Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
10-12-2014, 10:02 PM
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What is going on with the spine?
Seems...
What is going on with the spine?
Seems appropriate enough of a title. Or What isn't going on with my spine?
The CT myelogram still had artifact at L4/5 and L5/S1. So now I get the picture...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-08-2014, 10:43 PM
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-08-2014, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 278
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Really, my cervical spine is small potatoes...
Really, my cervical spine is small potatoes compared to my lumbar spine. After getting my second ADR, which was at L5/S1, I started with new symptoms some 14 months post-op. I haven't gotten better,...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-08-2014, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 278
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Well, an update:
I did get my surgery done...
Well, an update:
I did get my surgery done last year for my cervical spine. Overall, it was "easier" than my lumbar surgeries.
I was in new territory when I was trying to find out what to do...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-05-2013, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 278
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Well, I have a pain in my...
tooth.
Yes, I have a tooth ache. I am just about 11 days from my upcoming surgery.
Saw the dentist about two-and-a-half weeks ago and a tooth in my upper right side of my mouth was sensitive to...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-03-2013, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 278
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What's new
Well,
Saw my surgeon last Friday and I moved a bit in the date of the surgery as it is now May 15th and I didn't get the possible cancellation for the week before so it is set now.
Don't have...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-25-2013, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 278
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Okie dokie, Judy.
Yeah, I want my surgeon...
Okie dokie, Judy.
Yeah, I want my surgeon with his A game on. I think early morning surgeries are much better. Plus you don't have to be NPO for all day.
I went up on my pain medication, taking a...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-22-2013, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 278
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I am happy to say that I will be having surgery...
I am happy to say that I will be having surgery on May 14th (or maybe a bit earlier).
My ENT doc cleared me for surgery when I saw him last week. Hopefully, there are no more road blocks in my way....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-12-2013, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 278
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Judy,
I tried crying at first. I think I...
Judy,
I tried crying at first. I think I yelled at the door. No one was home when the surgery scheduler called. I texted my husband.
This is not the first time this has happened, well, it is a...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-12-2013, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 278
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BTW, Maria and Judy,
Thanks for the good...
BTW, Maria and Judy,
Thanks for the good lucks.
Have to save them for the new surgery date.
Not exactly having fun now as pain is high again tonight. I am not sleeping well, waking up several...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-12-2013, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
Monday (4/8), my surgery was cancelled.
Didn't...
Monday (4/8), my surgery was cancelled.
Didn't deal with it too well.
I am keeping busy otherwise I get upset.
I knew this was a possibility because I recovered from a sinus infection a few weeks...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-05-2013, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
Update
Having surgery next Wednesday (10th) and it is two-level fusion.
Will explain more next time.
R
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-30-2013, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
Hi Judy,
Yes, we should talk.
You have me...
Hi Judy,
Yes, we should talk.
You have me hands down on the orthopaedic surgeries. I have only had two lumbar ones, two knee scopes and nose surgeries. Nothing on my feet, though I have had...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-28-2013, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 278
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Recovery from L5/S1 adr
Recovery, Part II:
I did much better at home. The outpatient PT person showed me how to take care of myself at home, what not to do, went over my medications, and orders.
I got the hospital bed...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-27-2013, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 278
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-27-2013, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
Update
Hi Maria,
No, I haven't been on here in a while. Let me do a quickie update (sort of).
Had surgery for L5/S1 in August, 2011. So I am a little less than two years--Oh, my how time flies--from...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-28-2010, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 278
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Maria,
Glad you are feeling better. ...
Maria,
Glad you are feeling better.
Probably Sunday or later I can call you.
It has been a busy week. Watching the Olympics right now and then have to put the kids to bed. I have to "chase"...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-30-2010, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
Yes,
Once a nurse, always a nurse.
There...
Yes,
Once a nurse, always a nurse.
There are plenty of jobs available and different kinds for different folks. Like you, I will have to go on interviews again. Been 8 years since I last...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-29-2010, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
D,
You know what it is like. Crazy. Some...
D,
You know what it is like. Crazy. Some things I remember, others I don't or it comes to me the next day.
I am sure it is the meds.
Like the other day, forgot what to call an "umbrella". "That...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-27-2010, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
Hey Maria,
I am going through that WC stuff...
Hey Maria,
I am going through that WC stuff too. I am sure you can relate.
I just miss working.
I am glad your spine has calmed down. Hope it stays that way.
I think by the time I actually...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
01-22-2010, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
update
Haven't been on here for a while. I have looked and peeked but not really delved into this site for about two months. Other words I was snacking but not spending my meals here. Just would check in...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
10-06-2009, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
09-24-2009, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
Update
Looks like I am pushing my surgery back further or forward may be the word I am looking for as I try to get ADR.
Still before the end of the year.
Hopefully soon as I am getting real tired of being...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-23-2009, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-12-2009, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 278
Views: 45,114
How's everyone doing?
I rescheduled my...
How's everyone doing?
I rescheduled my surgery for before the end of the year. I wish it was tomorrow but it is not.
I am in severe pain tonight and didn't do anything out of the ordinary today....
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