Hey Don you need to wear tights when you sit for that long ( I wont tell) also on long flights it helps with blood flow. I have spent 3 months in a coma and a year going through hospitals and spinal units thanks to an idiot in a digger. I am very lucky that I can use cruches for short distances but wheelchair mostly. But to help with your travels get some compression sports socks for the long distances. The phonies need you to bust them

Being down just sucks out loud. I`ve been going through the medical ringer myself. Feel better Sr.

Chief, get well soon. More phonies than ever out west. We need you out and about....

I pray that this ailment is soon in your past,so you can get back to being yourself Don. In the name of Jesus Christ i pray. Amen. You also Dianne.

Don. Sir, I hope you are able to keep your lifestyle the same. Your impact on other has been very positive. If I had not transgressed due to abuse when younger. I would have been excepted when I tried to enlist in the Marines. Life is short and I would have liked mine to have turned more like yours or possibly even some of your friends. My lack of Service has always bothered me. You are a hero. When I viewed you on U - Tube I will never forget the feeling of simple happiness brought on by the realization that I had never had the urge to lie about Service, knowing how much it always had bothered me. Thank you Sir. Dave

Been through it bro. Bottom line for me is I had disc collapse lower back and did nerve damage to my leg. Pain was unreal, couldn't walk, wasn't getting better. Finally had disc and fusion surgery. Recovery sucked but I am so much better. Prayers for your healing. You a puss? yeah right..lol

Oh my goodness, so sorry to hear what you're dealing with! Get lots of rest and lots of screwdrivers :)

Chief! Sucks bro. Couple of different blood thinners on the market other than Coumadin, that don't require monthly visits for a blood draw to check your INR level, and surgical procedures to place filters in the the vessels, but all in all not the end of the world, just a mother fucker. However, if Diane needs you to do something, you can always use the ol I have a blood clot and can't walk today thing! Haha. Feel better Chief!

Sorry to hear what happened to you Don. Glad you are on the mend. Good advice about stopping regularly on long journeys. Consider also taking an aspirin before long drives . Could be a life saver. Take your time regarding postings - we'll still be here !

SENIOR CHIEF, PLEASE GET AN ELECTRICAL COMPRESSION BOOT. While your driving put the boot on. I will help with the blood flow in the leg your not using while driving. if it's the leg your using get a thigh compression wrap which basically does the same thing. Your a big dude and while sitting for those long periods your blood needs to circulate. Merry Christmas and God Bless.