Dutchgirl
08-21-2006, 11:08 PM
I wish that I could not be so dang nervous, but it's not working so well... My sister-in-law was wondering why I'm not getting an artificial disc instead of a donor bone. From what I understand.. not everyone is a candidate for an artificial disc, and they prefer people that have degeneration on only one level. Also it looks like the other ones are still waiting for FDA approval..
I hate doubts in my mind at the last minute ugggghhh, but I'm going. They put the wrist bands on me today, and I asked them if they do that incase I run away, so that it is easier to find me....
I hate doubts in my mind at the last minute ugggghhh, but I'm going. They put the wrist bands on me today, and I asked them if they do that incase I run away, so that it is easier to find me....
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Kissa
08-22-2006, 11:35 PM
I hope that your surgery went well and proves to provide you with pain relief.
As you mentioned the disk replacement is only approved for one level, multiple levels is still under investigation. For what it's worth from what I've been reading lately there's quite a bit of problems with the artificial disk, called the Charite disk, in that if there is a problem it can not be removed unlike donor bone. Many insurance companies including Medicare are not approving individuals surgery who's doctors want to use the disk.
Good luck and let usknow how you are doing?
As you mentioned the disk replacement is only approved for one level, multiple levels is still under investigation. For what it's worth from what I've been reading lately there's quite a bit of problems with the artificial disk, called the Charite disk, in that if there is a problem it can not be removed unlike donor bone. Many insurance companies including Medicare are not approving individuals surgery who's doctors want to use the disk.
Good luck and let usknow how you are doing?
laranol
08-23-2006, 01:48 AM
Also the artificial disks are not currently recommended for people with any spinal cord or significant nerve root impingement. We sent my MRIs to a NS at the Cleveland Clinic who has done lots of artificial disks, to verify that what my NS had said about the artificial disks was true. The specialist said that indeed, I was not a candidate even though I had a single level herniation at 5/6. Too much stuff going on around the spinal cord; they needed to open it up and stabilize.
DollyDnovrain
08-23-2006, 02:13 AM
Good Luck Dutch Girl!
I scheduled for Aug 29 and when I went for one of my two pre-ops yesterday I became extremely nauseous and had anxiety over it. I've had many surgeries, but none where they cut open the front of my throat and remove discs and put metal in with screws. It's frightening as heck.
I hope all will turn out well for you. Can't wait to see you post when you're on your feet. Or should I say Butt, lol? Sitting at a computer will be quite a feat after this, eh?
Diann
I scheduled for Aug 29 and when I went for one of my two pre-ops yesterday I became extremely nauseous and had anxiety over it. I've had many surgeries, but none where they cut open the front of my throat and remove discs and put metal in with screws. It's frightening as heck.
I hope all will turn out well for you. Can't wait to see you post when you're on your feet. Or should I say Butt, lol? Sitting at a computer will be quite a feat after this, eh?
Diann
ICC
08-23-2006, 09:35 AM
wish you all the best of luck. prayers are with you.
NAPPSIE
08-23-2006, 11:37 AM
I too, am awaiting word from you, Dutch Girl. I need to be scheduling and am fearful. I pray you will have a relatively pain-free and eventless recovery. :angel: Do everything as you are instructed!!!
NYD
08-24-2006, 05:21 PM
I was very scared too. Especially when they ask you to get on the OP table and hang your head over the edge! Yikes. If I could have run then I would have. I just had mine on Aug 14th. I'm feeling good, just having issues sleeping and a little nmbing in leeft hand.
Hope all went well. Good luck with recovery.
:)
Hope all went well. Good luck with recovery.
:)