Dan Myers Sheep Shearing

07/08/2023

Well, I haven't posted about our week yet because it has been kind of stressful. Last week, Dan had two back surgeries in two days. We came home on Thursday and everything seemed to be okay for a few days. Monday, his incision site was quite swollen but no signs of infection. Doctor attributed it to the second surgery and said to watch it. Tuesday morning, Dan's back started leaking fluid and his severe headache returned. After speaking with medical staff and his surgeon, they thought it was likely just a pocket of fluid from the trauma of 2 surgeries. Asked to see him Wednesday morning. So, Wednesday morning, we went back to Indy. They took one look at the amount and color of fluid and put him horizontal. Quick MRI and a trip across the building had Dan readmitted and waiting for surgery for a csf leak. Due to the size of the leak, the fragility of the dura in the area, and the danger of another leak, Dan was kept laying flat for about 36 hours. He was lucky enough to sit up this morning and progress quite easily through the checklist to come home. We got home around 4pm today but he is on a strict diet of bed or recliner rest for at least two weeks in an effort to allow the repaired dura to heal and not leak again.
Please text, call, snap him. He is already bored and needs communication. And continue to send prayers/good thoughts that he heals up and we can move forward this time.
Thank you!!

06/29/2023

Dan spent most of the week in the Indiana Spine Hospital with a fusion at L5/S1. He had a problem with the pain meds and ended up with a second surgery on Tuesday. So, we just got home today. Long week but wonderful care and hopefully great results.

05/22/2023

As many of you know, Dan has suffered another back injury in recent weeks. Since this is less than 10 months from his previous back surgery, Dan has decided to medically retire from shearing. He is looking forward to starting a new career after surgery that keeps him closer to home. Please reach out and message him as many of you have become good friends over the years and will be very missed. Thank you all for the support and friendship over the years. It has been an amazing run.

01/02/2023

Dan's personal account got hacked. He has reported and deleted it but ignore anything you may get from him.

08/02/2022

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07/24/2022

Just to update everyone on Dan's health...

His surgery seems to have been a great success. Pain is basically gone and numbness is fading. Looking to start therapy in about 4 weeks. In the meantime, very bored and struggling with the limitations that healing puts on his body.

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas to everyone. Please be sure to message me to schedule your 2022 dates soon.

09/05/2021

09/02/2021

Fall shearing is starting with several new customers. We enjoy seeing new faces as well as old friends. Call or text now to get your shearing and scanning scheduled. Looking forward to a crazy, busy fall season.

06/26/2021

Summer shearing is slowing down. Call to schedule your fall shearing and scanning groups. Remember, the best time to scan is about 45 to 60 days out. Plan ahead!!

12/14/2020

Happy Holidays to all of the All American Junior Sheep Show families and future ones! Wishing you all good health and happiness, here is to a brighter 2021!