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Rita, If this is happening, I would see your GP or a local doctor tomorrow. Breathing is serious. Your GP should take you right away or refer you...

I see.....Surgeries are not cheap. But you should or should have let him know. I would consider him your surgeon and they do need to know about our...

I’ve had a couple incidences where the pain is sooo bad that it’s almost like a lung deflates. Is that even possible? If a rod is broken can it...

Yes, I didn’t relish the idea of traveling to NY, expensive trip. And, then you’d have to go back for the surgery. And, not to mention, after surgery...

Fentanyl is powerful stuff.....That's why they put it in a patch. Why didn't you let Dr Lenke know 2 years ago before your rods were removed? ...

I’ve tried otc patches but not Fentanyl. I’m going to call Dr Lenke tomorrow and see if he will see me. I really liked him. I just can’t imagine...

Rita, If it gets out of control, go to the hospital. I suppose they will knock you out with an injectable for a pain break. Can you arrange...

hours for sx. He said he was very scared by the amount of blood I lost. I spent 3 days in icu after sx. Recovery went very slow. I always had a lot...

Hi Welcome to the forum..... I see you are directing questions to specific people that are not active. If you like, you "could" PM a member for...

FLT, Fierce like Tiger broke her rods twice at age 25. She wasn't fusing. She finally went to Twin Cities Scoliosis Center since she lived in Iowa...

Rita I'm in shock.....why didn't you post? its been around 7 years.... I remember your huge curve, Dr Lenke did your initial surgery, and you...

Hi, I am curious if you used Dr. Arlet and if so what your thoughts are on him? I am currently looking for a good surgeon to possibly do discuss...

Hi, This is my first post on here. I had surgery Oct. 2017 T4 - S1. Sixteen months later I am still having a lot of discomfort. All of my test...

Hi, This is my first post on here. I had surgery Oct. 2017 T4 - S1. Sixteen months later I am still having a lot of discomfort. All of my test...

Here's a list that was created many years ago.

Jenson, Congratulations, it takes a lot of guts setting our dates. For after surgery, these 2 items helped me the most. 2-4" inch thick...

I saw another spine surgeon today who thinks my abdominal issues are likely due to the part of my spine that is not completely fused - it’s at the...

Hi Marlene, What a hopeful post on what can happen with the appropriate amount of commitment and a little luck. I think it is amazing that you can...

Thanks Karen, yes I have had physical therapy. I am thinking of going to Aqua therapy again, I can walk in the water no problem. Hopefully it will...

How have things turned out for you? I hope you have improved. I had all my hardware removed 2 months ago and since the surgery I have had a...

Hi, Marianne, Good luck with your continued recovery. I have some numbness, but not where it effects anything I do. Trust me, my Zumba moves...

Yes, Robin Williams was unhappy too but you would never have known it as all we saw was a funny man on TV. The only things which relieve my pain...

He is playing a con artist, televangelist healer. We had a few of these on television over the years. Benny would poke fun, and would do comedy of...

Benny Hill..... That brings back memories! I think he must have had a screw loose for sure!

Hi Spinals I hope this is an easy thing to get done, you sure have been in a lot of pain. Years ago in the 70's, we used to watch a lot of...

Ah, ok. That's reassuring to know and yes, it is suspected the source of pain.