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Forum: iSpine 03-23-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,428
Posted By Kathy
Smile Saw the dr today & found out what disc I have!

Hey everyone,
I saw the surgeon today, everything is great! He did x-rays and the placement of perfect. He was very proud of his work, he said that he has bragging rights now with my surgeons in...
Forum: iSpine 03-23-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,428
Posted By Kathy
Question Is my old pain gone?

On day 3 I felt like my old pain was gone and only incision pain was bothersome. Today, I have been very tight in my back, butt and hips. I think I did a little too much yesterday (I went shopping...
Forum: iSpine 03-22-2009, 03:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,149
Posted By Kathy
After my last MRI, I had extra back pain. It was...

After my last MRI, I had extra back pain. It was from laying on that flat surface and for so long. I was so cramped when I got out of that thing, it was awful. That was the first time that it ever...
Forum: iSpine 03-21-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,428
Posted By Kathy
BTW, I either recieved the Activ-L or a Charite...

BTW, I either recieved the Activ-L or a Charite (Pro-Disc was also a control in the study, but my surgeon preferred and only did the Charite as the control).

The level done was L4/5. I was...
Forum: iSpine 03-21-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,428
Posted By Kathy
I didn't have an epidural with surgery, although...

I didn't have an epidural with surgery, although it would have been nice. The surgeon also ordered my morphine to be intermuscular (meaning I got a painful shot in the thigh that burnt like hell...
Forum: iSpine 03-21-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,428
Posted By Kathy
Oh, here is the beautiful view from my balcony. ...

Oh, here is the beautiful view from my balcony.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m215/jbekme/surgery005.jpg
Forum: iSpine 03-21-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,428
Posted By Kathy
Hey Everyone, I am feeling sooo much better...

Hey Everyone, I am feeling sooo much better today. Each day is 10x better than the last. After surgery on Tuesday, I wanted to die my pain was so out of control (my body processes pain medication...
Forum: iSpine 03-20-2009, 03:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,428
Posted By Kathy
I'm on the 'other side' now!

Hey everyone,
I have been in horrible post-op pain for the last 3 days and couldn't post. We just got to the hotel from the hospital a few hours ago. The surgeon said everythig went...
Forum: iSpine 03-16-2009, 03:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,471
Posted By Kathy
That is great that you are doing so well! That...

That is great that you are doing so well! That is so sweet to think of me, when you are just days out of surgery. I'm now on the 36 hour countdown, hopefully I will stay busy and not think about...
Forum: iSpine 03-16-2009, 03:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,501
Posted By Kathy
I feel your 'pain' (pun intended). I had my...

I feel your 'pain' (pun intended). I had my hormones checked because I was having lots of weird issues going on. Well, I have LESS hormones than a menopausal woman. I had a .6 and a 12 I had them...
Forum: iSpine 03-16-2009, 03:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,145
Posted By Kathy
Wink I'm in Florida!

Hey Everyone, My husband and I arrived in Florida a couple of hours ago. We are staying on the beach and it is awesome here! We so lucked out on a great room, with a balcony facing the ocean. I...
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 01:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,437
Posted By Kathy
Cathy, That is great. It sounds like you are...

Cathy, That is great. It sounds like you are doing all the right things to get to surgery. I know it can't come soon enough. I only have a few more days and it seems like an eternity. Your...
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 01:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,501
Posted By Kathy
Weather Change and Increased Pain???

I am stealing this post from Dale (dshobbies), where it is posted under Mark's (mmglobal) chest pain thread. Just curious what you all think.



I used to think it was bulls**t when people said...
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 01:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,437
Posted By Kathy
Cathy, I second Phylly on calling the guy. I...

Cathy,
I second Phylly on calling the guy. I have often times given out my phone number to people who are wanting to talk spine. It is easier for me to talk on the phone, than to try to type it...
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,145
Posted By Kathy
Thank you all so much, I probably would have...

Thank you all so much, I probably would have given up if it wasn't for all of your encouragement.
Dale- I also bought some 4 leaf clover socks for surgery, maybe they will let me keep them? I know...
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2009, 06:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,450
Posted By Kathy
Winston sounds like my cat, Barney. We always...

Winston sounds like my cat, Barney. We always joke that he thinks he makes the house payment.
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-13-2009, 06:04 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,522
Posted By Kathy
Phylly, You sound like you are doing really...

Phylly,
You sound like you are doing really good, for just 4 weeks out from surgery. If you are looking good, that is good. I always feel better if I feel like I look good, kinda lifts your...
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2009, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,145
Posted By Kathy
4 Days till Surgery!

I am so ready to go to Miami and have this surgery done. I have bought all of the supplies you all suggested. Hubby has already got dibs on my grabbers when I am done with them. I still haven't...
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,537
Posted By Kathy
Mark- I think that is a pretty good description,...

Mark- I think that is a pretty good description, probably as close to good as it gets.
Childbirth for me was off the chart. I did not scream, yell or curse... I cried, whimpered and prayed for...
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2009, 05:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,437
Posted By Kathy
I am sorry that this is going slow. I did the...

I am sorry that this is going slow. I did the same wait on medical records, paid over $60 for them, and then got the wrong ones! I had to sign a new release, wait some more, pay more money and...
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2009, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,137
Posted By Kathy
That is really scary, as I wore the fentanyl...

That is really scary, as I wore the fentanyl patch when I had an MRI before. I had no idea, and I did read all of the warnings!
Forum: iSpine 03-13-2009, 04:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,471
Posted By Kathy
CL- I am glad you are doing good. How are the...

CL- I am glad you are doing good. How are the pain levels? Not sure of the term pc pump (I am assuming that is the morphine pump?) I don't envy the crutches, been there done that, very hard to use...
Forum: iSpine 03-11-2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,748
Posted By Kathy
I agree. I am going into ADR praying, hoping and...

I agree. I am going into ADR praying, hoping and being 'positive' that I will have a great outcome. At the same time, I know that it doesn't always work out that way. Some people can be the...
Forum: iSpine 03-11-2009, 12:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,471
Posted By Kathy
Praise God! That is great news that everything...

Praise God! That is great news that everything went wonderfully and she is in recovery. I can't wait to hear from CL on how her recovery is going. I hope she is enjoying the well deserved drugged...
Forum: iSpine 03-11-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,450
Posted By Kathy
In addition to my two real children, Emma 5 1/2...

In addition to my two real children, Emma 5 1/2 and Ava 3, I have pet children too. We have 1 dog, 3 cats, 1 leopard tortoise, 3 saltwater fish, and 1 beta fish (had two but the youngest cat ate...
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