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Reply With QuoteCathy,
Sounds like you toured the town.
Wie geht's? (throw in a little German there).
I am sure you will be fine. It is almost midnight here so you are probably getting to the other side or there already.
Wish you the best on your recovery.
Runagain
This is a discussion on Lumbar L4/L5 & L5/L6 (S1) Prodisc-L - Cathy......Dr. Bertagnoli May 26, 2009 within the Surgical Outcomes forums, part of the Spine Surgery Forums category; Cathy, I will be praying for you! See you on the other side....
Cathy, I will be praying for you! See you on the other side.
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- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Cathy,
Sounds like you toured the town.
Wie geht's? (throw in a little German there).
I am sure you will be fine. It is almost midnight here so you are probably getting to the other side or there already.
Wish you the best on your recovery.
Runagain
DDD or DJD
ADR recepient.
Mother of four, advocate and insurance fighter.
Cathy, Hope to hear from you soon, thinking about you.
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- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
Hey Everyone,
I just tried to get a hold of Cathy (actually her boyfriend Bob, as I know she is early in the recovery process). I tried the numbers she gave me for her Hotel and the Hospital, but they are busy...so I will try a little later this afternoon.
I just wanted to give everyone a quick update.
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, 17 years old: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003, 23 years old: 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, 29 years old: 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.
Hey Everyone,
I just spoke with Cathy and she sounds incredible, especially for her 1st day post-op!She said the surgery went very well and that she is now on the infamous (my words) broth diet.
She wanted to extend thanks to everyone for their support and prayers. (I guess only the private rooms have Internet, so she said she is without it for the time being.)
BTW, jessmith07 had her surgery the same day as Cathy and they are rooming together post-op. Cathy said Jess is struggling a bit with the anesthesia post-op and her pain medication. It sounds like Jess was not heavily medicated before her surgery, and this is probably playing into her early post-op symptoms.
Congrats to both Cathy and Jess on finally being on the other side!!
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, 17 years old: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003, 23 years old: 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, 29 years old: 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.
Thanks for the update Justin on Cathy (and Jessica). Cathy, I am so glad you made it to the other side. The early days are very much a roller coaster, but just listen to your body and you'll do fine. We are here for those ups and downs. I can't wait to hear from you when you're able to post. We're praying for a speedy recovery for you. God bless.
Cindylou
I am so glad Cathy is doing well post op. Unfortunately, sounds like Jessica is having the post op I had, lots of uncontrolled pain. I hope she gets to feeling better soon. Can't wait to hear from both of them.
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- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
On the Other Side!! Yay, I am on the other side. I am 3 days post-op, and doing great. I left the hospital today, and am back at the hotel. Met with Dr. Bertagnoli this morning (along with Jess), who said we were both doing very well, and we could leave the hospital whenever we felt ready.
I have been taking lots of notes, on everything I've experienced, and can't wait to share it all with you guys.
But for now, I just wanted to pop in, and say hi, and let you all know I am doing great. Thank you all for your caring, your prayers and well wishes, they have meant the world to me. I have really missed being in contact, without my laptop, but it was probably a good thing.
I am hoping I can get a better night's sleep here at the hotel. So for now, goodnight, and I hope you are all doing well.
PS. Jess is doing very well too, but she is remaining in the hospital until her flight to Paris on Sunday. If she had known that she could have been ready to leave earlier, she would have. But again, hopefully the extra rest will do her good.
Cathy
DDD
L4/5; L5/6(S1) pain generators
Two-level ADR with Dr. Bertagnoli May 26, 2009
Prodisc-L
SUCCESS!!
YEAH! Cathy!! It's great to hear from you. Holy cow, discharged after 3 days? You don't mess around.Thanks for the post and we look forward to your updates.
Please give my -- our -- regards to Jess as well.
I'm so happy for you!
Originally Posted by treefrog
Yay, I am on the other side. I am 3 days post-op, and doing great. I left the hospital today, and am back at the hotel. Met with Dr. Bertagnoli this morning (along with Jess), who said we were both doing very well, and we could leave the hospital whenever we felt ready.
I have been taking lots of notes, on everything I've experienced, and can't wait to share it all with you guys.
But for now, I just wanted to pop in, and say hi, and let you all know I am doing great. Thank you all for your caring, your prayers and well wishes, they have meant the world to me. I have really missed being in contact, without my laptop, but it was probably a good thing.
I am hoping I can get a better night's sleep here at the hotel. So for now, goodnight, and I hope you are all doing well.
PS. Jess is doing very well too, but she is remaining in the hospital until her flight to Paris on Sunday. If she had known that she could have been ready to leave earlier, she would have. But again, hopefully the extra rest will do her good.
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, 17 years old: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003, 23 years old: 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, 29 years old: 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.
That sure is an early discharge from the hospital. Must've had some dancing opportunity to attend.
Congratulations for being on the other side. I am eager to hear about the whole sordid affair. Inquiring minds want to know.
Terry Newton; Moderator
1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy surgery C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident with a large dog in 2004
Shoulder reconstruction surgery
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
I'm busy living my life after a successful 4-level ADR surgery with Dr. Ritter-Lang at Stenum Hospital in Germany. If you would like to contact me, please click the email icon under my SPS Member Profile, as I'm not on SPS daily.
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