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On Monday I will become.... a grandmother
My daughter called today to say she was going to be induced at the first of the week. There is some question as to whether the baby girl is gaining weight properly, and since she is almost at full term, they are taking some precautionary measures.
What a great homecoming present
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things
Re: On Monday I will become.... congrats grandma!!! (almost) can't wait to hear all the details!!!
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• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
Re: On Monday I will become.... Originally Posted by Katie
a grandmother
My daughter called today to say she was going to be induced at the first of the week. There is some question as to whether the baby girl is gaining weight properly, and since she is almost at full term, they are taking some precautionary measures.
What a great homecoming present
thats amazing news, grannie (almost!).
Alison 46 year old female
2012 Doing Rehab
2011 Sept 3rd Op Removal of old instrumentation and PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1 both adr in situ
2010 May Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4
2009 May 2nd Op Failed revision fusion on L5/S1 with Charite ADR in situ
2008 Caudal epidural exacerbated nerve symptoms. Prolapse L2/L3
2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
2002 March 1st Op ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1
Re: On Monday I will become.... Congratulations! Where does she live? Close enough to babysit occasionally?
My picture is me holding my granddaughter. Since she lives in Hawai'i, we don't see her very often. I hope that yours will be close.
Regardless, soon you'll be able to bend over and pick her up - pain free!
C4/5 fusion, January 2000
C5/6 fusion, February 2002
C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona
Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011
Re: On Monday I will become.... CONGRATS!
Grandma is the best title and role one can have besides Mom. Our 3 grandbabies live a days ride away so we don't see them very often. But when we do see them, I spoil them. I guess that's why when they get mad at their parents they stomp their little feet and boldly announce in a huff that they are going to go live with Grandma and Grandpa.
Enjoy your little one!
K
Diagnosis
L2/L3 bilateral facet joint arthropathy - sclerotic (B-FJA-S)
L3/L4 M6-L ADR; severe B-FJA-S; mod foraminal stenosis (R)
L4/L5 M6-L ADR; severe B-FJA-S; posterior decompression
L5/S1 bilateral hemisacralized; B-FJA-S
Procedures or Diagnostics
3/09 L3.L5 Laminectomy; L4/L5 w Disectomy
7/09 FJI, Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation (4 L)
4/10 Discogram
6/10 L3.L5 M6-L ADR
8/11 L4/L5 Epidural Steriod Inj (L)
10/11 CT Myleogram
12/11 Medial Branch Blocks (8)
Re: On Monday I will become.... How exciting!!! What a great homecoming present! I bet you are sooo excited! Congratulations!
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Re: On Monday I will become.... Congratulations!
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
Re: On Monday I will become.... Thanks everyone. Well, the little darling is a stubborn one and has failed to make an appearance yet. My daughter has been in the hospital since early yesterday, getting the meds she needs to make this happen, but no success yet.
She thinks baby may make an appearance tonight sometime or tomorrow morning. We are babysitting her Great Dane in the meantime.
Yes, she does live relatively close...about an hour and a bit away, on the east side of the city. Since I am now not allowed to drive for three months, it will put a cramp in my plans to visit a lot, but we'll work that outSo by this time tomorrow, I should be able to tell you her name
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things
Re: On Monday I will become.... Such an exciting time. You'll be back able to visit soon enough, just concentrate on recovering at the moment.Thanks everyone. Well, the little darling is a stubborn one and has failed to make an appearance yet. My daughter has been in the hospital since early yesterday, getting the meds she needs to make this happen, but no success yet.
She thinks baby may make an appearance tonight sometime or tomorrow morning. We are babysitting her Great Dane in the meantime.
Yes, she does live relatively close...about an hour and a bit away, on the east side of the city. Since I am now not allowed to drive for three months, it will put a cramp in my plans to visit a lot, but we'll work that out
Alison 46 year old female
2012 Doing Rehab
2011 Sept 3rd Op Removal of old instrumentation and PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1 both adr in situ
2010 May Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4
2009 May 2nd Op Failed revision fusion on L5/S1 with Charite ADR in situ
2008 Caudal epidural exacerbated nerve symptoms. Prolapse L2/L3
2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
2002 March 1st Op ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1
Re: On Monday I will become.... I hope she either isn't in pain yet or has some good drugs. My first didn't want to come either, 38 hours of induction and labor and it sucked! I got cheated out of my epidural (had it all of an hour before both doses of meds wore off.... thanks to my pain management issues). I seriously almost didn't have a second child because the first labor was soo bad. I feel for your daughter and hope she is at least comfortable. Can't wait to hear more.Thanks everyone. Well, the little darling is a stubborn one and has failed to make an appearance yet. My daughter has been in the hospital since early yesterday, getting the meds she needs to make this happen, but no success yet.
She thinks baby may make an appearance tonight sometime or tomorrow morning. We are babysitting her Great Dane in the meantime.
Yes, she does live relatively close...about an hour and a bit away, on the east side of the city. Since I am now not allowed to drive for three months, it will put a cramp in my plans to visit a lot, but we'll work that out
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
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