wolfe_man

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My Dad and brother have both had it - and are doing well. Apparently there is some genetic/hereditary part of this too. I guess it's my turn.

Next surgery is 3/31 for lumbar laminectomy. Appreciate everyone's kind words and prayers.

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LOL, yeah, no. I am tired of all that to be honest. Just looking forward to hopefully returning to normal.

Long story short, I had thought I was done umpiring forever - until today. My doctor said I should be able (he expects me) to return to normal within a year. This means, I should be able to umpire again by next Spring if not sooner. He made my day. I can barely walk right now due to balance issues and will have had two surgeries on my spine, with a possible third to come in the future. The doc said I got dealt a bad spine genetic at birth, so I'm his medical experiment for the next several years, but he expects me to be back to normal by next year if not sooner. He said think you're a baseball player with a blown knee, this year isn't happening, but you should be back next year if all goes well!

Lock it up please. Thank you @Thunderheads

$25 takes the remaining items.

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I have congenital spinal stenosis. I have already had one spine surgery to repair my neck in December and now have bone grafts & screws in there. Next up is my lower back in the near future. Thanks for the well wishes. God has been helping me heal inwardly and outwardly. I appreciate all of you.

I have been forced to medically retire from umpiring. I have already sold off most of my gear, but found more stuff as I was cleaning out my closet. 1. 2024 baseball umpires CCA manual 2. All-Star catalyst neck cryoscarf, color is black 3. KOOLBLUES Umpire chest protector assist with four ice packs $25 shipped for all if you’re interested. All items are new. IMG_8835.heic IMG_8834.heic

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