..... So far, so good!

[Donster]

Yeah, I've been reading about Charlie's SE........that would be cool! :-)

\D

[Donster]

OK, after a while of absence, I'm reporting back.  For those of you, that did not know, I had a so-called "Disctectomy", which means I had 2 of my discs removed and replaced with artificial discs and then had 3 of my vertebrae fused, C4/C5/C6. I had an accident back in the 80's, which the Army didn't treat right, and about a year ago my hands kept going numb, so it was time to do this.
Anyways, I'm walking and talking again..and the Pearl is "still" driving nicely. Too bad this COVID has most classic car/oldtimer activities on hold. 
Life is good again!
\D
 

[GTRS Fiero]

Remembering from an accident of my own, I believe C8 is the last vertebrae in the neck.  So, if 3 of your neck vertebrae were fused, any reduction in neck mocement?

[Donster]

Remembering from an accident of my own, I believe C8 is the last vertebrae in the neck.  So, if 3 of your neck vertebrae were fused, any reduction in neck mocement?

Actually, there are 7 cervical vertebrae, C1 (Atlas) thru C7.And yes, unfortunately, I have lost a bit of flex, can't look down as far as I used to. Not much to see down there anyways. 

[GTRS Fiero]

I got shorter.  They put a halo on me, and put bolts in my skull.  That's my excuse on why I'm not flexible.  Yep, that's the reason.

[scottb]

I got shorter.  They put a halo on me, and put bolts in my skull.  That's my excuse on why I'm not flexible.  Yep, that's the reason.

I think there is still a couple of screws loose..........

[GTRS Fiero]

Just a couple???

Actually, the halo is only for a few months.  If gives the vertebrae time to heal.

[Donster]

OK, after a long while, I'm back again.
Walking, almost pain free. Just can't sit for a long time.
Did I miss much?

[Fierofool]

There's always something going on here.  But on the other end, we missed you.  Welcome back Donster.  Hmmm!  Sounds like a good title for a TV series. 

[Donster]

Well, one thing I missed - Charlie finally got himself an avatar! 

[Fierofool]

Yeah, it was actually because of a neighborhood forum I'm on.  Most people use a photo of themselves or some put their little kids or dogs in their avatar.  I and both my dogs are old, and it isn't wise to put little kids' pictures on social media if perverts can identify where you live.  Since it's a local forum and I have a habit of getting into some local issues, I didn't want everyone knowing what I look like should I encounter them in public. 

[GTRS Fiero]

Wait...you don't have wings?

[Fierofool]

Wait...you don't have wings?

I'm definitely no angel.  I don't get into arguments with my fellow Fiero people because I really love them.  Sometimes, I just turn off the computer before I say something I shouldn't because there are some people that just  ...well, they just...

[Donster]

Hi all!
Seems like I am back again (after yet another cervical spine surgery, with fusion and disk replacements). Hands were paralyzed from a spinal channel stenosis.
But I am getting around again. And Anne and I will be trying to take the Fiero for a spin now and again, albeit it is very difficult for me to get in and out of the car.

Anyways, just wanted to say hi!

\D

[Fierofool]

Good to hear from you again.  Was wondering if you still had the coupe.  As you know, Anne and I connect on Facebook occasionally.

Were you recently in New York?  That's where your IP pinged.