Getting in and out of a C4 with the dreaded back surgery
07-17-2004, 12:12 PM
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Getting in and out of a C4 with the dreaded back surgery
As some of you may know, getting older can be tough. You lose a little flexibility and get stiff in all the wrong places 
These are not exactly traits that are condusive to getting in and out of a C4, but add back surgery to the mix and...........yeowie!!!!
Well, I'm just now 3 weeks into the post op recovery and actually feeling great, so I thought I'd go for a little spin........or at least try.
Viola!!!!!! It was a piece of cake 
I don't know if I just got lucky or what, but I'm definately not one to look a gift horse in the mouth..........I'll take it!!!!!!!!! I'm back in the saddle again!! 
These are not exactly traits that are condusive to getting in and out of a C4, but add back surgery to the mix and...........yeowie!!!!Well, I'm just now 3 weeks into the post op recovery and actually feeling great, so I thought I'd go for a little spin........or at least try.
Viola!!!!!! It was a piece of cake I don't know if I just got lucky or what, but I'm definately not one to look a gift horse in the mouth..........I'll take it!!!!!!!!! I'm back in the saddle again!!
07-17-2004, 12:32 PM
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You are fortunate. Maybe it is time to make the move to a C5 though (flame suit on) as they are easier to ingress/egress. 
07-17-2004, 12:40 PM
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That's great! About 10 years ago I ruptured a disc and had the related surgery. It was several years before I was pretty much pain free. I still have to be careful, I suggest you do the same. One of the reasons I purchased a corvette now is I was afraid if I waited I might have more back problems in the future and never be able to get in one. Glad you healed up so fast!
Glad to hear you're doing well, and back in the Vette better than before.
07-17-2004, 06:46 PM
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I remember years ago you just open the door and pop out,no big.No its more like open the door and kind of roll out. 
07-17-2004, 07:27 PM
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That's great news!! Take care of that back. I've been there too. I'd go out to the garage, that was a great effort in itself, and just stare at the vette, wondering if I'd ever get in again. Before, I could jumped in and out. Now, I put it on and take it off
Take care of that back. I've been there too. I'd go out to the garage, that was a great effort in itself, and just stare at the vette, wondering if I'd ever get in again. Before, I could jumped in and out. Now, I put it on and take it off
07-17-2004, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Caboboy
As some of you may know, getting older can be tough. You lose a little flexibility and get stiff in all the wrong places These are not exactly traits that are condusive to getting in and out of a C4, but add back surgery to the mix and...........yeowie!!!!
Well, I'm just now 3 weeks into the post op recovery and actually feeling great, so I thought I'd go for a little spin........or at least try. Viola!!!!!! It was a piece of cake I don't know if I just got lucky or what, but I'm definately not one to look a gift horse in the mouth..........I'll take it!!!!!!!!! I'm back in the saddle again!!
These are not exactly traits that are condusive to getting in and out of a C4, but add back surgery to the mix and...........yeowie!!!!Well, I'm just now 3 weeks into the post op recovery and actually feeling great, so I thought I'd go for a little spin........or at least try.
Viola!!!!!! It was a piece of cake I don't know if I just got lucky or what, but I'm definately not one to look a gift horse in the mouth..........I'll take it!!!!!!!!! I'm back in the saddle again!! 
07-17-2004, 10:57 PM
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Glad you are on your way to a speedy recovery. Good to see that there is more than one old fart hanging out on the Forum.
Hey Jackdaroofer , that includes you too.
Hey Jackdaroofer , that includes you too.
07-18-2004, 09:05 AM
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Glad to hear you are doing well.I am 4 weeks from my back surgery, L4,L5,S1 Laminectomy. I also am feeling great and was in the vette at week 3.
07-18-2004, 10:23 AM
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Glad to hear you are recovering so quickly. I'm also a member of the "L3,L4" surgery club. Being 55 years old, 6ft. 4 inches tall, and fusion surgery, I use the "roll in and roll out" method on my '87 coupe. I refuse to give in to the pain!! Once I'm in the seat, its fairly comfortable.
Welcome back to the drivers seat 