Thank you Bob.
In 1971 I was playing in a Softball League. I played 3 rd base
I caught a line drive with my bare left hand and threw to first for a double play. My back went into a spasm.I eventually had a lamenectomy on L5 that same year due to the excruciating pain. I recovered quickly and continued playing softball and touch football. I also continued my Strength Training. I loved the weight training but I used very heavy weights. In 2012 I was in excruciating pain again from my weight training and the pressure of carrying my 230 lbs since I was 16 years old.
In 2015 I had a lamenectomy on L3,4,and 5. They also drilled out the Stenosis in those areas. In 2016 I had right hip replacement surgery, in 2018 I had right knee
replacement surgery.
In 2019 I had my left knee replaced. My back pain picked up again and I had problems walking. I had pain injections up to 2021 when I had surgery to a back Ligament to relieve the pressure on my Spine. It was unsuccessful. I went to see a 36 year old Neurosurgeon who told me he could help but there would be some side effects.In 2022 the 5 1/2 hr. Surgery was performed. I no longer had pain but I had a dropped right ft. and limited leg movement.
In 2023 I had my left hip replaced.
I have continued to exercise to keep moving so I don't end up in a wheelchair.I promised my wife who is 22 years younger than me that I am going to live beyond 100 with the good Lord's help which I pray for every day.