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04-01-2008, 01:51 PM
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Jeans still hurt me
Diane,
You look fabulous!!! I never saw the river post surgery - couldn't make it that far. I'm so happy this is going so well for you. I still haven't been wearing jeans - although my incision is primarily healed there is a small part on the bottom of it that gets aggravated when I wear jeans if I don't cover it. So, sweats it is!! Cheryl
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44 Year Old, mom of 3 DDD - l4-s1- woke up Feb 2005 and couldn't walk Tried PT, Injections, Accupuncture, drugs, etc. 2 level Prodisc ADR L4-S1, Feb. 18, 2008 Dr. Bertagnoli - Straubing, Germany - SUCCESS - Now I struggle with Neck Pain likely c5-7 PT, injections, rhizotomy.......MRI and CT Myleo not consistent with pain symptoms, waiting that out, keeping my passport valid 
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04-01-2008, 04:22 PM
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Diane's surgery
Diane,
Wishing you a most speedy recovery! You have been so supportive and wonderful to us (the community), thank you so much for being such a giving person. We wish you all of the best and pain free days soon to come. Best regards, Dan
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04-02-2008, 04:30 PM
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Another major hurtle cleared today. I picked up a car and we are now in Munich. I was concerned about how Diane would tolerate > 1.5 hour drive... I was anticipating having to stop many times so she could walk and stretch. Today brought a little extra pain from yesterday's activity level and from changes in the meds... but she talks about discomfort and minor pain.
We are staying back at Hotel am Markt, so there is plenty for her to do... I'll be working much of our remaining time here in Munich. All the best, Mark
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1997 MVA 2000 L4-5 Microdiscectomy/laminotomy 2001 L5-S1 Micro-d/lami 2002 L4-S1 Charite' ADR - SUCCESS! 2009 C3-C4, C5-C6-C7, T1-T2 ProDisc-C Nova Summer 2009, more bad thoracic discs! Life After Surgery Website President: Global Patient Network, Inc. Founder: www.iSpine.org
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04-02-2008, 06:54 PM
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Thanks for sharing
Hi Mark. I'm so glad to hear that your wife's surgery went well. Reading about her recovery confirms that ADR is a superior choice to fusion when it is appropriate. As you know, it wasn't an option for me at L-4 to S-1 because of previous fusion and Harrington rods directly above the site. Although I am doing fine now (3+ months post op), there is no way I could have been up and walking around as quickly as Diane has. Out of the hospital in 3 days is amazing. Going for mile and a half walks and long car rides so quickly makes me feel a little envious, but I am very happy for both of you! It must be a huge comfort to her to have you and Dr. B. taking care of her. The pictures of Bogen and Straubing are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story and the photos. Note to Diane....although our surgeries were different, our incisions are probably quite similar. I wore comfortable, loose sweat pants for at least a month after surgery. Maybe you should send Mark shopping for some dressy sweats that you can wear anywhere and still look fashionable. I hope the rest of your trip and recovery go smoothly. Melody
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