Shane Komar, here in more mobile times, says he can only stand up for about 15-20 seconds before his legs go numb or feel like they're burning.
A Winnipeg man who can hardly get out of bed due to crushing back pain is seeking surgery in Germany because of delays trying to get it done in Manitoba.Posted: Oct 24, 2024 2:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 24
Doctors think his back may have initially been injured years and years ago, when Komar lived in the country, where he raced — and wiped out on — dirt bikes. Komar was referred to a surgeon for further consultation, but that call didn't come until a couple more years passed. The surgeon ordered an MRI, which took yet another year.
He has friends in different parts of Canada who've gone to Germany for surgery because of the same delays. "We already did that before, so it honestly felt like it was just a generic answer that they give to everybody. They really didn't help us out at all," Komar said. In the meantime, one of Komar's best friends set up a GoFundMe page about a week ago to raise the money for the surgery in Germany.
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