Hi Folks; Going in for major Spine surgery in the morning. ---

BARKER · Jan 13, 2016

I will be in the hospital for 4 - 6 weeks. 2 of the metal rods in my spine have snapped in halves. They are going to remove all te metal from my spine then fuse every vertebrae from T-12/S-1. Another words from between my shoulder blades all the way to my tail bone. Then they are going to insert new metal rods the ENTIRE length of my spine. They said I will definitely have some paralysis they won't know how much until after the surgery. There is also a 30% chance I could end up 100% paralyzed from my waist down. Me, I'm not worried. I know I have God on my side. I will Post gain after I recover and I'm home ok. Until ten May God Bless All of You & Yours. PEACE:RONB :leprechaun-hat:

BigWaveDave · Jan 13, 2016

You will be in our thoughts.... Give us a shout when you're up to it. Good luck!

Peyton Manning · Jan 13, 2016

ouch dude

I hope it turns out well ( try intravenous fireball)

patiodadio · Jan 13, 2016

Good luck and God Bless !

Limitool · Jan 13, 2016

BARKER said:
I will be in the hospital for 4 - 6 weeks. 2 of the metal rods in my spine have snapped in halves. They are going to remove all te metal from my spine then fuse every vertebrae from T-12/S-1. Another words from between my shoulder blades all the way to my tail bone. Then they are going to insert new metal rods the ENTIRE length of my spine. They said I will definitely have some paralysis they won't know how much until after the surgery. There is also a 30% chance I could end up 100% paralyzed from my waist down. Me, I'm not worried. I know I have God on my side. I will Post gain after I recover and I'm home ok. Until ten May God Bless All of You & Yours. PEACE:RONB

My prayers are with you.... My wife goes in on Feb. 4th for the same surgery. She's can't wait to rid herself of her constant paid in arms, hips, legs and feet. She's had 3 fusions already. 2 in her neck and one in the lower spine. They'll all be removed and her entire spine separated, bones ground, nerves un-pinched and then the spine fused with steel rods on both sides.

It's not for the faint hearted.... I complain about my aches and pains but when I look at this lady (wife) I DON'T HURT AT ALL....!

BARKER.... I truly wish ya the best buddy and a good recovery.... Your T-Net buddy... Brad

Crappies-n-Coins · Jan 13, 2016

Hope all goes well, and you heal quickly!

can · Jan 13, 2016

Good luck and God bless

Mach1Pilot · Jan 13, 2016

Ron - I knew you were in a lot of pain, sorry to hear that it has come to this type of surgery. I will be praying for not only a successful surgery but also a quick recovery.

gatordog7 · Jan 13, 2016

Will be thinking of you and your surgery. Just had injections in my lower facets today to buy some time before my second back surgery. Go speed bro, sucks to get older.

bigfoot1 · Jan 14, 2016

definitly in my prayors.god speed on your recovery!!!really hope all goes well !!

Msbeepbeep · Jan 14, 2016

God bless you Ron, our prayers are always with you!

Mach1Pilot · Jan 16, 2016

Hey all - I talked with Ron this afternoon and he came through the surgery as well as you can with the procedure that was performed. He will be in the hospital several weeks during his recovery and wanted everyone to know he can't wait for spring and to get back out with his detector.