Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-14-2012, 01:31 AM
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Well, it took me a week to reply with progress...
Well, it took me a week to reply with progress because things happened so very quickly. I had an MRI on May 2nd, then called by the doctors office the following morning that they wanted to see me...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-02-2012, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Hi Judy,
Thanks again for your quick...
Hi Judy,
Thanks again for your quick response and the re-assurance. I have heard nothing but good things about hip replacement. Although, that is not something that I would hope for, and still...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-02-2012, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 68
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Mark,
I understand that you are not a...
Mark,
I understand that you are not a doctor. On the other hand, I believe that you do have a great deal of experience and insight, based on what I have seen and read on this website. I'm...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-01-2012, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Hi Judy
I hope that your recovery from...
Hi Judy
I hope that your recovery from your recent foot surgery is going well, and it is giving you relief and your better off than pre-surgery.
Well, I went to the specialist today, and...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-29-2012, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Good morning,
Well, I have been very busy...
Good morning,
Well, I have been very busy with lots of doctors appts hoping to get to the bottom of my numberous problems, i.e. ankles, knees, hips. My 1 year anniversary for the surgery was...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2012, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,825
Judy,
Thanks for the info. I'm making a...
Judy,
Thanks for the info. I'm making a list of questions for when I go back to the podiatrist. Sorry to hear that you had foot surgery and that you still need another. How is the recovery...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2012, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,825
Hi Judy,
Thanks for the reply. The appt...
Hi Judy,
Thanks for the reply. The appt with the podiatrist went very well. I have had ankle/foot probs for many years. The dr. diagnosed me with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome on both ankles. It...
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Forum: iSpine
03-30-2012, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,825
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-30-2012, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Thank you for that info Mark it does give me a...
Thank you for that info Mark it does give me a better understanding, and have started a list of questions for my appt on 24 April. I will also see if I can obtain the films from that appt and post...
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Forum: iSpine
03-30-2012, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,825
Hi Judy,
Thank you for the response. I...
Hi Judy,
Thank you for the response. I waited to see if the pain that I was afraid was associated with the bone growth stimulator was actually related. I don't think it is, as the pain over...
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Forum: iSpine
03-16-2012, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,825
Bone Growth Stimulator
Greetings from Texas. I received my bone growth stimulator on Wednesday. I'm supposed to wear it for 30 minutes at the same time daily. The technician that delivered it was great and answered all...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-06-2012, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Judy and Maria,
Thank you for your...
Judy and Maria,
Thank you for your responses. I try to maintain a positive outlook because the worst place I can be is alone with myself in my mind. lol. I'm now taking 2000IU of vit D, and...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-06-2012, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Thanks for the reply Mark,
Fortunately,...
Thanks for the reply Mark,
Fortunately, I am in less pain than before the surgery. Still pretty limited to what I can do because the pain will increase.
He did not mention the structure...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-28-2012, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Thanks for the reply Judy. I hate to hear that...
Thanks for the reply Judy. I hate to hear that you have to live a life with pain, and I think that's what I will do as well. But, I still consider myself fortunate because there are others that are...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-27-2012, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Hi again. Not sure why I thought that my appt...
Hi again. Not sure why I thought that my appt was the 29th, as it was actually the 26th. And it didn't go very well as far as I'm concerned. I have a great surgeon, but this time, he seemed to be...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-07-2012, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-06-2012, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
Its Been Awhile
Sorry it's been so long. I will be going to my 10 month surgical appt on 29 Feb. I had a high for a short period of time. A litlle bit of painting around the house, cleaning, vacuuming....all...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
06-28-2011, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
2 Month Post-op
Greetings. I had my 2 month appt today and the doctor is very happy with the xrays and my recovery. He said I'm where he would expect or maybe a little bit better. Two weeks ago 2 of my grandkids...
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Forum: iSpine
06-25-2011, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,645
Mark,
Although very new to this site, it...
Mark,
Although very new to this site, it has been a tremendous help for me in my experience leading up to surgery and my almost 2 months of recovery. I plan on posting on my original thread...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-18-2011, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-30-2011, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
new kid on the block
Hello Maria and Dale,
Although I have read many times not to over due it, what do you think the first thing I did was. You guessed it. Over did it. I thought that I had my room for recovery...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-29-2011, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
new kid on the block
Greetins all. Well, my surgery is complete. Although I still have pain it is different than before. The morning after the surgery my surgeon came in to let me know that it went perfectly. I...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-24-2011, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
New Kid on the block
Well, finally down to the wire. Surgery is Tues morning. Have to be at the hospital tomorrow evening to screen and tag my blood. Then early Tues morning is the big day. To say that I'm...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-15-2011, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
26 April surgery
Thank you everyone for the advice and sharing your experiences. It has been very helpful and calming. Yesterday I completed the pre-registration at the hospital where my surgery will be. Also went...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-31-2011, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,971
New Kid on the block
Well, I have my confirmed surgery date, 26 April. My other second/3rd opinnions all say the same. I have been trying to prep physically as much as possible. Working on not smoking. 3 packs a day...
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