Spewin about your spine gasman, I'm just doing an assignment on internal disc disruption, sounds nasty. May I suggest becoming a photographer or taking some movies? If I injured myself again this summer I would definately do that sort of stuff.

How bad is the rupture? What are they going to do to fix it?

I had a prolapsed L4/5 in 1992 and had a laminectomy to correct it. I can't wear a waist harness because it hurts, so I use a Dakine Fusion seat, which seems to be fine (been kiting since ~2003).

I've just discovered I have 2 bulging discs at L3/4 and L4/5 (as well as some other degenerative stuff at L5/S1), so I'm doing physio now to try to fix the loss of mobility at those levels. I'm hoping I don't have to stay off the water....I've already been told I shouldn't run or mountain bike anymore

There is no life after kiting - end it now

You will kite again, and better than ever.

Temporary setback, a bummer.

No more gardening, no more picking up things (except kites of course),and no vacuming either.

Sounds similar to what I had 10 years ago.........thought it was the end of the world. Key hole surgery, some back strengthening excercises and then slowly slowly it all comes back. And you know what, I still get tiggles every once in a while when I do something stupid, but some good boosts makes it all better....got to have soft landings though.

Get well man.....and see a good doctor. The fella that fixed me is a bit far away, but what a genius.

That picture is absolutely Amazing when coupled with the caption + the one you gave :)

Good luck with your recovery Gassman