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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-18-2009, 03:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,441
Posted By Kathy
Karin, Sounds like things are improving for you....

Karin, Sounds like things are improving for you. Sucks you are having SI joint issues. Just wondering, where the heck are the SI joints? I have read alot about them; but no idea where they are. ...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-18-2009, 03:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
Posted By Kathy
Yeah, the dog is pissed about the cone. If he...

Yeah, the dog is pissed about the cone. If he could keep his mouth off of his wound he wouldn't have to wear it! He is an extremely high maintenance dog!
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-18-2009, 03:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
Posted By Kathy
Just uploaded these Easter pictures to my...

Just uploaded these Easter pictures to my computer and had to share. Emma is 5 1/2 years old and Ava is 3 years old.

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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-18-2009, 01:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
Posted By Kathy
Here is a picture of Jack in his cone. 22

Here is a picture of Jack in his cone.

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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-17-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
Posted By Kathy
I miss my dog

Hey, nothing to do with backs here....
My dog, Jack, a white boxer, had surgery last week on Tuesday. He has these growths that appear on his skin, that are basically just like a zit. With Jack,...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-17-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 39,209
Posted By Kathy
LMAO- I always say that the trade off for being...

LMAO- I always say that the trade off for being tall is an extreme lack of coordination; at least I got screwed in that department. I'm not good at sports (I played basketball in junior high and...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-17-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,522
Posted By Kathy
Phylly- Sorry you are hurting still, although 2...

Phylly- Sorry you are hurting still, although 2 months is early in a fusion recovery. I hope the pain is just temporary and resolves soon.

I would love to see a picture of your new puppies! ...
Forum: iSpine 04-17-2009, 02:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,580
Posted By Kathy
Wow! That sounds very painful. I have never had...

Wow! That sounds very painful. I have never had one done on my side either, always lying on my stomach under fluroscopy. I can't even stand the lidocaine shot, hence why I get the sedation. I hope...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-16-2009, 04:35 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 39,209
Posted By Kathy
Mark, How tall are you? And Diane? Just...

Mark, How tall are you? And Diane?

Just curious, as I am from a tall family. I'm 5'10" and hubby 6'2" My brothers are 6'3" and 6'4", dad is 6'2". In my family, you are short if you are...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-16-2009, 04:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
Posted By Kathy
CL- I had one level done, L4/5 Active L. I am...

CL- I had one level done, L4/5 Active L. I am going to be able to be followed at my original surgeons office (Texas Back Institute). They were also investigators in the Active L trial, so they are...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-16-2009, 04:13 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 51,256
Posted By Kathy
K, This sucks, so sorry. The same thing...

K,
This sucks, so sorry. The same thing happened to me, 6 months after the first wreck. Same thing, sorry to file on insurance; but you just re-hurt me (I was actually feeling better as I had...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-15-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
Posted By Kathy
4 Weeks Post-Op!

Yeah, I am finally 4 weeks post op!

I am feeling really good overall. My muscles are still pretty stiff; but it is not the same pain as before. The pain now will be more in my butt, legs and...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-15-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,105
Posted By Kathy
Bob, Glad you are feeling better. I'm sorry...

Bob,
Glad you are feeling better. I'm sorry your flight home sucked. Mine wasn't so great either; but it wasn't because of TSA or the airline. We missed our first flight because I realized half...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-15-2009, 03:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,593
Posted By Kathy
I second Maria on the Lyrica suggestion. It has...

I second Maria on the Lyrica suggestion. It has helped my nerve pain tremendously. I actually started it for a numb thumb issue and mild carpal tunnel syndrome in the same arm. The pain from this...
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,580
Posted By Kathy
Mary, I pray your headache is gone in the...

Mary,
I pray your headache is gone in the morning.

When I had my second daughter, I had epidural issues. After getting my first epidural, I was 'rolled' from side to side to help my...
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2009, 03:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,439
Posted By Kathy
Jentop's post reminded me of the domino...

Jentop's post reminded me of the domino effect....
My pre-surgery MRI and the one before it were done 10 months apart, with no new trauma during that time. During that time the DDD progression...
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2009, 03:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,141
Posted By Kathy
Gil, I agree on getting more opinions. As...

Gil,
I agree on getting more opinions. As mentioned, an ADR surgeon can do fusions as well. I was told by my surgeon that if he got into surgery and saw something that would make me not a good...
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2009, 12:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,781
Posted By Kathy
Wow, sounds like your after care was as shitty as...

Wow, sounds like your after care was as shitty as mine. I like the prisoner of war analogy, as I felt the same way. I had this nurse, who I swear, got joy out of being mean to me and withholding my...
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,391
Posted By Kathy
hello and welcome ericsbackhurts and sand52. I...

hello and welcome ericsbackhurts and sand52. I am not in the CA area, so I have no idea the answers to your questions; but wanted to welcome you.
Forum: iSpine 04-14-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,439
Posted By Kathy
Cathy, I am so happy that you got an answer! ...

Cathy,
I am so happy that you got an answer! I know that it makes a big difference to have hope and a plan. As far as when to have surgery and is your pain bad enough. I think that it depends...
Forum: iSpine 04-14-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,300
Posted By Kathy
I second the going shopping, then finish with a...

I second the going shopping, then finish with a yummy dinner. I love to shop for kid clothes (hence why my girls have way too many clothes), don't know how you can't smile when looking at all the...
Forum: iSpine 04-14-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,781
Posted By Kathy
Sandy, Made me think of some funny things I have...

Sandy, Made me think of some funny things I have experienced on this journey.
First, I went to a dr and he and the nurse shared the same last name. I had kinda though they were maybe married;...
Forum: iSpine 04-12-2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,172
Posted By Kathy
Justin, I am so sorry that things are going...

Justin,
I am so sorry that things are going downhill so quickly for you. I had no idea how bad it was. Pain sucks, figuratively and it literally sucks the life out of you. I know you are...
Forum: iSpine 04-12-2009, 02:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,114
Posted By Kathy
Justin, I hope you didn't think I was saying...

Justin,
I hope you didn't think I was saying that I believed in the for profit legal killing of people they are doing now.

I completely agree with everything you said.

I think that...
Forum: iSpine 04-12-2009, 02:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,953
Posted By Kathy
Eastex- How does that not suprise me? ...

Eastex- How does that not suprise me?

Justin- I'm glad to have a man finally admit the 'idiot sex' :D

Well, we had a few minutes of peace and quiet from the kids this afternoon, so we did...
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