surgery

November 10, 2004

always happy to hear success stories.. it gives me hope

that JUST MAYBE SOMEDAY...

garey57@... wrote:

The post about the NS saying the pain does not match the MRI.

I had lots of back pain and for last six months the right leg

has been tingling. Went to a NS who said the same thing as he told you.

Then went an orthopedic surgeon. He zeroed on the fact that

facet joint injections workd for me earlier and found my facet joints

at L5S1 were quite arthritic.

Long story short - I had surgery six+ weeks ago - fusion at L5S1

and a laminectomy at L4L5. All the old pain and tingling is gone (for

the most part). Only dealing with surgery related pain.

When I was researching all this I learned that NS tend to say

that a lot and then people get referred to Orthopods. NS are trained to

look more at the spine and nerves. Orthos look more at bones and joints

- some specializing on the backs bones and joints.

Although I don't think it will help the poster I am responding

too - itsinteresting that they are so specialized.

November 10, 2004

always happy to hear success stories.. it gives me hope

that JUST MAYBE SOMEDAY...

garey57@... wrote:

The post about the NS saying the pain does not match the MRI.

I had lots of back pain and for last six months the right leg

has been tingling. Went to a NS who said the same thing as he told you.

Then went an orthopedic surgeon. He zeroed on the fact that

facet joint injections workd for me earlier and found my facet joints

at L5S1 were quite arthritic.

Long story short - I had surgery six+ weeks ago - fusion at L5S1

and a laminectomy at L4L5. All the old pain and tingling is gone (for

the most part). Only dealing with surgery related pain.

When I was researching all this I learned that NS tend to say

that a lot and then people get referred to Orthopods. NS are trained to

look more at the spine and nerves. Orthos look more at bones and joints

- some specializing on the backs bones and joints.

Although I don't think it will help the poster I am responding

too - itsinteresting that they are so specialized.

November 19, 2004

Glad it¹s over Kathy. I hope you heal quickly and the surgery brings you

relief.

You must be doing really well to have worked for so long today. Just don¹t

overdo it.

Hope you have a great weekend.

a

> i survived my surgery. i have a hole in the bottom of my foot about the size

> of a dime. they say it is looking really good for 2 days post op. now comes

> the fun part soaking, cleansing, bandaging for 10 days. i was advised by my

> rheumi and primary not to do my mtx so it would not altar the healing process.

> the

> foot dr didn't think it would do anything, but i'll listen to my rheumi. i

> did go to work today for almost 6 hours. went to the dr for a dressing change

> and stopped at the store for supplies. gonna go put my feet up for a good long

> while. hope everyone has a wonderful, painfree weekend.

>

> kathy in il

>

November 19, 2004

Kathy, I have been off line for a couple of weeks. Why did you have

to have surgery on your foot? Ouch, it sounds painful.

I hope that you get some rest this weekend, and your recovery goes

well, my prayers are with you, Tawny

> i survived my surgery. i have a hole in the bottom of my foot about

the size

> of a dime. they say it is looking really good for 2 days post op.

now comes

> the fun part soaking, cleansing, bandaging for 10 days. i was

advised by my

> rheumi and primary not to do my mtx so it would not altar the

healing process. the

> foot dr didn't think it would do anything, but i'll listen to my

rheumi. i

> did go to work today for almost 6 hours. went to the dr for a

dressing change

> and stopped at the store for supplies. gonna go put my feet up for

a good long

> while. hope everyone has a wonderful, painfree weekend.

>

> kathy in il

>

November 20, 2004

i guess it was a plantars wart. they sent it for biopsy

kathy in il

November 20, 2004

i'm trying not to overdo it, but it is hard when you live alone. i think

about this open sore in my foot and want to clean my house!!! i have 3 animals

in

here. my friend was trying to talk me into going to work again today to make

up for lost wages (i am sooooo broke!!) but i have decided to stay here and

work. atleast i can break and put my feet up. had to disinfect my bathroom last

night so i could soak my foot and change bandages. the hole is over an inch

deep and about the size of a dime. i was supposed to go to a party tonight, but

will stay home to keep my foot out the elements and germs as i know this lady

has many animals and kids, hopefully i will be able to enjoy my birthday and

thanksgiving but if not. well.....that's happened before too. have a happy

turkey day everyone and let others help!!!

kathy in il

December 15, 2004

Nea, I know you are very scared about the gall bladder operation, but

you need to get it done,ASAP! The longer you keep it in, the worse

off you are, infection:(

When I had mine removed, I was not on any RA meds at the time. I

waited way too long, and I had a few complications with infection.

For a few weeks, I had to have a little drainage bottle to wear at my

side, to drain all the infection out. I did have some pain, but felt

a whole lot better without that old thing,

I will be checkin' in on you, please, please, get it done, Tawny

>

> G'Day everyone, I have to have my Gall Bladder removed.Does anyone

> have any info on weather or not my healing time will be slower do

to

> the RA? Dr told me to stop the metotrexate an Enbrel and 1 week

> after the surgery I can resume,if no infections. Nea

December 15, 2004

Nea, If you have your gallbladder removed through a scope

(laproscopic cholecystectomy) then, hopefully, you shouldn't have

too much trouble. The incisions are small (2 are only 5millimeters

and 2 are 10millimeters). It really depends on the condition of

your gallbladder and liver. It sounds like things are not too bad

that your surgeon was able to schedule your surgery. That's good.

It is much harder on the patient when they come in for emergency

surgery and there is already an infection sitting in there. So,

don't put it off!! Hope all goes well for you!......Marina in Ohio

>

> G'Day everyone, I have to have my Gall Bladder removed.Does anyone

> have any info on weather or not my healing time will be slower do

to

> the RA? Dr told me to stop the metotrexate an Enbrel and 1 week

> after the surgery I can resume,if no infections. Nea

April 17, 2005

Yes...

so if you are having surgery elsewhere on your body, should you tell the surgeon about all the neck problems so that they don't put your neck into any wierd positions?

April 18, 2005

Hello ,

YES, you should most definitely tell your doctor about the condition of your neck before surgery.I HOPE THAT ALL WILL BE WELL WITH YOU AND THAT YOU WILL BECOME PAIN FREE!

MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE!!!

Larry ,group moderator

Pepperspal <andy24747@...> wrote:

so if you are having surgery elsewhere on your body, should you tell the surgeon about all the neck problems so that they don't put your neck into any wierd positions?

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May 5, 2005

Hi Lynda,

It is my prayer that the surgeon have a steady hand and a keen eye.May there be no more damage than the doctors think there is.May there be no complications and may you have a quick recovery.

HOPE YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY,AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE.

Larry, group moderator

"lynda m. benning" <lmbecd@...> wrote:

Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,LyndaREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND

WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE

AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

May 5, 2005

Hi Lynda,

It is my prayer that the surgeon have a steady hand and a keen eye.May there be no more damage than the doctors think there is.May there be no complications and may you have a quick recovery.

HOPE YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY,AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE.

Larry, group moderator

"lynda m. benning" <lmbecd@...> wrote:

Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,LyndaREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND

WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE

AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

May 5, 2005

Hi Lynda,

It is my prayer that the surgeon have a steady hand and a keen eye.May there be no more damage than the doctors think there is.May there be no complications and may you have a quick recovery.

HOPE YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY,AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE.

Larry, group moderator

"lynda m. benning" <lmbecd@...> wrote:

Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,LyndaREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND

WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION

PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE

AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND

May 24, 2005

Hi

I know I am behind in reading my mail.......... How are you doing?? My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,Lynda

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May 24, 2005

Hi

I know I am behind in reading my mail.......... How are you doing?? My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,Lynda

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May 24, 2005

Hi

I know I am behind in reading my mail.......... How are you doing?? My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,Lynda

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November 4, 2005

Hi Vonnie,

Actually this was my 4th surgery in the past year. It wasn't meant to

be a series though. Originally I was to have just one surgery-

removal of Harrington rods with a spinal reconstruction. But I agreed

to a second surgery to place an artificial disc at L5- S1. The disc

failed so it had to be removed. During that 3rd surgery the disc

doctor fused me to the sacrum with pins into my pelvis. That doc

really didn't know what he was doing and really messed me up. This

4th and last surgery was to fix the mess up. Finally I believe the

nightmare is over!

When you say that you need a set of three surgeries do you mean

posterior to remove rods, anterior for osteotomies, then posterior to

put new rods in? If so, that's what I had done in both surgery #1 and

#4, but they did all three procedures in one day. I know some have

the different steps done on different days. Is your surgery scheduled

yet?

>

> ,I'm glad to hear that your are doing well after your surgery.

> Keep up the good work. Did you have the set of 3 surgeries? That's

> what I need so I was just wondering if it was similar to my case..

> Vonnie

>

November 8, 2005

Hi ,I think Dr.Rand is going to remove the old HR's and do whatever but he said 2 in the back and one from the front.I need to ask more questions when I go back and see him in Feb. but I am having the operation in April..I can't wait I just hope most of the pain is gone after he is done..I'm sure it will be I'm hearing some great things about him.Take Care and good luck, Vonnienanfash <nanfash@...> wrote:

Hi Vonnie,Actually this was my 4th surgery in the past year. It wasn't meant to be a series though. Originally I was to have just one surgery- removal of Harrington rods with a spinal reconstruction. But I agreed to a second surgery to place an artificial disc at L5- S1. The disc failed so it had to be removed. During that 3rd surgery the disc doctor fused me to the sacrum with pins into my pelvis. That doc really didn't know what he was doing and really messed me up. This 4th and last surgery was to fix the mess up. Finally I believe the nightmare is over! When you say that you need a set of three surgeries do you mean posterior to remove rods, anterior for osteotomies, then posterior to put new rods in? If so, that's what I had done in both surgery #1 and

#4, but they did all three procedures in one day. I know some have the different steps done on different days. Is your surgery scheduled yet?>> ,I'm glad to hear that your are doing well after your surgery. > Keep up the good work. Did you have the set of 3 surgeries? That's > what I need so I was just wondering if it was similar to my case.. > Vonnie>

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December 13, 2005

>

> Hi...I am having a hernia repair and a panniculectomy on Jan 4. I have to go

off my Humira

and Mtx 2 weeks previous to surgery, and not sure when I can start again.

>

> I had my pre-op with the surgeon yesterday...it went very well...but I had to

have 'nakey'

pictures...ewwwww....yikes....but I know it is a given with plastic surgery...he

will take post

ops at about 8 weeks. He is a sweet, kind and respectful doctor...also VERY

cute.

>

> Prayers for a safe, successful and complication free surgery most welcomed and

appreciated.

>

> Much love to all...

>

> Tess

>

December 14, 2005

Tess:

I am praying for your well-being in every aspect of your illness and

surgery~!

Love and Prayers,

Beth

December 14, 2005

Tess, that's great that you got that all scheduled. " Nakey "

pictures are a given with plastic surgery!! But, trust me, when

you get all healed up and then look at yourself then and compare to

your before pictures, you will be amazed. I'm glad you got a good

doctor. That's one thing I don't like about that show " NipTuck " on

FX channel. They show the disrespectful side of doctors. They are

not all like that. I work with plastic surgeons frequently and

would have nothing to do with them if they were like that! We even

trash the show because of the inaccuracies!! Anyway, I'm glad you

found someone you can trust. You are always in my prayers, Tess,

but I will say an extra one for you that day.....Marina

--- In , " Grammi B " <grammi_love@m...>

wrote:

>

> Hi...I am having a hernia repair and a panniculectomy on Jan 4. I

have to go off my Humira and Mtx 2 weeks previous to surgery, and

not sure when I can start again.

>

> I had my pre-op with the surgeon yesterday...it went very

well...but I had to have 'nakey' pictures...ewwwww....yikes....but I

know it is a given with plastic surgery...he will take post ops at

about 8 weeks. He is a sweet, kind and respectful doctor...also

VERY cute.

>

> Prayers for a safe, successful and complication free surgery most

welcomed and appreciated.

>

> Much love to all...

>

> Tess

>

December 14, 2005

my thought are with you tess. i'm sure you'll pull through this one too.

kathy in il

December 14, 2005

Tess,

You will be in my prayers for your surgery. Having myself recently gone

through plastic surgery I must tell you to prepare youself for what you look

like after. And I don't mean that in a bad way at all. I came out looking like a

QUEEN. lol.... Its amazing how much better you'll feel, physically and mentally

when you wake up. I hope you heal quickly and have little pain. Take care.

kerri sue

marina_troi <marina_troi@...> wrote: