I'm out of the game my friends

[gymtime]

Amazing what you consider "mediocre." I'm healthy as a horse an have been in the gym for years. I'm also of decent size by even the juicers standards and have never even approached your PRs. And how many fucking times did I tell you to mind that back of yours??

Despite all this my friend, you are still a young man. And I have an idea this is far from the end of your freeweight days, even if you have to part with them for a time.

If I can offer any help at all bro, consider it done. Don't know if you ever made it out here, but it'd be an honor to meet you. And I don't say that about many here.

But rest assured, since you've chosen not to leave the boards (which would be a true shame), I will continue to have fun at your expense as usual.....starting with that cane thing....

I still expect greatness from you......ya punk!!

 

[thriller]

i feel you bro......dont give up there is always still a chance.

 

[Fatty4You]

Be proud of what you accomplished. Those numbers are huge.

"In the final arena, there will be no judges, only witnesses to your greatness." - Sam Fussell

-Fatty

 

[DBCooper]

Fuck injury, rehab yourself, have the doc fix your back, then train smarter not harder, move your squat stance out wide-that will take away having bad knees, then heal up your shoulders- never flare your elbows while benching (like a bb) and you can still come back.Trust me on this, the guys I train with have been put back together by Frankenstein himself and still set records.

 

[jeremys]

i'm sorry man, but like these guys said, there's a strong chance you could be a lot smarter and safer and come back.

i have suffered a few injuries, none as serious as yours, but i realize i have to be smart and not take things too fast. thanks for the heads up and the reality check..thanks and good luck

 

[40butpumpin]

Thaibox, you're down and that's obvious and unfortunate, but you're definitely not out bro.

In '84 I had low back surgery for a herniated disc. I was in constant, severe pain. Even my own body weight was difficult for me to endure. I couldn't stand, walk, sit, or lay down without constant pain. Man I thought I was going to lose my mind. I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd I've ever weight train again.

You know what, here I am 42 in February and my back's 100% and it's been that way since approximately a year after my surgery. There's nothing I don't do in the weight room, grapple like nobody's business and train with an ex-pro boxer. I don't even think about my back.

The upcoming road may a difficult one, however it's obvious you are a tough-minded and strong-willed person, so you can overcome this.

I would recommend a couple of things before you see your doc: 1) ask him if micorsurgery is an option, 2) ask him if a laminectomy is possible (disc removal without vertebrae fusion), 3) make sure you get hooked up with a real good physical therapist after surgery and follow their instructions to the letter. Don't take any short cuts when it comes to rehab. Wet heat, easy bent knee stretching and abdominal conditioning will be the key after surgery. It will take a little while but if you don't cheat you will get back to normal 100%.

Man I've been to hell and back with this problem so I know what you're going through and what you'll be facing in your near future so if you have any questions email me and it will be my pleasure to talk with you and help you out in any way I can.

 

[edgecrusher]

As a warrior you must walk the path of enlightenment as well as battle. Down this road many challenges and obatacles are thrown in your way. You must use things other then the physical to get by them. Expanding and exploring your mind and your spirit is what travelling this road is all about. Some find new found strength, others find a face they dread seeing in the mirror everyday. The only choice is to continue down the path and see who you are. So carry on my brother, for I feel the your journey is just beginning.

 

[teen1216]

First, I would like to say you are very inspiring Thaibox, you've achieved remarkable things. Second, I hope treatment goes well and your back kickin' ass soon.

 

[Legion Kreinak2]

First off, I must say I'm disappointed.

Now look at all you wrote at the beginning of the post. You value pride and honor. You consider yourself a warrior. Now tell me this, Thai... what true warrior gives up? I can understand why you're being this way, I suppose. You're crushed. Bad thoughts are seeping in, and eating away at you. But, ya' know what? It doesn't matter! Don't let any negativity get you down! There's always an alternate route.

And, god forbid you drop the weights for a year, two, or longer... isn't it better than never lifting at all? I'm not an expert, but from the stories I'm hearing from all these guys, and the fact that you're twenty-seven and tough as a mother fucker, I don't think there's much that can stop you from lifting, even if you're temporarily impaired.

Just think, you'll come back with that same burning passion that was there when you left. You'll carry it with you, "ironless" if you will, all this time. And then, when you are finally ready to go back to it, you'll be flaring with rage and desire. And then, you'll lift that fucking bar, however light it may have to be at first, and know that you're back in the game. And you'll laugh maniacally at your past self, for ever having doubted your abilities.

Don't fuckin' give in. Don't be one of those people that let their passion die. Don't lose sight of your dream. Half the game is mental. Give up now, and you've lost your title as a warrior.

I've faith in ya', Thai.

 

[needsize]

Thai, this has to be about the most awefull thing I've ever read, my own worst nightmare!! I wish I had something I could say to help make you feel better, but the truth is that this sucks ass for you no matter how you look at it...In the future, when you've undergone the surgury and hopefully fixed the problem, you'll look back and this wont seem like such a big deal. But until then, my heart goes out to you bro!