So am I screwed for life and no one wants to tell me or am I Chopped Liver and said something wrong??

Hi Rush, http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

I sure hope that you are not referring to me !! because right now I am ready to drop, I've spent most of my day here and have been operating on about 2 hours of sleep in the last two days. I just can't think clearly now, I'm sorry if you were referring to me, by your posting title.

I will try my best in the morning to see if I can come up with anything.

I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with this, you have already been through so much http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif

I will be praying for you tonight that you can find some relief http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/angel.gif

Be Well,
Baxter http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif

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Two level laminectomy fusion L5-S1 & L2-3 done on 12/6/02.
I regret the day that I agreed to have this surgery.
Fifteen inch scar from the very top of butt crack (sorry), to the bra line.
BAK cages, rods & screws.(Titanium)
My pelvic bone was used for grafting.
Praying that the other two discs in between, won't have to be fused later, as I was told it was a possibility, due to the other two discs in between, not being in that great of shape.
Doc didn't want to fuse four levels, unless it is really necessary.
I would hate to repeat the surgery, as the recovery period, is so very painful.
I also have a free fragment in my T11-12 area, that I'm still refusing surgery for, at this point in time.
That surgery is way too dangerous for me to consider, until if affects my being able to walk.

[This message has been edited by BAXTER (edited 06-20-2003).]

[This message has been edited by BAXTER (edited 06-20-2003).]

No NO Baxter --Not anyone in general. It just seems anywhere I post Is not getting much.?
ahh i'll be alrite.
BUt your opinion sometimes would definatly be helpful...
NO offense................................. ............
Rush

Hi Rush, http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

I'm so sorry to have been so snappy with you http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif I did take the comment personally, because it seemed as though I was about the only female posting at around the same time that your posting came in. After making some attempt to get some sleep, which I failed at miserably http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif I mainly came back on to check back in on Lisa,then I got wrapped up in other postings.
If I had one more ounce of energy left in me, I would have done my best to offer you some support, I feel terrible that I made you feel that way, you didn't deserve that, and I'm very sorry.

I really do care very much about each and everyone of you, I look at us us one big family.

One thing that bothers me about being so addicted to this board, is that because I have been around this board so long, I wish I could cure the world. I just have to learn that I can't possibly respond to each and every posting as much as I would love to be able to do that.
This sometimes gets me in very hot water, as I neglect alot of the other things in my life, because I feel you are all more important to me.

Anyway, please forgive me, I just have to learn that I'm only one person, capable of only so much. There are alot of other wonderful people here that volunteer their time and support as well, that do offer great support and advice, so I just have to stop feeling so guilty and not get myself so stressed out if I miss a few postings.

My brain is so fried and tired again http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif I hope that you understand what I'm trying to say.

I will pop back over to the other thread in a few minutes and see if I can offer you any advice.

You are not chopped liver, I never would think that way about anyone here, regardless of their situation.

I hope that we can be friends after this little tiff ?
Please stick around, once more people see your postings, you will fall in love with this place http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif that much I'm quite sure of, just give us a chance.
If you ever need me, and it looks as though I missed a posting, please don't hesitate to start a new posting to me.

I'll see you on the other thread http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif

Baxter http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif

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Two level laminectomy fusion L5-S1 & L2-3 done on 12/6/02.
I regret the day that I agreed to have this surgery.
Fifteen inch scar from the very top of butt crack (sorry), to the bra line.
BAK cages, rods & screws.(Titanium)
My pelvic bone was used for grafting.
Praying that the other two discs in between, won't have to be fused later, as I was told it was a possibility, due to the other two discs in between, not being in that great of shape.
Doc didn't want to fuse four levels, unless it is really necessary.
I would hate to repeat the surgery, as the recovery period, is so very painful.
I also have a free fragment in my T11-12 area, that I'm still refusing surgery for, at this point in time.
That surgery is way too dangerous for me to consider, until if affects my being able to walk.

[This message has been edited by BAXTER (edited 06-20-2003).]

Oh Baxter I promise I Did'nt mean you !!
I hav'nt been here hardly and on the other 2 boards I've been worried all week about my appointment and was trying to get some input anywhere and that just came out . I have read alot more on this board since last night and you got your hands full.
It's ausome that you can give so much. But on the other hand I know its very hard for you to keep up.
I know it's wonderful people like yourself that make these boards work.
I Think you are all of our Friend and I thank you for being there.
I am new to this and as you know things can come out weird.
Hey I have that problem in person toooooooooooo!!

Thanks Rush

Hi Rush, http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

Thank you so much for the kind words http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif

I do try my best, but sometimes I get carried away with guilt if I can't respond to everyone. I have always been that way, I tend to be a perfectionist, and that all comes into play.
I always feel the need to explain things in detail, and that is always not to my benefit.

I just have to learn that I can only do so much.

I hope that things work out for you http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif and I'll catch you on the other thread.

This really is the best place on the net, so please be apart of our family http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif I'm glad that you found us.

Baxter http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/love2.gif



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Two level laminectomy fusion L5-S1 & L2-3 done on 12/6/02.
I regret the day that I agreed to have this surgery.
Fifteen inch scar from the very top of butt crack (sorry), to the bra line.
BAK cages, rods & screws.(Titanium)
My pelvic bone was used for grafting.
Praying that the other two discs in between, won't have to be fused later, as I was told it was a possibility, due to the other two discs in between, not being in that great of shape.
Doc didn't want to fuse four levels, unless it is really necessary.
I would hate to repeat the surgery, as the recovery period, is so very painful.
I also have a free fragment in my T11-12 area, that I'm still refusing surgery for, at this point in time.
That surgery is way too dangerous for me to consider, until if affects my being able to walk.