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12-02-2012, 01:16 AM | #251 | ||
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Just wondered if you had the bone taken from your hip or the bone bank? Have heard that the pain is almost as bad from the bome harvesting as the surgery itself. Im in the same boat as you were in, having suffered for 13 plus years. How did everything turn out for you?
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12-02-2012, 01:30 AM | #252 | ||
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Its reassuring to read some positive stories about this procedure. Im a month out from my operation and am doing as much research as I can to prepare myself. My story is similar to many on here. I have been living with severe lower back and stabbing leg pain for 14 years. Have the bottom 3 discs all ruptured and there is narrowing in each of these levels of my spine. Im hoping for the best and am completly confident with the surgeon Ive decided to go with. All the best for those going through this struggle. Its something I wouldnt wish on my enemies.
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03-12-2013, 12:54 PM | #253 | |||
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Hey All!
Yes im still around and thought it was about time i checked in here again to see if the thread is still going and to my joy, it is!....well im into my 7th year now since my Op and since i started this thread!, my how time flys, things are great and the back is as good as ever i am glad to report!....i'm 37 now and yes not a day goes by that i don't feel my little friends down there in my lower back holding everything together and keeping me pain free, but like i've said before , it doesn't hurt at all and its a nice reminder of where i came from and to look after my back. In saying that i still play football every week, i also hit the gym 4 or 5 times a week now, nothing holds me back (no pun intended) , maintaining the muscle strength is also key to preventing any damage and giving support to the rods that hold everything together, hence i try to stay active and fit, in saying walking is just as good as anything if that's all you are able to do, this also helps with your flexibility (of which i have lost nothing, i can still touch my toes and twist fine). I am going to go back and answers a few previous posts if they aren't to old and if anyone has any questions , please ask and i'll try to advise as best i can and check this on a more regular basis. Yes my reason's for starting this thread were to counter all the horror stories i read like yourselves when i was pre-op. Im glad to see this has reassured so many out there and to also read of your own success stories Cheers! Mike |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (03-12-2013) |
03-12-2013, 01:03 PM | #254 | |||
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I had bone taken from my hip, but now i understand that they can use a synthetic lab grown bone (my mates wife is going in and shes using the lab grown bone but its not cheap!) , i would go for that if its an option though as the location where they took the bone from my hip was painful for three times as long as the op. location itself. Cheers Mike |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (03-12-2013) |
03-17-2013, 04:38 PM | #255 | ||
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No neuropathy,.spasms, cramps, or pain? I'm flying to New Zealand. They can redo mine.
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03-19-2013, 08:25 AM | #256 | |||
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04-09-2013, 01:18 PM | #257 | ||
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Hey Mike,
Thanks for the encouraging words. I am scheduled for L4-S1 fusion in about 8 weeks. VERY SCARED!!! First that something could go wrong and secondly that it won't allievate the pain. Like you i have had thoughts of suicide, even going so far as to plan it out. I'm very happy i came across your post, it has given me hope. Keep posting and letting us know of your progress.. Thanks, Mike. |
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04-18-2013, 10:18 AM | #258 | |||
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Hey mate,
As long as you have researched your surgeon and have you plenty of good reports from nurses and patients about the surgeons work, then you should be fine, remember don't rush the recovery, give it LOTS OF TIME ....and you will be just fine buddy Any questions you have just ask me mate. All the best Mike Quote:
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04-18-2013, 10:23 AM | #259 | |||
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All those suicidal thoughts will be gone from your head after the Operation also mate, and i can tell you that from personal experience Mike Quote:
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04-18-2013, 11:20 AM | #260 | ||
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