Couple of prayer requests - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

BillJ · 01-17-2008, 09:33 PM

First, for me. I go in for minor surgery tomorrow at the crack o' doom - the first part of a trial procedure that may offer some relief from chronic pain, and give me back some small part of my life! Wouldn't that be wonderful?

Second is more serious. A man I've known for twenty-nine years, a mentor to me in the motorcycling world, generous to a fault even to those society turns its back on, has his oldest son (who I've known since he was nine) going in for cancer surgery Tuesday morning. This young man is an accomplished businessman, husband, and father, and his prognosis is not good. I would ask prayers for Bud and Susan, their son Raymond, and Raymond's family.

Thank you, and good night. Soon as I'm able, I'll report back on both surgeries.

**best** · 01-17-2008, 09:54 PM

Prayers are on the way Bill.

aasharon90 · 01-18-2008, 03:12 AM

All are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hurricane · 01-18-2008, 06:20 AM

Prayers out for all.

Rarly Harley · 01-18-2008, 06:40 AM

I'm gettin' my knees dirty for all....

recoveringnky · 01-18-2008, 06:42 AM

Prayers goin' up my good friend!

BillJ · 01-18-2008, 02:03 PM

Thanks, all. Survived surgery, but I feel like a badly-used baseball, and I've got wires running all out my back. Frankenstein's monster had it easy!

More later!

toad · 01-18-2008, 02:13 PM

Praise God..........you are healed.

We will continue to pray for your friends.

Jazzed_N_MD · 01-18-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJ

Thanks, all. Survived surgery, but I feel like a badly-used baseball, and I've got wires running all out my back. Frankenstein's monster had it easy!

More later!

Finally,...someone I can out dance....

The_Hammer · 01-18-2008, 03:56 PM

I'm still prayin my brother

BillJ · 01-19-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazzed_N_MD

Finally,...someone I can out dance....

Heck, you coulda done that before my accident!

Still aching from the surgery. What they did was knock me out, and insert electrical leads into my spine. Then they woke me up just enough that I could tell them what I was feeling as they energized each lead. The idea is that I can adjust current and amperage to interrupt pain signals, thereby becoming able to carry out more ADLs (activities of daily living) like walking, standing, etcetera.

So far, I'm not impressed. The device may be interrupting pain from my lower extremities - hard to tell just yet - but it's not doing a thing for my back pain. That's actually worse than it's been in a while, and my pain meds aren't touching it.

Of course, I'm barely 24 hours post-op, so we're hoping the worst of it will subside (soon, please!!!) and we can make a realistic evaluation of the neuro-stim itself.

Thanks again for all prayers and kindness. I love you all, and no, there's not a doggone thing you can do about it!

Rarly Harley · 01-19-2008, 01:03 PM

If you let me have the contoller to your hot-wired back at RFL 08', I'll guarantee ya that I'll make you out dance Jazzed....LOL

Jazzed_N_MD · 01-19-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJ

Heck, you coulda done that before my accident!

I dunno Bill. Here's my wife trying to teach me how to dance>>>

<<<This is actual footage of me dancing. No, wait,...that's that guy that beat me at the contest last Sat.

Here I am > > >:puppet

The_Hammer · 01-19-2008, 05:26 PM

The stim thing did't do a bloody ting for me-I am prayin for you to have better results-I had a TENS unit too-nuthin...period.

BillJ · 01-19-2008, 06:58 PM

Yeah, the TENS unit didn't get it for me, and so far this one ain't, either, but it's early yet.

BillJ · 01-19-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rarly Harley

If you let me have the contoller to your hot-wired back at RFL 08', I'll guarantee ya that I'll make you out dance Jazzed....LOL

Doesn't work that way. If you turn the juice up too high I get rigor mortis!

The_Hammer · 01-20-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJ

Doesn't work that way. If you turn the juice up too high I get rigor mortis!

Doh!

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BillJ · 01-21-2008, 12:35 PM

Ain't lookin' good. I called the neuro-stim company's tech this morning, and told him I was having problems, and wasn't getting much, if any, relief. He said that by now I should know whether or not it will help, and if it's not helping, to give it up. I have a call in to the doctor's office now to see about having it removed.

Was really hoping this might help, but no-o-o-o-o-o!

If you're still in prayer mode, please throw in a prayer or two for Jackie. She's getting the rawest deal in all this. It's breaking her heart, and mine.

Thanks.

recoveringnky · 01-21-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJ

If you're still in prayer mode, please throw in a prayer or two for Jackie. She's getting the rawest deal in all this. It's breaking her heart, and mine.

Thanks.

Of course we'll pray for Jackie!!!! And you as well, my friend!

Big hugs to both of you,

Kym

toad · 01-21-2008, 02:38 PM

will continue to pray Bill.

The_Hammer · 01-21-2008, 03:05 PM

That hurts my heart too Bill, my knees'll get a workout for yall.

Hurricane · 01-21-2008, 03:56 PM

will do

Rarly Harley · 01-21-2008, 04:57 PM

That sucks Bill. I'll be prayin' for you and Jackie my Brother....

01-17-2008, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Couple of prayer requests First, for me. I go in for minor surgery tomorrow at the crack o' doom - the first part of a trial procedure that *may* offer some relief from chronic pain, and give me back some small part of my life! Wouldn't that be wonderful? Second is more serious. A man I've known for twenty-nine years, a mentor to me in the motorcycling world, generous to a fault even to those society turns its back on, has his oldest son (who I've known since he was *nine) going in for cancer surgery Tuesday morning. This young man is an accomplished businessman, husband, and father, and his prognosis is not good. I would ask prayers for Bud and Susan, their son Raymond, and Raymond's family. Thank you, and good night. Soon as I'm able, I'll report back on both surgeries. __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!*

01-17-2008, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,184	Prayers are on the way Bill. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

01-18-2008, 03:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
aasharon90 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 2,746	All are in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED" SHARON M. Baton Rouge, La. 8-11-90 "Made A Decision To Turn My Will And Life Over To The Care Of God As I Understand Him."

01-18-2008, 06:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	I'm gettin' my knees dirty for all.... __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

01-18-2008, 06:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
recoveringnky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The beautiful mountains of Kentucky Posts: 604	Prayers goin' up my good friend! __________________ Kym P. Keeping it Simple Life is too short for drama & petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly and forgive quickly.

01-18-2008, 06:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 266	Prayers out for all.

01-18-2008, 02:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Thanks, all. Survived surgery, but I feel like a badly-used baseball, and I've got wires running all out my back. Frankenstein's monster had it easy! More later! __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

01-18-2008, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,075	Praise God..........you are healed. We will continue to pray for your friends. __________________ Tet Vet PGR member 2007 Road King Classic 96 C.I. Six-speed Vivid black God......... Let You........... be enough for me.

01-18-2008, 03:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
The_Hammer Beat, but not beaten.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 729	I'm still prayin my brother __________________ Blessings, Jimmy

01-19-2008, 01:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	If you let me have the contoller to your hot-wired back at RFL 08', I'll guarantee ya that I'll make you out dance Jazzed....LOL __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela

01-19-2008, 05:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
The_Hammer Beat, but not beaten.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 729	The stim thing did't do a bloody ting for me-I am prayin for you to have better results-I had a TENS unit too-nuthin...period. __________________ Blessings, Jimmy

01-19-2008, 06:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Yeah, the TENS unit didn't get it for me, and so far this one ain't, either, but it's early yet. __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!

01-21-2008, 12:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
BillJ Casual Hero and Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,123	Ain't lookin' good. I called the neuro-stim company's tech this morning, and told him I was having problems, and wasn't getting much, if any, relief. He said that by now I should know whether or not it will help, and if it's not helping, to give it up. I have a call in to the doctor's office now to see about having it removed. Was really hoping this might help, but *no-o-o-o-o-o! If you're still in prayer mode, please throw in a prayer or two for Jackie. She's getting the rawest deal in all this. It's breaking her heart, and mine. Thanks. __________________ Bill J. from Austin Evo FXR (AKA "The Banshee") Rigid rat shovel (AKA "The Bitch") Ratted-out Evo FLT (AKA "The Bagger") The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, and I'm trying to get there as fast as I can!*

01-21-2008, 02:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
toad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mountain grove, missouri Posts: 1,075	will continue to pray Bill. __________________ Tet Vet PGR member 2007 Road King Classic 96 C.I. Six-speed Vivid black God......... Let You........... be enough for me.

01-21-2008, 03:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
The_Hammer Beat, but not beaten.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fremont, NE Posts: 729	That hurts my heart too Bill, my knees'll get a workout for yall. __________________ Blessings, Jimmy

01-21-2008, 03:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
Hurricane Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 266	will do

01-21-2008, 04:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rarly Harley Have we seen a person fail... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S.S. Marie, Ont. Can. Posts: 710	That sucks Bill. I'll be prayin' for you and Jackie my Brother.... __________________ Rarly 2002 FLHTC "Annie" " as we let our own light shine, we unconciously give other people permission to do the same"... Nelson Mandela