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Pre-Op all done

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  1. 07-23-2011, 04:36 AM #1
    Phil_b
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    Default Pre-Op all done

    Had all the pre-op stuff done yesterday so everything is ready to go for 3 level fusion (L3-S1) PLIF on the 8th of August.

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    Phil
    1976 Prolapsed disc L5-S1
    1977 Laminectomy L5-S1
    1978 – 1992 Epidurals, Pain Blocks a plenty
    1992 3 Level Graf Stabilization L3 – S1
    1993 – 2010 Pain blocks a plenty
    2010 Nerve root decompression L5 – S1 (right leg)
    Aug 2011 - Nerve root decompression L5 – S1 (Left leg)
    Aug 2011 – Remove 8 Pedicule screws and Dacron Ligaments
    Aug 2011 – Level Bone graft with pedicule screws and rods – posterior
    Sep 2011 - No pain meds at all!
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  2. 08-23-2011, 12:36 PM #2
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    Default Re: Pre-Op all done

    I may have missed it elsewhere, but how did things go with your surgery?? Sorry found it elsewhere... Never mind.
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    1976 - Fell from tree. The beginning!
    1985 - Car accident - pull back muscle.
    1985 - Spring 2010 -Flare ups off and on. Meds manage - Life goes on.
    9/2010 -Pain returns, Diag DDD of the L4/5 & L5/S1 space with arthritis. .
    10/ 2010 - Referral to PM Doctor & PT. PT not helpful. MRI confirms DDD, bulging disc of L4/5space. Pneumonia. Pain off charts!
    11/2010 - 3/ 2011 2 RSNB/2 ESI. Relief short lived . Referred to surgeon.
    6/29/11 -TLIF Fusion of L4/5 space.
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  3. 08-25-2011, 03:49 AM #3
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    Icon7 Re: Pre-Op all done

    LOL you beat me to it was just about to post link
    1976 Prolapsed disc L5-S1
    1977 Laminectomy L5-S1
    1978 – 1992 Epidurals, Pain Blocks a plenty
    1992 3 Level Graf Stabilization L3 – S1
    1993 – 2010 Pain blocks a plenty
    2010 Nerve root decompression L5 – S1 (right leg)
    Aug 2011 - Nerve root decompression L5 – S1 (Left leg)
    Aug 2011 – Remove 8 Pedicule screws and Dacron Ligaments
    Aug 2011 – Level Bone graft with pedicule screws and rods – posterior
    Sep 2011 - No pain meds at all!
    Beekeeping as relaxing hobby – not ☺
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
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