kc0iet Charite L4-5 & L5-S1 June 2004

[kc0iet]

June 2009 - Both Chartie ADR's removed and replased with cages. Ten days later the non-fusion of L4-5 was also removed and proper fusion rods for both levels L4-5 - S1

July 2009 - I developed sever blood clots due to the 7+ hour surgery to have the Chartie's removed. I have begun my L O N G recovery, but am doing well. My GP says the leg with the blood clot will bother me the rest of my life and that I will likely be on coumidan forever too. As per doctors orders - no activity other than walking for the first three months. As of today, I have walked one half mile or more; twice daily, for the past six days! That is walking - unassisted by anyone or anything!

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K,

Sounds like things are going well.

Thank you for the update!!

I've checked in on this site almost every day to see
how you are doing.

Walking that far is great news!! Take it slow......

Please keep us all posted as you heal.

Todd

[mmglobal]

I see that KC has an updated outcomes thread with updated questionnaire.

I'll merge post to this thread with the more complete thread and lock this one. This thread is now obsolete.

More up to date version here: L4-5 & L5-S1 Chartie Stenum - kc0iet