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Old 11-19-2007, 01:16 AM
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Great news fuzzy. why did Zeegers determine to do a fusion at L5/S1 versus the ADR at the level?

And I've had the same experience with Zeegers on the phone. Multiple conversations with him lasting 30-60 min to me in Florida.

I'm scheduled for a 2-3 level adr 12.14.07 and daughter and xwife will follow the week after for support.


[quote=fuzzy;2841]I recommend Zeegers and the Alpha Team highly.

I had surgery at Alpha 5 days ago Nov 9. Dr Zeegers implated a STALIF fusion at L5/S1 and a Activ-L at L4/L5.
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Old 11-21-2007, 08:05 AM
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When I showed up he spotted a shifting of L5 on flexion. Retook the xrays, same thing. He says that by putting ADR there I might end up with more or new pain or possible device pailure in the future. Highly adviced to accept the STALIF if he finds confirmation in the OR. He said if all ok he would implant ADR so I did not know what I would end up with when I went to sleep.
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Old 11-21-2007, 02:31 PM
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great explanation thanks fuzzy. How are you doing on pain meds and where did you stay in Munich? How was the flight back?
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Day 10. I am on iboprofen 400mg ( 2 pills) as needed and am trying to take as little as possible and control the pain by taking breaks and not stayin in one position too long (works). Don't take pain meds while lying down but when going on extended walks with sitting periods (like those horrible seats in a subway), then the pain builds up, even with ibo's. The muscle pains in legs and butt (and surgery pain, bonegraft site) are starting to go down. The only thing coming from spine itself seems to have to do with the fusion site. Exercise HELps tremendiously and it is getting better every day. Still have this problem of the cold right foot and I can't tell that it is cold! But before the surgery both my feet were numb and on fire etc when ever I stood up, right more then left so there is a big improvement that was obvious right after surgery. Right foot has not problems at all now. No stiffness in low back, I have watch out, even with brace.

I stayed at Sheraton accross the street from Alpha. I am still in Germany but moved on elsewhere and will be here for another 3 weeks. I am glad I am not flying home yet but would be fit to fly at the 2 week mark I am sure.
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Old 11-21-2007, 05:05 PM
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I read 2 iboprofen and laughed, I haven't been able to take just that for years. Good for you.

I"ve heard about the leg and butt pain, do you think stretching would help, even before surgery?

Would you be able to site see between day 5 and now? How long can you walk or stand? My exwife wants to know if I'll be able to take a tour with them post op.

Did you stay at the ArabellaPark or Grand? oh and my daughter wants to know are there any TV shows in english?

Keep up the good progress.
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Old 11-21-2007, 06:51 PM
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2 to 3 levels is a big surgery. I was not ready for any bigger outing until about day 9. Now at day 12 I can go for several hours, with breaks all day.

I stayed at Sheraton Grand. Don't know about english shows I only watched german and french ones (I am trilingual, so is Zeegers, more like quad lingual). But at least BBC, CNN and, I think, Comedy channel.

Don't know about the pains after surgery, I am sure it varies with everyone. A lady who had surgery the same day (single level) with me seemed to be in much better shape then me at day 4. I was pretty fit going in. Exercised till the day before. Seems the anaestethia meds really got to me, I was seriously dizzy for days.

Ibo's, Stopped the Alphakillers at 2 days. I got pretty high pain tolerance, right now the pain tells me when to be careful, slowdown or stop.
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Old 11-22-2007, 03:11 PM
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Hey Fuzzy,
Thanks for the report/update on your surgery and how you've been doing. I'm really interested in hearing about outcomes w/ the StALIF fusion and glad to hear you seem to be doing so well to date.

Please keep the updates if you're so inclined. You do have interested readers here! Loved hearing the glowing report for AlphaKlinik and Dr.Zeegers. He sounds like a great guy and wonderful surgeon~ as well as the facility and staff as well.

take good care and well wishes for continued good healing/recovery!

thanks, Maria
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Old 11-29-2007, 05:52 PM
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Just a quick hi fuzzy to see how you are feeling?
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