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Shaun King's avatar

Thank each of you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers and support. Not just now, but for nearly 30 years of my life as a very public leader. I'm deeply grateful.

Gary Coleman's avatar

My thoughts are with you and your family during the ramp-up to your surgery (and both during and the recovery phases). May it go smoother than you've been expecting!

Shaun King's avatar

Thank you so much Gary. Means the world.

majorfathead's avatar

All my best hopes and wishes for you in this trying time! Thank you for what you do and for being there for us. You are appreciated

Shaun King's avatar

Thank you so much

Cynthia Wilson's avatar

May the Almighty bless you and guide the surgeons, and medical team during your surgery and may your healing journey be swift. God bless you and your family as you go through this. ♥️🙏♥️

Shaun King's avatar

Thank you Cynthia.

Deanna Rose Von Bargen's avatar

Shaun, you are not saying, but is it the big scoliosis surgery - is that what you have ?

I myself was faced with its possibility over 10 years ago, and chose an elastic brace

instead. The "big surgery" would have taken me a year to recover from.

Whatever yours is, you are totally in my heart and prayers. So sorry I don't have money.

Lots of love,

Sister Deanna Rose von Bargen, rscj

Shaun King's avatar

Thank you dear sister. No. I was beaten very badly all the way back in 1995, then had a brutal car accident in 2002. This will be my 5th spinal surgery. They have to remove titanium discs they installed early last year because my spine had a reaction to them and it is destroying the bone of my spine. They will have to remove those, try to clean it up, fuse those two levels and the two levels below it.

Deanna Rose Von Bargen's avatar

Well, it certainly sounds "big", all that they are going to do to you....thank you so much for explaining. So sorry for all the pain you are enduring, and the more that you will have. I'll hold you close.

Sister Deanna Rose

Ali Hamdan's avatar

May Allah grant you health and a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

Mary Jo Wilkins's avatar

Well, you are facing a major hurdle. I’ve had 4 spinal fusions, some vertebral spacers have been cadaver bone, some metal, but definitely the plates and screws have been titanium. So I have major empathy for your apprehension. However, the only option is to go forward and hopefully this will be a positive result and decrease your significant pain levels. I send my heartfelt thoughts and prayers as you undergo this corrective surgery. I will miss your column in the the meantime 💔❤️‍🩹💝

Shaun King's avatar

Thank you sooooo much Mary Jo. Then you understand exactly what's ahead for me. Hoping you are well. I will keep writing as long as I can.

Michele Horne's avatar

I’m curious what your diagnosis is or what your surgery is I’ve had spinal surgery before I actually was on my spinal cord. It was tethered and they had to tether it and it was I mean looking back. I don’t really remember it as a terrible terrible time but I know in the moment it was and it was scary. I am chronically ill obviously and disabled myself so I’m not able to really financially help anyone I just actually spent a friend with DS some money to get some food this week, but I do wish you all the best. I know it’s stuff just I hope you trust surgeon that you have placed your body in his aunt his or her hands and that everything goes as expected or better.

Shaun King's avatar

Hi. Good to hear from you. Sending you love and prayers. This will be my 5th spinal surgery. They will have to remove two titanium discs from my neck. They will have to fuse those areas. And likely fuse two more levels beneath it.

Rena Carney's avatar

Believe and you shall receive. Meanwhile may all our prayers give you wings ❣️ we are with you. InshaAllah you will not only recover well, you’ll intimidate through your heartfelt journalism, and excel through your dedication. And don’t worry. God is with you, as are those that seek the truth. Godspeed Shaun 🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼

Aamir Razak's avatar

I pray these next 6 weeks go smoothly for you Shaun, your procedure is successful and you have a complete and swift recovery iA!

Whitney's avatar

You and your family will be in my prayers. I have faith in those you trust to provide your medical care. You will get through this and heal. That’s the priority. I look forward to what you have to tell us through this journey. Please take care. Sending love and hugs. ❤️

Emily Rosenberg's avatar

God be with you, Shaun! Prayers for a healthy, speedy recovery.

Celine C.'s avatar

The six weeks will go quickly if you keep busy... But don't overdo things. Your readers will wait. I hope your surgery goes smoothly and you heal well. God's blessings to you and yours!

Moyra Irving's avatar

Brave soul, Shaun. Please feel our love and support and know that our prayers will continue 🙏 ❤️

Websit Kahtan  Aljaboori's avatar

Thank you so much Shaun king