Search:

I don’t understand why it seems that the folks posting here only talk about how it’s their decision about getting surgery but in my case it’s 1 of the so called best Scoliosis drs in USA...

Hadn’t thought about the risks of being bumped into guessing that would hurt. Is there possibility of rod breaking if you’re bumped into? Last concert I went to was 2014 floor seats to see Pink...

Have you been skiing since then? Wherever you were landscape was beautiful. Thanks for info regarding vaccines.

As I struggle with going forward with the surgery, I got to thinking of how much I love to dance. Nowadays I can only dance while driving. After Dr Gupta delayed my surgery + the Coronvirus, I am...

Tina Sorry to interrupt the conversation but your inbox is full

Are you talking about a shot for the kidney problem or your spine? If Spine what kind of shot?

Ed you’ never know how much I appreciated your response. I was anxious about posting about my personal health issues. Your response was friendly & welcoming which I needed to go further in seeking...

Just a FYI I have used Chinese acupuncture off and on for many years. Personally I would use only a practitioner trained in the Chinese method. Yes it’s expensive ($125 last year) but effects are...

Apparently you have not read my previous posts even though you responded to my 1st. I have no idea why the dr emphasized the risks after I repeatedly told him I understood & was ready for the...

I was ready for surgery it was the dr who held things up (kept emphasizing the risks). Now it’s the virus that’s delaying it. How am I suppose to survive for 2 more years? I did many things Ed...

Gee Ed you’re like a walking encyclopedia (ha, ha) - seriously thanks for all the info- what would Dr Menmuir offer that other docs don’t? He did your surgery right?

Haven’t been on forum for awhile but check in every so often. Have posted as single older person getting ready for surgery. My return appt w/ dr Gupta in January resulted in delays for my surgery...

I have Masters degree in social work/minor psy. Did about everything from social work, therapist to mgt leading to the Joint Commission for Behavioral healthcare. Probably not appropriate to get...

Actually there’s only 1 company that provides in-home health aides where I live & $22/hr is expensive living on disability. I’ had 4 major surgeries already so kinda of know the drill -HATE the...

Ed- I am assuming CNA is like in-home health aide? Not familiar w/term. How did you find a CNA & do you recall the charge? The charge for in-Home health aide where I live is $22/hr. Thanks Nancy

Sorry for the delay-Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your experience as it brings hope. I’l be fused T4-pelvic. Still having to jump thru some hoops to get pre-surgery appt. I’m at same...

Thanks so much for finding this thread-greatly appreciated-Nancy

Evelyn, the shampoo kit sounds wonderful but I haven’t seen these in anywhere- do you happen to remember where you purchased them at? Thanks Nancy

Tina, have a friend who’s planning to be w/ me day of surgery but won’t stay entire hospital stay + I’ suppose to go straight into on-campus rehab. Was trying to figure out what to do w/ my...

Ed, Initial appt was 12/17. This was Return appt. IF I decide to go w/ Dr G next appt will be Pre-Surgery. It’s not likely I’ have opportunity to build relationship given I’ 4 states away. I...

Ed I thought you had posted or responded to an earlier thread about the benefits of Ketamine for surgery? You had provided the YouTube re: Dr Joshi which I thought would be great for anesthesia? Am I...

For clarification purchases, Dr G told me that I would be fused T4-pelvic (A/P), 60-70 % reduction of pain. I had concerns re: My Cervical problems which he said didn’t require surgery. He did say...

Due to the on-going deterioration of my spine this increased pain, resulted in inability to do social activities. I used to have several friends but after awhile they disappeared. I live in a...

I recently had my return appt w/ Dr Gupta. Although there was a couple of other issues he discussed which stunned me, I was prepared to discuss having a support system in place. He kept questioning...

I will be fused T-4 - Pelvic. Can you lift up your arms to pull sweaters/nightgowns over head?