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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-16-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,934
Posted By jsewell
Cheryl I had plates and screw from C-4 thru L5. I...

Cheryl I had plates and screw from C-4 thru L5. I really don't feel they bother me . Only after the surgery i had Aug 2nd and that was fusing L-4-5 and a revision of a few levels above that as i had ...
Forum: iSpine 09-15-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,493
Posted By jsewell
Ruby i am sorry you are in pain. The last time i...

Ruby i am sorry you are in pain. The last time i went skiing, it was cross country which i had not done in years and i fell a lot. I seemed fine that day and did not even notice any pain until i left...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-15-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,934
Posted By jsewell
Hard Wear Removal Surgery

I had lumbar hard wear removal surgery on Sept 10th. Let me tell you what a difference that made. I had previously had a revision of T12-L3 and an L4-5 fusion in August that caused severe , confined...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-15-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
STill in the hospital but am starting to feel...

STill in the hospital but am starting to feel human again. The surgery on Monday Sept 10th went well. I woke up in the afternoon and was doing great. ARound 7 pm that night i started getting a...
Forum: iSpine 09-15-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,433
Posted By jsewell
I have had my share of back pain and ESI's and...

I have had my share of back pain and ESI's and most recently a severe bout of sciatica. so severe i was confined to a wheelchair for mobility.

For the ESI's before i had any lumbar surgery , i...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-10-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
Hi Maria, I hope you stop the sweeping the...

Hi Maria,
I hope you stop the sweeping the neighborhood. Get some sleep tonight. I had been sleeping better , only 4 hours until it is time for the next dose of meds. I'm so glad tomorrow is almost...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-08-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
My pm ended up giving me 20 pills , but i will be...

My pm ended up giving me 20 pills , but i will be using a lot over the weekend. then when i get home from the hospital that is all i would have. I'm sure my surgeon will write a prescription for me,...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-07-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
I will definitely have my surgeon give me a...

I will definitely have my surgeon give me a prescription for pain meds before i leave the hospital. Dumb pm doctor. she could have given me mscontin or something for nerve pain or anything, just told...
Forum: iSpine 09-07-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,405
Posted By jsewell
I'm sure they don't understand pain unless they...

I'm sure they don't understand pain unless they have experienced it themselves.
My pain management doctors office finally called back and they are giving me a prescription for 7 pills. They also...
Forum: iSpine 09-07-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,423
Posted By jsewell
i didn't really notice much benefit at home and...

i didn't really notice much benefit at home and then the dog ate it
judy
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-07-2012, 01:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
I had to call the pm again today as i never heard...

I had to call the pm again today as i never heard . THis time they had to count out the pills they gave me since my last visit. do they think i can't count or add or see the bottle getting empty? my...
Forum: iSpine 09-06-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,405
Posted By jsewell
Mike After struggling with my pain management...

Mike
After struggling with my pain management doctor all week trying to get me enough meds to get me through the weekend till surgery monday, i read this and can't believe it. So you get one Ok...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-06-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
Hi Maria, I had called the police and had to...

Hi Maria,
I had called the police and had to wait until after labor day for the officer to return my call. He said it is a changing street in particular. One incident happened at my house, but it...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-05-2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
6 days to go to surgery. I am probably going to...

6 days to go to surgery. I am probably going to be one of the happiest people arriving for surgery. I am so tired of not being able to walk and being in pain. My dishes are all dirty now, the kids do...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-03-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
7 days till surgery and the house is under...

7 days till surgery and the house is under contract with me. Now the damn inspection and appraisal again. It all that works, it should be ok, but with me, i am never sure. I can't believe i will have...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-02-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
Actually this house i am trying to put an offer...

Actually this house i am trying to put an offer on now is a one story. 4 bedrooms so everyone gets one for now. Maybe in the future i can have a guest room. 2 full bathrooms which i decided was a...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 09-02-2012, 05:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
I/;ve had problems with screws loose in my head...

I/;ve had problems with screws loose in my head too. Cervical spine!!! But those did not sit on the longest nerve in my body. Thankfully. I used to get some sharp jolts from them, but they have...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 08-31-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
Thanks Maria, Saw my surgeon for pre op #2...

Thanks Maria,
Saw my surgeon for pre op #2 today.
well that is pre op #2 within a month. spine surgery # 9 i think. Surgery is Sept 10th. i am doing my hospital pre op this saturday. hard to fit...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 08-23-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,431
Posted By jsewell
Surgery August 2nd 2012

I have been debating about posting anything as i am in such a down mood. But 3 weeks ago i had a revision of T-12 thru L-4 , then a fusion of L4-5. My surgeon said all went well.. I had 2 fractures...
Forum: iSpine 07-31-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,528
Posted By jsewell
At your young age, i would first check out all...

At your young age, i would first check out all alternatives to fusion. That being said, i am the queen of fusion., Through many surgeries and for many reasons i am now fused from C4 thru L4. I am...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 07-30-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,532
Posted By jsewell
zfontana, I am glad to hear you are having...

zfontana,
I am glad to hear you are having success with your procedure. I hope as your doctor said it gets better and better for you as time goes on.
judy
Forum: iSpine 07-27-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,464
Posted By jsewell
What a great experience. I am so happy for you....

What a great experience. I am so happy for you. Continue to keep us posted on your progress.
judy
Forum: iSpine 07-24-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,736
Posted By jsewell
Gil I am so sorry to hear of your condition. I...

Gil I am so sorry to hear of your condition. I did just look up coflex to find out what you had done. I'm truly sorry you did not get any improvement from that surgery.
I am a really fused person...
Forum: iSpine 07-23-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,097
Posted By jsewell
Hi Aborigine Funny , i am from Rhode Island and...

Hi Aborigine
Funny , i am from Rhode Island and never hear much about the state except in jokes.
I understand more about what is going on now. Now i have no idea what fibrin therapy is so i must...
Forum: iSpine 07-22-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,829
Posted By jsewell
Jeff, I was a person who experienced bad things...

Jeff, I was a person who experienced bad things after having surgery with DrJohn Regan. A nerve was nicked or something when doing my vats surgery. I had severe breathing problems in surgery. He...
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