Hi D,
You had a difficult few years there and I am so pleased that you have some of your life back. I completely agree, it may not be 100% but it is so much better than where I was, I can't complain too much.
I'm curious about a few things.
A multi-level lumbar fusion is actually contra-indicated. Of course, you had no choice but has your doctor indicated that there might be more problems down the line as adjacent discs bear the burden?
How has your movements/motion been affected by these fusions? What are your limitations and/or what can you NOT do? I was told that some multi-level fusion patients can no longer climb stairs, which in San Francisco makes living difficult.
I ask this for others considering similar surgeries. The more information they have, the easier a decision.
Glad to hear you're doing so well, Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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