2 week ago Sunday I woke with severe pain in the left side upper back, pain was radiating down my left arm to and thru my hand with numbness in the little and ring finger. WHEW Pain was BAD!

Was lucky to find one of the best surgeons in the business. Was also lucky as he had cancellation this AM. Went for it. He "shaved" the disks to alleviate the pressure on the nerve(s).

Got back home about 1:00PM getting (or trying) to get comfortable. Back/arm pain, numbness is GONE, but there is some pain related to the surgical procedure which should go in a few days.

2 weeks R&R and back to the Barth and race timing systems. Will be slow going for the Holidays but that will be good.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Get well soon Ed.

Sorry to hear of your troubles, but glad to hear it worked out.

I just brought my wife home today from having surgery. Similiar thing just hers was lower back. Pain and numbness down her leg. He shaved the discs to relieve pressure on her nerves.

Have a good christmas and safe recovery!!!

Great news Ed - Glad everything worked out well for you. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

Sorry to hear you had a problem Ed. Hope all goes well with your recovery.
It does bring up the issue that the most important thing in life is your health. Here's wishing all a happy and HEALTHY holiday season and New Year!

Good luck on the surgey. Hope all goes well and leaves you without pain. I Had A nerve block on the L4 nerve yesterday and so far I still have pain and numbness in the leg and foot. Have a nice Christmas!