Quote Originally Posted by Gman View Post
L3 to S1 fusion for me. Even something like tying my own shoes/boots is a bitch. Nice scar on my back and belly (anterior and posterior fusion). First surgery that went bad with the MRSA infection in the fixation site ended up impacting the nerves to my lower legs/ankles/feet. I don't have full control of my ankles. If I step on an uneven surface to where it rolls my foot to the outside, the ankle rolls all the way over and I go down hard. I've broken both fibulas down toward my ankle in the past 3 years. Having enough room to get in and out of the vehicle is critical. I would give anything to have all of the feeling and control back which would help me be more active and lose weight. My consolation prize is a HC placard.

Yet somebody might think, "Look at that fat bastard. He just needs to park further away and get some exercise and he wouldn't need HC parking."

I hope everything goes well for you rondog.
Jesus, dude! My snivels are minor as hell compared to yours! Can I fetch ya a beer or something? I have bourbon....