Daubie - I had my surgery and i am now home . It was not real bad . They said they were going to give me a margurita and they put something in my Iv and i was gone . They said they woke me up a few times during it but i do not remember it all . He said that it went better than he thought it would and he thinks he got it all .I have had no numbness in my left leg since i have been home . I am just so sore right now .And i still have to wear those yucky looking stockings?I wonder how long i have to wear those ? They did not tell me .I go back to the DR Tuesday. Hope you are doing ok . Shauna

[This message has been edited by shaukc (edited 06-21-2003).]

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

I'm sorry to jump in on your thread.

I'm glad to hear that your surgery went well, I hope it is very successful for you http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif

Please take care

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.

Thanks Baxter ! It is to soon to tell but i think my pain is coming from the incision site and not my back . It is a different kind of pain that i am having now .I was sent home with this cooler thing that i have to keep ice and water in .It has a hose that conects to a pad. The ice water circulates through the pad . I have never seen one of these before but it works great . I still have the sick at my stomach feeling .I can not eat anything .I guess that is caused from the anesthesia ? Better go get back on the ice pad . Take care ! Shauna

[This message has been edited by shaukc (edited 06-21-2003).]

[This message has been edited by shaukc (edited 06-21-2003).]

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

The cooler thing sounds neat, I have never heard of them. I hope it helps you with the pain.

I hope that you get your appetite back soon http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif
I had the same problem for a few days.

You will feel better each and every day http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif

Make sure to get alot of rest http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.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.

shaukc
Glad you are doing better. I have one of those ice thinges. Had it for rotator cuff surgery and they are great. Maybe it will work for my back when I get home from surgery.
Good luck on full recovery and be pain free

Alex

Thanks Baxter and Alex ! Baxter i wish i could give you more info on this cooler thing . ( but i do not know what i can post and what i can't ) I think it would make you more comfortable.Alex i was looking at your other post about your upcoming surgery . I had surgery yesterday that was very similiar .I had a percutanous lumber discetomy . My hubby just changed my bandage and i have two small holes and a few stitches . The surgery took about two hours and i was in recovery for a hour , then i came home . It was really not bad at all . The discogram that i had on 3/21 was lots worse . Good luck on your surgery Tuesday . Shauna

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

Thank you for thinking about me, you can list a product name, just not a website.

If you look to the left of the main topic page, it says "memo to members, please read" that gives you a general idea of what we can post.

It's o.k. if you decide to not post it, I'm using heat right now, that seems to help me more than the ice at this point, but it's the thought that counts.
I was just interested in what yours looks like, maybe it's something I will check into.

Thanks again, and have a peaceful evening http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.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.

mine says medicos on the side . It says igloo on the handle. It is just a cooler .It has a pump inside of it and two rubber tubes coming out of it . The two tubes hook up to a pad ( that has coil looking things inside of it ) .You just keep ice and water in it .It stays cool for eight hours or so . My dr prescribed it for me. I feel a little better . I took those awful itchy stockings off and took a shower .I also ate a little supper . I used to do ice during the day and heat at night but he wants me to only do ice now . It hurts to sit for very long so i guess i better get off of here . Good night . Shauna

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

Thanks for the info http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif I will do a little digging.
I like the idea that it stays cool for so long.

I'm glad to hear that you were able to keep some food down, you need to eat to get your strength back.
I hope that you have a peaceful nights sleep http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif

I bet that shower made you feel like a new person, I loved my first shower http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif

I will be praying that you see improvement everyday http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/angel.gif

Take Care,
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.

[This message has been edited by BAXTER (edited 06-21-2003).]

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

I didn't have any luck on my searches for the cooler http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif maybe I'll try again tomorrow.

I'm off to bed myself, have a peaceful evening http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.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.

Baxter - i looked again and found cold therapy system written on the cooler .Guess i need to take another pain pill and get back on the ice . Shauna


[This message has been edited by shaukc (edited 06-22-2003).]

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

Thanks again, I will do some more digging later, I've got tons of stuff to do today http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif

I hope that you are feeling better today, and please take it easy http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.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.

Baxter - i am still pretty sore - was up all night with bad muscle spasms coming from the incison site and going down to my butt ??? Pain medicine Lortab is not working so i switched back to vicodin . Have skelaxin for spasms and some weird medicine for infection - And i am very tired of sitting here doing nothing . That is how my day is going ! Hope your day is going better and that you found that info . Take care ! Shauna

[This message has been edited by shaukc (edited 06-22-2003).]

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

I'm so sorry that you are hurting so bad http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif
I wish I could do something to make you feel better.

Very soon, you will start to see more improvement http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif

I haven't looked again for the cold therapy unit yet, hopefully tomorrow......

I hope that you can get in a goods nights rest tonight http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif and that tomorrow brings you less pain 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.