Surgery
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- Rodcrafter
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Surgery
I don't want you guys to think I died or anything like that so I'm just telling you now I won't be on the site for a while. I don't know how long a while is but you will know when I'm back. I have to get a bulging disc removed from my neck and some screws put in. And no I didn't do it to myself because I like heavy steel or I wasn't missing any screws. But the doctor says if I don't get this done there won't be anymore activities, like smoker building or fishing or or or. So we are doing this tomorrow at 11:30 am. I'll give you an update when I can. Have fun and just so you know, I did smoke a couple briskets and butts so my wife can feed me right while I'm stuck.
I'll be back
I'll be back
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Re: Surgery
I know this is double posting but someone may doubt I did some cooking without pictures so.
Pulled Pork

Brisket

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Pulled Pork

Brisket

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Re: Surgery
Good luck RC with the surgery. I will keep you in my thoughts... while you get a few "screws" put in your head... I mean neck.
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Re: Surgery
Hope all goes well with the surgery and here's wishing you a speedy recovery.
Great idea to make some "later tucker" for when you are recovering.
Great idea to make some "later tucker" for when you are recovering.
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Re: Surgery
Whoa dude, sounds like some serious stuff. Hope all goes well & you recover quickly. 
My missus is always saying I have a screw loose, maybe I need the same thing done.

My missus is always saying I have a screw loose, maybe I need the same thing done.

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Re: Surgery
All that Q ought to keep you going for at least a month.
Here's hoping that the surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery.
Here's hoping that the surgery goes well and you have a quick recovery.
Yer gonna like what we've been smokin'.
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Re: Surgery
Wow Rc hope all goes well. Will definitely be thinking about you and the fam. Take care.
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Re: Surgery
Wishing you the best bud and get better soon!
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Re: Surgery
Went through the same procedure 13 years ago. C5-C6. Fusion, plate and 4 screws. Released 65 days later with no restrictions.
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Wish you good luck and hope yours goes as well as mine.
Have never looked back. Work on big industrial engines.
Wish you good luck and hope yours goes as well as mine.
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Re: Surgery
Thanks everyone for the great blessings, and the witness sjb67.
Making memories!
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Re: Surgery
Good luck RC, we'll keep you in our prayers! It won't be the same without you so hurry up and get well soon!!
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Re: Surgery
All the best RC! If that food doesn't last I'll send you a care package! Speedy recovery my friend.
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Re: Surgery
Hope all goes well for you and you recover quickly with minimal pain. After a few days the Q will lift your spirits! Heal quickly!
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Re: Surgery
Good luck pal hope all goes well with the gender reassignment..... I mean the neck surgery um yea that .....
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Re: Surgery
Holy crap !!!!You should've said something when we were down there in Louisiana....I'm sure between me Frank and Tom we could've put some Hardware into ya!
I hope everything goes good and you know if anything brother to let us know!!
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I hope everything goes good and you know if anything brother to let us know!!
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Re: Surgery
This is Mrs. rod crafter,
out of surgery keeping him overnight because he had an allergic reaction to one of the medicines doing surgery. He says all is well and he will be online soon
Making memories!
out of surgery keeping him overnight because he had an allergic reaction to one of the medicines doing surgery. He says all is well and he will be online soon
Making memories!
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Re: Surgery
Thanks for the update Mrs RC, glad to hear he doing well. 

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