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09-22-2013, 03:17 PM
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Hi:
I am at the point where I have to make a decision whether or not to have the fusion done. Any success stories etc. about having it done versus not? Help! 
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I've had brain surgery, what's your excuse? 2 brain sugeries (aneurysms) 5 strokes and 5 seizures in the last 10 years. |
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09-22-2013, 03:30 PM
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There are most definitely success stories—wish I had some statistics for you (not handy at the moment). There are some in the archives—do an Advanced Search, Keyword(s): "success", Search Titles Only, Show Results as Threads). Different criteria may yield more results.
 On support forums like these, the um...  "less-than-successful" stories are likely to predominate because the successes (generally) don't need support—they're out living their lives and...  (I think that's the first time I've ever used that smilie—or that it was so apropos!  There's also the phenomenon that people tend to gripe when unhappy about something  but remain silent when content/satisfied.  Doc
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. Last edited by Dr. Smith; 09-22-2013 at 03:51 PM. |
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09-22-2013, 03:51 PM
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I'm just terrified is all. I think I know what my answer should be.
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