Re: Ken's appt w/ Dr LaGrone

[Guest guest]

Hi Ken -

Dr. LaGrone's office will give you the names/numbers of hotels (I

believe there's all of 2 in Amarillo) but I think most stay at The

Amarillo Inn, which is right across the street from the hospital he

uses, and close to his office. They should be sending you the

paperwork to fill out in advance, and enclosed with it is Hotel

information.

~~

>

> Hi Cam / All,

>

> I sent my films today & " penciled in " an appt for Tuesday

February 13th... for a surgical consult with Dr. La Grone...

>

> Prayers are appreciated as the Reality of this is hitting me and

my wife and kids... we are focusing our limited conversations on the

expected outcome and the good that will come of this.. but the

reality of working out the details is something I could use some

support...

>

> Dr. Akbarnia said (pretty much what you have all said) about

planning for 3 months off from work, but to be prepared for it to

take a month or two longer (if any complications)...

>

> For those who have " Been To Amarillo " - could you please give me

some insight as to where to stay and some of those particulars??

>

> Thanks and I will keep you posted... Ken.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I talked to Bernie yesterday about writing the letter I need to

apply for the sick-leave bank and she said she would say that I will

need 3 - 6 months off work.

I told her that I am not in any hurry to go back to work and that I

do an awful lot of bending and twisting. She said I will have to

adapt and she thinks I will go stir crazy if I stay home more than 6

months. I don't think I would, because I have a whole lot of

projects I need to work on - website design and video editing

projects -- these would take at least a year!

I mentioned that the HR representative suggested social security

disability and she said Dr Bridwell would not recommend that at this

point.

Of course, we will re-evaluate at the follow-up appointment,

especially if he decides he needs to do the anterior portion of the

surgery-- he will decide that at 3 - 4 months after the first two

posterior procedures. If I can walk after surgery without too much

pain, then I think the belly should be small enough by then.

I also told Bernie that I have been losing weight at the rate of

about 2 - 3 pounds per week, and she said that it would be quite all

right for me to keep doing what I am doing. (counting calories and

exercising)

I had also been curious because the instructions said to quit taking

vitamin C & E two weeks before surgery, but she told me to continue

taking my multivitamins and calcium chews right up until the day

before when I can only have clear liquids and jello.

So far, I have lost 18 pounds since July (I didn't really get

serious about weight loss until Christmas break), and I hope to lose

another 10 - 12 before surgery (six weeks from yesterday).

Thank you to whoever it was that posted the link to sparkpeople back

in November! I am loving that website and it has really helped me

to see that multivitamins and extra calcium are a necessity.

>

> Hi Cam / All,

>

> I sent my films today & " penciled in " an appt for Tuesday

February 13th... for a surgical consult with Dr. La Grone...

>

> Prayers are appreciated as the Reality of this is hitting me and

my wife and kids... we are focusing our limited conversations on the

expected outcome and the good that will come of this.. but the

reality of working out the details is something I could use some

support...

>

> Dr. Akbarnia said (pretty much what you have all said) about

planning for 3 months off from work, but to be prepared for it to

take a month or two longer (if any complications)...

>

> For those who have " Been To Amarillo " - could you please give me

some insight as to where to stay and some of those particulars??

>

> Thanks and I will keep you posted... Ken.

>

>

> ---------------------------------

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Business.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi SB... Cam was the one that first found Sparkpeople.com and she does

deserve a big Thanks!

About what Bernie " thinks " , tho', I would say better to ask for too

much and not need it, than too little and have to fight for more when

you may be struggling. I would say " give me a year " or whatever the

max is, and if you go back sooner WONDERFUL!

Have a great day! - Marty

" SB " <bahadreama@...> wrote: I talked to Bernie yesterday about

writing the letter I need to apply for the sick-leave bank and she

said she would say that I will need 3 - 6 months off work. ...she

thinks I will go stir crazy if I stay home more than 6 months. I

don't think I would... I mentioned that the HR representative

suggested social security disability and she said Dr Bridwell would

not recommend that at this point...

Thank you to whoever it was that posted the link to sparkpeople back

in November! I am loving that website and it has really helped me

to see that multivitamins and extra calcium are a necessity.

[Guest guest]

apparently, six months was the max they would recommend at this

point.

I talked to Bernie yesterday about

> writing the letter I need to apply for the sick-leave bank and she

> said she would say that I will need 3 - 6 months off work. ...she

> thinks I will go stir crazy if I stay home more than 6 months. I

> don't think I would... I mentioned that the HR representative

> suggested social security disability and she said Dr Bridwell

would

> not recommend that at this point...

>

> Thank you to whoever it was that posted the link to sparkpeople

back

> in November! I am loving that website and it has really helped me

> to see that multivitamins and extra calcium are a necessity.

>

[Guest guest]

Suzanne--I have been told that I need to stop taking Vitamin E, the

Garlic Capsules and Ibuprofen I take 2 weeks before surgery also.

They did not tell me exactly why, but from the reading I've done over

the years--Vitamin E DOES need to be stopped before surgery because

it causes our blood to thin, and thus, we can bleed easier and

heavier during surgery.

Carol

> >

> > Hi Cam / All,

> >

> > I sent my films today & " penciled in " an appt for Tuesday

> February 13th... for a surgical consult with Dr. La Grone...

> >

> > Prayers are appreciated as the Reality of this is hitting me

and

> my wife and kids... we are focusing our limited conversations on

the

> expected outcome and the good that will come of this.. but the

> reality of working out the details is something I could use some

> support...

> >

> > Dr. Akbarnia said (pretty much what you have all said) about

> planning for 3 months off from work, but to be prepared for it to

> take a month or two longer (if any complications)...

> >

> > For those who have " Been To Amarillo " - could you please give

me

> some insight as to where to stay and some of those particulars??

> >

> > Thanks and I will keep you posted... Ken.

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small

> Business.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

yes, the instructions I got said to quit taking ibuprofen, aspirin,

vitamin C & E and NSAIDs one month to two weeks before surgery (there

was a list for each time period)

However, I think the precaution must have been for folks who are

taking C & E as separate supplements rather than as part of a once

daily mulitvitamin. It is the one per day multivitamin that Bernie

said I could keep taking. I may switch to just iron two weeks before

surgery to be on the safe side, because the possiblity of excessive

bleeding was listed as the reason to stop these things.

>

> Suzanne--I have been told that I need to stop taking Vitamin E, the

> Garlic Capsules and Ibuprofen I take 2 weeks before surgery also.

> They did not tell me exactly why, but from the reading I've done

over

> the years--Vitamin E DOES need to be stopped before surgery because

> it causes our blood to thin, and thus, we can bleed easier and

> heavier during surgery.

>

> Carol

>

>

[Guest guest]

wow. sorry about all the posts that didn't add anything. I

definitely did not click send even once, much less three times before

typing. Sending email at work has really been weird lately.

> >

> > Suzanne--I have been told that I need to stop taking Vitamin E,

the

> > Garlic Capsules and Ibuprofen I take 2 weeks before surgery also.

> > They did not tell me exactly why, but from the reading I've done

> over

> > the years--Vitamin E DOES need to be stopped before surgery

because

> > it causes our blood to thin, and thus, we can bleed easier and

> > heavier during surgery.

> >

> > Carol

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ken and everyone: It's been several months since I've posted, but for those of you who don't know me, I'll be 3 years post op in April. I'm now in the process of making my travel arrangements and wanted to respond to Ken, as I just called the Best Western Amarillo Inn (806-358-7861) today to book a room. This hotel is right across the street from the hospital, and provide the shower chair, and toilet seat extension if you request it. Be sure to ask for the medical rate if you stay there. It's only a few miles from Dr. LaGrone's office. There are plenty of other hotels in Amarillo, but this one is closest to hospital and Dr. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me privately at paulettep11@..., and I'll be glad to try to help. I'm doing really well, still standing upright, which I so enjoy! I

find the colder weather is more challenging from a leg muscular standpoint (tight muscles), so I have recently started my home PT routine again (I goofed off from that a few months, and really notice a difference). I'm working part time, and also involved with CERT (community emergency response team), taking continuing classes. I will give a 3 year update in April! I hope to post more in the meantime. My thoughts and good wishes go to everyone. etteKen Leonard <kclnt777@...> wrote: Hi Cam / All, I sent my films today & "penciled in" an appt for Tuesday February 13th... for a surgical consult with Dr. La Grone... Prayers are appreciated as the Reality of this is hitting me and my wife and kids... we are focusing our limited conversations on the expected outcome and the good that will come of this.. but the reality of working out the details is something I could use some support... Dr. Akbarnia said (pretty much what you have all said) about planning for 3 months off from work, but to be prepared for it to take a month or two longer (if any complications)... For those who have "Been To Amarillo" - could you please give me some insight as to where to stay and some of those particulars?? Thanks and I

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Hi ette, It's great of you to take the time to share this info with me - Thank You!! I am very glad to hear that you are doing well... it's always good to hear that people are doing well that are steps ahead of me on this Scoliosis Journey!!! Take care and will email soon (thats for opening that door)!! Ken.p paulette <paulette11p@...> wrote: Hi Ken and everyone: It's been several months since I've posted, but for those of you who don't know me, I'll be 3 years post op in April. I'm now in the process of making my travel arrangements and wanted to respond to Ken, as I just called the Best Western Amarillo Inn (806-358-7861) today to book a room. This hotel is right across the street from the hospital, and provide the shower chair, and toilet seat extension if you request it. Be sure to ask for the medical rate if you stay there. It's only a few miles from Dr. LaGrone's office. There are plenty of other hotels in Amarillo, but this one is closest to hospital and Dr. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me privately at paulettep11msn, and I'll be glad to try to help. I'm doing really well, still standing upright, which I so enjoy! I find the colder weather is

more challenging from a leg muscular standpoint (tight muscles), so I have recently started my home PT routine again (I goofed off from that a few months, and really notice a difference). I'm working part time, and also involved with CERT (community emergency response team), taking continuing classes. I will give a 3 year update in April! I hope to post more in the meantime. My thoughts and good wishes go to everyone. etteKen Leonard <kclnt777 > wrote: Hi Cam / All, I sent my films today & "penciled in" an appt for Tuesday February 13th... for a surgical consult with Dr. La Grone... Prayers are appreciated as the Reality of this is hitting me

and my wife and kids... we are focusing our limited conversations on the expected outcome and the good that will come of this.. but the reality of working out the details is something I could use some support... Dr. Akbarnia said (pretty much what you have all said) about planning for 3 months off from work, but to be prepared for it to take a month or two longer (if any complications)... For those who have "Been To Amarillo" - could you please give me some insight as to where to stay and some of those particulars?? Thanks and I will keep you posted... Ken. Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Never Miss an EmailStay

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