Hubbard going on the IL

[RunOverByHubbard]

To my fellow Raiders fans:

As you know, I have been a Raiders fan for a long, long time (since the 1969 season) and been through all the crap the last decades. I have been on a Forum since, I think, the late 1990's. Been here for a while now. And, I see how we all drop the differences when we need to as we have this one thing in common -- the Raiders. But, I know we have more in common than just a football team we like, love, and get frustrated about. We rally around each other no matter our politics, backgrounds, religions, or anything else. I come to you knowing how much you all can give. I need a bit now.

I got the double whammy going. On Feb 7th, I tore my Achilles tendon skiing at Mammoth Mountain with my daughter. I am an advance/expert skier and rarely fall. But, I did fall that day and did a somersault when I hit a big 'ol mogul straight on without my binding releasing. I felt my left heel tear. I had surgery on Feb 17th and it went well. The first surgeon advised against surgery "due to my age" -- I am 74. But, I got a second opinion (push your medical providers you all) and she was great and said "we will get you back on skis if that is what you want to do." I am on the 9-12 month path of rehabbing it but in the early stages. It is slow work (as I listened to Kevin Durant and Jason Tatum describe online). My goal is: Walk the dogs (two big retrievers) by July; hike by August; golf by October; and ski by January.

Meanwhile, tomorrow, Thursday March 26th, I go in for brain surgery. Long story short, I have a connection between arteries and veins on the side of my brain that should not be there. If you want to look it up, the shorthand is called AVF. I won't describe the surgery but it is delicate and takes 2-3 hours. It is a rare condition -- one in one million people get this -- WTF is up with that?!?. I am very lucky in that my Kaiser neurosurgeon is very talented and experienced at this kind of surgery, even though she does not do it frequently. Kaiser send patients to her from around the northern California. It probably has been there for years and finally manifested itself the last few months. I get out of surgery tomorrow afternoon sometime and stay in the ICU overnight. If things go well, I get home Friday afternoon. I won't be posting for a few days as even I have the ability to restrain myself if need be. So, silence from me for a few days after the surgery is to be expected.

I have been incredibly lucky health-wise for a long, long time so 2026 is the time when I suddenly get to feel my age and then some. I know I can count on you to send me vibes, prayers, thoughts, well wishes, and the like. Thanks in advance for that and I'll let you know how it went when I can.

RunOverByHubbard
(Bill in Sacramento CA)

[Corleone]

Prayers and best wishes to you, you’re gonna get through this brother!

[rhumbob]

Prayers and best wishes from Cincinnati, Bill.

Bob (Raider fan since 1970)

[KillerRaider30]

You're a kind poster Bill which shows you're a good man. What ever the outcome, you done good.

Im lifting in prayer not not only you, but the doctors, nurses and all involved so that some day you'll be with us when Mark raises the Lombardi in the locker room after the game and says, are you proud of me now dad?

[Dr Death]

I'll pray for you. Hope to hear some ski stories next year.

[Rabidraider]

I worked in a neuro lab (part of our cardiac cath lab) and we did some of these procedures via catherization. Actually put glue into the area to seal it off. Other times platinum coils for bulges that were at risk for rupture.

Sound like you are going to go the crainotomy route with microsurgery to the effected area.

You are going to do great.

Prayers to you and your family.

[RunOverByHubbard]

I worked in a neuro lab (part of our cardiac cath lab) and we did some of these procedures via catherization. Actually put glue into the area to seal it off. Other times platinum coils for bulges that were at risk for rupture.

Sound like you are going to go the crainotomy route with microsurgery to the effected area.

You are going to do great.

Prayers to you and your family.

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers gentlemen. RabidRaider: They are going through the groin (femoral vein or artery) all the way up with a catheter then injecting tiny platinum coils or liquid onyx that solidifies like super glue. I am not thinking too much about the alternatives if it doesn't do what they want. I open tomorrow's activities with an angiogram to get an up-to-date detailed image. Modern medical technology to the rescue. I have decided that the MRI may be the right up there with the invention of morphine and vaccinations for helping people. Tonight, I get to watch my Giants opening day vs. the Yankees. I won't say anything about the Dodgers right now....

[pfish57]

Hope everything goes well for you...I had a heart attack-triple bypass 3 years ago & thought it was the end of the world, but I recovered way faster than I thought & am doing well...Hang in there!!!!

[raiderjohn]

Thanks for sharing. Best wishes. Prayers for everything to go well in surgery, and a smooth fast recovery to follow.

[raiderboyron]

Been thru 3 separate surgeries the last 6 years. Cancer, aortic and intestinal. The only time I had a problem was when I DIDN'T follow my post op instructions. So, do what they say and if anything doesn't feel right, CALL AND ASK QUESTIONS! I'll be praying for ya bro!

[Rabidraider]

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers gentlemen. RabidRaider: They are going through the groin (femoral vein or artery) all the way up with a catheter then injecting tiny platinum coils or liquid onyx that solidifies like super glue. I am not thinking too much about the alternatives if it doesn't do what they want. I open tomorrow's activities with an angiogram to get an up-to-date detailed image. Modern medical technology to the rescue. I have decided that the MRI may be the right up there with the invention of morphine and vaccinations for helping people. Tonight, I get to watch my Giants opening day vs. the Yankees. I won't say anything about the Dodgers right now....

Having worked these catherization cases I know you will do very well. Your stay in the hospital will be short.

The hardest part will be laying flat after they plug up the artery in your groin..

You got this my friend.

Go Yankees!

[FLORIDARAYDAH]

Good luck Hubbard. You got this

[Raider Nation]

Good luck Brother!

[RickRyb]

Best wishes Bill. Hope all goes well with the surgery and a quick recovery with all your ailments.

I understand your one doctor advising against surgery. I have a hernia. It isn't painful or really restrictive, but it does present quite the bulge. I haven't discussed it with my doctor yet, but I'm hesitant to be put under again. I've had a multitude of surgeries throughout my life. I'm coming up on 71 and am not sure I want to go through another one.

Good luck!

[Rabidraider]

Best wishes Bill. Hope all goes well with the surgery and a quick recovery with all your ailments.

I understand your one doctor advising against surgery. I have a hernia. It isn't painful or really restrictive, but it does present quite the bulge. I haven't discussed it with my doctor yet, but I'm hesitant to be put under again. I've had a multitude of surgeries throughout my life. I'm coming up on 71 and am not sure I want to go through another one.

Good luck!

Did they ever mention an epidural? Awake, no pain.