Paddling and tripping post spinal fusion?

[Alan Gage]

And just so Mike doesn't feel left out from the Facebook crowd these are the before and after pictures of my surgery:

The night before surgery in a lot of pain trying to stand as straight as possible:

Before by Alan, on Flickr

Before by Alan, on Flickr

Two days after surgery standing straight and tall with the only pain coming from the gash in my belly:

After by Alan, on Flickr

After by Alan, on Flickr

Alan

 

[stripperguy]

Alan
thats great news! I hope you’ll be paddling and tripping again soon
just take it easy and try not to over do it. I’ve known quite a few guys with a similar fusion and the loss of flexibility was a small price to pay for a pain free life
And the scar? Every scar tells a story

 

[Guest]

And just so Mike doesn't feel left out from the Facebook crowd these are the before and after pictures of my surgery:

After by Alan, on Flickr

I have started a Go Fund Me page to post similar shirtless photos of myself. It’s up to $1.75 and a bucket of fried chicken.

I think I can get better offers not to do so.

 

[Odyssey]

That's good news Alan, I'm relieved and glad to hear it.

 

[Iskweo]

I am glad to see you are healing Alan. I am sure you will be paddling again next summer. Just take it easy on the lifting.

 

[frozentripper]

Good news Alan, best wishes for quick recovery. Isn't modern medicine a miracle? Sadie will benefit as well, if there's been inactivity. All the best!

PS... all the old buggers I hang with also have trouble standing straight so maybe there's hope.

 

[lowangle al]

It sounds like you'll be tripping again Alan, that's great to hear. I wish you continued success with your back.

 

[yellowcanoe]

Nice 6 pack! Congrats!

 

[dougd]

I'll throw in a second bucket of chicken if you knock the smoke outta my mouth!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRo5vfrG1jc

 

[latremorej]

On the mend! Great to hear!

Jason

 

[Erica]

Great to hear you are healing well.