Can you golf/enjoy architecture with fused vertebrae?

[Anthony Gray]

  Who has 'em?

  Anthony

[Phil_the_Author]

My C-5 disc exploded one morning as the result of a car accident I was hurt in 20 years before. I had a piece of my hip fused there and from the moment I woke up there has been no pain or stiffness. It was a bit of a wait before being allowed to swing a golf club, but it's been 15 years now and though it is now a convenient excuse for my poor play, it really hasn't caused any of it... For those that don't know, C-5 is in the middle of the neck.

[Adrian_Stiff]

My C5 and C6 are in a mess too from a car accident and probably need to be rebroken, it has affected my enjoyment of the game, I need a cart really and my upper body strength is weak. I am 11 handicap was 3 and I just dont hit it far enough, I also have to stop playing if it gets too cold, so I cant arrange long term golf.

[Garland Bayley]

Why do you ask Anthony?

Did you have an accident in bed?

[Phil_the_Author]

Though not a member, Frank Nobilo of the Golf Channel and former tour player had his C-5 fused some years back.

[Tim Leahy]

I had C5-C6 done five years ago, with no problems since, get a good surgeon, ask around, it makes a huge difference. I do work comp adjusting and about 75% of back surgery's we pay for are botched or no help at all.

[Anthony Gray]

Why do you ask Anthony?

Did you have an accident in bed?

  There taking a chainsaw to my back in the morning.C5-7 and putting plastic ones in.What's my future?

  Anthony

[Mike Hamilton]

Why do you ask Anthony?

Did you have an accident in bed?

  There taking a chainsaw to my back in the morning.C5-7 and putting plastic ones in.What's my future?

  Anthony

Hopefully bright.  I wish you the best!

[Bill_McBride]

Anthony, best wishes for a successful surgery.  Please keep us up to date.

[Mark Pritchett]

Anthony,

All the best,

Mark

[Billsteele]

I think this all goes back to jumping on that damn mower at St. Andrews. Best of luck with the surgery my friend. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

[Robert Emmons]

Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery,,,RHE

[Eric Smith]

AG,

Everything is gonna work out fine tomorrow. Soon you'll be good as new.

 Let us know how it went.

In the meantime...



Get some rest my friend.

Eric

[Pete Lavallee]

What's my future?

  Anthony

Cruden Bay

[cary lichtenstein]

good luck. 2 back surgeries have forced my retirement from the game, but I know guys who are doing great after fusions, hope for the best and follow your rehab to the tea

[Ken Kearney]

Hi Anthony,

I also have had ongoing problems over the lat 3 years and am planning on surgery on C6 and C7 in November.
I can still play but a tummy thats too big and have lost much flexibility. I know some people that have had the surgery successfully.
I am sure that you will be back on the fairways soon.

Good luck from Ireland.

Ken.

[Eric Smith]

I just got a vm from Anthony, he sounded like sh*t but I did hear him say the surgery was a success.  He also mentioned that he will now be an inch taller?!  

Eric

[Thomas Patterson]

Glad to hear it went well...hopefully he has a quick recovery and gets back to the game soon!

[Garland Bayley]

Why do you ask Anthony?

Did you have an accident in bed?

  There taking a chainsaw to my back in the morning.C5-7 and putting plastic ones in.What's my future?

  Anthony

I predict that although you will come through the surgery fine, you will again lose a match to Bill McBride at King's Putter next March. Perhaps you will need to get the best caddy available.

[Ron Csigo]

I just got a vm from Anthony, he sounded like sh*t but I did hear him say the surgery was a success.  He also mentioned that he will now be an inch taller?!  

Eric

Eric,

Does that put Anthony at about 5'8"?!

Anthony,

Get well soon, my friend.  I read that eating daily meals at Nikki's helps with the recovery time.   

[Anthony Gray]

 Thanks guys.Just got home.They replaced 6 and 7 and fused 5.Have no pain at all. Very thankful.They put in veterbrae from sheep because they do not decompress as much so I am half an inch  taller and can now eat my divots insted of replace them.Again thanks for the thougts and prayers I am much better.Modern medicine is incredable.The Docter called me at  7:00 Pm and said he needed to operate the next day and not put it off.He came in on his day off.Real class.

  God Bless,

  Anthony

[Phil_the_Author]

Anthony,

Speaking from experience, in a week or two you're going to be driving yourself nutty with boredom. You're going to want to go drive somewhere... Be smart and do EXACTLY what you are told. Keep the neck brace on, stay out of the car, take short walks that are ever-increasing...

Play golf in your head with the great memories you have otherwise when you can once again begin to swing a club you'll find you can't.

One day at a time... Enjoy the help you'll need when taking a shower... 

[Bill_McBride]

 Thanks guys.Just got home.They replaced 6 and 7 and fused 5.Have no pain at all. Very thankful.They put in veterbrae from sheep because they do not decompress as much so I am half an inch  taller and can now eat my divots insted of replace them.Again thanks for the thougts and prayers I am much better.Modern medicine is incredable.The Docter called me at  7:00 Pm and said he needed to operate the next day and not put it off.He came in on his day off.Real class.

  God Bless,

  Anthony

Baaaa-aaaaa   

Here's to a smooth recovery!

[Garland Bayley]

 Thanks guys.Just got home.They replaced 6 and 7 and fused 5.Have no pain at all. Very thankful.They put in veterbrae from sheep because they do not decompress as much so I am half an inch  taller and can now eat my divots insted of replace them.Again thanks for the thougts and prayers I am much better.Modern medicine is incredable.The Docter called me at  7:00 Pm and said he needed to operate the next day and not put it off.He came in on his day off.Real class.

  God Bless,

  Anthony

Baaaa-aaaaa   

Here's to a smooth recovery!

Quoting David Feherty,

"I think that last sheep has lipstick on."

[mike_beene]

how did the sheep do? are you going to meet the donor family?

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