Back Surgery

[Ray55]

i had my back surgery last Friday 14 Feb. 2025. Was wheeled into the OR about 7:45 and had a short conversation with the "Gas Guy" and 5 minutes later I was out. Wheeled into Recovery at 12:55 Woke up somewhere around 2 PM. Got out of the hospital on the 19th, Had to spend a couple extra days there before I could do No.2. (And I haven't stopped yet.) Can't do anything except walk for the next month. BLT- no bending, no lifting nor no twisting. Can't Drive. Gonna give it about 2 months before I try to get back on the Trike. Got to put another hundred miles or so on it and change the oil and then I can get it dynoed. Hoping to get to the gathering in Arizona this September. Got 26 staples in my back which will be removed on the 28th.

 

[pwhoever]

Glad to hear the procedure is done and now it's time to start healing. Just don't try to go too fast too soon.

 

[Papa Zook]

Happy to hear it went well Ray, keep us in the loop on your progress.

 

[nucseal]

Rest up and take it easy and for heaven sake listen to your docs.

 

[Panel Man]

i had my back surgery last Friday 14 Feb. 2025. Was wheeled into the OR about 7:45 and had a short conversation with the "Gas Guy" and 5 minutes later I was out. Wheeled into Recovery at 12:55 Woke up somewhere around 2 PM. Got out of the hospital on the 19th, Had to spend a couple extra days there before I could do No.2. (And I haven't stopped yet.) Can't do anything except walk for the next month. BLT- no bending, no lifting nor no twisting. Can't Drive. Gonna give it about 2 months before I try to get back on the Trike. Got to put another hundred miles or so on it and change the oil and then I can get it dynoed. Hoping to get to the gathering in Arizona this September. Got 26 staples in my back which will be removed on the 28th.

Good to hear you are ok
Take it easy

 

[ROAD DOG]

Good Luck, Take it Easy, Get Well Soon.

 

[ol' school]

Glad surgery went well. Take it easy Ray. You will be in our prayers.

 

[trikechuck]

Best of luck in yor recovery. I had back surgery about 8 years ago. Once you get cleared to start moving walk as much as you can. Once I started walking things started to improve quicker.

 

[RKplus10]

Praying all continues to go well for you!

 

[ctdair]

I had back surgery in 1992. If they clear you to drive I would still stay off the trike longer. I drove as soon as they cleared me and even being careful any bumps in the car were still somewhat painful. We all know that our cars ride smoother than our Triglides. The advice about walking as soon as cleared and as much as tolerated is great advice. Even now if I slack off on my walking I feel it in my back and legs.

 

[Woody]

Ray I can't stress enough to do as the doctor says, my mother in law, my father in law and my wife has had back surgery all went well but, my father in law not doing as he was told can't hardly walk and has went back for several more surgeries all because he is being hard headed. good luck it takes a long time to get over back surgery.

 

[Arctic Fox]

Glad everything turned out ok, I probably would wait longer than 2 months IMO. I had a severe herniated lower disk surgery and waited about 6 weeks then thought it would be ok to take my Rubicon Jeep out for a trip. Turned out a lot rougher road than I thought, what a mistake! Ended up going back in for another blown out disk above it, what a mistake.
Can't imagine riding my Triglide anytime soon after surgery! Good luck Man!

 

[cScjhb]

Ray, Thanks for the update. You've been in my thoughts. Hoping your recovery goes well and quickly..... Jim

 

[trike lady]

Get well soon and then work on your trike when the doctor gives you the okay.

 

[DandyDoug]

i had my back surgery last Friday 14 Feb. 2025. Was wheeled into the OR about 7:45 and had a short conversation with the "Gas Guy" and 5 minutes later I was out. Wheeled into Recovery at 12:55 Woke up somewhere around 2 PM. Got out of the hospital on the 19th, Had to spend a couple extra days there before I could do No.2. (And I haven't stopped yet.) Can't do anything except walk for the next month. BLT- no bending, no lifting nor no twisting. Can't Drive. Gonna give it about 2 months before I try to get back on the Trike. Got to put another hundred miles or so on it and change the oil and then I can get it dynoed. Hoping to get to the gathering in Arizona this September. Got 26 staples in my back which will be removed on the 28th.

As all the others have said, listen to the Doc's , do the rehab , and slowly transition back to your new normal.

 

[Sully]

Sounds like your on the Road to recovery, take it slow and take care........

 

[Phu Cat]

Can't Drive.

Yeah, that's the worst part I think.

Over the many years I've known a LOT of people that had back surgery and almost all of em regretted it. Today tho, things seem to have gotten better. Sure hope you fall into the latter group.

 

[Zammy]

Thanks for the update Ray, it'll be a long road but you can do it by following Docs orders. I know rehab is a grind but hang in there, maybe you'll actually be able to ride in Maggie Valley next year, best of luck.

 

[chaser1602]

i had my back surgery last Friday 14 Feb. 2025. Was wheeled into the OR about 7:45 and had a short conversation with the "Gas Guy" and 5 minutes later I was out. Wheeled into Recovery at 12:55 Woke up somewhere around 2 PM. Got out of the hospital on the 19th, Had to spend a couple extra days there before I could do No.2. (And I haven't stopped yet.) Can't do anything except walk for the next month. BLT- no bending, no lifting nor no twisting. Can't Drive. Gonna give it about 2 months before I try to get back on the Trike. Got to put another hundred miles or so on it and change the oil and then I can get it dynoed. Hoping to get to the gathering in Arizona this September. Got 26 staples in my back which will be removed on the 28th.

What’s this gathering you speak of?
We take off for 30 days every September so you might have to live without us

 

[Zammy]

Here you go Rick:

Arizona Gathering 2025