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07-03-2010, 02:47 PM
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OMG! Now maybe ans and I will have our fusions!!
I'm so happy to hear you've been able to hike again and for such good amounts of time! The working on the small horse farm probably is really making you feel even better! Congrats on your success to date and best wishes for continued progress! 
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07-03-2010, 05:27 PM
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This deserves three thumbs up but alas, I only have 2
 Wish I was doing as well as you!!!! Life can be good again, enjoy. Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005 Dr. B in Bogen, Germany Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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07-03-2010, 08:11 PM
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So encouraged to hear about the hiking!
I have been told I could be good to XC ski this winter, I am very hopeful!! Congrats, great to hear you are feeling so positive!
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***************************************** Supergirl C4/5, 5/6. 6/7 degenerative cervical spine disease with stenosis, severe cord compression with atrophy presented suddenly Post Op for Anterior corpectomy and fusion of C5-7 with PEEK cage, discectomy and fusion C4-5 with PEEK cage and anterior titanium plate June '10
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07-07-2010, 11:53 PM
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The doctor said I was good to go with hiking. As for complete fusion I believe that takes approx nine months. Someone please clarify. I am about 6 months. I've had lots of ups and downs and some pretty down days so in no way do I want to appear it's all been uphill, but when it happens, it is cool. Actually he doesn't want to xray until nine months as he said it needed this time.
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Chemically sensitive disc/Annular tears, DDD, mild bulging, facet arthritus Dancing accident in 96. tried PT, acupuncture, pilates, pain mgmt. nothing worked. Epidurals, facet blocks, caudal blocks, discogram. Opiates for ten years, oral prednisone, toradol inj. & more. Two level spinal fusion with BMS, cages, hardware. due to bone density problems from chemotherapy, they had to go in front and back. Surgery Nov. 6, 2010. So far no regrets.
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07-08-2010, 12:13 AM
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I LOVE MY DOCTOR.....and he's from Kaiser! Never thought I would ever say that!!! Dr.Ravi Baines, Oakland, CA. He is warm, caring, head of the spine dept and was confident he could help me. I always liked what Dr. Zeegers said "I can't give you a new back, but I can give you a new life". Someone correct me if I have written this wrong. I'll never ever be who or what I was before, but that's ok if I can have moments.
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Chemically sensitive disc/Annular tears, DDD, mild bulging, facet arthritus Dancing accident in 96. tried PT, acupuncture, pilates, pain mgmt. nothing worked. Epidurals, facet blocks, caudal blocks, discogram. Opiates for ten years, oral prednisone, toradol inj. & more. Two level spinal fusion with BMS, cages, hardware. due to bone density problems from chemotherapy, they had to go in front and back. Surgery Nov. 6, 2010. So far no regrets.
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07-14-2010, 02:33 PM
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Sounds encouraging!
Glad to hear the news!
My understanding is that fusions occur within 3-6 months. At the very beginning of my surgery discussion, I was told I could get back to outdoor activities this winter, but I allow my NS to reserve clearance until he sees the Xrays! I am sure if your doc was comfortable, he must be confident it's safe! Please tell about all the hiking, etc, so i can live vicariously this summer! Best wishes!
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***************************************** Supergirl C4/5, 5/6. 6/7 degenerative cervical spine disease with stenosis, severe cord compression with atrophy presented suddenly Post Op for Anterior corpectomy and fusion of C5-7 with PEEK cage, discectomy and fusion C4-5 with PEEK cage and anterior titanium plate June '10
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