John Spencer to Have Surgery

It's been quite a wait for him, but at long last, John Spencer is having back surgery Friday morning, September 7, in Aspen Colorado. His surgeon will be working on John's L3&4 and L4&5 vertabrae, removing all bone spurs necessary to leave sufficient room for John's spinal cord and sciatic nerve. If all goes as planned, John will walk out of the hospital Saturday morning with no pains in his legs (a long-awaited dream), just a sore back from the surgery. He will be able to again drive in about 4 days and play golf in about 4-6 weeks (which is amazing since he can't play golf-- the miracles of surgery today!). The best news is he'll be able to ski this winter. If you're so inclined, drop an e-mail note to John, send him a card, or just keep him in your thoughts and prayers.