The Other 95%: Why Fly Remote Controlled Airplanes When You Can Fly a Fly?
I simply have trouble believing some of the things I see. When I am in a reflective mood and look at all that has transpired during my lifetime, it just doesn't seem possible. I was a part of the technological growth in computers and take it for granted but something like putting a chip on a fly and controlling its flight boggles my mind.
Rick Blackmon
Seller Of RC Planes
Sunday, March 01, 2009
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
Redheads Need More Anaesthesia/Painkiller
I am married to a redhead who has had both knees replaced. During the first replacement, the surgeon had music from "Queen" piped in. As he was about to begin, he heard a voice singing "We will, We will rock you." Hrelated to me that he directed the anaesthetist "deeper, deeper". He now refers to my wife as "The one".
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Monday, July 02, 2007
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Update19 days postop
Update…19 days post-op
I am sure most of you are aware of my surgery, the outcome, etc. Being bored out of my gourd, I decided to post to the blog.
On November 13, I had spinal surgery in an attempt to get out from under the crippling pain I have had for nearly 2 years. Doctor Cubbage had told us the surgery would take about 4 hours, beginning at 7:30AM at Willowbrook Methodist Hospital. It was to be an anterior-posterior fusion of L4 to L5 to S1. The hospital is about 4 miles from our home so it was very convenient. Besides, that is where the doctor was, which made it more convenient.
The surgery actually took about 7 hours. They began on my abdomen through an incision about 6 inches long. Dr. Cubbage did the anterior (front part) of the fusion. I was then rolled over and through an incision about 8” or so, he did the posterior portion. A normal fusion is one or the other but he said my entire lumbar spine had collapsed and was putting a lot of pressure on the sciatic nerve causing my pain. A structure called a cage is holding the graft in place. Dr. Cubbage said my spine is now stronger than a normal spine.
While he was in there, he straightened out the scoliosis which is a curvature of the spine. On X-ray, my spine looked like an S and ½. He straightened the S part of it. He tells me I came out about 1/2” to ¾” taller than I went in. I guess that makes me taller than Tony now.
I was in the ICU for 3 ½ days then moved to a room on the orthopedic ward. They had me up and walking about the second day.
I am to be fitted for a brace on Monday that I will wear most of the time until the fusion fills in. My only therapy is walking. I have to walk at least 30 minutes per day. I am doing about a mile to a mile and ½. The miracle of the whole thing is that after being in so much pain for so long, now, I have none. Every time I put my foot to the floor, I expect it to hurt. It doesn’t.
I went to the doctor on Tuesday and he removed the stitches. Actually, there were only 2 or 3. He used surgical glue to close the incisions. I had an extra mystery incision, very small, close to the long one in front. When I asked the doctor what it was for, he said he drew bone marrow from my pelvis. Research on the web tells me they mix this in with the synthetic material they use for the graft.
We have been getting along pretty well here at home. Fortunately, Joyce’s back problems have eased considerably. I am now allowed to drive, but no bending or twisting. So far, my worst problem has been keeping Bobby (the smaller of our 2 poodles) from jumping on the area of the incision. My lap is where he resides most of the time but if he hears something or thinks he hears something, he launches himself and takes off. Man, that hurts.
I appreciate the thoughts and prayers of all of you. Thanks you very much.
I am sure most of you are aware of my surgery, the outcome, etc. Being bored out of my gourd, I decided to post to the blog.
On November 13, I had spinal surgery in an attempt to get out from under the crippling pain I have had for nearly 2 years. Doctor Cubbage had told us the surgery would take about 4 hours, beginning at 7:30AM at Willowbrook Methodist Hospital. It was to be an anterior-posterior fusion of L4 to L5 to S1. The hospital is about 4 miles from our home so it was very convenient. Besides, that is where the doctor was, which made it more convenient.
The surgery actually took about 7 hours. They began on my abdomen through an incision about 6 inches long. Dr. Cubbage did the anterior (front part) of the fusion. I was then rolled over and through an incision about 8” or so, he did the posterior portion. A normal fusion is one or the other but he said my entire lumbar spine had collapsed and was putting a lot of pressure on the sciatic nerve causing my pain. A structure called a cage is holding the graft in place. Dr. Cubbage said my spine is now stronger than a normal spine.
While he was in there, he straightened out the scoliosis which is a curvature of the spine. On X-ray, my spine looked like an S and ½. He straightened the S part of it. He tells me I came out about 1/2” to ¾” taller than I went in. I guess that makes me taller than Tony now.
I was in the ICU for 3 ½ days then moved to a room on the orthopedic ward. They had me up and walking about the second day.
I am to be fitted for a brace on Monday that I will wear most of the time until the fusion fills in. My only therapy is walking. I have to walk at least 30 minutes per day. I am doing about a mile to a mile and ½. The miracle of the whole thing is that after being in so much pain for so long, now, I have none. Every time I put my foot to the floor, I expect it to hurt. It doesn’t.
I went to the doctor on Tuesday and he removed the stitches. Actually, there were only 2 or 3. He used surgical glue to close the incisions. I had an extra mystery incision, very small, close to the long one in front. When I asked the doctor what it was for, he said he drew bone marrow from my pelvis. Research on the web tells me they mix this in with the synthetic material they use for the graft.
We have been getting along pretty well here at home. Fortunately, Joyce’s back problems have eased considerably. I am now allowed to drive, but no bending or twisting. So far, my worst problem has been keeping Bobby (the smaller of our 2 poodles) from jumping on the area of the incision. My lap is where he resides most of the time but if he hears something or thinks he hears something, he launches himself and takes off. Man, that hurts.
I appreciate the thoughts and prayers of all of you. Thanks you very much.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Here we go again
Here we go again…
On Monday, November 13, I will be going into Methodist Hospital Willowbrook (about 4 miles from our house) for surgery. This time it is for spinal surgery. The surgery is scheduled for 7:30AM and will take approximately 4 hours.
My sciatica has gotten so bad that I can only walk about 30 feet without incurring severe pain. The pain is worse than any kidney stones I have had. The doctor is going to fuse L4, L5, S1 together. This is called a multi level fusion. It will involve using bone from the bone bank (Unless he changes his mind, because there is a synthetic material they can use.). The bone grafts will be held in place by a cage. I suppose it will limit my range of motion somewhat but if it gets rid of the pain, it will be worth it. If it doesn’t ease the pain, I don’t even want to think about what I will do.
I will be in the hospital until Thursday or Friday. If it were only a single level, they would do it as day surgery but multilevel they have to be more careful. The doctor said he will do anterior and posterior incisions. This means I will have an incision in the front and back.
I would ask that everyone pray for me and particularly for Joyce since she will have to care for me at home and she has back problems of her own.
On Monday, November 13, I will be going into Methodist Hospital Willowbrook (about 4 miles from our house) for surgery. This time it is for spinal surgery. The surgery is scheduled for 7:30AM and will take approximately 4 hours.
My sciatica has gotten so bad that I can only walk about 30 feet without incurring severe pain. The pain is worse than any kidney stones I have had. The doctor is going to fuse L4, L5, S1 together. This is called a multi level fusion. It will involve using bone from the bone bank (Unless he changes his mind, because there is a synthetic material they can use.). The bone grafts will be held in place by a cage. I suppose it will limit my range of motion somewhat but if it gets rid of the pain, it will be worth it. If it doesn’t ease the pain, I don’t even want to think about what I will do.
I will be in the hospital until Thursday or Friday. If it were only a single level, they would do it as day surgery but multilevel they have to be more careful. The doctor said he will do anterior and posterior incisions. This means I will have an incision in the front and back.
I would ask that everyone pray for me and particularly for Joyce since she will have to care for me at home and she has back problems of her own.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Amazing Medical Fact
Amazing Medical Fact Revealed!!
It has just been revealed in Tomball, Texas that a torn rotator cuff can be transmitted from one person to another.
It was discovered that a torn rotator cuff suffered by Richard Blackmon (Tomball resident) was transmitted to Ms. Joyce Blackmon, spouse of the aforementioned Richard Blackmon.
What is significant is that Richard’s first tear (He has had two this year.) wasn’t transmitted to Ms. Blackmon. The second one was after a period of three months. Doctors are now studying whether it is a cumulative effect and requires more than one.
Local veterinarians are anxious to see whether it can be transmitted between species to either or both of their poodles.
As a sidelight, Ms. Blackmon will be having her cuff repaired on August 9. Colin Blackmon has volunteered to care for her during the month of August and Ms. Nancy Stevenson-Dimascio will assume the responsibility for September. No arrangements have been made for continuing care beyond the September timeframe as of press time.
It has just been revealed in Tomball, Texas that a torn rotator cuff can be transmitted from one person to another.
It was discovered that a torn rotator cuff suffered by Richard Blackmon (Tomball resident) was transmitted to Ms. Joyce Blackmon, spouse of the aforementioned Richard Blackmon.
What is significant is that Richard’s first tear (He has had two this year.) wasn’t transmitted to Ms. Blackmon. The second one was after a period of three months. Doctors are now studying whether it is a cumulative effect and requires more than one.
Local veterinarians are anxious to see whether it can be transmitted between species to either or both of their poodles.
As a sidelight, Ms. Blackmon will be having her cuff repaired on August 9. Colin Blackmon has volunteered to care for her during the month of August and Ms. Nancy Stevenson-Dimascio will assume the responsibility for September. No arrangements have been made for continuing care beyond the September timeframe as of press time.
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