I want to welcome everyone back after a beautiful weekend and I hope that each and everyone of you had a wonderful, PAIN free time.
May this coming week lead to better things for all of us.. Have a great one ya"ll http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

Alex

Good morning, Alex! I think of you now when I take a lovely two mile walk in the woods. I remember first walking two miles on my treadmill after surgery. I didn't need to be in the woods to feel wonderful about being able to walk again!

And a great big morning to you as well. I sure wish I had the woods to walk in . City living has its disadvantages.

Good Morning too !

Having a much better time since I was prescribed something for anxiety. Feeling much better!

Everybody have a great day ! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Accident at work March 24, 2003
Diagnosed with strained back and given 3 weeks PT
Continued pain -sent to neurosurgeon MRI showed bulge at L5- continued PT
May appt showed no improvement and increased weakness in right leg. Ordered Myelogram and EMG on May 28th
Myelogram and EMG moved to new date/ June 19

Myelogram showed no impingement. EMG showed nerve damage to the anterior tibialis.
Have drop foot and numbness in thoughout right leg/moving sometimes to left leg.
Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after myelogram with ringing ears and pain.
Visited neurosurgeon July 10 and told that I'm having post myelogram syndrome and he believes all my symptoms will pass.
No improvement thus far with nerve damage.

HNPatL4L5 & LisaM33

Goodness, did we upset someone this morning. All I wanted to do was wish everyone a good week and hoped they had a good weekend, but thats ok I promised myself not to let small things bother me any more and I'm not. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif


Have a good one

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

What a wonderful posting, it was a very nice way to start off my day, thank you so much for being you http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif

I hope that you all have an excellent pain free week as well http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.gif http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.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 herniation and 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 08-04-2003).]

[This message has been edited by BAXTER (edited 08-04-2003).]

Hi Baxter.
Now, I bet you had a great weekend by that smiling face of yours. I can see it now..
Have a good one
Alex

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

Hey, funny thing, I can see your smiling face as well http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif I think that was a great way to start off the week, I wish I was as creative as you http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif

The weekend was actually quite peaceful for a change, I'm already looking forward to next weekend, that's pretty bad, as it's only Monday http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

I hope that you had fantastic weekend as well http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif

Have a super evening http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bouncing.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 herniation and 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 forgot to ever ask and if I am in touchy territory I'm sorry.. Were you in NY when 9/11 happened and how close. A day I will never forget.
Anyway, have a great week. I have doctors appointments the next 3 days, so that will keep me out of trouble... Come on weekend...
Alex

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

I don't mind you asking at all, questions don't bother me one bit http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

No, I wasn't anywhere near the tragedy of 9/11, a very sad day for all http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif
I live in a very small town right next to Syracuse, NY

Were you in NY at that time ?

I've never actually traveled far, I've never been on a plane, train, or bus (I think I live under a rock)
Someday maybe I'll go to Hawaii though http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

It sounds like your appointment schedule happens the same way as mine, they always seem to be piled together. I have three appts. next week myself.

Good luck on the appointments, I hope one is your back doctor, I bet you will amaze him with your success http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif

You have a great week as well, I'm pooped, so I'm signing off early tonight, I hope that you have a peaceful evening http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif

Take Care,
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 herniation and 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 08-04-2003).]

Baxter,
No, I was in North Carolina playing in a retired military golf tournament.
I lived in Hawaii for 3 years.. Sure was nice.
You have a restful night.

Alex