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Bad back and others hazards
I've made a few off-hand comments since February about my bad back. I have tried all many of treatments, and finally had surgery yesterday. The photo is of me going in.
I blame W's horses, not my palms
The injury happened during that record blizzard last February. Pipes froze, so I had to carry buckets of warm water from the bathtub in the house out to horses, some of whom were a 1/4 mile from the house. In the deepest snow we have ever had. And have I mentioned that we were briefly colder than the south pole? Can't remember--must be all the percocet
One day a horse tried to kick, presumably for being slow. Still holding 5 gallons of water in each hand, I spun on ice to get away. I did, but hurt a lot. Of course I couldn't stop hauling buckets of water several time/day for another week. The pain, though, does explaiun why I didn't dig out the palm hut and bring indoors all the potted beauties in there (Brahea, Trithrinax, Nannorhops, naini tal); they died, of course
Being a doctor (wrong kind!), I diagnosed a pulled ligament and thought I just needed to move more plants. Hence my weekend job in Spring at the nursery, where my job was to lift heavy plants.
The disc herniation wasn't diagnosed until May, so I quit the nursery job. Then when we had to sell the farm in June, I lifted heavy items. And in August I dug up my favorite palms for their new life in an apartment. Ouch!
So, the take-home: lift plants carefully. If you back hurts, see a doctor. Might help you avoid surgery. For now, I must lift nothing heavier that 2 kg/5 lbs. Hmmm...maybe get into orchids?
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I blame W's horses, not my palms
The injury happened during that record blizzard last February. Pipes froze, so I had to carry buckets of warm water from the bathtub in the house out to horses, some of whom were a 1/4 mile from the house. In the deepest snow we have ever had. And have I mentioned that we were briefly colder than the south pole? Can't remember--must be all the percocet
One day a horse tried to kick, presumably for being slow. Still holding 5 gallons of water in each hand, I spun on ice to get away. I did, but hurt a lot. Of course I couldn't stop hauling buckets of water several time/day for another week. The pain, though, does explaiun why I didn't dig out the palm hut and bring indoors all the potted beauties in there (Brahea, Trithrinax, Nannorhops, naini tal); they died, of course
Being a doctor (wrong kind!), I diagnosed a pulled ligament and thought I just needed to move more plants. Hence my weekend job in Spring at the nursery, where my job was to lift heavy plants.
The disc herniation wasn't diagnosed until May, so I quit the nursery job. Then when we had to sell the farm in June, I lifted heavy items. And in August I dug up my favorite palms for their new life in an apartment. Ouch!
So, the take-home: lift plants carefully. If you back hurts, see a doctor. Might help you avoid surgery. For now, I must lift nothing heavier that 2 kg/5 lbs. Hmmm...maybe get into orchids?
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DID you make it back to this side again Erik???
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Yup...we need a pic of Erik coming out.
Orchids = good.
Origami might be better for your back
It's been quite a year for you guys.
Hope the plants love your new place; and that you had other people carrying the plants.
5 lb. limit? Heck, that's a tall Scotch with ice.
Barb
Orchids = good.
Origami might be better for your back
It's been quite a year for you guys.
Hope the plants love your new place; and that you had other people carrying the plants.
5 lb. limit? Heck, that's a tall Scotch with ice.
Barb
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You asked for it; not a pretty sight:
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best of luck as you recover. have had a number of friends who have done the back surgery thing and am happy to report all are completely recovered and happy they did surgery.
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Sheesh...what'd they do? put mayo on your legs?
Your tan fell off...
No more lifting heavy plants for you buddy.
Glad you're on the mend, Erik.
Barb
Your tan fell off...
No more lifting heavy plants for you buddy.
Glad you're on the mend, Erik.
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Those are tights that squeeze your legs so that blood doesn't pool there after the surgery damages blood vessels.
They came off the next day and were discarded.
Given how health care is billed down here, I don't want to even think how much those cost
Anyway, no plant lifting. I did trim some fronds yesterday, and I water small amounts at a time.
Well, off for a walk now. I am supposed to walk as part of the recovery, and with the weather we have now it is a pleasure.
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Ah, you look good in tights, Erik.
Keep 'em for winter cold.
Swimming is the best exercise for a bad back, there might be a community pool near your new digs.
You might find a few folks wearing tights there too.
Barb
Keep 'em for winter cold.
Swimming is the best exercise for a bad back, there might be a community pool near your new digs.
You might find a few folks wearing tights there too.
Barb
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I was going to say Erik
WTF is that the worst tan in the history of the planet or what?
WTF is that the worst tan in the history of the planet or what?
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I'll leave that one alone...so that water doesn't get into that hole he made.
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Glad to see things are going good for you. I hope the recovery goes well.
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...or maybe pics of you touring Palms in Oregon.
This week? Next week?
Enjoy the Wet Coast...
Barb
This week? Next week?
Enjoy the Wet Coast...
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I hated y'all thinking I was still bed-ridden. I am still in pain, but able to get around and even lift up to 20 lbs.
We are in Portland, Oregon this week visiting family. Across the street from my parent's church this morning we saw some lovely Trachies. I handed my son my cell phone and had him snap a shot to share so you can see I am now more-or-less upright.
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We are in Portland, Oregon this week visiting family. Across the street from my parent's church this morning we saw some lovely Trachies. I handed my son my cell phone and had him snap a shot to share so you can see I am now more-or-less upright.
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Glad you're able to get around, hopefully the pain will disappear soon.
Oooooh, what a lovely Trachy.
Presume that "turn back" sign = no trespassing?
Bet Portland has some nice year-round nurseries...
Thanks for the pic.
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Oooooh, what a lovely Trachy.
Presume that "turn back" sign = no trespassing?
Bet Portland has some nice year-round nurseries...
Thanks for the pic.
Barb
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Erik, thanks for the lovely pic! It's so nice you are walking around. Hope your flight from OK to OR hasn't been too painful for you!
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Erik
I dont know how I missed this thread, and its probably late, but I hope everything is well. I got some back problems too, and im super paranoid about it. Had to quit my job last year and not work for 6 months, so I can understand where your at....
And those stockings are sexy:P My mom just got a tumor removed by her heart, and had the same ones.... The jokes were flying around LOL.
I hope your alright dude, like I said I can totaly sympathize when It comes to back problems..
Take it easy!
I dont know how I missed this thread, and its probably late, but I hope everything is well. I got some back problems too, and im super paranoid about it. Had to quit my job last year and not work for 6 months, so I can understand where your at....
And those stockings are sexy:P My mom just got a tumor removed by her heart, and had the same ones.... The jokes were flying around LOL.
I hope your alright dude, like I said I can totaly sympathize when It comes to back problems..
Take it easy!
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Jesse,
I do sit down some when it hurts to walk.
Here is me sitting down at a nursery on the coast, under a Gunnera. They sure grow great here. --Erik
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I do sit down some when it hurts to walk.
Here is me sitting down at a nursery on the coast, under a Gunnera. They sure grow great here. --Erik
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Erik,
A concrete birdbath for a chair...ouch!~
If you're doing a lot of walking maybe a set of cushioned insoles and/or arch supports would help.
Looks like the weather's great!
So....what's the verdict?
An "OR" casa? or staying in "OK"? (notice there's only one Letter difference?)
BTW, Seattle, a little NW of Portland, is even warmer for palms!
Barb
A concrete birdbath for a chair...ouch!~
If you're doing a lot of walking maybe a set of cushioned insoles and/or arch supports would help.
Looks like the weather's great!
So....what's the verdict?
An "OR" casa? or staying in "OK"? (notice there's only one Letter difference?)
BTW, Seattle, a little NW of Portland, is even warmer for palms!
Barb
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lucky1 wrote:Erik,
A concrete birdbath for a chair...ouch!~
If you're doing a lot of walking maybe a set of cushioned insoles and/or arch supports would help.
Looks like the weather's great!
So....what's the verdict?
An "OR" casa? or staying in "OK"? (notice there's only one Letter difference?)
BTW, Seattle, a little NW of Portland, is even warmer for palms!
Barb
They get away with CIDP in OR, if I remember right. Mostly the coast yeah, but still.....
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Didn't think a CIDP could handle all that rain.They get away with CIDP in OR,
Rot would be a real risk.
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