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'It started out as a slipped disc'

Posted by: Bob Maumill | 2 July, 2009 - 1:55 PM

It is Thursday and I am preparing to enter hospital to let surgeons have another go at providing some pain relief from my spinal problems.

This will be the fourth operation I have faced up to and I must admit I am feeling some apprehension.

Last time around I suffered complications with the anaesthetic and woke up in the Intensive Care Unit surrounded by concerned family members and anxious doctors and nurses.

My friend Dr. Duncan Jefferson, well known to 6PR listeners as our expert on health matters, has assured me the surgical team, aware of past problems, will be ready for any complication that may arise.

Fact is, I don't really have a choice.

Previous fusions involving the placement of screws and bolts into verterbrae to stabilize my lower spine have not relieved what has become excrutiating painful and reduced mobility.

So, here we go again. More surgery.

All this means that I will be absent from 6PR for the foreseeable future. Which is a bugger because I have enjoyed my recent time on radio more than at any time in my rather chequered career.

The audience has been cheeky, involved, and supportive.

The boss has been, well, tolerant (to a point).

My colleagues have been great to work with and Melanie and Fletch are a great back up team.

Thanks everybody - I'll keep in touch.

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Get Well Bob, don't worry Harvey's doing a great job as always.

Bea Wednesday 8 July, 2009 - 9:07 AM
Hi Bob
Please get better soon and hope the operation was more successful. Having had 4 shoulder reco's I know only two well what orthppaedic surgery is like. We really miss you so hurry back soon. I have converted some of my work mates to 6pr just to listen to you.

Cheers and all the best

love
Barbara and Kelvin (who came across your lost trophy in a 2nd hand shop and had it retunred to you)

Barbara Lord Monday 6 July, 2009 - 4:54 PM
Hi Bob

You will be missed. Hope your surgery goes well. Have a speedy recovery and get back on air soon. Iam a big fan of yours.

Tanya (Greenmount)

Tanya Sunday 5 July, 2009 - 6:23 PM
Hi Bob,
Wishing you a successful operation and a speedy recovery. Hoping that you will be back on 6PR afternoons real soon. There is no-one on radio with your great style of presentation.
Best Wishes, Bob

Terry Allen Friday 3 July, 2009 - 7:24 PM
DEAR BOB

WISHING YOU ALL THE VERY BEST FOR YOUR SURGERY.

WE REALLY MISS YOUR SHOW AND WE DO HOPE YOU RETURN SOON. WE THINK YOU ARE THE BEST.

GET WELL SOON BOB.

THINKING OF YOU

YOUR FANS

angela Friday 3 July, 2009 - 5:54 PM
Get well soon Bob. Love your show and never miss if.
Viv and Rog

Viv Friday 3 July, 2009 - 1:31 PM