Forum: The Big File
04-05-2009, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 145,307
Back to JJames, folks.....this is his thread,...
Back to JJames, folks.....this is his thread, after all,
First, I just want to express my sincere concerns about your current state of pain, frustration, where to turn next, etc. It can be...
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Forum: The Big File
04-03-2009, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,242
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-19-2009, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 16,680
Hi Gary,
and welcome to the community,...
Hi Gary,
and welcome to the community, albeit under dire circumstances. So much good advice already given above, and you are definitely in the right place to ask questions and receive exceptional...
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Forum: The Big File
03-05-2009, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,174
Our first grandbaby arrived yesterday!
Hi all,
Our first grandbaby presented herself at precisely 1:03 pm yesterday, Tullia Louise Turman, weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz, 20 inches long, strawberry hair, with a twinkle in her eye. She is...
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Forum: The Big File
02-13-2009, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,795
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Forum: The Big File
02-13-2009, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,795
William and Lynda,
Although I have not ever...
William and Lynda,
Although I have not ever had the ablation on my lumbar area, I do get it performed on my cervical area, about once a year. I swear by it on my neck. I typically get close to a...
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Forum: The Big File
02-12-2009, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,629
Thanks guys. I'm pretty good actually about...
Thanks guys. I'm pretty good actually about staying on top of the pain meds, but right now I don't think they are adequate. But my pain med doc says he does not want to up them yet, because we need...
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Forum: The Big File
02-05-2009, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,629
Hey Cathy,
I've never heard of wearing one...
Hey Cathy,
I've never heard of wearing one permanently. The doctor didn't even mention mine, so I think I'm done. Knowing me, tho, I'll likely still wear it for maybe another month or so. Yes,...
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Forum: The Big File
02-03-2009, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,629
Had my 6 month post op appt., cat scan & x-rays
Hi everyone,
I had my 6 month (technically, it's been 7 months) follow-up for my ALIF of L6-S1 and Laminectomy yesterday. The good news first: it looks like my fusion is almost completely fused...
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Forum: The Big File
01-22-2009, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 31,513
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Forum: The Big File
01-22-2009, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 31,513
Yes, I had to pay that diagnostic fee for Dr....
Yes, I had to pay that diagnostic fee for Dr. Bertagnoli as well. Folks have differing opinions on Stenum, no doubt. Obviously, my choice would be Bertagnoli. I was scheduled for surgery at...
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Forum: The Big File
01-20-2009, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,461
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Forum: The Big File
01-15-2009, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 38,889
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-15-2009, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,368
Nairek,
We'll be thinking and praying for...
Nairek,
We'll be thinking and praying for you on your big day. I hope you will be satisfied with the outcome. Most importantly, I hope you get the desired pain relief you deserve. I know how...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-14-2009, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,368
Hi Nairek,
Sorry about the insurance news. ...
Hi Nairek,
Sorry about the insurance news. I had my L6-S1 fused last July and don't think I feel less flexible. I have my 3 lumbar adr's above it. I have pain issues but I believe they are hip...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-13-2009, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,712
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-12-2009, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,027
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-12-2009, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 19,027
cttom, personally, I wouldn't wait for FDA...
cttom, personally, I wouldn't wait for FDA approval for a second level. That could be till the cows come home. You're fortunate that you got one level approved. Many on this board never got any...
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Forum: The Big File
01-12-2009, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 13,928
Nairek,
You didn't mention what you have...
Nairek,
You didn't mention what you have done in your home environment to get ready. Do you have someone to help care for you after your discharge? Stock up on food and non-perishables, for...
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Forum: The Big File
01-11-2009, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,933
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Forum: The Big File
01-10-2009, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,933
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Forum: The Big File
01-10-2009, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,933
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Forum: The Big File
01-10-2009, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,933
Thank-you guys for the support. I do so...
Thank-you guys for the support. I do so appreciate it. Sandy, I wear the bone growth stimulator for the fusion done at L6-S1, last 7/2/08. Honestly, I had not heard of the muscle sparing hip...
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Forum: The Big File
01-08-2009, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,933
Surgery date scheduled
I finally got my surgery date for total hip replacement. Friday, March 20th, down at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. I didn't want to have it before the grand baby was born. If anyone out there has had...
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Forum: The Big File
01-05-2009, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 38,889
Builder,
The countdown begins. You will...
Builder,
The countdown begins. You will likely find yourself going through an array of emotions in this final week and a half. Fortunately, you will be crazy busy which is a good distraction. I...
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