Tag Archives: back surgery

Week 23 – How to handle a Busy Schedule, The Life of a Bivocational Pastor Schedule

Posted on August 17, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I hope that this day finds you doing well and being blessed.  My back is doing fine.  It has been 23 weeks since my back surgery and I am feeling very well.  I was speaking to someone in the office … Continue reading →

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Week 22 – There is One who can calm your storms

Posted on August 9, 2011 by pastorpstephens

The past couple of weeks I have met several people who have been dealing with some very serious situations in their lives.  Some of the situations they have been dealing with have come upon suddenly and some of them have … Continue reading →

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Week 21 – God exceeds expectations…even with kidney stones!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by pastorpstephens

My back is doing very well and has not been troubling me at all.  But that is not to say I have not had my share of trouble.  This weekend definitely had its share.  It was a very interesting weekend.  … Continue reading →

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Week 20 – I’m Hard of Listening – not Hard of Hearing!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by pastorpstephens

The past week was a good one in many respects.  I was able to spend time with family and friends and I accomplished a lot.  Physically I felt fine except for Saturday evening.  The top of my right foot hurt; … Continue reading →

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Week 19 – How Much Pain is too Much? aka the IKEA experience

Posted on July 19, 2011 by pastorpstephens

I am closing in on 5 months since my back surgery and overall I am doing very good.  I must admit I have been a little bit sore the last couple of days.  I think I over did it on … Continue reading →

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Week 18 – Setting Some Boundaries

Posted on July 11, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last week was a good week but it was very busy.  My back feels really great!  It has been 4 months since my spinal fusion and my lower back does not bother me at all.  I have no sciatic nerve pain … Continue reading →

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Week 17 – I finally get to Exercise following my back surgery!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last week I was finally able to get on the treadmill and begin a regular routine of exercise for the first time since my laminectomy and spinal fusion.  My doctor has been very cautious about letting me do any walking … Continue reading →

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Week 16 – Wearing a Smaller Brace brings Bigger Challenges

Posted on June 28, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Last week was my 3.5 month check up following my laminectomy and the fusion of my L4 and L5 vertebrae.  My check up went well as I reported last week and the doctor not only allowed me to begin a … Continue reading →

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Week 15 – 3 Month Check Up for L4 L5 Fusion – Finally

Posted on June 23, 2011 by pastorpstephens

This week I had my 3 month checkup for my L4 L5 Spinal Fusion.  It was actually more like 3.5 month check-up as my back surgery took place on 3/08/11.  I was a little bit nervous in the days leading … Continue reading →

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Week 14 – A Painful Experience

Posted on June 16, 2011 by pastorpstephens

Recovery wise, this week has been a very interesting week.  I have had a couple of times when I experienced a quick, sharp pain in my lower left leg near the shin similar to a needle stick.  I don’t know … Continue reading →

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