[Artificial Disc Replacement / Lumbar] CD- Freedom L4/L5 at Texas Back Institute

[scduggan]

Hello Everyone,
I had my surgery this morning at 9:30. It went really well. I am pretty pumped because I got the Freedom disc. My LBP is being controlled well with the pump. My incision is not bad at all so far. The only difficult thing has been the pain in my left hip and thigh. I just got a valium shot and it is helping a great deal. It looks like PT will not be by until Friday morning so I have not been up yet to walk. I will type a longer post tomorrow.....the pulse/ox thing makes it kind of laborious. I want to thank you all for your encouragement, advice, concern and personal stories. My husband has been a real trooper. I have bugged the tar out of him asking for lip balm every three minutes. Cannot say enough good things about TBI and Dr. Zigler....Healthcare as it should be.
CD

[Justin]

Hello Everyone,
I had my surgery this morning at 9:30. It went really well. I am pretty pumped because I got the Freedom disc. My LBP is being controlled well with the pump. My incision is not bad at all so far. The only difficult thing has been the pain in my left hip and thigh. I just got a valium shot and it is helping a great deal. It looks like PT will not be by until Friday morning so I have not been up yet to walk. I will type a longer post tomorrow.....the pulse/ox thing makes it kind of laborious. I want to thank you all for your encouragement, advice, concern and personal stories. My husband has been a real trooper. I have bugged the tar out of him asking for lip balm every three minutes. Cannot say enough good things about TBI and Dr. Zigler....Healthcare as it should be.
CD

CD,

Congratulations on making it to the other side! It's great to hear that you got the Freedom Disc. The Texas Back Institute is an incredible place.

Rest well and keep us posted--we are here for you.

[ajj1001]

Glad it went well, hope your hip feels better soon.

[Dave]

Congrats CD... Take care of the "new" you and heal well.

[jss]

CD, that's GREAT news! I'll be looking forward to hearing how progress.

Jeff

[KenG]

CD, Omedetou
I didn't know your surgery date ! but I am glad you went through all right to the other side
Now we are the same other sider
Let's be well together

[scduggan]

Dear Justin, Alison, Dave, Jeff and KenG,
Thanks for the posts. I realize I should have titled my thread differently. I was a little loopy last night. Justin, is there any way I can change the title of my thread to "CD- Freedom L4/L5 at Texas Back"? This would make a little more sense.

I would still say I am well but the newness and excitement is wearing off. I switched from the pump to oral meds and it looks like I will probably just have to put on my big girl pants for that last hour every time they are administered. My hip and leg pain is a little better. I am also now feeling my incision pain. I have been up walking in short spurts and will continue to do this. A little while ago I had a meltdown with a few minutes of crying. I felt like a preschooler with no control over my emotions. I took a shower and put on my flannel pjs and feel a little better. I remember most people saying their worst days are a few days out, so I know I will need to suck it up and make it through. I am grateful to be on the other side and at the beginning of a new journey. Thanks for thinking of me. Justin please PM me when you get a minute about how to change my thread title.

Thanks!
"Crybaby" CD

[ajj1001]

i think a good cry should be compulsory. Don't apologise for it. Cosy pj's are great. I have a huge collection now! I think you are doing amazingly well. Take care. x

[linda]

Hey CD,
I'm so glad you made it through and got the Freedom disc!!! It sounds like you are doing really good and I can't wait to hear more about your recovery. I love the way you write - you have a great sense of humor!
Take Care,
Linda

[sportsnut3007]

Awesome you got the freedom, that is great to hear. I anticipate this disc to truly last 40 plus years if not more.