DARK SHADOWS FORUMS
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I'm sorry I couldn't get to all of you sooner, but all the preparations and testing had to be finalized. I'm having pieces of bone removed from my lover spinal column to relieve pressure on the nerves so I can walk normally again. I've had back problems for the past few years (mostly due to herniated discks in my lower back), but this January thing got really bad when something snapped while lifting weights in the middle of a workout. The good news is that the operation itself (a laminectomy) is about 2-3 hours long and I'll be in the hospital for a few days, with an estimated 2-3 week recovery at home. For the past three weeks I've been X-rayed, CAT-scanned and tested beyond belief in both Staten Island and Manhattan. My immediate problem is 'lumbar spinal stenosis'- in short, I was born with a narrow lower spinal column which has gotten too narrow for the nerves inside, so when I reinjured my back January, not only were my three herniated discs affected, but now the nerves were now pinched, causing all kinds of pain and numbness to my lower back and thighs, leaving me to use a cane most of the time since then.
Once I'm in recovery or at home I'll let you know how I'm doing- Charles
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Good luck, Charles!
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You take care, Charles, and let us know how you're doing as soon as you feel well enough!
Gerard
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Charles,
Wishing you a smooth surgery and speedy recovery.
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Good luck, and best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!
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We'll be thinking about you! I hope everything goes well.
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Godspeed, Charles.
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Charles, I wish you all the best with your surgery. Get better soon! [ghost_smiley]
ProfStokes
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Best wishes for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery Charles [92c5]
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Hi Charles praying for your speedy recovery.
Good Luck! Love Anne [ghost_smiley]
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Wow, no fun at all! I hope you have a speedy recovery! Good luck!
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Good luck and best wishes.
G.
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Hope you recover quickly!
David
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Best of luck, Charles! We're all thinking of you.
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We'll be praying for you.
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Does anyone know where Charles lives in Staten Island?
DS is such a big part of his life~~and all our lives.
Maybe we can send him cards when he gets home?
David
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It could be nice to send Charles cards - but it wouldn't be nice to post his address publicly without his permission. So, if anyone does know, please only reveal the address in a private message or e-mail. Thanks. [ghost_smiley]
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Well, here's one thing I can post publicly:
My film, Next Year in Jerusalem, makes it's DVD debut on 4/23,
Yes, the date is set.
And Charles, who told me how much he liked it, when he bought the VHS in '99, gets a free disc as a get well present.
David
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Wishing you all the best! Hope it goes smoothly and you recover soon.
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Charles,
I am just now reading this post and am so sorry to hear about what all you have been going through.
I pray all goes well with your surgery, my friend, and that you'll be back on your feet, pain-free, in no time.
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Paul
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[blob6]I'm back from the hospital! The surgery was a success, though right now I'm moving slow with a metal cane and have roughly six inches of surgical staples in my back. Thank you all for your thoughts and wishes. For the next few weeks I'll be having physical therapy and will be watching a LOT of DVDs. It's moments like this that makes one feel proud of being part of such a unique group- DS Lives! (and I'm not doing too badly either!) [thewave] [crowdhappy]
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So glad to hear it! Just take it slow and don't overdo and get ready for the 2009 festival in NYC. Chances are I may be at that one as well. Sure will miss you this year.
Take care.
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Great news! Take it easy!!
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I'm glad to hear that it went well, Charles!
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Staples? Yikes!
Congratulations!
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Great to hear your doing well!!!! [cheerleader] [clap]
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Fantastic news! And no summersaults for at least a while, you hear!
Gerard
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Update?
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Certainly- I'm now back at work, and my physical therapy continues. The hard part will be going on a diet to lose pounds as not to aggravate my back any further. Other than some residual aches & pains, I'm doing much better now.
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Great! Thanks.
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It's good to hear that you're doing better. [ghost_smiley]
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I am getting to this late. I sure can sympathise with you I have several herniated disc and it has been a horrid experience. I haven't decide a course of action yet. Surgery scares me, we will see. I will surely keep you in my thoughts and prayers!