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Covington, VA, USA

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Back Surgery And The GT

Gary Brown — Posted on The MG Experience
Sunday July 22, 2018 3:16 PM

Finally went in and had needed surgery on my back. Had it scheduled for right after our return from Gettysburg. Had a bad disc removed and the L3/L4 verts fused. Plate in front, 4 screws and 2 rods in back. To say I hurt like the dickens is an understatement. Hopefully when healed the pain will be less than I had pre-surgery.

Waiting to see if I can get in and out of the GT. The day before my surgery the GT stopped on me a block from the house. Looks like the problem is the distributer. I'm going to send it to Jeff Schlemmer for a rebuild.

I believe I'm going to put the car up for sale before next summer. Have to see how everything works out.

Member Comments on Journal Entry: Back Surgery And The GT ↵

2018-07-26 19:54:21 # 51386

Comment by Robert Jensen

I hope you have a good outcome. I had my first surgery on my back in 78 and it took so long they couldn't get to the fusion until late 79. I had L4,5 and S1 fused. I had a great outcome even though it was done before any metal plate type work was done. I rebuilt a house 6 months later and have done three others. I built my seats on my MGA so I have very low lumbar support and made them firmer. I can ride in it all day with no problems.Good luck.Bob Jensen.

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