A favor to ask you, my friends.

[JRMTactical]

I love this forum, and I consider many of you my friends. We always help each other out as best as we can, when we can. I want to ask a favor of you, my friends. I'm asking for your prayers, good thoughts--whatever you can do. Now, why, you ask? About 3 1/2 years ago I went to my doctor for a sinus infection, but while I was there I also asked him about severe lower back pain that I'd been having. He X-rayed my back, and to both our surprise, my back had been broken! Don't know when or how it happened. My doctor is an old High School chum, so we have a really good rapport...probably better than a doctor/patient should have!! LOL!! We pick on one another and we talk and hang out like friends do. Anyway, over the last year, this back issue of mine has gotten a LOT worse. I spend a lot of time either on my back, in bed or sitting in a weird reclined position to ease the pain. That, and a lot of pain medications are all I can do for right now. I have a surgery 'set up' to take place when everything settles out. Anyway, I have a claim filed with the Veteran's Administration for 100% disability (I am currently 70%)....it has moved in to the 'Preparation for Decision' phase. Guys/Gals, I am hoping and praying that this decision is favorable for me so that I can have this surgery. I humbly ask for your prayers, my friends. Thank you all for helping me as much as you do. Whether you realize it or not, you all help me to cope EVERY day by taking my mind off the pain. You let me spout off and run my mouth with my stupid little attempts at comedy. Y'all are my friends that I lean on, and I appreciate you for it. Don't feel sorry for me or anything, this stuff just happens. My situation, compared to others, is minor. I'm blessed, and I know it...but I also know when I need to ask a friend for moral support. Thanks!

Bobby

[hardhans]

Only new here, but good luck with it dude anyway, hope it works out.

[pwalsh21]

Bobby, my thoughts are with you. I have 2 close friends with back issues and it's awful. Good luck with getting what you need, man.

[JRMTactical]

Thanks, I really do appreciate it! When I say this forum really helps me, it really does!!

[polmax3133]

Wow, and I thought that I had it bad with my recent lower back muscle strain(whatever it is..)!!

Lets hope the powers that be come through for you, Bobby!

We're channelling down some good karma from Canada...

[JRMTactical]

Wow, and I thought that I had it bad with my recent lower back muscle strain(whatever it is..)!!

Lets hope the powers that be come through for you, Bobby!

We're channelling down some good karma from Canada...

I feel for you brother! I NEVER imagined in life that I'd have something like this happen. So Polmax, my best wishes to you! 'Cause I know how it sucks! My biggest problem is leg pain, numbness, etc. Did you have that problem? I even got epidural shots last year to help, but that didn't work; chiropractor's, physical therapy, witch doctor...lol...nothin worked! Man, you've had a back issue, it 's the most debilitating thing I've ever dealt with. Are you doing ok?

[Cop55]

Best wishes for you my new friend. Working with the VA is a pain. If you have trouble with them most states have a group that helps Vets with such issues. I have a friend in New Mexico that works for such an organization. Check into it if they don't approve you.

[Gravit]

Bobby, sorry you've been going through these harsh times. I'm routing for you and hope you get everything you need from the VA very soon. Camaraderie is important for morale and I'm really glad this forum is bringing you some relief as you share and learn about Russian watches with the rest of us.

[arktika1148]

Hope all goes well.
All the best mate.

[curiousMan]

will do!