This is a discussion on new to this forum, some of you may already know me from another board... within the New Member Introductions forums, part of the Spine Patient Society Lobby category; Glad you and I can help on hard to find topics. Amen to that. Although I wish there weren't any ...
Amen to that. Although I wish there weren't any that needed our help. I'm glad I am in a position to stay on the board and pay forward all the help that was given to me when I needed it most.Glad you and I can help on hard to find topics.
And yes, I've sent your link to more than a few who question babies after spine surgery, and also faith that being on pain meds for more than a year doesn't mean that you are on them forever...just that it takes time to heal, all in good time.That you don't have to rush things and be worried that you'll never heal, pain wise. Thanks for helping ME with that.
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. Therapy and chiropractic treatments helping immensely. Gone from being almost bedridden to near normal activities including gardening. Life is gooooood!
Bookmarks