So good that you are on the other side SS8. As I was reading some of the above responses to you, I stopped in my tracks. How great is it that we/you have this incredible support system? We are so fortunate. I, too, had ALIF last summer, and I found the healing to go rather smoothly. The biggest challenge is the no bending, twisting, etc for a LONG time, to encourage the fusing process. You should feel better and better every day. Did your doctor go in both anterior and posteriorly? My best to you for smooth sailing.
Cindylou
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bicycle accident 6/01: 2 compression fractures @ T12-L1; vertibroplasty; 4/06: right hip labral tear & arthroscopic repair; 4/07: lumbar prodiscs @ 3 levels, L3-6 by Dr. Bertagnoli; 7/02/08: ALIF L6-S1; 7/30/08: reopened to remove bone cement, leaked onto S1 nerve root; 8/08: pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion; ALIF fusion complete; 3/10/09: SI Joint Fusion by Dr. Stark; Jury still out.
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