I had a successful 14 hour back surgery on August 17th, at Hospital for Special Surgery in NY, with Dr. Boachie. I had 5 osteotomies, complete fusions, and much more! I was away for one month, between the hospital and Burke Rehab. My back is mostly OK, still in some pain, not terrible. As a result of this extensive surgery...My only problem is that the edema in my left leg has not gone away since surgery. That is the most painfully annoying thing! My main complaint is the edema, and that I havent had one day free of it yet!!.
I am concerned that at 12 weeks post op I still have edema!!. PLEASE tell me your stories, or situations after surgery. No one made me aware of this possibility. Is there something else that can be done? I have compression stockings, am on diuretics and potassium pills, and try to elevate my leg when possible.
Please let me know about yourselves, and how to end this nightmare!
thank you
Cindi
I am concerned that at 12 weeks post op I still have edema!!. PLEASE tell me your stories, or situations after surgery. No one made me aware of this possibility. Is there something else that can be done? I have compression stockings, am on diuretics and potassium pills, and try to elevate my leg when possible.
Please let me know about yourselves, and how to end this nightmare!
thank you
Cindi
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