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It was a very good appt. First , my friend volunteered to drive me . That was awesome as it really is too far to me to drive. Second, Dr Hata had told me that he was going to charge me $350. Well, I received a very nice surprise when I checked in .They only charged $265. Then , he gave me the dilaudid script for my orthopedic pain and then morphine for my ulcer. It was a good apptMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostIt was a very good appt. First , my friend volunteered to drive me . That was awesome as it really is too far to me to drive. Second, Dr Hata had told me that he was going to charge me $350. Well, I received a very nice surprise when I checked in .They only charged $265. Then , he gave me the dilaudid script for my orthopedic pain and then morphine for my ulcer. It was a good apptAdult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis
2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
2018: Removal L4,5 screw
2021: Removal T1 screw & rod
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Will that get you through until you are covered for insurance, or will you have to return for more scripts?
I hope you get immediate relief for your pain. Little steps, but you're getting there, Melissa.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free
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Originally posted by susancook View PostSo, the morphine is for ulcer pain? What is the plan to heal your ulcer? SusanMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by JenniferG View PostWill that get you through until you are covered for insurance, or will you have to return for more scripts?
I hope you get immediate relief for your pain. Little steps, but you're getting there, Melissa.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Oh ok. I'm sorry this is going to be so expensive for you. But at least you have pain relief, which is so important. Take care Melissa, you're getting there!Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free
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Oh, Melissa, that's the best news I've heard. You must be thrilled to have something working right!! JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.
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Originally posted by Doodles View PostOh, Melissa, that's the best news I've heard. You must be thrilled to have something working right!! JanetMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostYes the morphine works on my ulcer pain. I am taking an acid reduction drug to heal the ulcer
SusanAdult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis
2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
2018: Removal L4,5 screw
2021: Removal T1 screw & rod
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Melissa,
I am so happy to hear that you are feeling better.Karen
Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
Rib Hump-GONE!
Age-60 at the time of surgery
Now 66
Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
Retired Kdgn. Teacher
See photobucket link for:
Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/
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Thanks all for your good wishes. I have a problem. The morphine is making me feel like I am going to throw up all the time. Does anyone have any suggestions about what I could take to counter that feeling? I am only taking the morphine at night becasue I , also, think it is making me tired , which is fine at night.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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