M6-L L5-S1 Oct/2011 Feb 2014 told it's failing

[Tableone]

Hello:

i just wanted to say how sorry I am that your surgery failed. How very traumatic! However, I appreciate you posting about it so we can all learn. Could you please let us know what you decided to do? I'm preparing for lumbar 2 level surgery and want to know what the surgery options are in the US or Europe for failed ADR surgeries. Actually, in my particular case the ADR is only expected to last for about 15 years so I really need to have a plan in place for when my do break down.

Thank you!

[runner]

Tableone, who was it that said that your ADR would last only 15 years?
You do not have to say a name but I am curious about that because there are people past 15. I am six years plus for my first ADR. It is working fine. Other one, is a question mark, mechanically, it is supposed to be fine.

Vicki, Sorry to hear your problem.

I am having problems with my L5/S1 but my ADR is working fine. I spoke to my doctor about 2 months ago and he thinks fusion might not help me. He said to fuse my L5/S1 would be a "knee-jerk reaction", but I am not sure (u can see my thread). If he did a posterior fusion, he would leave the ProDisc in. Looking at what can happen in surgery, I do not think I would attempt to take out a ProDisc ADR that has been in there for three years. Being an RN, influences my thinking, however.

He also told me the fusion would not be an easy surgery, and so I am seeing if that is the thing to do.
I know my problems are progressing because now, I am waking up and my left foot is numb. That has happened in the past 2 weeks; so that kind of worries me. I just think the progressive nature of my problems indicate something that is pressing on my nerves and is obscurred by the artifact from the stainless steel ProDisc ADR. My pain doctor thinks I have a permanent problem, nerve damage.

Vicki, actually, about the M-6, I have not seen too many fail or develop problems. This is a heads up of what can occur. But who knows, I mean so many things can happen with a spinal surgery. In the future, I hope they can halt DDD without surgery.

Hang in there,

Runner

[vnf]

Surgery will be November 19th with Dr. Regan.
Anterior approach, M6 removed and a fusion will be done.

I got out of cooking a Thanksgiving dinner but maybe instead we will just be thankful for a successful surgery!

[Maria]

Ok wishing you the absolute best with surgery preparation, surgery, recovery, insurance .. everything.. can't even think of enough things to cover bases though cover bases and then some positive vibes/wishes/prayers/thoughts sending your way!

Maria

[Maria]

Have been having my own little sitting problem the last 6 weeks or so and not getting to check things out here much though am here now and wondering how you're progressing? I do hope you are making a steady recovery and your pain levels are less~ whenever you have time and feel like posting an update please do. Sending out continued good thoughts regarding your recovery~ Maria