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)

[chucker]

Forget that. I want to hear from him when he's hopped up on pain killers

You want to hear him wax poetic about how Simpson is better than Mendoza?

[vtraider]

You want to hear him wax poetic about how Simpson is better than Mendoza?

Yeah. It'll make for a good laugh

[Attyla]

Forget that. I want to hear from him when he's hopped up on pain killers

for some brain surgeries, the patient is awake....can we get that?

[Jeevo]

Your responses means a lot to me (I am actually tearing up). I have to admit, this is a daunting procedure, with risks so I have reached out to a bunch of friends the last week or so and definitely include you all as my friends. I appreciate the posts in this Forum as so many are really well thought out and respectful. We are pretty darn smart about football. Now, back to lining up my ducks...

We need to get a hold of Mexican Raider and have a beer together at a tailgate somewhere again. As long as his buddies drop the volume on the music a couple thousand decibels that is.

[Trainnvain]

As a fellow Sacramento resident and lifelong Giants fan, I wish you the best(I would have even if you were a Dodgers fan!). I went through an emergency triple bypass on 2007 and came out of it feeling like I had a new lease on life. I hope for similar positive outcomes for you, take care buddy.

[Southshield]

Best of luck and get well soon brother, positive vibes and thoughts all around.

[16 to 88]

Prayers and well wishes Hubbard! You got this! Talk to ya soon and here's to a speedy recovery.

[SuperRaider]

Good luck with the surgery; hope everything works out …

[Danchinho]

All strength to you.

[RickRyb]

for some brain surgeries, the patient is awake....can we get that?

Face Time with the forum?

[DanKD]

Wish you all the best with the procedure and rexovery!

[RaiderandBulldog]

Prayers up Hubbard.

You’ll get through this.

[Viper]

You’re a good man as evident through your posts, attitude and consideration for others here. I’ve not once seen anything derogatory in any of your posts and that speaks volumes for a person.

In our prayers brother - Bob

[Deejgoettel]

Best of luck! Prayers headed your way from a 50 year Raider fan across the country in NYC. You got this!

[Oaktownfan33]

Prayers for a quick recovery!