hugo eve
09-23-2005, 11:24 PM
Just took some towels off the line and went to put them under my chin to hold them while I folded them and they hit the deck! Realised my chin doesn't get to my chest no more. Yay, an excuse not to do the laundry. It just keeps getting better.
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DonnaKay
09-25-2005, 01:12 AM
This post gave me something to smile about. :)
hugo eve
09-25-2005, 02:33 AM
This post gave me something to smile about. :)
Hi Donna,
I remember conversing with you after my first op back in early 04 on this forum. I was a bit loopy then!! Glad I didn't know then that I would be back under these circumstances, not that it is all bad , actually one can always find more positives than negatives in most situations.
Hugz
As Mae West said "Love conquers all but poverty and toothache"!
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Hi Donna,
I remember conversing with you after my first op back in early 04 on this forum. I was a bit loopy then!! Glad I didn't know then that I would be back under these circumstances, not that it is all bad , actually one can always find more positives than negatives in most situations.
Hugz
As Mae West said "Love conquers all but poverty and toothache"!
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DonnaKay
09-26-2005, 11:14 PM
Hi! I remember your tales of Australia. :-)
After my first fusion (1997), I never dreamed I'd have another (2003). Life was so normal. :-) After the second one, life is so normal as well, but now I really watch myself b/c I really don't care to throw myself into a third, however I do expect it, whereas I was totally naive the first go around.
I'm happy you have had a good experience.
After my first fusion (1997), I never dreamed I'd have another (2003). Life was so normal. :-) After the second one, life is so normal as well, but now I really watch myself b/c I really don't care to throw myself into a third, however I do expect it, whereas I was totally naive the first go around.
I'm happy you have had a good experience.
hugo eve
09-27-2005, 03:34 AM
[QUOTE=DonnaKay]Hi! I remember your tales of Australia. :-)
After my first fusion (1997), I never dreamed I'd have another (2003). Life was so normal. :-) After the second one, life is so normal as well, but now I really watch myself b/c I really don't care to throw myself into a third, however I do expect it, whereas I was totally naive the first go around. QUOTE]
Yo Donna
You bring up an interesting point about whether or not to expect further surgery. I've thought about this a fair bit and tried to decide at what level I should consider changing my lifestyle to go easy on remaining discs. Considering I could get run over by a rampant bull tomorrow I believe that I shouldn't mollycoddle myself too much but at the same time be sensible. I've decided I'll reduce hi impact pursuits such as power boating, horse riding etc. I'll make a conscious effort to make sure I wear well cushioned shoes and train myself to attain good posture. I'm 3 weeks out of the operation and not taking pain killers which is highlighting the things that I can and can't do. Have to say that sitting at a puta is probaly not one of the best. I was told that if you tilt the keyboard front up it improves your posture. Actually, could you all try this and see what you think? I just put a book under the front and it does seem to be a lot better.
Donna, I dont think we need assume that we will be back under the knife. 3% chance per year. If we are sensible why should we be the minority.
Somebody mentioned nutrition. Any more info on that? Shark cartilage?
Love to here more from all on preventitive measures.
Hope you are well.
WArmth hugo
After my first fusion (1997), I never dreamed I'd have another (2003). Life was so normal. :-) After the second one, life is so normal as well, but now I really watch myself b/c I really don't care to throw myself into a third, however I do expect it, whereas I was totally naive the first go around. QUOTE]
Yo Donna
You bring up an interesting point about whether or not to expect further surgery. I've thought about this a fair bit and tried to decide at what level I should consider changing my lifestyle to go easy on remaining discs. Considering I could get run over by a rampant bull tomorrow I believe that I shouldn't mollycoddle myself too much but at the same time be sensible. I've decided I'll reduce hi impact pursuits such as power boating, horse riding etc. I'll make a conscious effort to make sure I wear well cushioned shoes and train myself to attain good posture. I'm 3 weeks out of the operation and not taking pain killers which is highlighting the things that I can and can't do. Have to say that sitting at a puta is probaly not one of the best. I was told that if you tilt the keyboard front up it improves your posture. Actually, could you all try this and see what you think? I just put a book under the front and it does seem to be a lot better.
Donna, I dont think we need assume that we will be back under the knife. 3% chance per year. If we are sensible why should we be the minority.
Somebody mentioned nutrition. Any more info on that? Shark cartilage?
Love to here more from all on preventitive measures.
Hope you are well.
WArmth hugo
DonnaKay
09-27-2005, 07:22 AM
When I say I expect more surgery ... it's because I already have other C-spine herniated disks, but they are not symptomatic. The other disks that have blown in my neck (and required surgery) have done so, seemingly overnight, no warning. I am doing what I can to avoid it ... or to prolong it, whatever the case may be. My surgeon didn't want to mess with the remaining herniated disks that weren't symptomatic because he felt there would be a better alternative to fusion down the road (and no longer in trial mode). I completely trust him and am glad he didn't fuse anything that didn't need to be at the time of my last surgery.
I'm not taking any supplements, nothing nutrition-wise except Vitamin B-1, which my father requested.
I'm not taking any supplements, nothing nutrition-wise except Vitamin B-1, which my father requested.
wimpette
09-29-2005, 05:17 PM
I've found a way to cheat when I fold things - I flex my neck AND open my mouth - that way I can just hold something under my chin! Holding a phone between shoulder and ear is another problems though.....
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