Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-22-2009, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,034
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Forum: iSpine
02-20-2009, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,915
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Forum: iSpine
02-20-2009, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,489
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-20-2009, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,116
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Forum: iSpine
02-19-2009, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,374
Cindylou,
I am always amazed at your stamina...
Cindylou,
I am always amazed at your stamina and your search for a pain free life. I think we are all in search of that and can relate to your bumpy road. I think of you often as a role model for...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-19-2009, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 17,816
Cindylou,
Thanks so much for your words of...
Cindylou,
Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. I know I am only 10 days post surgery but we all have such high expectations of ourselves. Yesterday felt so good and of course today is...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-19-2009, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 17,816
Poncho and All,
Your vibes must have worked...
Poncho and All,
Your vibes must have worked because today was much better. I actually got dressed and took a short walk outside. What a great feeling. I am really taking it easy but trying to...
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Forum: iSpine
02-15-2009, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 21,463
Justin
I am so glad that at least you may have...
Justin
I am so glad that at least you may have found out what needs to be done. I have been told to get several opinions before surgery. I am sorry that you are still in a lot of pain. The medrol...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-15-2009, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,116
Hi Twin,
I am not doing as well as you yet but...
Hi Twin,
I am not doing as well as you yet but I'll be there soon. Your recovery sounds fantastic. Having been through this before I would say to take is easy the first few weeks. Walk and rest a...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-14-2009, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 17,816
Post Op day 4
Hello All,
Thanks for the wonderful wishes, I tried to get something down but I guess it was not too coherent. Saint Joseph's is a beautiful hospital. All the staff and doctors are so happy and...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-12-2009, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 17,816
Never again
Arghhhhhhh, worst ever day after,
still in hospital. 6 hour surgery, pretty weak, i'll write more soon. Got both discs out! Went well.
Phylly
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-10-2009, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,855
Totally Agree
And he can answer the long questions with long answers.
Phylly
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Forum: iSpine
02-09-2009, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,838
Still going ahead
Cathy,
As of this moment, 3:30 p.m., I am still moving forward toward tomorrow. I have to be there at 5 am. ughhh, I do not do mornings.
Linda,
How did your friend do with her revision? I...
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Forum: iSpine
02-08-2009, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,838
Thank you all Again
I had a great visit with my son, still here. i had an awesome birthday and my pain has almost vanished. How long do medrol packs work????? I can handle this and I must call my Dr. tomorrow and ask...
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Forum: iSpine
02-08-2009, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,604
Oh my gosh Linda,
I also wish you the best with...
Oh my gosh Linda,
I also wish you the best with this next injection. I guess this is coming up soon and that scary "hopes this works" feeling is there. I have been told to go to the happy peaceful...
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Forum: iSpine
02-08-2009, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 21,100
dose pack
Hi Justin,
Have you finished your medrol dose pack yet? Honestly, mine took over a week to kick in. You may find that you are going to feel a lot better soon. I will think about you feeling...
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Forum: iSpine
02-07-2009, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,838
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Forum: iSpine
02-07-2009, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,838
last minute dilemma
I am ready, I have a date, Insurance is approved etc. I woke up this morning is less pain than yesterday and yesterday was less than last week. i finished a medrol pack last week to counteract the...
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Forum: iSpine
02-06-2009, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,838
almost there
I met with my surgeon for the pre-op visit. I am in awe of his grasp of this surgery. I really feel at peace with this decision and he made me feel I should come through it okay. I know there are...
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Forum: iSpine
02-06-2009, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,374
CindyLou,
You ARE NOT A LOSER! Sometimes we...
CindyLou,
You ARE NOT A LOSER! Sometimes we have these things happen to us and no one knows why. If you need to apply for disability it is okay, especially if you are unable to work. I also think...
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Forum: iSpine
02-06-2009, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 21,100
Justin,
I am so sorry that you are in pain from...
Justin,
I am so sorry that you are in pain from the myelogram. I also had to take a medrol pack and it really didn't work right away, it took about a week for the full effect so hang there. I hope...
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Forum: iSpine
02-05-2009, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,374
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Forum: iSpine
02-04-2009, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,838
Dale,
Such good advice for me as I tend to get...
Dale,
Such good advice for me as I tend to get really anxious and go to the worse case scenario. Much better to breath and be in a happy place. I hope they have really happy meds for me at the...
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Forum: iSpine
02-04-2009, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,541
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Forum: iSpine
02-04-2009, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,838
All I can say is I am paralyzed with fear and...
All I can say is I am paralyzed with fear and feel such heartwarming responses to my situation. Thank you all for such wonderful info and thoughts and prayers. I keep pretending I am okay and then...
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