First off, this was my 1st ever surgery. From the very start, including a postponement last year…read moreJune 2024, due to an unforseen "anamoly" with my heart that I didn't even know I had. Dr. Roh and his team of SUPER AMAZING PROFESSIONALS took EXCELLENT CARE of me and have my utmost HONOR and RESPECT with regards to all aspects of my treatment!!! -- On January 9, 2001, I had sustained a low lumbar injury following an outpatient medical procedure (spinal tap) to "rule-out" Meningitis. Something went array, blacked out, woke up in ER. Long-story-short, I been living with a low lumbar injury for close to 25 YEARS and the inevitable outcome from wear-n-tear, age, etc., started to show it's "ugly head" around beginning of October 2023 while I was working in Kauai (memorable experience). Pain, gradually started getting worse every week, down my right buttocks, thigh, whole right leg was swollen down to toes to the point I was unable to stand, walk, or let alone drive. Driving was my job! I had a Class B CDL since April 2012. I was even an Operations Trainer for an AWESOME "Employee Owned" Tourism and Transportation Company. I LOVED training Employee's to help them acquire their Class B CDL'S. 12 Wonderful and Rewarding years with Robert's Hawai'i. Sadly, my last day of work was January 18, 2024 -- Before get off track (these pain meds are gooood LOL) - My procedure was done 2 days ago; December 11, 2025 @ 0600 hrs, an RT L5-S1 TLIF. I want to give a "shout-out" to Dr. Jeffrey Roh for thoroughly explaining everything to me pre/post-op stuffs. I think he was talking to me while I was recovering from anesthesia and I was getting kinda emotional. Mahalo nui loa again for taking AWESOME CARE of me!!! I would also like to express my sincere gratitude for Dr. Roh' team. I think I remember majority everyone's name (maybe). Here goes: Robert, for letting my wonderful wife (yeah, she is) and I in a little early through a side door and for making us laugh at such a nervous and anxious moment. Serena or Sara (front desk) for check me in early and being really sweet. Rachel, IV Nurse for sticking my hand. It didn't hurt at all. Gentle as can be! Ched, for making me laugh, feel really at ease, and bringing me over to the Operating Room. Ashley, for explaining the anesthesia process and what you were going to do with the tube you were inserting in my throat to help me breath and keep constant watch of me during surgery. You were so gentle inserting tube in my throat I didn't feel anything afterwards. No pain or any discomfort. Martin, for being Dr. Roh' right-hand man and you're the Spinal Nerve Specialist and would place sensors all over my head and body to detect anomalies during procedure, something like that. Maiyu, for taking care of me post-op and offering me some Water, Apple juice, and Sprite, even though I could've sworn you said "Rice" and my wife kept saying, "Not Rice, she said Sprite" and you were both laughing. But it wasn't registering in my brain maybe due to anesthesia and I kept thinking "Rice" but I was hungry too lol Also for Maiyu assisting my wonderful wife and I all the way to the car and helping me get in. Above and Beyond = AWESOME. Mahalo Maiyu!!! Also, the one Nurse who made everything so funny before leaving the clinic. I was literally laughing on the "inside"- Luckily, I don't remember your name. But, you were looking for your phone in my recovery room and all over the place. Including your own bag like 2 or 3 times. And I could see you getting flustered. It seemed like an eternity because you just wanted to go home. Then, you slowed down looked in your bag and it was at the "bottom" -- Yes, idk why, Mahalo for making me laugh!!! That Anesthesia was gooood :) OH, and Mahalo to Maddie for calling me yesterday, to check and see how I'm doing. She said she didn't meet me the day of my surgery because she was off. She also recommended I call to make telehealth appointment with Cheryl for follow-up with Sara. I can't believe I remember most of your names. I'll re-read and check my post later. Hopefully I not way out there. These pain meds are PERFECT!!! -- Shout-out also to the AWESOME folks at the VA CCN (Veterans Affairs Care in the Community Network) "Kevin, Dawn, and Vanessa" for making this all possible!!!!!