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8 Level Fusion , L1/5 also T12/10

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  1. 08-22-2010, 05:15 PM #1
    persevereben
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    Cool 8 Level Fusion , L1/5 also T12/10

    It has been two months since my latest Surgery , Eight levels hopefully will be Fused after healing , had rods and cages placed in me at John Hopkins hospital Balt. Md. lost the strength in my legs and difficult to hold myself upright w/o a walker . am told that it will take up to two years to see the outcome. meanwhile finances, Divorce , has left me little tired ,nice to have a site where others may understand what your going thru, thanks,
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  2. 08-22-2010, 06:43 PM #2
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    Default Re: 8 Level Fusion , L1/5 also T12/10

    Quote Originally Posted by persevereben View Post
    It has been two months since my latest Surgery , Eight levels hopefully will be Fused after healing , had rods and cages placed in me at John Hopkins hospital Balt. Md. lost the strength in my legs and difficult to hold myself upright w/o a walker . am told that it will take up to two years to see the outcome. meanwhile finances, Divorce , has left me little tired ,nice to have a site where others may understand what your going thru, thanks,
    Ben
    Hi Ben, welcome to the Spine Patient Society! Talk about a surgery -- it's great to see you posting. How are your pain levels currently? How many spine surgeries have you had in the past?

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  3. 08-22-2010, 07:08 PM #3
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    Wow Ben, that is a lot of surgery I just had a 1 level ADR and it took 12 months to see major improvement. I have heard of many people taking a full 2 years or more to see the most benefit, so it's a long road, but worth it to have your life back. How are you feeling? I was in increased pain for awhile after surgery, but then it went away to normal pain and slowly that went away too. So sorry that back problems have cause life problems for you, it's very hard for our spouses to be married to someone who can do so little (and I'm sure frustrating). We are here for you, to support one another and 'get' what it's like to live in pain 24/7.
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  4. 08-22-2010, 11:46 PM #4
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    Ben, I ditto Justin and Kathy's warm welcome. Chronic pain inevitably surfaces other hardships on family. Alot of us don't like to admit it, especially on a first post. So, I applaud your honesty and vulnerability as a newbie to the SPS family. I hope we can be of service to you, and oh, by the way, happy healing! Regards, CL
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  5. 08-23-2010, 12:01 AM #5
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    Default Re: 8 Level Fusion , L1/5 also T12/10

    Hello Ben

    Welcome to our family

    You have endured plenty we are here to support you and help the best that we can.

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  6. 11-05-2010, 02:10 PM #6
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    Ben, so sorry to hear about your lack of support- I feel like a burden on my family.I am about to get paperwork from John Hopkins- can you share anything about your experience there and your Dr. I will be flying in from S.C. I hope it will be worth it.
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    Cervical fusion in 1995 with hip graft- no problems
    accident slipping on car oil coming out of a store in 2002 resulting in 3 herniated disk
    diskectomy in 2003
    lots of steroid epiduerals
    Fusion of L5 S1 in 2006 with BMP- Horrible pain since
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  7. 11-05-2010, 08:07 PM #7
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    Can barely walk, 8 level fusion, and a divorce. Crikey. No wonder you are persevere Ben. You must have a ton of mental fortitude.

    Hope things improve.
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