Oh, yeah. My husband is still telling me things I have no memory of during the first several months after surgery. The first 2 weeks in hospital and rehab were pretty much a blur. But even after being home I had times when I thought I had totally lost it. I think that's pretty normal with the meds. Janet
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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, yeah. My husband is still telling me things I have no memory of during the first several months after surgery. The first 2 weeks in hospital and rehab were pretty much a blur. But even after being home I had times when I thought I had totally lost it. I think that's pretty normal with the meds. JanetMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Yes Melissa, I think the memory thing is related to anesthesia and pain meds and I think it takes the body a long time to get rid of them completely. I totally forgot to pay three credit card bills after my surgery and because I had them set up to pay on the computer they would not forgive me. It was a pretty expensive memory loss. Give yourself more time. A lot of it also is related to the healing process. It takes energy for the body to heal and it takes energy for the brain to function. The body uses that energy that the brain would normally use.
Take care and I am so glad you got a full nights sleep.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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Originally posted by loves to skate View PostYes Melissa, I think the memory thing is related to anesthesia and pain meds and I think it takes the body a long time to get rid of them completely. I totally forgot to pay three credit card bills after my surgery and because I had them set up to pay on the computer they would not forgive me. It was a pretty expensive memory loss. Give yourself more time. A lot of it also is related to the healing process. It takes energy for the body to heal and it takes energy for the brain to function. The body uses that energy that the brain would normally use.
Take care and I am so glad you got a full nights sleep.
Sally
makes sense.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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I concur on the memory - I only had ONE surgery and it took me a good six months to get back to where I was. Even now, I still stutter every now and then and forget things that I'm about to say. Take it easy on yourself, kid.Female, age 38
4 years of bracing, concluded at 42*upper/38*lower
currently 64*upper/40*lower
Fused T3-L4 on Feb 23 2011
now 32*upper/18* lower
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Originally posted by Lilysaidwhat View PostI concur on the memory - I only had ONE surgery and it took me a good six months to get back to where I was. Even now, I still stutter every now and then and forget things that I'm about to say. Take it easy on yourself, kid.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Well, It has been a busy couple of days for me. Saturday We started off the day by going to Home Depot to get ideas and prices for the new kitchen we will need if we get the house that we have a bid on . Then we went bed shopping as I need a bed that lifts the head and my husband is tired of sleeping by himself.We
went to two different stores and I found a bed that I love.It has massage action .I just stayed lying in bed while my husband laid on different beds to find the one he liked. Then we went over to a friends house for New Year's Eve. We got home about 1:30am Sunday and I knew that I had overdone it. I did not get up until
this morning, Monday , until 7:30am. This is the third time that I have done that since my November surgery .
Happy New Year and I hope that 2012 is a healthier year for us allMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Wow Melissa! (About your lovely new bed as well as your New Year's Eve.)
I hope your night out lifted your spirits and gave you renewed optimism for 2012.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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Melissa--
Ditto from me! I think you're already doing better "this" year. Glad you got LOTS of sleep after your busy weekend though--I'm sure you needed it. It's good to get out but don't overdo of course. Good news for you. 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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Today is not a good day for me at all. I am in much pain and the meds that have helped are not doing it at all any more. I am seeing Dr Bederman and a fibro
specialist tomorrow so hopefully I can get some reliefMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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mabeckoff-
geez! Sounds like the last couple of days have been frustrating! How are you doing today? Did the fibro specialist help you out at all?25 years old
double 70+ degree curves before surgery
Anterior on 11/11/08
Posterior on 12/2/08 with titanium rods
nearly perfect correction
fused t-10 to pelvis
with a hemi-vertebral osteotomy at L4
Broke right rod at L4-L5 on 06/26/09
Broke left rod on 10/24/09
Revision surgery on 11/5/09 with vitallium rods
Broke both rods again
Had posterior than anterior revisions on 03/11 at the Twin Cities Spine Center
Declared "FUSED" on 12/6/11
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So sorry to hear this news Melissa. Looking forward to hearing what the fibro specialist has to say. If he can help with your pain, you'll be able to cope with other things in your life, much better. I hope it's not long before you find a new house. I know it's very much a buyer's market here.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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Well, the last couple of days have not been good but I did meet with the fibro specialist today and the only thing she could suggest was injections. I am on the
max dose of cymbalta and the max dose of lyricia. Those are the two drugs that she prescribes the most for fibro. So I got an injection in my right arm to try to
hold off the rotator cuff surgery. Well, now at 9:30pm five hours after the injection my arm is in incredible pain. I hope that in the morning I get the promised
relief.Then I had my appt with Dr Bederman who now put me on Norco. I never had that drug so I shall give it a try. He , also, told me that he wants me to
increase my PT and OT. He told me that everything looks good and fusing is taking place. Now lets hope I have more good days aheadMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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I'm sure you will Melissa. Are you still getting lots of sleep? Probably not with such pain. Are you able to do any walking at all? I hope that injection does its magic by morning. Let us know how you go.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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