tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post8511094241209171929..comments2024-03-26T02:16:22.309-07:00Comments on parinella's blog: The Year in Jim: Epilogueparinellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802604259779936852noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-19488937443325479582009-12-21T09:02:27.045-08:002009-12-21T09:02:27.045-08:00All the best for a full recovery, Jim. Hope to see...All the best for a full recovery, Jim. Hope to see you at Paga again this year.<br /><br />Felixfelixultimatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543408625365124163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-84562828378224876622009-12-12T07:09:31.160-08:002009-12-12T07:09:31.160-08:00I wish you a healthy, quick, and full recovery.
...I wish you a healthy, quick, and full recovery. <br /><br />Sincerely, <br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-7126046691149761232009-11-22T11:15:47.742-08:002009-11-22T11:15:47.742-08:00good luck, jim! all the best, and a speedy recover...good luck, jim! all the best, and a speedy recovery. i'd hate to stop getting schooled by you in the occasional tournament.<br /><br />adamcreative anomalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06499733468031268588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-41398809674264983972009-11-17T10:38:31.505-08:002009-11-17T10:38:31.505-08:00Hey Jim,
Man that sounds really scary. Paralysis...Hey Jim,<br /><br />Man that sounds really scary. Paralysis is one of those recurring nightmares for me (I bet for lots of folks). Here's hoping the surgery exceeds expectations and we see you running around in Hawaii.<br /><br />All the Best,<br /><br />-safDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195690708945750385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-59069504782334802472009-11-13T09:33:03.992-08:002009-11-13T09:33:03.992-08:00I really don't know what might have happened h...I really don't know what might have happened had it not been for the prank. I could imagine a worst case of diving in the water and going numb and not being able to get myself up. We can't tell for sure, but it's probably likely that the next big trauma or the one after that might have caused something bad. I know that almost everyone would have gone after the succession of minor incidents, and some hypochondriacs would have gone after the first one, but I could also picture putting off the appointment until "later". In fact, when I called one of the spine surgeons for a second opinion, they pencilled me in for June 8, pending further results that would merit a sooner review.<br /><br />If I'm healed enough to go scuba diving and snorkeling, I would consider Kaimana, even if I couldn't play (much?). There is that danger, though, of falling down while walking from the party back to the beach. Always that danger.parinellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802604259779936852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-9293956241488542222009-11-13T09:24:29.152-08:002009-11-13T09:24:29.152-08:00Hey Jim, sounds like you've dodged the bullet....Hey Jim, sounds like you've dodged the bullet. I guess listening to your body is a really good idea. <br /><br />Pretty ironic looking back on our conversation in FL. Great to hear that now we are just talking about treatments, surgeries and second opinions. Amazing a prank was able to be an alarm that got you to the doctor and on your way to recovery. It's crazy how one moment can change so much.<br /><br />Good luck with the process, you have our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and successful recovery.<br /><br />AndyAndygnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-78699033071526711262009-11-12T01:20:11.544-08:002009-11-12T01:20:11.544-08:00Hey Jim,
just read your blog. Wow...now that is s...Hey Jim,<br /><br />just read your blog. Wow...now that is something unexpected. Good thing we didn't tabletop you this year at Paga;-)<br /><br />Man, I wish you all the best and my thoughts are with you and your family. <br /><br />Lots of good vibes from Munich<br />JensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-75193039016132430732009-11-11T11:28:51.939-08:002009-11-11T11:28:51.939-08:00Last game of ultimate, pshaw! You could even go Pa...Last game of ultimate, pshaw! You could even go Paga style again in '10. Sand is so much softer, isn't it? Just _be careful_ with that swollen head problem.<br /><br />TLtony leonardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893373995657333074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-58419858226324439732009-11-09T18:06:14.115-08:002009-11-09T18:06:14.115-08:00sounds like you'll be good to go for Kaimana &...sounds like you'll be good to go for Kaimana & Paga! Sweet. Perfect timing. love the comment you got about the swelled head...hahaha.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818979795693079686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-42729041447341879632009-11-09T17:13:56.778-08:002009-11-09T17:13:56.778-08:00Wow, Jim.
Wishing you all the best for a full rec...Wow, Jim.<br /><br />Wishing you all the best for a full recovery. A pleasure to have shared the field with you, Doctor.<br /><br />geofford.<br />GLUM #18geoffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08290989677754882040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-66947216575291741222009-11-09T11:20:15.416-08:002009-11-09T11:20:15.416-08:00Update from NP (not really an update so much as ge...Update from NP (not really an update so much as getting info I should have had last week):<br />They still really suggest surgery, saying that without it I would be at constant risk.<br />Surgery would be a laminectomy without fusion. They make an incision in the back of the neck, cut the ligaments, then scrape away some of the wall or roof of the vertebrae to give more roof. While they're there, they free up any nerves that are being squished. 1-2 days in hospital, about 2 weeks off work, mostly for pain management, 6 weeks until strenuous activity (I suppose I could play and handle), eventually back to normal (though I suppose there is still some risk due to the narrow spinal column). No brace required post-surgery. Some of the generic descriptions of laminectomy had a worse recovery process.<br /><br />Still need to schedule second opinion. One recommended surgeon is out-of-network so I'd need to see what coverage is provided.<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone for your concern.parinellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802604259779936852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-85262837038134469642009-11-09T08:44:16.076-08:002009-11-09T08:44:16.076-08:00You have been a great help for many of us, I respe...You have been a great help for many of us, I respect your work both as a player and as a writer. Even more important than going back to the fields is getting well. I´m sure you will.<br /><br />I´m sure that I can say in behalf of my "80 people/4 squads" team from Ibague, Colombia that we are whishing you the bestFryjolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017700197220277343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-40068604356014257242009-11-09T07:36:52.254-08:002009-11-09T07:36:52.254-08:00Jim - I'll be thinking of you and hope that al...Jim - I'll be thinking of you and hope that all goes well. Let me know if you need anything, and I'll be happy to encourage Marshall to do it (or, alternately, I'd even do it myself)... <br /><br />-aAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457364403131502259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-68974320022030267242009-11-08T23:58:10.502-08:002009-11-08T23:58:10.502-08:00jim, Cervical spondylosis sounds like the 'int...jim, Cervical spondylosis sounds like the 'interesting' aspect... and i'm using what passes for doctor speech. are you saying that you do or do not need surgery? are they just telling you to stop laying out? or rest and rehab? and i'm sorry your medical experience was less than ideal: i don't think it's either a positive or a negative on the american health system. it sounds like you were given what passes for good care, albeit with a typical level of lack of bedside manner. my dad is a doc, and my 'educated' opinion is that the higher you climb on the tree of specialization, the worse bedside manner gets, without necessarily affecting care. I hope that you have gotten good care, and I'm sure that you will receive excellent care in what must be a rather trying time, regardless of your expected sardonic wit. <br />luke.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348310765377365300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-42535248580185491162009-11-08T18:18:58.252-08:002009-11-08T18:18:58.252-08:00Jim, I'm sorry to hear about your predicament....Jim, I'm sorry to hear about your predicament. Your last comment was totally lost on my non-medical brain (like most Mechanical Engineers I believe we all work on gears, springs and dampers). I'm going to assume that it was all good news and hope that your surgery goes well. <br /><br />You've been a pleasure to watch play, and although I've never gotten to meet you personally I love everything you bring to our coaching blog and the ultimate community in general. Please keep us updated. Best wishes.<br /><br />Martin<br />Rival #47Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984278623325538508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-8592155862027796702009-11-08T15:36:58.767-08:002009-11-08T15:36:58.767-08:00Here's the summary report for the MRI:
Seven v...Here's the summary report for the MRI:<br />Seven views demostrate normal bony mineralization and alignment. There is moderate narrowing of the C5-C6 intervertebral disc space and mild narrowing of the C4-C5 and C6-C7 intervertebral disc spaces with endplate sclerosis and osteophytes. There is probablymild narrowing of the C3-C4 intervertebral disc space, as well. No fracture or subluxation is seen. THe prevertebral soft tissues are within normal limits. There is mild to moderate narrowing of the C3-C7 neuroforamina secondary to uncovertebral and facet hypertrophy and apparent congenital narrowing of the neuroforamina.<br />Impression:<br />1. No acute abnormality of cervical spine.<br />2. Cervical spondylosis, facet osteoarthritis and neural foraminal narrowing, as described.parinellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802604259779936852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-32556440980681986312009-11-08T09:01:13.636-08:002009-11-08T09:01:13.636-08:00wow!
that is a clffhanger.
good luck with the surg...wow!<br />that is a clffhanger.<br />good luck with the surgery and here's to a speedy recovery.<br />best wishes jim.<br />luke.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348310765377365300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-72983514554629930282009-11-08T08:32:26.992-08:002009-11-08T08:32:26.992-08:00Phil,
Maybe I had some unrealistic expectations of...Phil,<br />Maybe I had some unrealistic expectations of the wait times. I didn't have a problem with the wait in the ER. I can understand the wait for the CT scan, but I didn't like the lack of information for the whole experience. Sure, if the doctors had to babysit every last whiner, costs would be even worse. But patients would be more satisfied and there'd be fewer malpractice cases.<br /><br />There were a couple political comments on the DoG email list in response to my updates. Also got "Do they suspect your swollen head has finally put too much pressure on your spine?" Ah, love those guys.<br /><br />Tony, thanks for the beer and the offer. I hope to be back out quaffing a few more.<br /><br />Carsten, that's what I thought, too, which is why I never saw anyone after the first three. Episodes 4-6, however, and definitely Episode 7 were a little more cause for alarm.<br /><br />I don't think I'll have much of an update for a few weeks. Thanks for your concern, folks.parinellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802604259779936852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-17472818217903726102009-11-08T07:03:47.531-08:002009-11-08T07:03:47.531-08:00Hi Jim,
Sorry to hear about your trouble. Who has...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your trouble. Who hasent felt a bit of tingling after a fall (lay out) or a blow? As I understand it is a standard operation and I am sure you will be fine. I wish you luck and speedy recovery.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Carsten (also 45)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-72550994856920010612009-11-07T17:03:12.790-08:002009-11-07T17:03:12.790-08:00JIm - Horrible news, thoughts and prayers from the...JIm - Horrible news, thoughts and prayers from the Powers family. No wonder malpractice insurance is so high, sounds like you we're treated by a bunch of idiots. Hope the 2nd opinions go well, and I hope everything else that happens as a result of that go well too.<br /><br />dpdphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299209563199353426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-41482721232439714802009-11-07T15:36:36.341-08:002009-11-07T15:36:36.341-08:00Jim,
The guy who shared a Surly with you and Alex ...Jim,<br />The guy who shared a Surly with you and Alex after the semifinals is a trauma radiologist and your story scared the crap out of him! It's me. You will be in my thoughts and (for what it's worth) prayers until you report on your recovery from surgery. If you need a third opinion, I know where you can get it. Your neuroradiologist friend is definitely qualified though!<br /><br />Tony<br />Surly #5Vectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11203443991490376260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-50038239161233888242009-11-07T12:09:35.685-08:002009-11-07T12:09:35.685-08:00Hi Jim, have been a long time fan and appreciate a...Hi Jim, have been a long time fan and appreciate all that you have done for the sport of ultimate. Really sorry to hear about your situation. I wish you all the best and for the best possible recovery. Thanks for sharing all that you've shared over the years.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504996260693056497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-19631046654927956462009-11-07T10:54:52.401-08:002009-11-07T10:54:52.401-08:00wow, I bet now the guy who won the rosham and got ...wow, I bet now the guy who won the rosham and got to tackle Alex is relieved.<br /><br />That's pretty scary. Best wishes for a full recovery. <br /><br />dixdixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550721561600842532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-36991074664691494322009-11-06T19:43:58.595-08:002009-11-06T19:43:58.595-08:00Needless to say, I'm bummed to hear about this...Needless to say, I'm bummed to hear about this, we are glad everything will to hear everything will turn out alright. and yes, thank god you are in the U.S. of A. :)<br /><br />$Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994039.post-11553483144842990302009-11-06T19:30:59.167-08:002009-11-06T19:30:59.167-08:00What a nightmare! I'm sorry you went through ...What a nightmare! I'm sorry you went through all that, and still have more to go. Best wishes for a successful surgery. I'm going to hope for more Ultimate out of you, but golf/softball will do at a minimum. Good luck!Jim Biancolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714074963606127295noreply@blogger.com