September 9th surgery

[mabeckoff]

My surgery has been changed to November 7 , one day earlier. I have to get an appt for the mylegram scheduled.

[JenniferG]

Two weeks, I hope they go by quickly Melissa. How's your pain at the moment?

[mabeckoff]

Two weeks, I hope they go by quickly Melissa. How's your pain at the moment?

My pain is not good. I was in and out of the car all day looking for houses

Thanks for asking

[Doodles]

Melissa,
Haven't been on for a while--are you moving before surgery?? Glad to hear the change for surgery was in the right direction. Try to stay positive and look forward to relief! Certainly thinking of you. Janet

[mabeckoff]

Melissa,
Haven't been on for a while--are you moving before surgery?? Glad to hear the change for surgery was in the right direction. Try to stay positive and look forward to relief! Certainly thinking of you. Janet

Thank Janet . No I have moved from NC to CA in June. We are now renting but YEA!!!! we finally sold our home in NC so now we are looking to buy here. It was a depressing weekend but I am sure that the prefect house will turn up

[Doodles]

Melissa--
I had forgotten you were just new to CA. Glad the old house sold and you can find something you really like. How's the pain going this last few days? Janet

[mabeckoff]

Melissa--
I had forgotten you were just new to CA. Glad the old house sold and you can find something you really like. How's the pain going this last few days? Janet

The pain is not good. Thanks for asking .Just trying to get thru each day. I have so much stress in my life. We just purchased a 2011 Kia Soul because I can get
into it without bending my neck. The check engine light went on. I had to take it to the dealer this morning. I had to wait three hours and found out that the
catalytic converter is not working. I am glad that it is under warranty as it is $1000 part. Still waiting to hear when the mylegram appt will be

[LindaRacine]

Hi Melissa...

While it sounds like you still have pain issues, I think you actually may be improving and just not be aware of it (or afraid to jynx it If you can be out and running errands, it sounds like you're better than you were a few weeks ago. Hang in there. The progress can be frustratingly slow.

Regards,
Linda

[mabeckoff]

Hi Melissa...

While it sounds like you still have pain issues, I think you actually may be improving and just not be aware of it (or afraid to jynx it If you can be out and running errands, it sounds like you're better than you were a few weeks ago. Hang in there. The progress can be frustratingly slow.

Regards,
Linda

I am doing what I have to do. We need to find a house to buy before our lease is up. I am paying for it big time however as my pain right now is so bad that I can sleep at all and got up at 5am

[mabeckoff]

Well, I finally got the mylegram appt. I am going Monday October 31.It is the same day as the pre-op so that works out well

[mabeckoff]

Well I had such a wonderful afternoon. About 2 weeks ago, I chipped a tooth . I went to the dentist and found out that I needed a crown . With my insurance,
the cost is $ 523.I spent over 90 minutes sitting in the dental chair. I was in so much pain when I tried to get out of the chair. Then since my face was numb , I
bit my check and lip and so it hurts so much. Life just keeps getting for me. Monday I have the myleogram and preop. Next Thursday I have to go back for her
to finish. Thanks for listening

[golfnut]

Melissa,
You've sure had more than your share of problems. Make sure to take antibiotics before going back to the dentist. I just had my teeth cleaned and had to take 4 amoxicillin 1 hour before my appointment.

[mabeckoff]

Melissa,
You've sure had more than your share of problems. Make sure to take antibiotics before going back to the dentist. I just had my teeth cleaned and had to take 4 amoxicillin 1 hour before my appointment.

Why do you need to take antibiotics before dental appt?

[golfnut]

Melissa,
My printout from Dr. Lenke's office following surgery had the following information:

"Anyone who has had spine instrumentation implanted is at risk for developing an infection around the instrumentation from bacteria in the bloodstream. Antibiotics should be taken prior to any surgical procedures or invasive testing. You should always tell your dentist or any physician that you have instrumentation in your spine. An effective method of reducing the risk of infection is to take a prophylactic broad spectrum antibiotic such as Amoxicillin or Clindamycin. If you are having any dental work (routine cleanings, filling cavities, root canal, etc.) you must take an antibiotic prior to having the work done for the first two years after surgery."

[Doreen1]

Melissa,
My printout from Dr. Lenke's office following surgery had the following information:

"Anyone who has had spine instrumentation implanted is at risk for developing an infection around the instrumentation from bacteria in the bloodstream. Antibiotics should be taken prior to any surgical procedures or invasive testing. You should always tell your dentist or any physician that you have instrumentation in your spine. An effective method of reducing the risk of infection is to take a prophylactic broad spectrum antibiotic such as Amoxicillin or Clindamycin. If you are having any dental work (routine cleanings, filling cavities, root canal, etc.) you must take an antibiotic prior to having the work done for the first two years after surgery."

While at a recent teeth cleaning appointment, I mentioned to my dentist I will be having spinal surgery. He said the same thing mentioned in Karen's post.

Warmly,
Doreen