for ya!

Irish: I had a wedge compression fracture of L-1 in June..so know just a little of what you are going through. I will be praying for you too. I feel your pain, and know you will be with us again soon...love, from,

Susan

PS mabye we should form a back pain anonymous club when you get back ;)

You take care of you, and hurry back, no one can fill your position here, we need you back as soon as you feel up to it. Take care, Chey and I will be thinking of you!!!

Hey Irish

I hope all goes well for you, see you back here soon.

Hey Irish

Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery and at the very least, the pleasure of one sponge bath by a cute nurse!!! ;) AND may the only pain you ever get again is the one that certain people can give you in the ass! :)

Lots of hugs and kisses until you make it back home to pixies. It honestly won't be the same with you away. ;)

Irish-

Good luck to ya... After many years of low back pain and slipped disks I finally went in and had I spinal fusion. I worked wonders, I'm back to riding horses (and other things). I hope it goes as well for you!
See ya back soon

Irish ... sending positive healing thoughts your way, best of luck on the surgery and good for you for being so proactive in this! :)

Irish... Hugs.. good vibes... happy thoughts... and prayers...

Please hurry back soon... until then.. I will miss you...

*HUGS IRISH*

Good luck hon I hope for the best and you will be in our prayers here

Irish ...

You've got my prayers, friend. Take care of yourself and hurry back. Not long til' St. Patty's Day ... and what would that be without the Irish? ;)

In fact, what's any day without, Irish? :(

DB

((((Irish))))

I agree with Aqua on the controversial debate. With the election coming up we need you here.....

And if Sharni needs help dragging your 'ole self back here I'll gladly lend a hand!!!

Seriously, I'm sending good thoughts and well wishes to you for a successful operation and a speedy recovery!!

We'll be waiting for the all better, pain free, new and improved Irish to come back to us!

teddy bear :)

Irish...tie a note on something else telling them to hook that STIMULATOR to something more fun that your back while they are at it. :D

My best to you for a successful operation, speedy recovery, and freedom from pain.