Hello all !

**Gilbert P** · 04-11-2010, 12:35 PM

Hi to all members
I was notified to post so here I am ,We just returned from Florida for a two week spring break and walking on the beach was great for my spine.
My Ulnar nerve surgery is a success and I now have full use of my hand ,fingers are still numb this should go away with time.
Back Surgery update

I was skiing, hiking. walking working out and all some what pain free, now things in the past weeks have been getting worse lots of LBP and stiffness.I think my L5-S1 is gone and my facets are the problem. My Dr, stated it is inflamation and to take Aleve and Glucosamine Chondroitin things should improve Not working

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I am now seeking some Dr. in Minnesota, My inlaws live there and would be easy to recover if I need more surgery.
Will keep U all posted and try to be more active and answer questions,
Thanks

Gilbert P

**Nairek** · 04-11-2010, 01:48 PM

You were in Florida & didn't tell me?!? j/k Where in Florida were you? I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with LBP. I have been dealing with some of that as well. The only thing that I can think of is that I am becoming more active & doing more bending & twisting than I should be at work. I'm praying that it's not from the disc above my fusion. That would be my worst nightmare!

Glad that the ulnar nerve surgery has helped you. Happy to see you post here. Please keep us updated!

Karin

**Gilbert P** · 04-11-2010, 04:30 PM

Hi Karen

we were in Indian Rocks Beach Next to Crabby Bills.

thanks

Gil

**Nairek** · 04-11-2010, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Gilbert P

Hi Karen

we were in Indian Rocks Beach Next to Crabby Bills.

thanks

Gil

Up by Tampa. That's a few hours north of me.

**KBear** · 04-12-2010, 09:56 AM

Hi Gil, it's good to hear from you. Glad your hand is doing better; but sorry your back isn't. Hopefully they can come up with a good fix.

**Gilbert P** · 04-12-2010, 10:29 AM

Hi KBear

Thanks, a good fix would be nice today is much better. I think flying is not good for my back and sitting in in a plane for four hours sucks.

gil

**ajj1001** · 04-12-2010, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the update and glad that some bits of you are doing well.

**Dave** · 04-12-2010, 07:03 PM

Hi Gil,

Were in Fort Myers Florida this week for a much needed vacation. Weather has been great compared to Michigan. Sorry to hear about your new pains. I hope you can get to the bottom of it quick.

**Gilbert P** · 04-14-2010, 10:39 PM

Thanks Dave

Florida was great lots of fresh fish and stone crab, I gained 10 Lbs.

Gil

**Cindylou** · 04-15-2010, 04:56 AM

Hi Gil,

Where in Minnesota are you looking? Just curious since I am here in Minneapolis. Sorry you are in worse pain with your lower back. Keep us posted on what your treatment plan will be. Good luck!