My update (back from doctors yesterday)

[Norm Sauceman]

Well, I went to the doctors for my 2 month post-op report. He said the surgical areas looked pretty well but I am having difficulties with my bowels, bladder and I am not really eating. My food intake is about 1/3 of what it was before surgery and I am loosing weight.. which is not a BAD thing.. LOL . There are several other things like nausea and such that contribute to me not eating.

The doctors feel it could be a blood clot or swelling or maybe a bone fragment that is causing the trouble. I have to go back to Nashville early next week for blood tests and more spinal imaging. I have been battling depression for a while now, I don’t know if it is just the lack of mobility right now or missing deer season but I will get over it.

I am able to walk without a cane now but the length of my walk is less than 200 feet. After that, my legs are so wobbly I can hardly stand up. I can't stand up for more than 20 - 30 second and the pain returns to my legs so that is part of why he thinks it may be a blood clot pressing on the spine. We are keeping a positive outlook and I always had the mindset that never to get worried about anything you have no control over.

I have been told I will be losing my job of 7.5 years this week. (After working for them for 9 months hurt as bad as I was without taking a day off for it). But was notified I would be given a 1 month extension.. just because.

I don't think I will be well enough to drive from Cookeville to Nashville every day in a month, but who knows. If I do become unemployed over this, I am sure there is something better on the horizon.

So, in the meantime, I am home healing and keeping positive thoughts and reading all your hunting stories and I must tell you it really helps.

Please continue to keep the Sauceman family in your prayers as we need all we can get.

[dogdoc]

Norm--I am sorry for the difficulities you and your family are facing during this tough time. I will keep you in our prayers the holiday season.

I pray your recovery quickens my friend.
todd

[buckee]

Norm,
You are always in my prayers buddy....always

[huntinsonovagun]

Man, and to think my complaints are school....seems pretty insignificant to your situation. Will definatly keep you in my prayers. Everything will work out for the best.

[robk]

norm hang in there buddy i hate to hear that yor having to go back and see what the problem is now and having to go back under the knife which i hope you don't but you never know. my prayers are with you friend and if you need anything with in my power just give a shout
rob k

[GWSmith]

I agree with the horizon having something better for you...to see it coming you have to keep your head up buddy.

You are in my prayers and have an open invitation to hunt with me anytime...I'll carry you if I have to!!!

[blackeyed_susan]

Norm,
We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. It really makes you think twice about everything that you have in life and how you really take things for granted.
I hope you and your family are able to enjoy the holidays.