[TTurtles]

Hi, my name is Teri. I am a 48 yr. old, married, stay at home mom, even tho my boys are 20 & 21. One moved out this past Oct and the other leaves for basic training with the Army National Guard in 2 weeks.

I have had 8 back surgeries since 1994. I have Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Diesease, oh and now they say I have Failed Back Syndrome. I have also had a CABG done 4 years ago this month(left main artery, the widowmaker).

My most recent 3 surgeries were Oct 16 & 23, 2009, total reconstruction of the lumbar L3 to S1 and Dec 2, 2009 for a wash out because infection had set in. Surgery in Oct. left me with severe drop foot of the right foot. My foot is in constant pain. Nerves are constantly mis-firing. My back feels great the best it has felt in over 20 years.

Surgeon is finally sending me to a pain doctor, with a recommendation of implanting a neuro-stimulator for foot pain.

Teri

[Abbie]

Hello Teri
and
WELCOME to Neurotalk!!

I see you have found your way to our SCS and Pain Pump forum.

Here is the link to our Spinal Disorders and Back Pain forum:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

You have found a wonderful community full of very kind, caring, and compassionate people who share a wealth of knowledge and understanding.

Pull up a chair and stay a while!! Also, feel free to roam around all of the forums and join in anywhere!

I look forward to seeing you around the board.

Abbie

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

As you can tell there are great number and caring fellow members here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene