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Pablocruise..
Honey...get real! Jackhammering w/ADR~ if you do return to that job and don't sustain any further injury/pain, that comeback story should definately be featured in Journal of Orthopedic Spine Surgery! Anyway, wishing you the best whatever you'll be doing~ tho hope it will be something quite a bit easier on the bod~ |
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Pablo,
Don't ever jackhammer! You don't have the unique physiology of a woodpecker to protect yourself. http://www.nwf.org/gowild/kzpage.cfm...&articleid=188
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand. |
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oohhhh,kkkkaayyyyy...
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I would not do that type of job post ADR no matter how long in duration, it is too direct on the spine, it is not worth the risk. I can visualize an exploding spinal column.
Laura
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Charite @ L5,S1. W/Zeegers March 11, 05. Successful. |
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Oh man, exploding, not good... I started my cardio again and my legs are pretty sore but I feel pretty good.
I see my surgeon on Wednesday. That's when I'll find out what he thinks about me going back to full duty, and when he thinks I can go back. This filling and data input is getting old. I mean I don't mind it but I miss being outside and working!! |
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Way to go! Stay away from the jackhammer...
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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"I miss being outside and working!!"
Outside? Anything's possible w/a modem: http://tinyurl.com/4pze2
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand. |
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Pablo,
I am currently on total disability from my job as a PE Teacher for children with disabilities. It is a very physically demanding job. I lift students in and out of their wheelchairs, set up and carry around gross motor activities between 12 schools having to set up and take down 2-3 times a day. The 50lb+ sand table I hall around doesn't help. If you can get back to jack hammering maybe I can get back to my job as well. I felt this was not the case and that my career was over and would have to change. I am applying for a masters degree program that could put me into the classroom with Special Ed. This will not be as physically demanding. Not as fun and a lot more head aces I will be keeping an eye on your progress and love to know when your back to full duty. Be careful!
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Paulette ProDisc L5-S1 W/Dr Delamarter Aug 23, 2005 L5-S1 DDD Diagnosis 12/04 T-12 Compression Fracture 10/04 C-7 Spines Process Fracture 5/99 http://prodisc2.blogspot.com/ You are my Rock God in you I can do anything |
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Remember this.. your doctor can tell you anything~ however, your body is what you will contend with on a daily basis for the rest of your life. Treat this second chance like a gift from God and with respect~
Anyway, I believe if your doc says you can jackhammer, he's a Jack Arse... meaning I'm pretty sure if you ask about doing this activity he will recommend against it... What else can you do outside w/your job?? Hopefully whatever it is, that will be enough outside activity for you.. |
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