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I feel like if you need the cane for balance and self confidence then you should still use it. But I guess that is for your surgeon and you to...

Kathy , you look amazing! I had to start using a cane April of this year due to severe sagittal imbalance (about 3 inches off on R leg) plus severe...

I use the cane because my balance isn't good enough. I should be a bit stronger, too. My surgeon expected that, a walker was prescribed at first and...

Hi, Tina. I walk without a cane. I never needed a cane after my surgery. I have hiked many times since my surgery - I don't do crazy things while...

I have been on Gabapentin aka Neurontin for about 11 years. It was prescribed after bi-lateral hip replacement. I don’t recall if it helped in the...

I think it is negotiable to get fully fused in one operation if you don't want to risk multiple operations for whatever reason. Rather than limit...

That's great. Can you walk without a cane? After 6 months of mostly lumbar fusion I still need a cane. Maybe I've just become too dependent on it. I...

I wasn't trying to infer that you are stupid. I assumed that everyone knew how to wash their hair in the shower, but I learn something new most...

A staged surgery would be doing the front first, then waiting a day or two, then doing the back. I wondered about it when it was explained to me, but...

I don’t understand term “stage” -does that mean surgery is done on same day but at different times or next day? Of course I’m not going to be driving...

I am 58 years old and 3.5 years out from T-11 to sacrum correction. I am also doing great. I walk, do elliptical, ride a bike and use lights...

I do like the idea of a good sized comfortable SUV. They perform better in snow than sedans, if the weather should not be good. I have owned both. ...

Ok, so they will do an A/P on you. Ask about stage dates. I had a 2 day stage, they started from the front. I was out and not awake between both...

Linda I am not stupid. I knew that I would have to shower (already have a shower seat). But just wanted DETAILS. I am alone trying my best to get...

Ed back in 12/17 my fiancé at the time (mechanical engineer) could only get 1 pic from CD. Any advice as to how to download the other pics from...

I had a slipped disc at C6-C7 that was causing nerve pain in my arm a year or two ago and it was excruciating. I could lay on my right side OK, but...

Well Ed good to hear from you FINALLY- Per logical thinking I am assuming that I would get the Cervical fused 1st. Don’t know where in the Thoracic...

I was told 12/17 dr would do anterior & posterior cuts. Since I will be in rehab 2 weeks hopefully will be able to get home by a more comfortable...

That's because the proper medical diagnosis is actually radiculopathy for both conditions.

Still happening? Its been over a year since your crash. Its so bizarre to have this pain when you know its not the arm....You can also have more...

Nancy This one is a tough one for me to answer especially after all the vehicle outings doing me in lately....Once again, in my case this has...

Super. Do you feel that you fully returned to normal after the surgery or are there some changes you just have to live with? If you don't mind my...

Electric seats because they are almost infinitely adjustable? I guess so. An SUV is better than a sedan because it's tougher to get up and down from...

Thinking a bigger, newer SUV with electric seats would work? Originally thought about a van but probably don’t want to lie down & have to log roll...

Hi Ed, oh those car rides. I avoid all that I can. Also the pain down the arm. That is my lasting pain from the broken neck. I think it is...

Same here. My surgeon had "No Treadmills" in 1/2" BOLD letters Again, I took another bumpy stop and go local trip in a Toyota Pick up that...

I hate riding in my husband's car (a Forester) because the neck supports are in an uncomfortable position no matter how you set them. I hope you can...

I am 60 yrs old and 4 years out from T-4 to sacrum correction. I am doing great. I walk and exercise regularly. I cooked for two days for 12 people...

Even if people post every so often they're doing well after so many years, that's helpful.

Ditto for what Tina stated. I haven’t read everything but enough for now. Really appreciate the info you shared especially for us 1st timers.