I Had to Go Back to Hospital

From The Stevie Richards Show Episode 31
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[@WhatIsThis-ej2ot]

He’s working us! He’s gonna be #30

[@rachelann365]

Would have much rather it been him instead of Logan 😭

[@roburtrage]

I love you man. Not gonna lie, I got emotional watching this & listening to you. You’re such a beautiful & genuine human being. Stay strong.

[@JB-xh5mc]

This.

[@MikeyMike-x4z]

Emotional Like crying?

[@roburtrage]

@@MikeyMike-x4z What difference does it make?

[@roburtrage]

@@JB-xh5mc ?

[@kingofsicily]

One thing I really like about this channel breaking through mainstream is people are finding out the caliber of a man stevie is.

[@uhsaywhatnow]

Props to your wife for looking out for you when you’re in that kind of pain. It’s tough to see someone you love struggling like that.

[@HothVeteran]

Medical Facility! We don’t say Hospital Stevie! In all seriousness my thoughts are with you to get better!

[@JesseTampa]

I pray for you, and I hope you get healthier and feel better soon. Stevie Richard's, great talent!

[@TAMERSAID-y5w]

God bless you Stevie , my prayers for you , you are an wonderful human being , Wish you speedy recovery , Stay strong .

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

My heart goes out to you, buddy. The words coming out of your mouth are virtually identical to everything I experienced in my own life. I did some form of martial arts from the age of 15 on(I am now 57). I also did bodybuilding to bulk up as I was 6'1" & only 135 lbs upon high school graduation & immediately went into the Air Force. Fast forward to my mid-30s & I am working in healthcare with both geriatric & developmentally disabled adults... my back pain finally got to the point that I was unable to work anymore. I had completely ruptured my L4, L5 & S1 discs. The doctor said "imagine the shock-absorbing discs between your vertebrae are jelly donuts - now stomp on em. That's you." Basically, have the fusion surgery or live in a wheelchair in the near future. I hoped against all hope that I'd have the procedure - actually 2 surgeries 3 days apart - and be back to work in a year. That never happened. I became permanently disabled at age 38. I still walk with a cane today. I had the whole sweat thru the sheets pain, sitting in a kitchen chair IN the shower, using a walker w/my wife(who was also in healthcare) holding a gaitbelt around my torso to support me in case I fell. AND, I became addicted to the morphine pills. But wait, there's more! 😮 I had my surgeries end of Jan/beginning of Feb, and in May my wife slipped on a wet floor at work & completely blew out her left knee, requiring surgery. Now we BOTH were down & out. What most people don't realize, when you're out on Workers Comp, not only do now only make 60% of your regular pay, YOU are now responsible for ALL of the medical insurance premium, part of which is normally paid by your employer, part by you. NOW, you have to pay ALL of it. Needless to say, we ended up losing the medical coverage that took care of ME, but luckily her medical was still covered as it was an on-the-job injury. Remember those morphine pills I ingested several times a day for 3 months straight? COLD TURKEY gone. No more. Zero. OMG I remember laying in bed, sweating, with my hands reaching up toward the ceiling & just {{{shaking}}}. It was horrific. No wonder people who get legit hurt get hooked on street drugs after actual medical coverage runs out... I am better now. I still deal with back pain everyday, but I have learned how to move, what NOT to do, etc., although I still end up being stubborn & doing things I'm not supposed to be doing & end up in bed for 3 days. But instead of "fighting the wind", I have accepted that my back is not a problem to be solved, but a condition to be accepted. The male 'bread winner' ego has a very hard time accepting this - to me, it was like admitting "defeat". As a lifelong martial artist, working thru pain was ingrained in me. This was simply NOT possible anymore. And that's okay. "It is what it is" is a very freeing mindset. I stopped fighting the wind. I am pulling for you. Be gentle with yourself. You deserve it.

[@_WF23]

18:25 - so true. I have sickle cell disease and renial failure. Everyday, I’m fighting for my life, hopefully one day, I get a kidney transplant! 🤞🏽

[@MikeyMike-x4z]

Like Prodigy

[@SOTE_513]

Jesus loves you. Check out John chapter 3!

[@freestaterevolution]

I had a lower disc pushing on a nerve years ago. I was about 30 years old, and there was times that it was so unbearable I was brought to tears. When you can't get any comfort, sitting , laying, standing- you feel helpless. I ended up having to have surgery and thank God I've been ok- I'm 51 now. Your situation is way worse though- praying for healing brother!

[@64bitRick]

I'm so glad your story had a happy ending 👍

[@OrionOodama]

"A healthy person has a thousand wishes. A sick person has one." It hits me, James. Thanks for sharing that.

[@Kcutthth]

I’m saying some prayers for you. I have a collapsed disc between my L5 and S1. My entire summer was ruined and I couldn’t even walk down the block without extreme pain. I work remote so that wasn’t an issue but for four months I didn’t really go anywhere, I became quite reclusive. The nerve pain medicine helped as well as other therapies but it’s not out of my mind. I know the pain you’re in. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. You’re a good person and don’t deserve this. I was diagnosed with the same spinal issue.

[@planexshifter]

I had a motorcycle accident several years ago and I feel it every single day. I understand the constant pain.

[@b-ry3545]

Much love Stevie - Prayers for healing ❤️‍🩹

[@lets-allplay]

Thoughts & Prayers to Stevie & family!

[@Superczar1-sh3bk]

Prayers for your wellness to you Sir.

[@Pariahcarey34]

I hope your appointment yesterday went well and you don’t need more surgery. Get well soon brother ❤

[@brianjohnson3833]

I've had back pain for over 18 years. Have gone through three fusions multiple injections therapy. All that other good crap and my back and legs still hurt worse now than it ever. If you get a lower lumbar back surgery my doctor told me it's a 50/50 that it will work!!

[@AA-ph5dj]

God be with you, Stevie.

[@stoneysteve420]

Shout-out to Stevie's doctors!

[@zachbaker2635]

I had 3 bulging discs that required surgery. They'll shave off the bulging portion and leave what's left (which WILL deteriorate over time) it's more like a bandaid than a solution. But it will buy you time for sure. Much love from Dayton,OH ! Stevie Rocks !

[@pookiejames05]

Saw the thumbnail and my heart sank…

[@theespanishgod2371]

I hope For you good health and the speed recovery & Truly thank you for everything you've done. I loved you as a heel!!

[@magi404]

Prayers up Stevie!! I pray for your recovery, and a continued long life with your lovely wife enjoying this chapter. 🙏

[@JoeChillton]

Hope ya going stronger, Stevie. Prayers from Philly

[@lisafitzgibbon8434]

Hope everything gets better for you Stevie. You’re such a lovely guy

[@kingofsicily]

Praying for you, Stevie, to bounce back as soon as possible. Tell you what, you get totally better and I VOW I will get my own health/workout back in check after going through my own near fatal hospital BS a bit over a year ago.

[@leeedwards9068]

Prayers for you, Stevie… You seem like SUCH a kind, and overall great dude. Please, please better. As someone that has 5 broken vertebrae that did not re-fuse correctly, 2 herniated discs, and bulges throughout…add to that occipital neuralgia due to the nerve impingement in my neck, and spinal +85% stenosis in my neck…and most recently a tumour on my brain stem. I KNOW how shite back pain, and spasms are… BUT…if ANY of that got infected??? I cannot fathom that…PLEASE be safe…PLEASE take a rest. I still TRY to train…and it’s beyond aggravating to have to take days and/or weeks off because of the spasms…but YOU ARE ALREADY THE MAN for going this far…rest and heal as best you can!! Sending prayers, and every best wish I can!!

[@carldavenport1583]

Love the show. Hope you are making progress getting the issues managed.

[@planexshifter]

Good luck Stevie👍🏻

[@ericgilbert56]

I am glad he is ok, just get your butt to a doctor sooner next time.💛

[@usejustonce2386]

Nothing but positive vibes and love to you and your family, Stevie! 🙏

[@cpt.charisma]

God bless you and your family. I'm praying for ya'll. Love you Brother ❤

[@WilliamCarter-lu4yn]

Get better Stevie! Back problems are no joke. Completely destroys workouts, and would love to see ya be able to get back in there brother. Keep at it n you'll get there, you're hard-core dude

[@lee9655]

I feel for you Stevie, i have spinal stenosis of the neck and i get bad flare ups too so i understand how painful it is, there's no pain like spinal pain..

[@Returnofthecrown]

Hi Stevie. People wouldn't believe it unless they've seen it or had it I worked with a guy who avoided the Jonny on the spot like the plague. Every time he sat down he threw his back. He just retired this year from construction he made it to 60. I hope you are OK Stevie. God bless ya

[@kevingrace945]

sending prayers and positive vibes your way. Stay well!

[@matthightower1570]

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery, brother. Hang in there. You got this! 💪

[@LukeyGodOfMischief]

Wishing good health for you Steve 🙏

[@hmsdefiant]

Bless you Stevie. You're such a gent.

[@mrmoviemanic1]

We love you Stevie. Keep being you and keep just being awesome. You're an insperation.

[@billybatson22]

I feel for you Stevie. I suffer from an auto immune disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis. It has a lot of the same symptoms that you suffer from. The pain in my back can get unbearable and literally cripple you. Praying for you!!!

[@Meatball2022]

Stevie is just way too nice and reasonable for the wrestling business. Such a pleasure listening to him discuss whatever topic he’s touching on. He’s a great orator and storyteller.

[@MrEmperorApples]

Prayers for a swift and full recovery, Stevie. Just had major back surgery and a trying to walk normally again

[@DeSoto1986]

Like many others have said, Stevie rules. God bless you Stevie.

[@SchoolNaps]

You're one of my favorite dudes in the business. Wishing you the best man!

[@PinfallsAndPixels]

Wishing you the best, love the channel brother. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jugghead82]

Stevie you are an F'N Legend RESPECT AN LOVE BROTHER❤❤❤❤

[@Jbobloochjr3]

Hope you get better soon and Bless your wife for being strong rock for you. 🙏 😊 🐶 16:08 for the cortisone shot i believe it's 4-6 for certain area. My pops just had surgery on his right hand for trigger finger from working at Baltimore Gas and Electric for 38yrs. I drove him he said on both hands he could only get 2 a year maybe or it eas 1 each per hand. The doctor said going into 2024 "Can't give you any more in this hand, left, and have to have procedure. "

[@pspauld]

Prayers for you, Stevie. I'm still recovering from my fourth spinal surgery. And my second fusion in one year. I'm currently fused from T4-S1, 4 rods, 28 screws. And it took 122 Staples to close the incision. Your recount of trying to put your shoes on and socks on and in terrific pain I remember all too well. I hope you can avoid fusion surgery and can just have a diskectomy to cut away what's pressing on the nerve.

[@psycho187_er]

My Prayer to you Mr Richards.

[@Target-lu9sb]

All the best on your road to recovery

[@hunter5948]

Sorry you gotta go through this Stevie, thoughts and prayers for you and your family 🙏🏻

[@robertcrist5747]

Stay Strong Stevie! 😉👍

[@WebbanationX]

Be well Sir Richards 🙏

[@Mirage9982]

I hope everything will be ok Stevie! 🙏

[@MrMulligan7]

Jesus, I was scared when I seen the vid image. Glad to see he's okay.

[@brenmcken4205]

Wishing you all the best Stevie!

[@boraonline7036]

Speedy recovery, I hope everything goes well!

[@markdoyle9728]

Get well soon bro love you man.

[@danielmacgregor8721]

God bless you Stevie, there’s nothing worse than back problems. I have two slipped discs that constantly contact the nerves and am in constant pain, and when they get caught between the discs I spasm and fold in two. Been told there’s no surgery for me, just a load of painkillers for the last ten years. So I know back problems are no joke. I hope your are sorted and pain free soon

[@JohnnyJabrone]

Get well soon sir. So scary. Wish you and your fam good vibes n good health!

[@tommyfraz.]

I’m sorry to hear this, but we are all Stevie Strong!!!! You got this, Stevie!

[@jonesy7425]

I'm praying for you man!!! 🙏🏽

[@ScareBear75]

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Stevie! 🙏

[@BEanz911]

Get better soon brother we love ya buddy

[@timevans4942]

Prayers up for Stevie

[@donmassey5588]

I was in a reck when I was much younger. One of my lower disc's had shifted and clamped down on my syactic nerve. I was in such excruciating pain it was pure hell!! I had back surgery done and it took awhile for it to heal completely.

[@ttnskr]

i’m glad you figured it out and it wasn’t an infection. Get better broski

[@jallen717]

I've had a terrible back since I fell in a bathroom when I was 12 years old. When my back gets like you describe, I have to stand up bent over at the waist. I walk over to the wall and push myself as upright as I can get. I've gone 5 or 6 days without any relief. No sleep or rest. I full understand and respect what you've gone through. It's. Incredibly awful

[@ji9237]

Keeping you in my thoughts, sir. Feel better.

[@cyclonicleo]

Stevie, health first. The show can wait!

[@Bettsgarage]

Get well soon brother 🙏 stay strong

[@zusanli251]

Get better soon Stevie ❤

[@KimberlyRose2648]

Love you Stevie keep your head up man ❤️

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

Get better brother. Will pray for you.

[@zegim]

Best wishes, Stevie!

[@42paparia42]

Get well soon, man!

[@Cloudy_Jones]

My mom had the same issue and was stuck in bed for an entire month, but she was so medicated on pills she luckily doesn’t remember most of it but I totally understand the pain you’re in and I hope they fix it and thank god it’s not the infection coming back. Prayers are going out to you Stevie good luck.

[@64bitRick]

Stevie, Mate! I'm so sorry you're going through this shit! Hoping you have a good permanent solution asap. If you're lucky enough to go through life without back pain. Especially nerve damage, consider yourself very lucky! It's not just the pain. It is completely debilitating! You have to rely on loved ones to help you through. You struggle, and by struggle, I mean moving an inch at a time to avoid a lightning bolt shooting up and down your back, just to get off the damn toilet! Getting out of bed in the morning is a fuckin nightmare because your body has cooled down and you have to roll out of bed inch by inch. It's fucked! Absolutely fucked. And then you have to deal with work. Calling every morning to tell them you won't be in for the 15th day in a row. It's embarrassing as hell. You can hear the frustration in their voice when they say "again?" or "still?". Then after the MRIs and CTs they tell you you're basically fucked because your work envolves lifting heavy boxes and if you continue, this will keep happening. And you can forget working out. Can't do that anymore. My point, guys! Look after your back. Especially in the gym. I don't wish this shit on anyone! Sorry for the rant guys, I got triggered I guess. Wishing you all the best Stevie.

[@mariamfadahunsi9261]

Characteristics of a workaholic. You can see he genuinely love doing the show.

[@Broncos132]

Hope things get better man. I had surgery on a really bad herniated disc in my lower back a few years ago, the pain was unbearable. I also had tingling through my legs and my feet would go numb after sitting for more than 5 minutes. No pain now other than soreness in the surrounding areas, but I still get the numbness and tingling. The nerve was too compressed. I had this done at 30 years old. You do not want lower back issues

[@tony_nerding2198]

Get well soon 🙏

[@cant_see_me7765]

hope ya better soon Stevie

[@tinkdraws]

Take care of yourself, Stevie. We can wait. Hope you're doing better.

[@GryHen-pg9iy]

Dayum steve, i hope your doing better now

[@bryantalbott2116]

I had L5 S1 fused in 2013. The pain before was horrible. The pain after the surgery and recovery was brutal… now thank God my back is way better! It’s not perfect but it’s so much better. Stretching and working on strengthening my core is very helpful. No pain pills anymore either.

[@cfhcowboy9292]

Stay strong stevie . You got this bro

[@marc_leblanc]

I sympathize with back pain. I'm 48 and it's been life-altering.

[@elvalvinoskyo3307]

Stay safe Stevie 💪🏻

[@dontstopbelieving1]

My heart goes out to you man. I have ankylosis spondylitis and it’s absolute misery sometimes. My hips and part of my spine have fused. Some days I can do anything I want and sometimes I can barely move

[@JB-xh5mc]

We love you Stevie

[@dalegarnett]

I have the same issue. I saw a spine specialist and was told same thing. i was relieved i heard it was a nerve issue but it is rough when the pain comes.

[@MsCholmondley-Warner]

Get well soon Stevie!

[@jbedstudios]

All the best Stevie

[@stevetreck3150]

Get well soon Stevie

[@mikebullen480]

Stevie, I have 4 herniated discs, all lower. I understand your pain, and you're right, it's difficult to do ANYTHING. But if you don't, it gets worse. Rest up.

[@user-cn9ki9tu2u]

🙏🙏🙏Prayers

[@durden2480]

Get better Stevie

[@DanielPowell-j7s]

I had something completely different. I had acute appendicitis. It does make you think if it wasn’t for my partner finding me on the floor in agony and calling the ambulance how fatal it could have been. Just really happy to know you are on the mend brother

[@laurakenny3695]

damn get well soon Stevie !

[@Blackadam01]

Stay well Stevie!!

[@MeltWithU]

Stevie, you need to take it easy. I understand you wanting to work out and stay in shape… But, your health is priority number one. I’m there with you as far as back and neck pain. I go through everything you do. It’s not fun. The lock ups and the spasms are the worst pain that anybody can go through. So please take it easy and relax at least for a few days to a week. Maybe more. Just let your body heal. So you don’t have to go through all of this again. Or at least not as bad. As somebody who has narrowing and moderate to severe arthritis, along with some disc issues from C1 to C7 and T1 down… I also refuse to go under the knife. Look at Hogan, he’s a perfect example that no matter how much digging and supposed fixing they do… very little is going to make a difference and in many cases of even people I know… It’s made them worse. So you just have to take your bumps as you get them and work around them to the best of your ability. Only use surgery as a worst case scenario. I would be interested to know if you have looked into our thought of the stem cell replacement? And if you know anybody that has and it has successfully worked? Because, they are now doing it in the United States. I don’t know if insurance is covering it yet or not. But at least it’s got its roots here and maybe it’s a viable alternative. Listen to the first interview Joe Rogan did with Mel Gibson, where he talks about his father and stem cell therapy and how much it helped him. Where he didn’t even want to move from his chair or bed and had pretty much given up on life and after stem cell therapy, he was like a kid again. I know I’ve asked my doctor about it and I don’t think he trusts anything outside of what they can do. Which, why would you want to send business somewhere else or get rid of it all together?