Guest guest Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 We just got home from my appointment with Dr. LaGrone in Amarillo where it was cold but sunshiney... to SNOW! No big deal to you in other places, but to us in Houston it is HUGE! We had a very good visit with Dr. LaGrone and thanks to all of you--my flatback mentors--I heard just what I had expected and knew just what he was talking about. Apparently, I am a "classic" flatback sufferer and he predicts a fairly "normal" if not easier revision. He thinks he can accomplish what is necessary in 8 hours of surgery with only a posterior incision. He said he and his collegues have now found that just working from the posterior angle accomplishes just about the same as the more invasive anterior and posterior techniques. My husband and I are very encouraged and have scheduled my procedure for May 24, 2010. That gives me time to finish out my tutoring/home schooling duties and to clean out some areas of my house to make way for "flatbacker access"! By the way, could anyone tell me where that article is that tells what to do to prepare for the hospital stay and also lists what you might ask friends to help you with? I printed out a copy a while back, but can't find it now. Put me down for Monday, May 24, please, . I know the pain ahead, but I also know that will have all the Help I need to get through the pain! I have deep peace now and just pray I can make it to May! SJ, Tyra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Tyra, I saw that they were having snow in Houston and thought that was probably bringing the town to a complete stand still. Yikes! Glad to hear you managed to get to Amarillo and back without too much trouble. It sounds like you had a good consult with DrLaGrone and were able to feel quite confident about his plan for you. He really is one of the " grandfathers " of the recognition and treatment for us flatbackers and you are in very qualified hands. Every piece of information we have as a group is accessible from the main website...so if you go there and check the left hand side you will be able to choose either the " Files " or " links " for the things you are searching for...and maybe some you are not! It is not the best organized system, but you should be able to fairly readily find what you are looking for. You will find the time between now and surgery goes by faster than you would expect. You will have plenty to do to get ready and before you know it you will be on the healing side of things...yet another new challenge! Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Tyra, I saw that they were having snow in Houston and thought that was probably bringing the town to a complete stand still. Yikes! Glad to hear you managed to get to Amarillo and back without too much trouble. It sounds like you had a good consult with DrLaGrone and were able to feel quite confident about his plan for you. He really is one of the " grandfathers " of the recognition and treatment for us flatbackers and you are in very qualified hands. Every piece of information we have as a group is accessible from the main website...so if you go there and check the left hand side you will be able to choose either the " Files " or " links " for the things you are searching for...and maybe some you are not! It is not the best organized system, but you should be able to fairly readily find what you are looking for. You will find the time between now and surgery goes by faster than you would expect. You will have plenty to do to get ready and before you know it you will be on the healing side of things...yet another new challenge! Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Tyra.' I just had flatback surgery just posterior also from Dr. Rand. It was almost a 12 hour surgery but i was so glad that a second surgery was not needed. I am just about 3 weeks post op and can tell that i am now standing on 2 feet instead of just leaning on one. Also everyone who sees me cannot believe how straight i am. Take your time, get yourself ready and for gosh sake..go play in that snow... > > We just got home from my appointment with Dr. LaGrone in Amarillo where it was cold but sunshiney... to SNOW! No big deal to you in other places, but to us in Houston it is HUGE! > > We had a very good visit with Dr. LaGrone and thanks to all of you--my flatback mentors--I heard just what I had expected and knew just what he was talking about. Apparently, I am a " classic " flatback sufferer and he predicts a fairly " normal " if not easier revision. He thinks he can accomplish what is necessary in 8 hours of surgery with only a posterior incision. He said he and his collegues have now found that just working from the posterior angle accomplishes just about the same as the more invasive anterior and posterior techniques. My husband and I are very encouraged and have scheduled my procedure for May 24, 2010. That gives me time to finish out my tutoring/home schooling duties and to clean out some areas of my house to make way for " flatbacker access " ! By the way, could anyone tell me where that article is that tells what to do to prepare for the hospital stay and also lists what you might ask friends to help you with? I > printed out a copy a while back, but can't find it now. > > Put me down for Monday, May 24, please, . I know the pain ahead, but I also know that will have all the Help I need to get through the pain! I have deep peace now and just pray I can make it to May! > > SJ, > Tyra > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Tyra.' I just had flatback surgery just posterior also from Dr. Rand. It was almost a 12 hour surgery but i was so glad that a second surgery was not needed. I am just about 3 weeks post op and can tell that i am now standing on 2 feet instead of just leaning on one. Also everyone who sees me cannot believe how straight i am. Take your time, get yourself ready and for gosh sake..go play in that snow... > > We just got home from my appointment with Dr. LaGrone in Amarillo where it was cold but sunshiney... to SNOW! No big deal to you in other places, but to us in Houston it is HUGE! > > We had a very good visit with Dr. LaGrone and thanks to all of you--my flatback mentors--I heard just what I had expected and knew just what he was talking about. Apparently, I am a " classic " flatback sufferer and he predicts a fairly " normal " if not easier revision. He thinks he can accomplish what is necessary in 8 hours of surgery with only a posterior incision. He said he and his collegues have now found that just working from the posterior angle accomplishes just about the same as the more invasive anterior and posterior techniques. My husband and I are very encouraged and have scheduled my procedure for May 24, 2010. That gives me time to finish out my tutoring/home schooling duties and to clean out some areas of my house to make way for " flatbacker access " ! By the way, could anyone tell me where that article is that tells what to do to prepare for the hospital stay and also lists what you might ask friends to help you with? I > printed out a copy a while back, but can't find it now. > > Put me down for Monday, May 24, please, . I know the pain ahead, but I also know that will have all the Help I need to get through the pain! I have deep peace now and just pray I can make it to May! > > SJ, > Tyra > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Tyra, There is a kind of peace that comes from having a date, and working to get ready for it. When it's right, and falls into place, it just feels right. You are all plugged into the calendar. We too have snow, yesterday it only got to 15, and -5 overnight, today it was a balmy 32, but back to fridgid tomorrow. Such is life in Colorado. I remember when snow was joyful, for me now it's just work, with a bit of fear, as ice is always scary with this much hardware( falling). You are in good hands, ready your home and life for surgery, and keep in your minds eye a new you, standing straight and tall, with far less pain, and hold onto that image it will help you when you have rough days right after surgery. You are doing this to get yourself well, it's an admirable quest, and you are up to it. You have already made a big step, just getting seen, getting your plan, and working towards your surgery. May will be here before your know it, and you'll be on the other side soon enough. I'm holding good thoughts for you, you are going to do great, positive attitudes, family and friends that help, and the members here will be of support. Anything we can answer or help with, just ask! Colorado Springs [ ] Tyra B revision date We just got home from my appointment with Dr. LaGrone in Amarillo where it was cold but sunshiney... to SNOW! No big deal to you in other places, but to us in Houston it is HUGE! We had a very good visit with Dr. LaGrone and thanks to all of you--my flatback mentors--I heard just what I had expected and knew just what he was talking about. Apparently, I am a "classic" flatback sufferer and he predicts a fairly "normal" if not easier revision. He thinks he can accomplish what is necessary in 8 hours of surgery with only a posterior incision. He said he and his collegues have now found that just working from the posterior angle accomplishes just about the same as the more invasive anterior and posterior techniques. My husband and I are very encouraged and have scheduled my procedure for May 24, 2010. That gives me time to finish out my tutoring/home schooling duties and to clean out some areas of my house to make way for "flatbacker access"! By the way, could anyone tell me where that article is that tells what to do to prepare for the hospital stay and also lists what you might ask friends to help you with? I printed out a copy a while back, but can't find it now. Put me down for Monday, May 24, please, . I know the pain ahead, but I also know that will have all the Help I need to get through the pain! I have deep peace now and just pray I can make it to May! SJ, Tyra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Tyra, There is a kind of peace that comes from having a date, and working to get ready for it. When it's right, and falls into place, it just feels right. You are all plugged into the calendar. We too have snow, yesterday it only got to 15, and -5 overnight, today it was a balmy 32, but back to fridgid tomorrow. Such is life in Colorado. I remember when snow was joyful, for me now it's just work, with a bit of fear, as ice is always scary with this much hardware( falling). You are in good hands, ready your home and life for surgery, and keep in your minds eye a new you, standing straight and tall, with far less pain, and hold onto that image it will help you when you have rough days right after surgery. You are doing this to get yourself well, it's an admirable quest, and you are up to it. You have already made a big step, just getting seen, getting your plan, and working towards your surgery. May will be here before your know it, and you'll be on the other side soon enough. I'm holding good thoughts for you, you are going to do great, positive attitudes, family and friends that help, and the members here will be of support. Anything we can answer or help with, just ask! Colorado Springs [ ] Tyra B revision date We just got home from my appointment with Dr. LaGrone in Amarillo where it was cold but sunshiney... to SNOW! No big deal to you in other places, but to us in Houston it is HUGE! We had a very good visit with Dr. LaGrone and thanks to all of you--my flatback mentors--I heard just what I had expected and knew just what he was talking about. Apparently, I am a "classic" flatback sufferer and he predicts a fairly "normal" if not easier revision. He thinks he can accomplish what is necessary in 8 hours of surgery with only a posterior incision. He said he and his collegues have now found that just working from the posterior angle accomplishes just about the same as the more invasive anterior and posterior techniques. My husband and I are very encouraged and have scheduled my procedure for May 24, 2010. That gives me time to finish out my tutoring/home schooling duties and to clean out some areas of my house to make way for "flatbacker access"! By the way, could anyone tell me where that article is that tells what to do to prepare for the hospital stay and also lists what you might ask friends to help you with? I printed out a copy a while back, but can't find it now. Put me down for Monday, May 24, please, . I know the pain ahead, but I also know that will have all the Help I need to get through the pain! I have deep peace now and just pray I can make it to May! SJ, Tyra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 , Yes, that helps a lot. Unless I am crazy (it's possible), I thought there was a sort of chart dealing with helpful things for hospital and maybe for home recovery. There was definitely a list of things that you could tell friends when they asked if there was anything they could do for you. ??? Does this sound familiar? SJ, Tyra From: Kirkaldie <.Kirkaldie@...> Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 7:58:45 PMSubject: Re: [ ] Tyra B revision date Tyra, Go to the site, click on the Files section, there scroll down to the bottom of the page, there will be a listing titled" What goes to the hospital.doc" , compiled by Cam. Hope that helps, Colorado Springs [ ] Tyra B revision date We just got home from my appointment with Dr. LaGrone in Amarillo where it was cold but sunshiney... to SNOW! No big deal to you in other places, but to us in Houston it is HUGE! We had a very good visit with Dr. LaGrone and thanks to all of you--my flatback mentors--I heard just what I had expected and knew just what he was talking about. Apparently, I am a "classic" flatback sufferer and he predicts a fairly "normal" if not easier revision. He thinks he can accomplish what is necessary in 8 hours of surgery with only a posterior incision. He said he and his collegues have now found that just working from the posterior angle accomplishes just about the same as the more invasive anterior and posterior techniques. My husband and I are very encouraged and have scheduled my procedure for May 24, 2010. That gives me time to finish out my tutoring/home schooling duties and to clean out some areas of my house to make way for "flatbacker access"! By the way, could anyone tell me where that article is that tells what to do to prepare for the hospital stay and also lists what you might ask friends to help you with? I printed out a copy a while back, but can't find it now. Put me down for Monday, May 24, please, . I know the pain ahead, but I also know that will have all the Help I need to get through the pain! I have deep peace now and just pray I can make it to May! SJ, Tyra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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