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So I got nothing done at work today because of this thread.

I read the whole thing today and had to sign up to tell you how great it looks.

Im in the process of building a 59' fleetside and this definitely helps motivate. someday ill get a round to starting a build thread.

Great job Kim and thanks for keeping me entertained today!

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Thanks for the compliments.
Glad I inspired you.
There are a ton of threads on this board that motivate me and plenty of guys willing to give their knowledge to help.
Kim

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hey Kim, got any recent pics of your project? just curious what you are up to.

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Havent checkin in for a while.. lookin REAL good kim.

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No recent pics.
Been doing a lot of sanding on the cab.

Thanks.

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Just an update.
My back has been bothering me again.
Had an MRI and I have two herniated discs (L1/L2 and L3/L4).
Seeing the surgeon on Wednesday the 22nd to see what the best course of action is.
the L3/L4 is pretty bad and just above my fused discs at L4/L5.
Hope to get back on track if they can get it taken care of soon.
Kim

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Kim, sorry to hear about the back. I had mine repaired last year and doing good. Hope the doctor can fix it up...Jim

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Kim, those back problems can sure wreck a man's projects. I have dealt with mine for years. Had a L4/L5 disc replacement done in 2005. Fusing causes adjacent disc to be susceptible to rupturing. Hope they can get you through this without surgery. You have a great build going. Hang in there. Take care.

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Sorry about your back, Kim.
You've mentioned that before.
Mine L4-L5 was repaired 5 years ago, only thing left from that is that I don't have any feeling in my right shinbone. Back is ok, no more pain from that.

Hope you gonna be alright and be back in no-time!
Be safe and take care!!

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Thanks for the encouragement guys.
The Doctor I'm seeing comes highly recommended so he should be able to get me fixed up in no time.
Hope to be able to get back to the truck asap.
Kim

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Tempted to joke with you about "rub a little dirt on it" and keep going, but I know backs are extremely serious business and NOT a true joking matter. Hope the doctors fix you up quickly and as close to painlessly as possible. Best, Dan.

PS: Any chance you will be making it to he Brother's show next month (I think)?

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Thanks.
Going to do my best to make Brothers this year.
Missed last years show.
Kim

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Good luck Kim... hope it all goes well for ya!

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Kim, sorry to hear about your back. Hopefully the doc's will heal you up quickly!

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good luck Kim, that sucks for sure. been fighting mine for over a year.

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Thanks guys.
Kim

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Yes it sucks when your back is sore makes everything difficult. Hope all goes well.

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hey Kim, sorry to hear about your back issues. it is something we all take for granted until we have an issue. hopefully your doc will have a solution without a huge surgery and long recovery.

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Thanks.

Thanks.
This shouldn't be as bad as the first two as it's getting taken care of much quicker.
Took years to get back to somewhat normal.
Kim

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prayin for you buddy, I hope the recovery is quick...keep us updated

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Thanks.
Kim

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i worked construction for most of my life, i understand back paint all too well :(
one reason truk took me 8 yrs to finish was a break to fuse L3,4&5 and the recovery
hang in there kim, we're all pulling for you :D

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Saw the surgeon yesterday.
Looks like he has to go in and do a little clean up at a couple of places. Doesn't think it will need to be fused.
Go back in a week as he wanted x-rays of the area to go with the MRI just to be sure.
Kim

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Thanks Ogre.
kim

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Good luck with the procedure and hope you have a speedy recovery!

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Thanks.
Kim

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Hoping the Best for you Sir, and that you are back on your build real soon,

Allen

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Thanks.
I do try to do a little when I can just can't stay at it too long without causing pain.
It's frustrating because I have the cab getting close where I can get it back on the frame and start getting it into the painting stage.
Kim

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When the Dr is finished you will feel MUCH better !

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That's what I'm looking forward to.
Been a couple months since it started giving me trouble again and I don't take pain meds because of the residual effects they have on the ongoing problems from the nerve damage from my first herniated disc.
Kim

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Kim,
I was thinking about you.
Did you have the MRI and x-rays already?

Hope you doing alright, as far as it goes.

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Thanks.
Got everything for the surgeon.
See him on the 7th to go over what he wants to do.
So far he doesn't think he will have to fuse any more vertebra but will find out for sure then.
Kim

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Good luck

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Bring you laptop....we'll still need your input while you are recovering. Good luck and take care...dug

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Kim, best to you, hope it all goes well...Jim

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Thanks guys.
I think it's going to be a pretty uneventful operation.
The doctor is a Neurosurgeon with years of experience on the spine.
Kim

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Make them give you lots if Ice Cream

Good luck

Nut Case

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Thanks.
Kim

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Hang in there back pain and pinched nerves are the worst!

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Kim,

How it's going?
Haven't seen you respond for a while.
Did you have your back surgery?
If so, I hope all went well and your pain is much less.
Hope you don't mind asking, I know what it is to live with daily pain, it sucks.....

Take care!