Surgery #2

It has been one long month since my neck surgery and cervical spine fusion on March 25. I woke up the day after surgery with extreme pain in my shoulder, neck, and all the way down my right arm. After weeks of taking high doses of pain killers (Oxycontin and Oxycodone). it was determined that my body had built up an immunity to the drugs. I have now weaned myself down to where I will be completely off in a few days. Some long days and even longer nights with lots of ice and a whole lot of prayer as I wait for surgery #2. It has been determined that my nerves are pinched so badly, that I must have the surgery redone (steel plate and bone graft removed) and start over again. Surgery is scheduled for May 3rd, and I can hardly wait!!
Fortunately, my portion of the ride begins in Grand Rapids, so, I do have a little extra time to get some compressed training time in. I was originally planning to be back on my bike by May 1, but now it looks like early June:( Praying for a quick recovery!  <kp> 4/24/13