I Survived Spine Surgery | Chad Wild Clay

Today, I'm getting back surgery to remove a large tumor near my tailbone. It'll be a difficult procedure as the tumor is inside the spinal column and is surrounded by many nerves. Surgeons will have to make it through multiple bones to get in there and remove as much of it as possible. We then have to wait for biopsy results to figure out how to handle all the remaining tumors (I have a total of eight in my spine). It is looking most like I'll be needing radiation therapy as well as chemotherapy.

They believe what I have is something called Myxopapillary Ependymoma (MEPN). From what I'm researching online, it seems about one in a million people get this. It seems to be growing from the central nervous system out of the spinal cord rather than the brain, in my case.

Over the last 18 months or longer, I've been experiencing an incredible amount of pain in my tailbone, hamstrings, calve muscles, lower back, and gluteus muscles. It is particularly painful when trying to do physical activity such as jumping, running, jogging, and even walking. It feels like a knife is being stabbed up into my tailbone area. So, it's been pretty painful filming my YouTube videos for a while now. This is why I haven't been doing as many martial arts and other fun and crazy physical challenges lately. Hopefully, after this surgery I'll be able to get back to normal life and doing all the fun things I used to do.

Thanks to all of you who have been super supportive and positive throughout this. I really appreciate it. Also, thank you to everybody at Keck Medicine at USC in Los Angeles, CA. Every single person I spent time with, surgeons, nurses, physical therapists, doctors, MRI technicians, etc... everybody was super positive and just had a really good attitude despite having a very difficult job.

[chadwildclay]

Thank you for all the kind comments! I really do appreciate each and every one of you. I'm gonna get back to my normal self as soon as possible!

[marytorgusen]

My twins Courtney and Caitlin and I are sending every prayer 🙏 and positive thought for a full recovery. They love your channel and the joy and fun you bring to their lives. 🦋❤️‍🩹😁

[babydumb]

I’m so sorry you are going through this, Chad. Best wishes to you both and prayers your way.

[DevendraKumar-ukny]

Hi Chad, Praying for your speedy recovery, I feel really bad for Vy as she has to deal with it and I know is difficult for her. Thanks for putting so much effort in the videos even though you have pain. Love your videos

[kidantnee]

I feel so bad for VY and we should all just take a moment to appreciate how chad has put in so much positive energy to make us all smile.

[baileypayne]

Sending prayers and positive energy your way brotha❤

[kamiwilson]

I feel like crying. My dad broke his back and had surgery and the doctor said it was a miracle that he is walking and that other people that had broke their backs came paralyzed from the neck down but he lucky that he is walking and doing better, that was like 5 years ago

[juniecrazbeanzzz]

I honestly love how Chad lightens the mood so easily. Makes this no less sad, but more funny. Definitely.💙

[star]

Im so glad that everything went well! We are all sending prayers for your recovery and hopefully youll be back to your normal self and back to posting ❤️

[lilyandolivia]

I hope it went well chad! I was so worried about you. My mom also had a spine surgery and she stayed in the hospital for awhile. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

[elenadespotovic]

let's just apriciaite how Chad kept entretaining us even wen he was in pain❤️. And even if he was in pain he had a nice big smile on his face. I am glad that the surgery went well. Love you Chad and Vy.

[lisastanden]

I'm so.sorry about everything that's happened:(

[TSO]

I'm so glad you're back uploading and well done with the surgery

[Emma_]

We should really appreciate how much Chad puts effort to provide us great videos even if he is in pain

[marlenehernandezramos]

Im so glad your ok! And don't stress your self we'll all be here for you. Hope you recover well and healthy.

[JackONcrack.]

love you chad hopenthe surgery goes well and that you will feel no pain from now on

[brooke..good..u]

Yesss, Chad, Way to go! I was having a hard time 2 years ago, I had bad depression, abusive parents, and no friends. When I found you, my depression went away! My big sister took me in and is my guardian now. I'm excited for the videos to come. I will pray for a speedy recovery❤ We love you SO, SO much Chad. And thank you for helping me overcome my depression, all of you, Vy, Daniel, Melvin, and Regina... You guys are great. Congrats Chad! You were my childhood, and u still are! We Love you:)

[floofgoose]

I am so glad the surgery went well! I wish you a speedy recovery. You and your family is in my prayers Chad!

[sabllx]

The fact that he still thought of the kids before surgery shows that he is awesome and is great at what he does no matter the situation

[hiprincesses]

Hey Chad, thank you for all these amazing content but I hope you feel better soon and nothing goes wrong in the surgery. I wish the best of luck.