Rumba Rue Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Well now it's my turn for surgery. On Thursday morning, Feb. 19th, my back will be operated on. No one has seen me since Ojai last year and since then, the pain has been horrendeous, walking is more like Frankenstein. It turns out that bone has grown to the point of almost severing my spinal cord and two vertabrae are out of kilter. Originally the doc was hoping just removal of the bone would do the trick - a two hour operation but, after seeing the new X-rays today has changed that to a four hour operation. I will have to have the vertabrae fused and pins and a rod put in. Now I'm only suppose to be in the hospital overnight providing no problems, so keep you're fingers crossed all goes good. The Admins. know about this and will be covering these forums while I'm recovering. Not sure at what point I'll be back, but hopefully it won't be long. Rumba
Lily Alexander Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Good Luck to you Rumba. I hope you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I had the same surgery a few years ago, what a difference it has made. If you have any questions ask away. If you're gonna give me a headache, please bring me an aspirin! http://www.forttaylorpyrates.com/
Red Bess Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Sending positive energy your way, Rumba. Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery - we want you back soon! Ladies in Scarlet: Piratical Art and Accessories
Rev.Sam Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Will be praying about you Rumba! Many great wishes for the surgery and the Recovery
Capn Bob Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Scupper me, this be a trend! Bein' a moderator can be injurious to yer health, belike! Anyway, don't we have pirates here skilled in the arts of medicine...17th and 18th century style? Why cater to temporary modern tastes in surgery? Anyway, I hope things go well for you, and you get hot looking nurses to help you along in the recovery process. (Hot being, of course, open to interpretation). I was about to insert a bad pun about Anesthesia being a Russian princess, but I'll pass over that for now... Damn, thats sharp!
Red Cat Jenny Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Rumba, Prayers for a speedy recovery and wishes you'll be dancing with yer bananas again right soon. Keep us posted luv. If you need anything ask. Major * huuugs * Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time...
Mary Diamond Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Best of luck to you ~ you are in our thoughts. Oooh, shiny!
Capt. Sterling Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Success Rumba... my dad went through something that sounds very similar... he is doing well now... we pray the same for you. "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Silkie McDonough Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 My best to you Rumba. you will be in my thoughts.
Sjöröveren Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Hope everything goes well for you, Rumba! the Fool's Gold Pirates
Iron Bess Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 You just take care of YOU Rumba... The Pub will hold on by it's teeth until you get back to whip them all back into shape. I may up the coast a bit but I'll come down if you've a need of me hon. You now that.... so tell Boats! Healing energy and load's of love lass... we'll be after seeing you soon! Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman!
Salty Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 May the Gods bless and a quick recovery Mud Slinging Pyromanic , Errrrrr Ship's Potter at ye service Vagabond's Rogue Potter Wench First Mate of the Fairge Iolaire Me weapons o choice be lots o mud, sharp pointy sticks, an string
Christine Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Take care Rumba and hope you have a speedy recovery
Rumba Rue Posted February 18, 2009 Author Posted February 18, 2009 Thank you all! Scared? Yes, but trying not to show it.....
LadyBarbossa Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 :::hugs::: Good luck to ye, Rumba. Keep us informed if possible of where you are, how long ye'll there, etc. ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous!
Captain Emerald Shaunassey Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Rumba dear, My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. I wish you nothing but a good surgery, fast recovery in post-op and rehab. Just remember when my fellow nurses come in to get you out of bed that first (or the twentieth) ... we are not the enemy! They are making you hurt like the devil to get you up and get everything moving again like it should. Be sure and ask for a dose of the 'good stuff' before they get you up. Move slowly when you do get up, even after you get to go home. It's going to take a while for you to recover from this major 'beating' but, you will recover and feel oh so much better for it. If you need anything hon, holler and I'll do all I can from where I am. Boats - DON'T let her over do on anything! She's a stubborn one and will try her darndest to push herself to fast. With love and healing thoughts, Emerald Captain Emerald Shaunassey O' The Salty Kiss www.TheLadiesoftheSaltyKiss.com
Ransom Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 My brother in law had the same surgery a year ago, and it helped him a lot! Years ago he had broken his back, which made it weak, and then it got really bad. You look at his x-rays, and he looks like the terminator inside—all plates and screws. But he feels great! Good luck to you, Rumba, and don't do too much too soon. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog
Bilgewater Browne Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 Just want to add my best wishes for you also, Rumba. Get well! Craig Browne Captain Half Moon Marauders
oderlesseye Posted February 18, 2009 Posted February 18, 2009 May Peace and healing be with you Rumba during this tyme of tryal. http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand."
Hester Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Best wishes, Rumba! Hope you'll be on the mend and feeling fit as the devil's fiddle real soon!
Bloody Sam Rackham Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Ahoy! Best wishes on a speedy recovery! Nothin' ta fear on th' surgery. Me Mum had th' same thing done a few years back. She's doin' fine! If'n there be anything I can do... 'Til the Morrow, Bloody Sam Rackham
Jacky Tar Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Best o' luck wit' the back surgery, Rumba Rue. I'm sure we'll see ye in the spring, runnin' around the pirate encampments, good as new... Well would ye settle fer ridin' around the encampments, an good as slightly used? Either way, get yer self better, an come collect yer hugs.
Rogue Mermaid Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Best of luck for a speedy recovery Rumba!
Red-Handed Jill Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Less pain is a good thing - . I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you!
Captain Tito Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 Be sendin prayers up for ye Rumba! A speedy recovery may God grant ye with all the blessings coming your way. <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>Have Parrot Bay, will travel. WILL SHARE TOO!!!</span>
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