I go in tomorrow for my 2nd round of ESI. The first round didn't seem to help that much so hopefully this will be better this time around.

I go under the 'prick' about noon so once I get back I'll let everyone know how it went.

So.... wish me luck!!!!

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L5-S1 herniated 2003
ESI round one May 2003
ESI round two June 2003

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

I hope that the second try will work wonders for you http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif

I'll be praying for you http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/angel.gif

Good Luck http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.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.

Broken Arrow~ Good luck! Just a word of encouragement, my first ESI did NOTHING for me. The 2nd one helped about 20% and the 3rd on about another 50%! So dont give up! (it helped with the pain in my butt and down my leg, but not the numbness or foot pain). Let us know! ~daubie

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Car Accident 2/2/02
Herniated disc L5/S1
Epidurals x3, PT 4 mos, some relief
Microdiscectomy 6/6/03

GOOD LUCK AND PLEASE LET US KNOW THE OUTCOME!!
-CHRISSY http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif