The Great Kazoo's Leg Battle

[bryjcom]

Most of us have all met Jim at one point in time. (Nobody usually forgets either! LOL )

I met Jim when I first moved down the block from him in Windsor. He's been a great friend to me and my family. He walked perfectly fine from the looks of it, but apparently had some knee pain. Apparently, it got bad enough to where he had knee replacement surgery about 5 years ago and since then has never walked right .... Constant pain, loss of movement, swelling, loss of sleep, etc, etc.

He had another surgery to correct this but it didn't help. So for the last 5 or so years he's had to live with a leg that has caused him constant pain and in turn, offered him no benefit to life.

After doctors gave him no real solutions, Jim made the hard decision to remove the leg and hopefully have some better quality of life with a prosthetic. I just got word from Stacey(Jim's wife) that he made it through the surgery with no problems and is in the recovery room at this time.


Let's all keep him in our thoughts and prayers while he recovers and hopefully in 6 months he'll be walking around and riding a Harley again!

[funkymonkey1111]

get well, kazoo!

[Gman]

Thanks for the info! Prayers outbound! I hope you get some relief Jim!

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Positive thoughts and prayers for the Yankee. I can't wait for his pain pill induced phone calls and texts messages.

[hurley842002]

Thoughts and prayers to Jim and his family. I had an Aunt lose a leg to MRSA, it was a tough long road for her, but she was persistent and determined, and I believe Jim will be the same way! If we can do anything to help, please let us know.

[bryjcom]

Positive thoughts and prayers for the Yankee. I can't wait for his pain pill induced phone calls and texts messages.

Those were always funny but at the same time kinda symbolic of what he's been through with this whole ordeal.

[bryjcom]

And if anyone thinks they're going to get a deal from Jim... Think again.. Strict instructions to his wife that NOTHING is to be sold or dealt! LOL.

[StagLefty]

Fast healing Kazoo !!!

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

And if anyone thinks they're going to get a deal from Jim... Think again.. Strict instructions to his wife that NOTHING is to be sold or dealt! LOL.

Damnit. I was waiting on a call back regarding a proposed deal.

[henpecked]

Thinking of you Jim

[Doc45]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[bryjcom]

Damnit. I was waiting on a call back regarding a proposed deal.

You'll have to wait till he's using a few brain cells....

[Skip]

get well, kazoo!

Thinking of you Jim

This and this!

[Big E3]

Somebody get that man a lap top, this place can't run without him. Get well soon, hurry back.

[Blowby]

Best wishes in the healing process Jim.

[davsel]

Prayers for a speedy recovery, Jim

[jmg8550]

May you have a speedy recovery jim.

[Jamnanc]

Let us know if you need anything.

[Irving]

He was supposed to remind me of where he is so I can go visit him. Someone send me a pm with the info.

[newracer]

Man that had to be a tough decision. I hope for a speedy recovery and a much better quality of life afterwards.

I am not far if you need anything.

[Monky]

He was supposed to remind me of where he is so I can go visit him. Someone send me a pm with the info.

I was sworn to secrecy.. I'll see if that's lifted once he comes to and starts sending drug fueled texts...

Can we change his title to stumpy?

[blacklabel]

Speedy recovery Jim.

[Blowby]

I was sworn to secrecy.. I'll see if that's lifted once he comes to and starts sending drug fueled texts...

Can we change his title to stumpy?

Stumpy with a vengeance!!!

64541

[Bailey Guns]

Damn... Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I hope this brings the relief you need.

[SouthPaw]

Jim has been a good friend of mine since I met him back in '08. This leg thing has been a battle for him for quite sometime now and I wish him a very speedy recovery. Prayers sent your way Jim. As always, if you need anything, call.

[Rucker61]

And if anyone thinks they're going to get a deal from Jim... Think again.. Strict instructions to his wife that NOTHING is to be sold or dealt! LOL.

I ran into them at Elk Bomb last week - she made sure that I, as a forumite, understood that very point. No sales!

[zteknik]

Thank you for the update.
I hope Jim has a speedy recovery, after all COAR15 needs their godfather.
If there is anything I can help with please get in touch with me.

[beast556]

Hope you have a speedy recovery Jim!!!!!!!

[Mazin]

Jim I was gong to call but figured you being who you are have been balls to the wall getting things done. My family and I wish you the very best of luck and blessing in a quality surgery and quick rehab!
If you need anything at all just call!!!
God Bless and God Speed!
We love you bro (no homo)
[Beer]

[Ah Pook]

Best wishes on a full and speedy recovery, Jim.

It's amazing what they can do with prosthetics these days.

[opie011]

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!

[gnihcraes]

Wishing him well! That had to be a difficult decision. I understand pain, just not to that point yet.

[jslo]

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery

[roberth]

Prayers up for Jim and family.

[killianak9]

Thoughts and prayers Jim!
Let us know if you need anything

[68Charger]

Prayers to Jim and his family- has to be a hard decision to come to...

[HoneyBadger]

I'm surprised I haven't gotten an angry phone call yet... ;).

As I said yesterday, the HoneyBadgers are praying for you, Jim.

[kwando]

Glad to get the good news. Jim is a standup guy, he's angry most of the time but that's what I like. He will give you his shirt off his back if you need it. I will refrain from calling until he's doped up on the good meds.

Thinking of you, wish I could have signed the leg.

[Irving]

I was sworn to secrecy.. I'll see if that's lifted once he comes to and starts sending drug fueled texts...


He told me everything, I was just driving and didn't write it down.

[HoneyBadger]

Thinking of you, wish I could have signed the leg.

Would it be weird to make some sort of leg memorial? How about we hold a leg funeral? Irving, can you write the eulogy?

[JohnnyEgo]

I don't think Jim is angry all the time, or he would have died of stress 10 years ago. I think it's just the natural combination of his personality and (necessary) high drug intake that make him seem angry to the casual observer.
I'd let him baby-sit my kid and not worry about any long-term side effects.

As I told him before the surgery, now he can be as tall as he wants to be, and only has to purchase one elevator shoe.
Stacey and his doctors have banned him from all electronics through at least today, which I believe is a wise move on all counts.

[Irving]

Can we change his title to stumpy?


How about Eileen?

[sellersm]

Praying for my brother from NY! Perhaps a NY bagel will help...

[sroz]

Thoughts are with you, Jim. Hope to see you posting again real soon. Kinda boring around here without your wit.

[sandman76]

Never met Jim in person but do recall a phone call I had with him about an upper that I wanted to buy. Already had it sold. Dammit.

Best wishes on a speedy recovery.

[Great-Kazoo]

I was sworn to secrecy.. I'll see if that's lifted once he comes to and starts sending drug fueled texts...

Can we change his title to stumpy?

I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS.

THANKS. i'm awake. BUT wife and daughter stuck in denver.

[Great-Kazoo]

gotta go meds kickn ...............

[davsel]

Welcome back to the world.
Glad you made it through ok.

[WETWRKS]

Get better dude. Will be praying for you.

[mackbamf]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Gman]

Jim is a standup guy...
I see what you did there...

[kwando]

I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS.

THANKS. i'm awake. BUT wife and daughter stuck in denver.

you're a trooper! lost a limb and you're online BS'ing with us jerks. Let me know if you need anything, txt or call anytime of the night even when you cannot sleep at night because of those hot nurses in the scrubs.

[MAP]

gotta go meds kickn ...............

If you can post you can make deals. . . .

[HoneyBadger]

you're a trooper! lost a limb and you're online BS'ing with us jerks.
This doesn't surprise me at all. Typical Great Kazoo right there.

[wyome]

Was wondering why the PWT was so slow....
Good luck on the rehab, and to a brighter future for you...

[Tinelement]

Good luck on the recovery Jim!

[JohnnyEgo]

gotta go meds kickn ...............
Quick! Keister that cell phone before the nurses find it and take it from you!

[driver]

Positive thoughts and prayers sent for you Jim. I hope the recovery goes well and you have some relief now.

[Limited GM]

Man have I got a gig for you!!!

heal fast, prayers from your southern translator. 64550

[Erni]

Hope you recover fast.

[Limited GM]

Would it be weird to make some sort of leg memorial? How about we hold a leg funeral? Irving, can you write the eulogy?

Knowing him, he'll charge admission and have souviner t shirts made up. Lol.

[roberth]

Knowing him, he'll charge admission and have souviner t shirts made up. Lol.

An excellent idea!

[lex137]

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers get well soon!

[Rucker61]

What are the odds that his prosthetic will be Dillon blue?

[ray1970]

Hope you heal up quick.





Oh, and you should get a wooden leg. Like a pirate. That would be awesome.

[Hummer]

When can I sign his prosthetic? Let's have a party! [Beer]

Not to minimize the loss but such things tend to focus you on the good people and important experiences in life. I live with non stop pain all day, every day. While the reality is a bummer, what we have left is to make the best of it, and enjoy it, or else. The alternative isn't very pretty.

Best wishes to Jim. Hang in there,sir, it will get better.

[Hound]

Get well soon Jim. I hope the pain is minimal and short lived.

[buffalobo]

Heal quick, can make the cool kids squad before end of the season.[emoji106]

sent from my electronic ball and chain

[gnihcraes]

I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS.

THANKS. i'm awake. BUT wife and daughter stuck in denver.

Anything we can do for the wife and daughter?

Doubt many of us can get through town, but let us know.

[Joe_K]

Get better soon Jim!

Sent from my SM-G920T using Tapatalk

[Dlesh123]

Hope you heal up quickly.

[newracer]

Hope you heal up quick.





Oh, and you should get a wooden leg. Like a pirate. That would be awesome.

A family friend that list his leg in Afghanistan has a wooden leg and dressed as a pirate to take his kids trick or treating.

[USMC88-93]

Heal up, I hope the rehab goes well.

[Great-Kazoo]

What are the odds that his prosthetic will be Dillon blue?



#BLUELEGSMATTER

[GilpinGuy]

He'll heal up fast. He a hard as nails downstater.

[bigshane]

Though we have yet to cross paths off-board I'd like to wish you a complication free, and easy recovery.

[sneakerd]

Jim- you're a tough guy.. you can hack it.. period.

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

Heal up, Kazoo. I had no idea, but sincerely wish you the best.

[Dave]

Heal fast, hope everything works out for you. I've had bad knees since I was 20, and I worry my left might need a replacement when I'm older.

[motoboy]

Positive thoughts for a fast recovery.

[KS63]

Glad you're doing well. That decision took balls, man. Balls.

[Double00]

Prayers for a speedy recovery!

[Great-Kazoo]

Glad you're doing well. That decision took balls, man. Balls.

AND they took it right up to them.

[Irving]

Let us know if wife or daughter need anything. I'll likely be free the rest of the week for errands.

[Zombie Steve]

Just saw this. Best wishes, Amigo.

[trlcavscout]

Get well soon and hopefully the future is brighter!!!

[scratchy]

Damn! Heal up Jim, that was one terrifically ballsy decision. Hope you are up and about very soon!

[TheGrey]

Jim! I'm late to the post, but I'm wishing you the very fastest and most efficient and painless recovery.

Your decision made me think of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoLs0V8T5AA

Only, I think you may be tougher. :)

[Irving]

Let us know if wife or daughter need anything. I'll likely be free the rest of the week for errands.


Also if YOU need anything of course. I don't want to sound like a total creeper.

[colorider]

In a society where too many people just keep having the doctors tinker with their ailments and get them hooked on painkillers, you step up and eliminate the problem. I gotta say, that is simply BAD ASS!!!!!!!! Best in your rehab and recovery. Cheers to a future of pain free living!

[Brian]

So, serious question. Did they let you keep the leg, and if so, what do you want for it?




just kidding, hang in there bud. I hope this is the beginning of the end of the pain for you.

[Mazin]

While The Great Kazzo appreciates all the kind jesters and well wishes we are going to close this thread to enable him and his family some privacy. We all know how much he means to us and that we will be there whenever the time comes that he needs us.
Get well quick buddy!