Thanks for posting that, Sally. I will ask my surgeon again next year when I see him why he insists on taking them for the rest of my life.
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My surgeon had said two years... but my dentist insisted I have it in writing from him once that time was up. I guess he didn't want to be legally responsible if there were any problems down the road... And it was 4 Amoxicillin, 1 hour ahead of time. And yes, it was mostly because of the bacteria that is released when they clean your teeth. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it?!71 and plugging along... but having some problems
2007 52° w/ severe lumbar stenosis & L2L3 lateral listhesis (side shift)
5/4/07 posterior fusion T2-L4 w/ laminectomies and osteotomies @L2L3, L3L4
Dr. Kim Hammerberg, Rush Univ. Medical Center in Chicago
Corrected to 15°
CMT (type 2) DX in 2014, progressing
10/2018 x-rays - spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 - Dr. DeWald is monitoring
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Originally posted by JenniferG View PostThat's good to hear Melissa. How are you feeling today?
Thanks for askingMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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myleogram results
Looks like that area around left L5-S1 is the worst. Some mild narrowing on the right but nothing severe and a little bit on the left at the upper level L4-5. I
think for the lumbar spine, we will clean up all those areas in one go.
As for the neck, there is some narrowing on the right at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 which may account for the arm/shoulder pain.
I think that the main problem was the irritation of the left L5 nerve from the ALIF causing left leg pain and then further deconditioning because you couldn't
participate in rehab. Since you had an injured spinal cord, your nerves were also extremely sensitive making the right leg and right arm pain develop subsequently.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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I gather that's Dr. Bederman's words Melissa? So Is he only doing the lumbar work this time? Is he planning on doing anything in the cervical area?
I'm glad Dr. Bederman can understand why your nerves were so sensitive. I hope that after this surgery, things settle down quickly for you. I'm hoping you wake up feeling the improvement!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 JenniferG View PostI gather that's Dr. Bederman's words Melissa? So Is he only doing the lumbar work this time? Is he planning on doing anything in the cervical area?
I'm glad Dr. Bederman can understand why your nerves were so sensitive. I hope that after this surgery, things settle down quickly for you. I'm hoping you wake up feeling the improvement!
His words are:
Negatives:
- more surgery/recovery/postop neck pain
- more risk than if we leave it alone (spinal cord, nerve, dural leak, infection, etc)
- we will have to resect some bone which may be part of the strength of the fusion
- may not help if its just nerve sensitivity or its being irritated from the front of the neck
Positives:
- may eliminate the right arm pain
- all done under one anesthetic in the same position
So we have until Friday to make the decision. I am leaning towards doing my neck now as well as I do not want any more surgeryMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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I don't blame you! Another anaesthetic, apart from anything else. I hope it can all be done at the one time.
You are overdue some good luck Melissa, and plenty of it!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 My Gosh!
Malissa,
All I can say is "I am soo sorry you have to face surgery again". And it's a bit more than you expected, isn't it? Or did I miss something? I just hope, with all my heart this goes well, and you can say you are ready to conquer the world. I'll be praying for the right discision, and this will be it for you, as far as surgeries go! Warmest wishes, boomer "Stay with us and stay strong"~~~Last edited by babyboomer16; 11-02-2011, 09:11 PM.Linda Brozik~~60 yrs. old at time of Lenke's first surgery. 62 now!
Surgery 2006 L3/4 L4/5 double fusion/ instumentation/ With 2 cages
This started adult onset scoliosis
July 1st, 2010/ surgery ~~fused T10 to pelvis (long rods/ screws)
Oct.20th 2010, extended rods to T4 / did osteotomy at L3
Oct. 29th 2012 Dr. Lenke St. Louis Mo. T4 to sacrum osteotomy anterior cage L3/4 titanium rods
May 30th 2013 revision
May 8th cervicle surgery 2016
May 31st Dr. Gupta revision 2017
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Originally posted by babyboomer16 View PostMalissa,
All I can say is "I am soo sorry you have to face surgery again". And it's a bit more than you expected, isn't it? Or did I miss something? I just hope, with all my heart this goes well, and you can say you are ready to conquer the world. I'll be praying for the right discision, and this will be it for you, as far as surgeries go! Warmest wishes, boomer "Stay with us and stay strong"~~~
You are correct that this is more than I originally throught. I want to get all the surgery done at one time. I want to get better and have a life again
Thanks for the good wishesMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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That's great news! Roll on surgery, let's get this show on the road!
Have fingers and toes crossed for you 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 JenniferG View PostThat's great news! Roll on surgery, let's get this show on the road!
Have fingers and toes crossed for you Melissa.
Just a few more days. I cannot waitMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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I will be thinking about you on the 7th. Best of luck with your surgery and recovery.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
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