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Your husband just lost his job a few months ago. Didn't he have insurance with them?
--Linda
Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
Well,Dr Hata , is the first pain Doctor that I saw . I hated him and swore that I was not ever going to see him again. He is the doctor that gave me the neck diagnostic test which showed that surgery would really help me. He is now getting up in my book. He called me today to see how I felt. He really is a caring doctor
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
I will be having surgery on September 28. This is wonderful because I did not think that Dr Bederman would do it. This surgery should help relieve my neck pain.
It is about 7 hours long. and I will be in the hospital about 7 days and then onto rehab
Melissa--
That is good news for you. I know more surgery isn't anything we want but if it will help you, that's great. Best of luck. Janet
Janet
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.
Yaaay! I'm so relieved Dr. Bederman came through for you again! What a man! This is so important for you. Good luck, 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
Melissa,
September 28th will be here before you know it. I really hope this surgery will take care of most of your pain.
Sally
Diagnosed 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.
I am very excited about this surgery. It should make my average pain level in my neck go down to a 5/6. It will make looking at things alot easier .I will be in the hospital 7 nights and then on to rehab. Thanks everyone for the encouragement
I am in such a bad mood. I am in so much pain. I have a swollen area in my abdomen that I had to have a CT scan today. I had 2 spots removed from my arms that the doctor thinks might be skin cancer. My hips are in so much pain and I do not know when I will be able to have them replaced. My back hurts so much today and I do not know why. My husband is being a jerk as he said he is tired of hearing about all my aches and pains .I had to have all of my surgeries but I just feel so limited in life, not being able to do anything. I am 53 years old and I walk with a cane and have a handicapped parking sticker. I really just feel that I have no place in life ; nothing to contribute. When I think about what I could do 5, 10 years ago, and look at me now, it is like it is 2 different people.
I wish I knew what to say to ease your stress and pain. You've had more than your fair share of both. But looking back doesn't help, I believe, looking forward to better times might be better. Easy for me to say, I know. Your next surgery isn't far off and will hopefully, relieve a lot of your pain, so there's a good chance things will be improving soon. Don't give up hope. Hang in there, Melissa!
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
I wish I knew what to say to ease your stress and pain. You've had more than your fair share of both. But looking back doesn't help, I believe, looking forward to better times might be better. Easy for me to say, I know. Your next surgery isn't far off and will hopefully, relieve a lot of your pain, so there's a good chance things will be improving soon. Don't give up hope. Hang in there, Melissa!
Let us know how you go.
Thanks Jennifer. I will start taking a prescription sleeping pill tomorrow as I need sleep and the pain will not let me. My abdominal pain is getting worse.
Thanks for listening
I'm glad you've got some sleeping pills, Melissa. Hope you get a good sleep and feel less pain tomorrow.
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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