Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-13-2009, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
Still Hanging In Here
Hi everyone. Just stopping by to let you know I'm still hanging in there. Things have been super busy lately & when they aren't, I'm just plain anti-social.
I'm still dealing with the "new" pain...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-15-2009, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
Terry,
Indeed, I have a lot going on. Of...
Terry,
Indeed, I have a lot going on. Of course my life is always full of some kind of drama. Kinda sad that it almost seems normal to me.
I have to go for an SI Joint injection on Wednesday....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-15-2009, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
Hi Cindylou,
How are you feeling since your...
Hi Cindylou,
How are you feeling since your SI Joint fusion? Hopefully better. I know that it's still the early days since the surgery. I'm a NY'er & we're not known for being very patient when it...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-15-2009, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
6 Week Post-Op Visit
I had my 6 week post op visit a week & a half ago. Sorry for the delay in the update. I've just got a lot going on along with an increase in discomfort when I sit for too long. I basically have good...
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Forum: iSpine
03-10-2009, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,804
Yay!
That's great news! Thanks for keeping us updated Justin!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Cindy!
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
03-08-2009, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,648
Mark,
I told Dr. Bitan that you said hello and...
Mark,
I told Dr. Bitan that you said hello and he asked me how I knew you. I told him about your website here & he said "well tell him I said hello as well". Ahhh a man of very few words..... ;)
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
03-04-2009, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,648
Back to the frozen tundra
Well, my trip to Florida is officially over. It's back to the frozen tundra of NY BOOOOOOO!
I did push myself a little bit on the trip. We did a lot of walking which I wasn't doing much of back in...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-16-2009, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
Thank You
Thank you everyone again for your support & suggestions. It's wonderful to be part of such a supportive community of people who know what I am going though.
I was on Lyrica until 2 weeks before my...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-15-2009, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
Recovery Process So Far
Before I had my surgery, I was suffering a great deal with right leg/foot pain/numbness. When I initially woke up in the recovery room, I was still suffering from pins & needles sensations in my...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-15-2009, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
The "new" pain
The TENS unit I have is currently out of commission. I have a feeling that there is a "back up" battery in there which is shot so I have to send it in for service. I wouldn't use it unless I clear it...
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Forum: iSpine
02-14-2009, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,356
Updates
Surgery blog has been updated.
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-14-2009, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
2 Week Post-Op Follow Up
So I went for my 2 week post-op follow up last Thursday. I had to ask a friend of mine to go down to NYC with me since family members had to work. There is nothing I hate more than to bother people...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-12-2009, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 18,324
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Forum: iSpine
02-12-2009, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,492
Nothing Yet....
I haven't heard anything yet. I sent her a PM on the other spine board on the 10th. It looks like the message was read but I haven't heard from her yet.
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Forum: iSpine
02-12-2009, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 15,933
Very Interested in SI Issues
Hi Mark,
I have an interest in SI joint issues as I feel that I am suffering from this as well as my back issues. I had x-rays taken a few years ago & I found out from the report (not from my...
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Forum: iSpine
02-11-2009, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,743
Cutting Meds After 1 Week Post Op?
Sarah,
I'm a bit surprised that your doctor is cutting you back on pain meds so quickly after surgery. I was on Oxycontin & Percoset for 3 weeks after my fusion surgery. I'm off of the Oxycontin...
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Forum: iSpine
02-10-2009, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,356
Hey!
Terry,
I'm glad to hear that your wife is doing well after her surgery. She should absolutely take it easy as I understand that her type of surgery isn't an easy one.
I know that I have been...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-10-2009, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,402
Legal Help
Sarah,
I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. I had a percutaneous discectomy/IDET done in 2004 & it took me a while to feel "normal". I was out on disability for 3 months before going back to...
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Forum: iSpine
02-06-2009, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,356
Following Up On Post-Surgical Issues
I never even thought of those problems as being a reaction to anesthesia. I don't recall having those issues when I had surgery back in 2002, but then again that was so long ago.
I will be calling...
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Forum: iSpine
02-06-2009, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,662
What?!?
CindyLou,
YOU ARE NOT A LOSER! You should not be ashamed of for filing for disability. You obviously are unable to work due to your injuries.
Just be aware that sometimes it is hard to get...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-03-2009, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
I'm surprised too!
I'm surprised too as to how much I remember after the surgery. I think part of the reason why I remember so much is because I was stressed out & wanted to know exactly what was going on.
I was...
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Forum: iSpine
02-02-2009, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,356
Didn't Mean To Freak You Out
Eastex,
I'm sorry if my blog kinda freaked you out. I have been thinking about your upcoming surgery. If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me & I will try to answer them the best that...
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Forum: iSpine
02-01-2009, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,356
Surgery Blog Up
I finally got my surgery blog posted for those who are interested in reading it & for those who need help falling asleep ;)
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-01-2009, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
Part 2 of Previous Post
PART 2
The morning of day three, Dr. Hoppenfeld came to see me. He commented on my noisy neighbor and when I told him what happened the night before, he was shocked. So he ordered me a regimen of...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-01-2009, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
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