Tour postponed due to another back surgery

April 18, 2025: I herniated another disc in my lower back a month ago, and saw my surgeon this morning. He scheduled surgery four days from now. So that's the end of bike riding or bike touring for several months.

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Rich FrasierYou must be so disappointed. Hopefully it will only be a temporary setback. Hope your recovery goes well.
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Jacquie GaudetOuch! I hope your recovery is as quick as possible so we can see your photos again soon.
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Mike AylingSorry tohear that Jeff.
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Bill ShaneyfeltSad to hear. That's usually tough recovery. I hope you do well. Pay attention to the Physical Therapist!

Looking forward to your return tour.
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Suzanne GibsonSo sorry to hear that. Speedy recovery! And be conscientous with the physiotherapy. Keep us up-to-date on how you're doing.
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Kathleen JonesMend fast, Jeff!
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Karen PoretHope you can have some Boston Cream Pie while you are recovering !
Do your therapy and then you can bike ride your OWN therapy. :)
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Bob DistelbergSo sorry. This sounded like such an epic tour. Hope your recovery goes quickly and smoothly.
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Betsy EvansSo disappointing. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Susan CarpenterSo sorry to hear Jeff. We all hope the recovery goes well and that you’ll be ready to take us along on another classic adventure
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Lucy MartinWishing you a speedy recovery.
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Jeff LeeTo Rich FrasierThanks, Rich.
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Jeff LeeTo Jacquie GaudetThanks, Jacquie.
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Jeff LeeTo Mike AylingThanks, Mike.
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Jeff LeeTo Bill ShaneyfeltThanks, Bill. As far as physical therapy goes, there really isn't any after this kind of surgery, at least in my experience the first time I had it. What's basically required is not doing anything that could cause it to be-herniated - unfortunately for three long months, which means very little of the physical activities that interest me.
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Jeff LeeTo Suzanne GibsonThanks, Suzanne.
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Jeff LeeTo Kathleen JonesThanks, Kathleen.
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Jeff LeeTo Karen PoretThanks, Karen. Unfortunately I've already gained several pounds since I hurt the back a month ago, so I'll have to careful not to overdue it with the Boston cream pie :)
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Jeff LeeTo Bob DistelbergThanks Bob. Maybe I can do something in the late summer/early fall. Probably not the Canada trip, though, since it will start cooling down pretty quickly up there, I assume
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Jeff LeeTo Betsy EvansThanks, Betsy.
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Jeff LeeTo Susan CarpenterThanks, Susan.
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Jeff LeeTo Lucy MartinThanks, Lucy.
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Tim McNamaraJeff, so sorry to hear this. And, having some back trouble myself, ouch! I hope your surgery goes great, that recovery is smooth and that you're comfortable and able to resume your normal life soon.

Tim
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Jeff LeeTo Tim McNamaraThanks, Tim.
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