Guest guest Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hello Sweet Friends (those of you who remember me). I've been talking with Bill Bevers on the phone each day and it's amazing how well Tyra is doing! Just Amazing! I was surprised to learn that Dr. LaGrone no longer goes in from the front to fuse the sacrum. Has this become the norm now? Could this be why Tyra is doing so well? Sorry for my lack of surgical jargon. When I went through my 2nd revision 7 months after the first, it was just from the back as well and found it easier than the first surgery. Look forward to hearing your thoughts. , congratuations on the graduation. I guess I never put two and two together that we have children the same age. My daughter graduates on Sunday. Quick update on how I'm doing. It's coming up on 4 years since my original revision, 3 1/2 years since the second revision. I finally began seeing a pain management doctor (it's been one year) who I now get to visit with each month. That wouldn't be so bad if he wasn't such an odd duck, I say that with kindness in my voice. He's just different. When I last visited with my family doctor he wanted me to see another pain management doctor who installs pain pumps. I wanted to vomit at the thought of another " procedure " . After having read " Pilates for Fragile Backs " it's always been in the back of my mind that this might be the answer, if for no other reason than my overall well being would improve. So I bit the bullet (financially) and hired a personal Pilates instructor who I see three days a week. She and her husband own the studio and her specialty is working with people who suffer from chronic pain. She also has three massage therapists, one of whom I see once a week. After 3-4 weeks of working with her I am beginning to notice a slight difference in my pain level and I am hopeful that if I stay committed to the process I might be able to enjoy a more fruitful life. If nothing else I now have an accountability partner in exercise. It's very funny how each person reacts to the x-rays of my back. My massage therapist is a touch freaked out when it's time massaae my back. I lay on my side and she immediately inspects and her hands can't help but navigate right to the screws you can feel through my skin. I hope this message finds you all well and pain free, but I know better. God Bless, Alpine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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