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Post by toshtego on Jul 28, 2018 20:27:19 GMT -5
I hope this turns out well for you both. The best possible outcome!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 29, 2018 7:00:00 GMT -5
Lady M. Having had unsuccessful back surgery (but they did kill the sciatic nerve pain) PLEASE don't let a Chiropractor near him. Any slight movement that is incorrect could leave him paralyzed...I know from experience and had to convince the HMO that seeing a chiropractor was out of the equation. Now on serious opioids for the rest of my life. Still have daily pain but with the narcotics I can live with the pain. Opioids are no fun, but usually the only thing that works. Pain level for his pain is most likely 8-10...and he must let them know that. I tell all folks that I know that are on opioids that they should consider not driving unless absolutely necessary...DUI is not DUI except for Dr. approval. Having a serious car crash will result in a blood draw and if you have a level of opioids in your system, you are guilty and inviting a lawsuit. Just my .02. thanks for the info! |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 29, 2018 7:00:35 GMT -5
I hope this turns out well for you both. The best possible outcome! thank you very much! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2018 7:05:08 GMT -5
My Prayers to both you and your husband. On the early morning of September 7th I will light a 24 hr candle for your husband. Warm wishes to you both🙏🙏🙏
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 29, 2018 7:33:55 GMT -5
My Prayers to both you and your husband. On the early morning of September 7th I will light a 24 hr candle for your husband. Warm wishes to you both🙏🙏🙏 thank you very much! |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 29, 2018 9:39:01 GMT -5
Like the other fine folks...Prayers are with you for a successful outcome and a life of happiness for your family.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 29, 2018 11:49:58 GMT -5
thank you!
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Post by antb on Jul 30, 2018 2:05:44 GMT -5
Here's hoping for the best for both of you!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 30, 2018 7:27:39 GMT -5
thank you!
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 1, 2018 11:16:15 GMT -5
Hubby has a consult with an orthopedist on August 27 at 0930
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 3, 2018 15:49:51 GMT -5
Lady M. Having had unsuccessful back surgery (but they did kill the sciatic nerve pain) PLEASE don't let a Chiropractor near him. Any slight movement that is incorrect could leave him paralyzed...I know from experience and had to convince the HMO that seeing a chiropractor was out of the equation. Now on serious opioids for the rest of my life. Still have daily pain but with the narcotics I can live with the pain. Opioids are no fun, but usually the only thing that works. Pain level for his pain is most likely 8-10...and he must let them know that. I tell all folks that I know that are on opioids that they should consider not driving unless absolutely necessary...DUI is not DUI except for Dr. approval. Having a serious car crash will result in a blood draw and if you have a level of opioids in your system, you are guilty and inviting a lawsuit. Just my .02. thanks for the info! I had L4/5 back surgery and today I'm pain free and drug free but my Dr. was a neurosurgeon and not an orthopedic surgeon. If I could use the same Doc I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 3, 2018 16:02:26 GMT -5
"but my Dr. was a neurosurgeon and not an orthopedic surgeon"
Damn...never thought of that. I guess it depends on what is happening to your back. I needed a orthopedic man cause he had to break bone spurs off of my back. But I don't think I had any nerve damage so, on reflection I guess I needed what I got. However someone contemplating back surgery needs to know all the options of how to approach your back.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 3, 2018 16:12:08 GMT -5
"but my Dr. was a neurosurgeon and not an orthopedic surgeon"Damn...never thought of that. I guess it depends on what is happening to your back. I needed a orthopedic man cause he had to break bone spurs off of my back. But I don't think I had any nerve damage so, on reflection I guess I needed what I got. However someone contemplating back surgery needs to know all the options of how to approach your back. A lot of the time back surgery can be prolonged if one will keep his front in good shape. Exercise will help tons and swimming is probabally the best because it is so low impact, dare I say no impact. Seriously anything you can do to strengthen the core helps. Keeping a rolled up towel in the car to put behind you in the lumbar region when you drive will give tremendous relief. Combine all of these suggestion and change our pear shaped bodies will bring great relief in most cases. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 3, 2018 16:59:46 GMT -5
I had L4/5 back surgery and today I'm pain free and drug free but my Dr. was a neurosurgeon and not an orthopedic surgeon. If I could use the same Doc I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. I wasn't aware. I'm glad you came through it well. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 3, 2018 17:26:10 GMT -5
I had L4/5 back surgery and today I'm pain free and drug free but my Dr. was a neurosurgeon and not an orthopedic surgeon. If I could use the same Doc I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. I wasn't aware. I'm glad you came through it well. Thanks! I won't say I have pain free completely but hell I'm 52 soon to be 53 and every once in a great while I creak and pop but it beats the hell outta pissing and moaning about it |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 7, 2018 12:05:10 GMT -5
don't know what options he will have. we were told he's having a consult with an orthopedist Aug. 27, and we don't know what that is about, but the letter we got has him going to the surgery center, so I guess the doctor is going to discuss surgery options with him.
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 7, 2018 12:39:49 GMT -5
don't know what options he will have. we were told he's having a consult with an orthopedist Aug. 27, and we don't know what that is about, but the letter we got has him going to the surgery center, so I guess the doctor is going to discuss surgery options with him. how do you both feel about that? |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 7, 2018 13:41:01 GMT -5
don't know what options he will have. we were told he's having a consult with an orthopedist Aug. 27, and we don't know what that is about, but the letter we got has him going to the surgery center, so I guess the doctor is going to discuss surgery options with him. how do you both feel about that? well, I don't particularly like being scheduled for an appointment and have no idea what the appointment is about. but, we are dealing with the VA and they aren't very forthcoming and pretty well expect you to do what they recommend. but, we do need to explore all avenues, get facts and then decide what he feels is right for him, so this is a first step. when he was talking to the nurse the other day she recommended a pill for pain and from what she said about side effects he was not interested and told her so, but a few days later it arrived in the mail. he isn't taking them. right now the naproxen helps so he's sticking with that. eventually he will probably have to go to something stronger, but he would like to hold off on that as long as possible. the biggest problem is that basically his doctor will only see him every six months, so there is no chance to sit down with her and go over what the results of the xray is and what she recommends to be done, a game plan or anything, we just start getting notifications for appointments and have no idea what they are for. but we will just take things one step at a time. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 7, 2018 13:42:38 GMT -5
The uncertainty is a bummer at times like these.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Aug 7, 2018 13:54:28 GMT -5
The uncertainty is a bummer at times like these. it can be, but i'm not going to dwell on it. plenty to focus on today without borrowing from tomorrow  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 7, 2018 15:01:06 GMT -5
The uncertainty is a bummer at times like these. it can be, but i'm not going to dwell on it. plenty to focus on today without borrowing from tomorrow amen to that. |
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