PsychLea
05-05-2003, 11:11 PM
Hey guys :wave:
Surgery is finally scheduled. Will have it done on May 13th! How's that for prompt service?
I will be having a one level fusion at C6-7 with donor bone and titanium plate.He may also fuse C5-6 but wants to look at it more closely during surgery. The best thing of all is NO COLLAR http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif Said the plate would keep me aligned and he hasn't used any collars in his other surgeries, with good results.
I told him he was out of network with my insurance, and he told me not to worry, he would just accept whatever my insurance will pay and not bill me at all for his fee.
He also put me on Norco and Soma. He was upset about the PM cutting my Ultram. Said I shouldn't have to be in pain and that if the Norco didn't work, to call him and he would give me something else.
He said that this was the second time today, that he has had complaints about my particular PM.
So, all I have to do is set up the preop testing, clean the house, buy groceries, arrange for help, fill out my FMLA papers........... pant, pant, gasp..... and I will be all set. :)
You guys have been great. Helped me to ask all the right questions. Don't know what I would do without you. :bounce:
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
Surgery is finally scheduled. Will have it done on May 13th! How's that for prompt service?
I will be having a one level fusion at C6-7 with donor bone and titanium plate.He may also fuse C5-6 but wants to look at it more closely during surgery. The best thing of all is NO COLLAR http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif Said the plate would keep me aligned and he hasn't used any collars in his other surgeries, with good results.
I told him he was out of network with my insurance, and he told me not to worry, he would just accept whatever my insurance will pay and not bill me at all for his fee.
He also put me on Norco and Soma. He was upset about the PM cutting my Ultram. Said I shouldn't have to be in pain and that if the Norco didn't work, to call him and he would give me something else.
He said that this was the second time today, that he has had complaints about my particular PM.
So, all I have to do is set up the preop testing, clean the house, buy groceries, arrange for help, fill out my FMLA papers........... pant, pant, gasp..... and I will be all set. :)
You guys have been great. Helped me to ask all the right questions. Don't know what I would do without you. :bounce:
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
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Debbie2
05-05-2003, 11:17 PM
Lea,
That is incredibly good news. Your doctor sounds like a great guy... I'm so glad. This is all going to be behind you soon, won't that be great? Can't wait, for your sake!!!!!1
Take care and keep us posted.
God Bless,
Debbie2
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
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That is incredibly good news. Your doctor sounds like a great guy... I'm so glad. This is all going to be behind you soon, won't that be great? Can't wait, for your sake!!!!!1
Take care and keep us posted.
God Bless,
Debbie2
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
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winged phantom
05-06-2003, 12:12 AM
Woo hooooo, Lea! Great news!!!! I hope you get all your chores done before the big day! (ha ha ha)
wr :wave:
wr :wave:
franjo
05-06-2003, 01:26 AM
Hey Lea,
Fantastic news! I know your head is spinning right now....setting the date does that to you. Just don't wear yourself down trying to get it all done before the surgery. It's almost like a 'nesting instinct' takes over, and it's good to be prepared, but recruit some help where you can.
I wish you well....and hey, a few cobwebs never hurt anybody....it'll give you something to marvel at while you're recovering. :D
~Teri
Fantastic news! I know your head is spinning right now....setting the date does that to you. Just don't wear yourself down trying to get it all done before the surgery. It's almost like a 'nesting instinct' takes over, and it's good to be prepared, but recruit some help where you can.
I wish you well....and hey, a few cobwebs never hurt anybody....it'll give you something to marvel at while you're recovering. :D
~Teri
PsychLea
05-06-2003, 01:41 AM
Thanks guys,
The temptation is to "nest" and wear myself out :nono:
I'm going to pretend I'm having a party and go from there. Will try and pick up a little at a time. Yeah right!
Have alot of work to get done at the job, but I am really in a good place there. They are already giving me grief about being off, can't say that I blame them, but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!
Took my Soma and Norco and looking forward to a good night's sleep http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif Hope I wake up in the morning.
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
The temptation is to "nest" and wear myself out :nono:
I'm going to pretend I'm having a party and go from there. Will try and pick up a little at a time. Yeah right!
Have alot of work to get done at the job, but I am really in a good place there. They are already giving me grief about being off, can't say that I blame them, but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!
Took my Soma and Norco and looking forward to a good night's sleep http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif Hope I wake up in the morning.
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
charlotte1
05-06-2003, 10:03 AM
Wow Lea,
May 13th will be here in no time. It will be so good to put this behind you. Don't over do it.
charlotte
May 13th will be here in no time. It will be so good to put this behind you. Don't over do it.
charlotte
Kimber01
05-06-2003, 11:07 AM
I am so very happy for you Lea. I go in Monday May 12th for a 2 level fusion with plate and hardware. I will keep you in my prayers. I am also getting my house in order, grocery shopping, etc. My kids are going to be rudely awaken (I do more for them than I should) when they have to help out in the house. It will be good for them!
Keep your mind busy but don't overdo it!
Kim
Keep your mind busy but don't overdo it!
Kim
melanie dawn
05-06-2003, 11:54 AM
Hi Leah,
I am so glad for you(even a little jealous). Just think you are on your way to recovery,and your Doc. sounds like a caring and empathetic professional.
How are the new meds? Did you get some sleep? I hope so. Good luck my friend, and don't overdo before your surgery.
Mel
ps make that alot jealous!! :D :D
I am so glad for you(even a little jealous). Just think you are on your way to recovery,and your Doc. sounds like a caring and empathetic professional.
How are the new meds? Did you get some sleep? I hope so. Good luck my friend, and don't overdo before your surgery.
Mel
ps make that alot jealous!! :D :D
mel333
05-06-2003, 02:33 PM
Hi Lea,
Great to hear your surgery is set. Your NS sounds great and that must help for you to feel comforatble and safe. Take care and all the best,
Mel
Great to hear your surgery is set. Your NS sounds great and that must help for you to feel comforatble and safe. Take care and all the best,
Mel
Catherine with a C
05-06-2003, 03:32 PM
Lea,
Yahoo!! (or as my wee one's would say; Scooby Dooby Doo)!!
I know that you are well aware of the pre-op do's.....
& even the post-op do's & dont's.......but, perhaps you can scroll back throught the archives here & make sure that you are forgetting nothing!! Most importantly know that we are here!!( maybe not all there), but here none the less!!
I have my 6 week post op app't on your surgery day, so while we are looking at X-ray's of my fancy titanium plate avec srews; I will surely be thinking of you!
Again, congrats on the date being set!
with a smile & a hug, Catherine
Yahoo!! (or as my wee one's would say; Scooby Dooby Doo)!!
I know that you are well aware of the pre-op do's.....
& even the post-op do's & dont's.......but, perhaps you can scroll back throught the archives here & make sure that you are forgetting nothing!! Most importantly know that we are here!!( maybe not all there), but here none the less!!
I have my 6 week post op app't on your surgery day, so while we are looking at X-ray's of my fancy titanium plate avec srews; I will surely be thinking of you!
Again, congrats on the date being set!
with a smile & a hug, Catherine
KeithEugeneW
05-06-2003, 05:03 PM
Lea,
That's super that you are getting in quickly and finally getting some resolution for your problems. Try not to even think about work, take care of your health first. It sounds like you have a great surgeon, and having a good relationship with the person who is going to operate on you is very important. It will allow you to go under without an inordinate amount of fear or anxiety. You can relax, knowing you are in good caring hands, and that you are considered a person, not a number. Good for you, I'm very happy for you!! :D
That's super that you are getting in quickly and finally getting some resolution for your problems. Try not to even think about work, take care of your health first. It sounds like you have a great surgeon, and having a good relationship with the person who is going to operate on you is very important. It will allow you to go under without an inordinate amount of fear or anxiety. You can relax, knowing you are in good caring hands, and that you are considered a person, not a number. Good for you, I'm very happy for you!! :D
PsychLea
05-07-2003, 02:28 AM
You guys are the best!
Mel, it is so good to hear from you. Not a day goes by without me thinking about you. Let us know what is going on with the lawyer.
As for sleep, not good last night. I have a paradoxical reaction to opiates, make me wired and itchy. Too much pain today, as I missed a step on the stairs and had to twist to catch myself. Taking Vistaril with the meds tonite, that should keep the itching at bay.
Catherine, good idea. I will scroll through the posts. Going to interesting without a collar. Will have to be extra careful.
Melford, good to hear from you my friend.
Charlotte and Keith, thanks for the congrats. I do feel really comfortable with my NS. He is just so down to earth, no God complex at all.
After surgery, I won't be able to post due to the computer being in our upstairs loft. My husb will post after I get home. He may bring his laptop home a few days to let me hook up downstairs, but I will have very little access to the net for awhile.
I am taking a minimum of 5 weeks off and then maybe go half days for a couple of weeks.It's happening a little fast, isn't it, but I am soooo ready.
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
Mel, it is so good to hear from you. Not a day goes by without me thinking about you. Let us know what is going on with the lawyer.
As for sleep, not good last night. I have a paradoxical reaction to opiates, make me wired and itchy. Too much pain today, as I missed a step on the stairs and had to twist to catch myself. Taking Vistaril with the meds tonite, that should keep the itching at bay.
Catherine, good idea. I will scroll through the posts. Going to interesting without a collar. Will have to be extra careful.
Melford, good to hear from you my friend.
Charlotte and Keith, thanks for the congrats. I do feel really comfortable with my NS. He is just so down to earth, no God complex at all.
After surgery, I won't be able to post due to the computer being in our upstairs loft. My husb will post after I get home. He may bring his laptop home a few days to let me hook up downstairs, but I will have very little access to the net for awhile.
I am taking a minimum of 5 weeks off and then maybe go half days for a couple of weeks.It's happening a little fast, isn't it, but I am soooo ready.
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
PsychLea
05-07-2003, 02:31 AM
Kim,
I know what you mean about the rude awakening for the kids. My 7 y/o is used to mom being in and out of the hospital. Had alot of health problems his first 5 years, but had a 2 year run of good health before all this happened.
Josh is just happy I am going to be home for awhile and keeps asking me when we will be able to go to the pool! Me too, I literally live in the water in the summer, have to with the Arkansas heat.
Thanks for the well wishes.
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
I know what you mean about the rude awakening for the kids. My 7 y/o is used to mom being in and out of the hospital. Had alot of health problems his first 5 years, but had a 2 year run of good health before all this happened.
Josh is just happy I am going to be home for awhile and keeps asking me when we will be able to go to the pool! Me too, I literally live in the water in the summer, have to with the Arkansas heat.
Thanks for the well wishes.
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
lori1851
05-07-2003, 02:56 AM
Lea and Kim,
Not too far away girls b4 surgery! I wish you both the best of luck! I am 2 weeks post op and I know how ya feel b4 you get it done! As for doing more for the kids as I should I am the same way but,,,,, after I had surgery I said no way am I doing laundry, dishes etc. lol I have a 17 yr old son and I taught him to do the laundry along with dear hubby. My advice take it easy if the carpet doesnt get swept tell yourself who cares!!! Will be a prayin for ya both!
Lori Indiana ;)
4-22-03 ACDF with corepectomy donor bone and plates over C4-7
Not too far away girls b4 surgery! I wish you both the best of luck! I am 2 weeks post op and I know how ya feel b4 you get it done! As for doing more for the kids as I should I am the same way but,,,,, after I had surgery I said no way am I doing laundry, dishes etc. lol I have a 17 yr old son and I taught him to do the laundry along with dear hubby. My advice take it easy if the carpet doesnt get swept tell yourself who cares!!! Will be a prayin for ya both!
Lori Indiana ;)
4-22-03 ACDF with corepectomy donor bone and plates over C4-7
nanna02
05-07-2003, 07:48 AM
Hi to All my Friends ! :wave:
I haven't been on here much but looking up this post I still see a lot of my old mates names! :)
Just wanted to say Hello, and , apart from becoming a First time Grandma in Feb ,to a dear wee girl, :angel: I received a shock last week to be given ANOTHER Appointment for another MRI SCAN on Friday.!!
I've had 3 Spinal Ops over 2 1/2 yrs, revealing BAD damage to the spinal cord, 2 MRIs' and 1 CAT Scan, now told I'm allowed another Scan !
We are appreciative to be given the chance to find out if possible what may be still causing me not to be able to walk , etc. so I thought for those of my mates who remember me ( Mel, Nanner, Debbie, Winged Phantom,Bruce, bounce , Oliver,Lea, Kim, Lori, Charlotte, Keith, et.al.) , :wave: this is where I'm at again.
The N/S ordered it apparently; I was told he is in a bit of a quandary about me . I feel so sorry for him , he has done so much to help me , and I feel so embarassed this is happening still, I know I shouldn't , but I wish all this would just finsh so I can get on !
Never mind , we'll see after the MRI ( as long as nothing stuffs up my chance s!)
So, Hi to everyone , :) it's nice to have a chance to say I'm thinking of you all again. I never forget you All, You've All meant so much to me .. you'll never know how much !! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
Love Belle NZ xxx
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I haven't been on here much but looking up this post I still see a lot of my old mates names! :)
Just wanted to say Hello, and , apart from becoming a First time Grandma in Feb ,to a dear wee girl, :angel: I received a shock last week to be given ANOTHER Appointment for another MRI SCAN on Friday.!!
I've had 3 Spinal Ops over 2 1/2 yrs, revealing BAD damage to the spinal cord, 2 MRIs' and 1 CAT Scan, now told I'm allowed another Scan !
We are appreciative to be given the chance to find out if possible what may be still causing me not to be able to walk , etc. so I thought for those of my mates who remember me ( Mel, Nanner, Debbie, Winged Phantom,Bruce, bounce , Oliver,Lea, Kim, Lori, Charlotte, Keith, et.al.) , :wave: this is where I'm at again.
The N/S ordered it apparently; I was told he is in a bit of a quandary about me . I feel so sorry for him , he has done so much to help me , and I feel so embarassed this is happening still, I know I shouldn't , but I wish all this would just finsh so I can get on !
Never mind , we'll see after the MRI ( as long as nothing stuffs up my chance s!)
So, Hi to everyone , :) it's nice to have a chance to say I'm thinking of you all again. I never forget you All, You've All meant so much to me .. you'll never know how much !! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
Love Belle NZ xxx
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Nanner
05-07-2003, 09:00 AM
Belle, when do you go for that MRI? I hope the doc gets some new answers for you from it.
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Nancy D-ACDF C6-7 on 6/7/02. Donor bone with no hardware
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Nancy D-ACDF C6-7 on 6/7/02. Donor bone with no hardware
nanna02
05-09-2003, 10:06 AM
Hi Nanner et al :wave:
I went for the 3rd MRI Scan today . Was in it 1 1/4 hours , and 45 minutes of it was of solid Scanning .. So now it will be interesting to see if I get a good result or what? :) :( Scary!!!
The problem is I have made a decision which may seem a bit strange to some, that I'm not going to reveal the result to anyone , even family , unless I CHOOSE to, as I know , NO MATTER WHAT the result may be , I will be put in a corner and labelled ( Spine/op/ MS, not MS, or some other strange disability, etc,)
or become , as has happened numerous times over years, A TARGET for so many uninformed OPINIONS of well intentioned family and friends , so I'm going to keep it to myself .
I may be disabled , but I can still retain some control over my body , http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif , eh Nanner ? Does that make sense to you? ???
Thanks for your reply .. hope you are doing well after your EPI?..
Love Belle http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif NZ xxx
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A Friend!
I went for the 3rd MRI Scan today . Was in it 1 1/4 hours , and 45 minutes of it was of solid Scanning .. So now it will be interesting to see if I get a good result or what? :) :( Scary!!!
The problem is I have made a decision which may seem a bit strange to some, that I'm not going to reveal the result to anyone , even family , unless I CHOOSE to, as I know , NO MATTER WHAT the result may be , I will be put in a corner and labelled ( Spine/op/ MS, not MS, or some other strange disability, etc,)
or become , as has happened numerous times over years, A TARGET for so many uninformed OPINIONS of well intentioned family and friends , so I'm going to keep it to myself .
I may be disabled , but I can still retain some control over my body , http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif , eh Nanner ? Does that make sense to you? ???
Thanks for your reply .. hope you are doing well after your EPI?..
Love Belle http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif NZ xxx
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A Friend!
nanna02
05-09-2003, 10:14 AM
Hi Psychlea.. :wave:
I just wanted to apologise for interrupting your thread , and would like to wish you All the Best for your operation!
I was posting on here the other night when late,and didn't realize what I'd done .. So hope to see your're recovering soon.
Love Belle NZ :) xxx
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A Friend!
I just wanted to apologise for interrupting your thread , and would like to wish you All the Best for your operation!
I was posting on here the other night when late,and didn't realize what I'd done .. So hope to see your're recovering soon.
Love Belle NZ :) xxx
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jbell95
05-09-2003, 12:13 PM
Lea, I'm so glad that you'll be on your way to getting better. Here's wishing you a successful procedure and a speedy recovery. Jaz http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/jester.gif
melanie dawn
05-09-2003, 12:40 PM
Belle,
how glad I am to see and hear from you.
I am glad that you are making decions that empower you. All of us need as much power and control as we can grasp . To feel powerless is to become hopeless, that is not a state to be in.
I hope this finds you having a good day, and I hope that this scan will give you some solid answers, to the many issues you have faced. It,s funny that you feel bad for the surgeon, it always amazes me that we feel like bad patients when our bodies don,t respond to treatment and procedures as expected. Ahh , the joy of being human.
How is your darling grandchild? Growinga nd thriving no doubt, do you spend much time with her?
Hope to hear from you soon, please don't be a stranger.
Mel
how glad I am to see and hear from you.
I am glad that you are making decions that empower you. All of us need as much power and control as we can grasp . To feel powerless is to become hopeless, that is not a state to be in.
I hope this finds you having a good day, and I hope that this scan will give you some solid answers, to the many issues you have faced. It,s funny that you feel bad for the surgeon, it always amazes me that we feel like bad patients when our bodies don,t respond to treatment and procedures as expected. Ahh , the joy of being human.
How is your darling grandchild? Growinga nd thriving no doubt, do you spend much time with her?
Hope to hear from you soon, please don't be a stranger.
Mel