Sulynn
05-03-2003, 11:03 AM
I'm trying to figure out where I'll be comfortable when I come home from the hospital. Will I be able to work a recliner? Will I be able to reach over to pull the lever for the foot rest and will I be able to use my back to push it into a reclining position?
Sulynn
Sulynn
Sponsor
Memer
05-03-2003, 12:48 PM
I felt pretty bad (back of neck and arms), but I was able to slowly position myself in the recliner and also work the lever. I used several pillows. I slept there for about 2 weeks and still do sometimes. That was where I was most comfortable.
------------------
[This message has been edited by Memer (edited 08-04-2003).]
------------------
[This message has been edited by Memer (edited 08-04-2003).]
BAXTER
05-03-2003, 03:07 PM
Hi Sulynn, :wave:
I have a reclining chair lift, so a push of a button is all that I have to do. You gotta love that automatic stuff these days :)
My chair lift is made by Pride, there are many models.
My insurance company covered the cost of the recliner, I just wanted to let you know that maybe you can get your doctor to write you a script for one, and maybe they will cover it for you as well http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif
I did have to pay for it up front, but the insurance company reimbursed me with two weeks.
Good luck with the surgery, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers :angel:
Be Well,
Baxter http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
------------------
Two level laminectomy fusion L5-S1 & L2-3 done on 12/6/02.
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.
I have a reclining chair lift, so a push of a button is all that I have to do. You gotta love that automatic stuff these days :)
My chair lift is made by Pride, there are many models.
My insurance company covered the cost of the recliner, I just wanted to let you know that maybe you can get your doctor to write you a script for one, and maybe they will cover it for you as well http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif
I did have to pay for it up front, but the insurance company reimbursed me with two weeks.
Good luck with the surgery, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers :angel:
Be Well,
Baxter http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
------------------
Two level laminectomy fusion L5-S1 & L2-3 done on 12/6/02.
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.