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[TiredofPain]

Hi again. Not sure why I thought that my appt was the 29th, as it was actually the 26th. And it didn't go very well as far as I'm concerned. I have a great surgeon, but this time, he seemed to be in a hurry. Maybe I'm too sensitive or something. But they took xrays, and he came in and said that I'm not fusing very well, and he wants to put me on a bone growth simulator and give it two months to determine if another surgery is necessary. Needless to say, that was not remotely close to what I was expecting. He asked about smoking, and mentioned vitamin d. I was taking vitamin D supplements last year but quit. Guess that was bad. I was also diagnosed seven or so years ago with the early stages of osteoporosis. Although I do still have pain, I don't like the prospect of another surgery. If I don't get good fusion and that will be at the 1 year mark when I go back. Will surgery be a necessity. I have for the most part accepted that I will have some pain for the remainder of my life. It's a bummer, but it is what it is. I'm pretty limited now as far as what I can do, but other issues contribute to that as well. Sorry, starting to ramble. I still consider my surgery to be a success because it is better than pre-surgery. Any thoughts on the bone growth stimulator, and if it does not help with the fusion, is another surgery in my best bet. Thanks in advance for any response. J