Surgery - Montana Owners Club

Grey Nomads · 08-17-2014, 05:55 AM

We would like to apologize for having to cancel out of the Fall National Rally. This was a very hard choice to make, but it is the doctor's orders. Charlie is having back surgery on Sept. 9th. He has a nerve pinched off which is causing his left leg to be totally numb. We have enjoyed working to help make this rally a successful one. Will miss not being a part of this rally.

Thought we would explain. I have degenerative disk disease. In 2005 I had back surgery where pins and screws were put on L-4/L-5 vertebra. I had pain and numbness in both legs. This surgery was good for 7 years. In 2012 pain and numbness returned to my left leg only. Another surgery was done removing old hardware, new pins and screws were placed on L-4/S-1. Now the S-1 screw is loose causing narrowing of the nerve channel, pinching the nerve going to the left leg. He is going to go in from the front and put a bracket on the front of S-1/L-5 vertebra to open the nerve channel and stabilize the vertebra. The hope is after this is done I will regain control of my left leg.

UPDATE: As of Thursday Sept 4th Charlie's surgery has been canceled. He had pre-surgery testing done this week and on his chest x-rays something showed up causing the back doctor to cancel his back surgery. We were told something had to be done with the lungs before he could go thru a back surgery. So we are awaiting an appointment with a Pulmonary Specialist.
UPDATE: #2 The spot on Charlie's lungs was found to be Adenocarcinoma Cancer. He is having a MRI and PET scan completed. Once we have the results of these I will post the next step.
UPDATE #3 Oct 16th Results are back from the scans that were completed. MRI shows cancer has spread to the brain. PET scan shows the cancer has also spread to his spine. We have and appointment with two different doctors next Thursday Oct 23rd to discuss our options. Will keep all informed.
Update Oct. 28thAppointment with the Radiologist today. Had a more extensive scan last Thursday which revealed a confirmed 6 tumors on the brain and 2 tumors on the spine, plus the one tumor in the lung. Since there are 6 tumors on the brain a whole brain radiation is recommended. This will start on Nov. 5th and will be 10 treatments for 10 straight days, which also will treat the 2 tumors on the spine. Then the chemo treatments will begin. This will treat the lung tumor and hopefully continue treatment on the other tumors. We are having the radiation treatments at West Michigan Cancer Center.

**bish** · 08-17-2014, 06:30 AM

First off, good luck with the upcoming surgery. We will pray for a safe and successful procedure. This being our first rally as AWM we want to thank you for the help, guidance and patience with us and for all the work you've done on the Rally. Look forward to seeing you down the road.
Steve & Sharon

Neil.M · 08-17-2014, 07:50 AM

You are added to our prayer list.

Mrs. CountryGuy · 08-17-2014, 08:00 AM

We are so sorry to hear about your health issues Charlie, but, will join in prayers for a wonderful outcome of your surgery.

**DQDick** · 08-17-2014, 08:06 AM

You're in our prayers.

K0LCB · 08-17-2014, 08:32 AM

Good luck, Charlie. We missed y'all in Nebraska and will miss you in Goshen! Prayers are sent your way

Jay Bird · 08-17-2014, 09:43 AM

Prayers for the both of you. Charlie take care and your presence will be missed.

NCFischers · 08-17-2014, 10:31 AM

Prayers going out for a fast and complete recovery.

jimcol · 08-17-2014, 01:53 PM

Sure missed the two of you at CPRR and was looking forward to seeing you in Goshen. Prays for both of you. Good luck Charlie with the surgery and a speedy recovery. Judy we hope he is not to tough a patient to nurse for. Jim & Linda

Mynabird · 08-17-2014, 03:58 PM

So sorry to hear of your health issues.

. We will join in prayer also that you will have a complete healing and it will be the answer to pain.

You will be missed at the rally!

tbhd · 08-17-2014, 04:10 PM

Praying for a speedy and complete recovery. Thank you for all the work you have done on the Fall Rally. You will be missed.

remhob · 08-18-2014, 02:58 AM

Prayers and warm thoughts for both of you.

Chiplynne · 08-18-2014, 03:23 AM

Good luck with the surgery and may your recovery be complete and quick.

Sugar · 08-18-2014, 11:08 AM

Charlie & Judy,

We want to thank you for all the work you did and will really miss you two!

You both are in our thoughts and prayers. May you have a successful and quick recovery, Charlie.

Charles & Mary Ann Evans

worknomore · 08-18-2014, 12:36 PM

As far as Bev & I are concerned, you & Charlie are STILL the AWM's & will be sorely missed by all.

Charlie WILL be in our thoughts, prayers, & presence on the 9th Judy...

winter texan · 08-19-2014, 03:15 AM

Charlie hope your surgery is successful and you have a speedy recovery. Ed & Laura

GreatWhite · 08-20-2014, 04:34 AM

Been there.. done that.. got the T-Shirt. Herniated disk between L4-L5. My Dr tried conservative methods too long and now I have permanent numbness and lack of strength in my left foot.

I'm happy that you are having this take place before your's becomes permanent. The surgery works.. You'll be as good as new in a few weeks.

Cheers

capn chris · 08-20-2014, 04:46 AM

We'll miss you at the Rally! Best wishes for successful surgery and speedy and full recovery, Charlie.

rames14 · 08-20-2014, 07:51 AM

Best of luck and prayers, Charlie. We will miss you both at the rally.

ray fischer · 08-20-2014, 02:08 PM

Good luck & prayers on the way. I'm going to P.M. you. Had a laminectomy w/o fusion 10 1/2 yrs ago for same problem. It's back full blast. Nerve blocks not helping. Surgery in the near future?

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