Forum: iSpine
04-07-2009, 10:17 PM
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Views: 3,805
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-07-2009, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
Kim,
My surgeon acted like I didn't even need...
Kim,
My surgeon acted like I didn't even need a brace. He gave me a soft one, on my request. It is elastic all the way around. I bought a harder one at the medical supply store, it has a couple...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-07-2009, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 20,105
I also can't wait to hear how you are doing. I...
I also can't wait to hear how you are doing. I hope and pray you have a great flight home. I'm sure you will be tired from traveling home. Amazing how flying and driving wear you out like they do....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-07-2009, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
3 Week Update!
I am doing so much better at 3 weeks, it really is better by the day. I am still on percocet, working on cutting back. My muscles are all still sore. It is kinda like have body aches from the flu....
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,059
healthcare...
You know, many Americans think that they want helthcare like Canada has. Like, wow, they all get healthcare, without paying money!
I wish they could all read so many of these stories, and see...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,440
Katie, I have heard only great things on Dr....
Katie, I have heard only great things on Dr. Bitan. You can go on the Charite website and there is a link to a video of Dr. Bitan doing a Charite ADR. It is really interesting to watch... a little...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,072
Mary, Is the picture of your daughter? She is...
Mary, Is the picture of your daughter? She is absolutely adorable, love the bikini! It is so hard being a mom and having pain, so I can't imagine being by myself. It will get better, so hang in...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,059
Katie,
You can post your images here. There...
Katie,
You can post your images here. There is an option on your user cp, to have a photo album, where you can have images, photos, whatever, for other users to see. You can also post the image...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,551
I wish I only had to go every 4 weeks. I am...
I wish I only had to go every 4 weeks. I am there every week, because my scripts run out at different times of the month. I am on 5 rx's for pain and 3 rx's for other stuff. When the kids are...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,072
Wow Mary,
Good thing you had a friend there...
Wow Mary,
Good thing you had a friend there and didn't have to call 911. It sounds like you had and extremely compassionate doctor (which really surprises me, as ER drs see lots of people faking...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,794
Oh, I have heard this one too many times! My...
Oh, I have heard this one too many times! My husband used to give me the exercise crap. He finally got it after seeing me go through surgery. My mom still acts like I was crazy for having surgery....
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-03-2009, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 173
Views: 39,209
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,544
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2009, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,059
Katie,
I can't say for sure; but think my...
Katie,
I can't say for sure; but think my cousin has had his for 2 years. I am not very close to him, so I have talked to him in months. I didn't even know he had previous back problems, until...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-02-2009, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 19,221
Got a confession..
I broke down yesterday and cleaned my house. I just couldn't take it anymore. I am very OCD about cleanliness (it's next to Godliness, right?) I scrubbed bath tubs, showers, sinks, vaccummed,...
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Forum: iSpine
04-02-2009, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,114
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Forum: iSpine
04-02-2009, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,012
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Forum: iSpine
04-01-2009, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 16,934
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Forum: iSpine
04-01-2009, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,147
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Forum: iSpine
04-01-2009, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,059
Katie,
This is my first time reading this...
Katie,
This is my first time reading this post, wish I would have read it sooner. My cousin had a similar surgery, not sure if it was the DIAM; but same concept. He was 24 at the time and has...
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Forum: iSpine
03-31-2009, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,147
I agree with Terry, on the side effects. I...
I agree with Terry, on the side effects. I initally couldn't tell that Lyrica was doing anything for me. I went on and off of it several times, just because I was sick of spending tons of money on...
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Forum: iSpine
03-31-2009, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 21,172
Justin,
I am sorry that you have to go...
Justin,
I am sorry that you have to go through more surgery. I know you have done your homework and have found the best surgery and best surgeon for you. Sounds like you are in great hands. I...
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Forum: iSpine
03-31-2009, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 16,934
I think the key word is RESEARCH! You must do...
I think the key word is RESEARCH! You must do research, form your own opinions and make your own choice. I wanted to know that, regardless of my surgery outcome, that I had made the best choice for...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-31-2009, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 20,105
Bob,
I am so glad that you had such a...
Bob,
I am so glad that you had such a WONDERFUL experience! I am so glad that you went with your gut and chose the surgeon who you felt was best for you! I am glad to have a partner-in-healing!...
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Forum: iSpine
03-30-2009, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 21,172
Justin,
That sucks that you are going...
Justin,
That sucks that you are going downhill so fast. I know you have faith and that is the best thing you can have. I know without faith I would never have made it to this point. I know you...
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