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01-18-2011, 02:56 PM
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Hi French ~ I can tell you right now that he WON'T see any fusion. You will not begin to see any until around a year. It takes quite awhile to begin to fuse.
I would ask him what limitations you still have. Can you drive yet. Can you get the area wet? Are you allowed to bend over or reach? How much can you lift? Do you still have to wear your collar and when can you QUIT wearing it? What can you do to gain some of your strength back? I'm sure there are more questions, but i can't think of any more right now. My brain is a terrible thing to waste. groan. Hugs, Lee
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability. Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live.. .................................................. ...............Orestes |
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