Anyone Had Anterior Interbody Fusion?

[jsewell]

Hi Mark,
Thank you for replying. Is the recovery easier or harder than the posterior approach.? I know my doc said he would not do another posterior approach on me as i have been cut open too many times. Of course unless i do something like break my neck again. I am hoping i will get a little straighter with this surgery.
judy

[mmglobal]

Judy, I've seen so many types of recoveries... experiences are all over the place. Some people have an easy time with very invasive surgeries, while others have terrible times with less invasive surgeries.

You've got more experience with spine surgery than just about anyone I know and I think you are overdue for an easy time!!!

When do you get cut?

Mark

PS.... are you up for a dog beach run?

[jsewell]

I am very up for a dog beach trip.
I agree that i must be up for an easy recovery. I only remember one from the kyphoplasty!! Possibly one other one with only my spine surgeon around to prescribe meds. I don't have a date yet , but i will let you know when i get to that point.
Let me know about the beach.
judy

[jsewell]

I saw my hip surgeon to make sure my hip pain is coming from my spine and not my hips themselves. Well my pelvis has changed position do to all the spine surgeries, so my hips are in a different position, possibly causing some of my difficulty with walking. All in all he said the hip pain is all spine related. My body was cooperative and was hurting when i saw him!!
My surgery is still in the approval stage. so no date yet.

I am so ready for the beach though.
judy

[mmglobal]

Judy... can you coordinate a date for the dog beach with Maria?

[jsewell]

will do
judy