I Have to Take a Break - Doctors Orders!

[@curdnerd]

Get well soon Gav. Take a well deserved break. All your little curdletts, curdlings and curdnerds understand and support your speedy recovery 😁

[@cobeer1768]

Get better. See you when you're ready to return.

[@PetraKann]

Sympathise with you. I, as well as my partner have lower back issues (almost the same L discs). Speaking of three legged animals many decades ago my sister tried to rescue a baby kitten where the mother had given birth in some bird netting behind the shed. The netting was entangled around one of the kitten's legs and the kitten lost one of her rear legs. When my sister tried to remove the kitten it bit her on her finger. Not much pain, but later it became infected. Fever and swelling sent her to the Children's hospital. The doctors said that there is chance she may need her finger or even whole hand amputated if antibiotics don't control the infection. Lucky for her the swelling subsided and she recovered. An innocuous 3 legged kitten bite kept her in hospital for 5 days.

[@bwayne40004]

Get better as quickly as possible! I had a twinge or two in my lower back and down my legs for a few months but I worked through it and no problems since. I hope the same for you!

[@BruceTheTerrible-2319]

Gav, been following for a long time. Please take the time you need to feel your best self! Wishing you a speedy recovery

[@canadiancanucklehead8310]

“I was being chased by a three legged goat.” He could smell the cheese. All seriousness, take care of you first, then the curds, we can wait.

[@ismaelzz]

Get well soon! Wishing you all the best

[@odettetruter1554]

Hi Gav I too had the same injury. L4, L5, S1. A buldging disc is not pleasant at all. Now after 25 years i had to have a fushion. What a relief. No payne!! Im 67, enjoy making cheese and enjoy your videos. I pray for a full recovery. God bless

[@FishingFan2]

Glad you're off the Prednisolone Gav. I was on it for eight years for polymyalgia rheumatica and believe me it was a battle to get off them! Take it easy hope you recover soon.

[@LordDragonAlThor]

Rest up. I had a bulging disc diagnosis on my L4/L5 vertebrae and am still feeling pain a year and a month later. Take care of yourself, Gav. Much love from the community.

[@gibberishname]

best wishes for a speedy recovery, Gav

[@harrietmartens742]

Hi Gavin - take the break and prayers for your full recovery. Toking care of yourself is extremely important.

[@LPdedicated]

My uncle experienced something similar with his lower back and legs (old ice hockey injury). Take all the time you need, Gav, even if it's beyond three weeks! I've been a curd nerd for years and find your content so enjoyable and relaxing. We'll be here! ☺

[@akcellr8r75]

Get better soon Gav. Your faithful curd apprentices will be waiting for you to return. 😊

[@nanolith]

Oof. Have a safe and speedy recovery!

[@Cryorus]

I just left hospital yesterday after I was there the whole week for some treatment for the exact same problem by getting some cortisone+anti-inflamatory injections near the vertebrae and physical therapy every day. Came back home today and saw now the video. I love cheese and your videos are always so fun to watch on how to make the different cheeses of our world. I wish you a swift recovery

[@kb2vca]

A complete and speedy recovery Gavin. We will all miss you.

[@CaravanFarms]

Take care. My hubby had to have surgery to repair his damage.... I hope you heal well and fast. Backs are hard!

[@jpk_inventions]

Hi Gavin - I'm so sorry you're in this pain. Feel better soon!! My sister had the same problem for over 8 months. An outpatient surgery ended up giving her life back. Hopefully your non-invasive treatments do the trick for you as they often do for many with disc-related nerve pain. No matter what - we're all rooting for you and send you our love! Thank you for your amazing videos for so many years!

[@cheesehistory]

That sounds really uncomfortable, Gav. Wishing you plenty of rest and a speedy recovery.

[@TG22222]

I think I speak for everyone when I say dont feel ANY pressure to return after 3 weeks. Take 3 years if you have to. Health should always come first, before money, and long before content. Get well soon!

[@wanderinglloyddenny]

Get well quickly.

[@nettie607]

I have the same herniated disc, so I know how painful it can be. So sorry that you are going thru this! Get some rest, and take care of yourself.

[@jamesf931]

Sorry to hear this. Please, take all the time you need to heal. As you can see by all of the comments, you have our prayers and support.

[@GaelyneGasson]

I had / have that - the disk got inflamed by osteoarthritis, but the area is no longer causing me pain, thanks to an nerve block injection guided by a catscan. It's been over 12yrs and the pain hasn't returned. I went for years in agony from it, so I completely understand. I now have spinal compression at the top of my spine causing nerve problems in all of my limbs. Hopefully surgery in September will help with that. I'll be thinking of you. Do really take care.

[@bellabean7]

I've actually discovered cheesemaking through you while I've been in medical school in the US to become a physician. I haven't gotten to make any cheese in a while, but I still watch your videos as a study break. Please get better soon and take all of the time you need!

[@Baelfyr]

I know exactly how you feel. In 2019/2020, i had a workplace accident that caused a serious blow out in my back in the L5/S1 disk, after having surgery to remove the bulge, i have been in pain in my everyday life, i had a second surgery in January of this year to help remove more bulging and while it has improved, im still well within the healing process of something like this, and it is painful some days. I hope it starts to feel better and the pain starts to lessen.

[@glenncombs3471]

This will get better. I had an injury in an auto shop with a similar result, about 25 years ago. My smaller three toes on each foot are slightly numb, but it hasn't slowed me down, other than my awareness of a back issue makes me a tad more careful. I wish you the best, but I also think that "you got this"!

[@HiChloe]

Get well soon!! I’m glad you’re taking a break to give your body time to heal ❤

[@user-di6ll1of9m]

Wishing you a speedy recovery 💕 💕💕 take care of yourself! We eagerly await your healthy return!!

[@BrattyPatriot]

Very sorry to hear this Gav. Take the time you need, we'll be waiting. You'll be missed.

[@kiranero471]

Get well soon. Hope you will have speedy recovery

[@BradHile-jv5by]

I hope you feel better soon. I've struggled with that same injury and symptoms and it sucks

[@robintait1688]

Speedy recovery Gavin. Will miss you and your videos But take care of yourself first and we will see you when you feel ready to return. 🙏

[@joypolk3093]

I will be praying for you and your recovery❣️

[@zerron2156]

Take your time in healing, your health comes first!

[@dougrobinson9236]

Ouch - I have had this same injury. I had to go the surgery route. I hope you recover soon Gav.

[@huskidawgs]

Hey Gav--very sorry to hear of your back problem. I've had similar problems at L4-L5 and can commiserate, especially with what in my case was a wandering pain and numbness, one side of buttocks to the other, down the sciatic nerves, etc. So get well and we'll see you when you're improved--hopefully cured.

[@noflik]

Take good care of yourself, Gavin. Hoping for a quick recovery!

[@sebasti3n]

So sorry for you Gav. At least, you've got a gp, which is hard here in Canada. Rest well, heal good and we'll wait for you, don't you worry about it!

[@hollywinsman9464]

Wishing you healing energy Gavin.

[@evilcoleslaw]

Take a well deserved break and I hope you get to feeling better soon. I had a mild bout of sciatica a few years ago and the pain was unbelievable.

[@Orreos]

So sorry to hear this Gavin. My husband was basically forced to retire due to herniated discs. It took time, patience and the teeter inversion table helped too. Hope your recovery is swift. Take care, rest. A stool for sure if you need to stand for any length of time ❤

[@steveday4797]

Good luck with your recovery. I feel your pain

[@prax22a]

Hope you feel better sooner, mate! I have a similar infliction, but it's a torn back muscle injury from almost 20 years ago which still causes the pain you're describing. We're making a buttekase this weekend, so you'll be in our thoughts while we make it.

[@marybethrandall6099]

I just had my 3rd back surgery... take care and we will see you soon!!

[@farmingirl4281]

Best of luck on a speedy successful recovery!

[@SM-Flyers]

Get better soon! We'll be here for you when you are up for it.

[@BaumeisterBob-ig2pp]

Get well and take care.

[@fernandocarvalho2100]

Get better Gav. Take your time for a complete recovery. We are still supporting you, no matter how long it takes.

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

That is a very painful condition! I hope you get to feeling better soon.

[@jimmydemetriou7847]

Wishing you well Gavin. I have full spine issues so I appreciate you problem, and I hope you feel great again soon. The spine can be very painful when it's not happy. Take a proper rest but try to keep moving. I find "resting" is not typically helpful if one sits on lays down for long periods. All the best. X

[@shanemccarthy5388]

Take it easy and recover. All the best.

[@bruceneely4859]

Hate to hear your in so much pain. Take care of yourself and recover quickly.

[@2barrell]

As someone who has had numerous back surgeries for the exact L5S1 area disc issues I with the radiating/decending pain down to the big toe I know what you are going through and wish you the best. I hope you wont need surgery like I did. My advice to you is follow your drs orders to the letter regarding rest and restricting lifting weight AND exhaust ALL options before considering surgery.

[@jaybud1607]

I will be praying for you Gavin. Recover soon

[@kbarb1000]

Best of luck Gav, so sorry you are suffering xx

[@IXxMcCoyxXl]

Terrible pain. From experience. Get better Gav!

[@TheEzlau]

Hi 👋 from Mexico 🪇 Gavin I hope you will get better and keep posting more 🧀 videos 📷. I think that time ⏰ and rest 😴 can heal you. God 🙏 bless you with the best recovery!!! 🎉

[@dragsys]

As someone that has a bulging disc in my neck, take all the time you need. Mine affects my arms and hands, not with pain, but numbness. We will ALL be here when you can come back safely.

[@Rostol]

take care and get well son Gavin. all the best.

[@derp5690]

Longtime curdnerd, first time commenter. Please take all the time you need to feel better! Back pain is so terrible 😔

[@israelmejias1370]

GAVIN I'm Israel from Melbourne Florida USA I wish to my Cheese Teacher quick recuperation I be praying for you , thanks.

[@TTTitusss]

Take care, Sir Gavin.Your comfort and well-being is also important to all of us in this community.

[@caseyjones5145]

No worries, just get better King Kurd! Love from the u.s.

[@mikegraves3497]

3 weeks - your lucky - I have been battling this for months now- hope your feeling better better soon

[@GavinWebber]

That’s probably just the beginning

[@douglizcarr4864]

Feel better soon. I love the ticker behind you. It was a cool day

[@daveman7043]

Stay safe, love your content. We'll be here when you get back!

[@jmilkslinger]

Rest well, Gavin. We'll miss you!

[@yomuyugi]

Oh man I've also got problems with those vertebrae and the pain really is annoying and scales up over the years. Hope you get better soon.

[@caminodelcafe738]

I wish you a full and rapid recovery. Enjoy the time off. Eat a lot of cheese

[@HBrooks]

best hopes for gettin better quick Gavin! looking forward to more videos and livestreams. not sure why but this posted twice and deleting the first one resulted in both being deleted, so here's another

[@lemonosis]

Hope you feel better soon, you deserve the break.

[@denisesheppard8338]

Thanks Gavin for the update. Your health is the most import thing. Take what you need and don’t rush the healing!❤

[@janvanwyk6905]

Get well soon, take care of yourself.

[@ginabisaillon2894]

I'm not surprised at your news. I'm new at this cheesemaking hobby and yesterday I realized that I have to slow down already because all the standing is very bad for my feet, my legs, my back! At 82, I thought I was immune but no. So, do stay off your feet as long as you need to, and do the Physio because it does help.

[@twoforflinching]

Oh my goodness! Here's hoping the meds and the rest get you back in the saddle. But take as long as you need to feel better, nobody, especially you, deserves ti be in that kinda pain.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I wish you all the best. May you get better, as soon as possible. Cheers, Gavin! 🙏✌️

[@DoctorBombay777]

I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. Get better soon.

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

Take care of yourself first! We'll all be here when you get back. Get well soon 👍

[@thewrenchreviews9986]

I have arthritic discs in that area, so I fully understand. Rest and take care sir.

[@JoannaHammond]

Get well soon Gavin, I know what that leg pain is like. Not the same cause, I tore that muscle on the side of my lower leg (fell over and bent my lower leg sideways.) I couldn't stand up for a month. I was having to crawl around my flat on hands and knees like a baby.

[@xappacmeht]

Желаю скорейшего выздоравления!

[@Kire1120]

I have the same thing, only a few months in unfortunately, i hope that you are feeling better soon.

[@turtlehopper81]

I pray you get better soon

[@merindymorgenson3184]

Good to hear that you’re not arguing with your doctor 😅. As someone with rheumatoid arthritis, I know that continuing to push it will make things worse. Give your body the rest it’s crying for. Prayers that you will be back to a more functional self in the near future!

[@teenahall6502]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@paulgerrish362]

Sorry to hear about this. I hope things improve soon. Until then, look after yourself. Take the time to think, create, and imagine how to make all things better.

[@theinternetis7250]

Thank you for the update Gavin! Hope you get better soon.

[@dc-k4868]

Really sorry to hear about the relapse, hope it gets sorted soon. Best wishes

[@GavinWebber]

Much appreciated

[@Munto-Z]

Get well soon. Please take your time, we'll always be here.

[@justinl9426]

Best wishes. Enjoy the time off.

[@gigracer]

I hope you’re feeling better soon.

[@stacybradt6793]

Sorry to hear, Gav! Hopefully you can get some better relief soon!

[@coffeecartoons5345]

Take your time, get well soon

[@LeighCindy]

Will catch up on some old vids, get well soon

[@dgax65]

I hope you recover quickly. I know how painful that can be. Have you ever tried an inversion table? I was getting traction therapy for months as part of my physical therapy. I've continued using an inversion table for the two decades since my injury. I've found it to be quite effective and helpful.

[@pesto12601]

Not much going to take this pain away.. will be with you now for life unfortunately... and if you have one bulging disc... get ready for more as the pressure from one cause the ones under to also bulge over time.

[@GavinWebber]

Thanks for cheering me up

[@pesto12601]

@@GavinWebber Sorry.. been there.. hope I'm wrong!

[@sharonhemingway9710]

Praying for your healing and a complete recovery, my friend. 🙏

[@cabighorse]

Never had back problems, but I have been chased by a three legged goat named Pogo. Take care and be a good patient for Kim.