Surgery question

[Guest guest]

Hi -

Everyone's tolerance for pain is so different I would think that the

answer to your question is something only you can answer for certain.

had an osteotomy, plantar fascia release and heel cord extension

surgery. He was on Tylenol/Codeine for about 10 days and then was

done with the pain meds.

He was totally non-weightbearing for 8 weeks. Had a walking cast for

another 2 weeks. The second surgery (which was the same trio on the

other leg) he was again non-weightbearing for 8 weeks, 2 weeks in a

walking cast and is now in a walk-out boot because his heel cord

unravelled during surgery and he needs additional support. As it

heals better he will then do some PT. He took the Tylenol/Codeine for

3 weeks after this 2nd surgery and still takes an occasional dose

after he has been particularly active.

Hope this helps.

[Guest guest]

Hello Ed

You've painted a very good picture of the first year after undergoing the knife.

I know only too well........lol

Mark

[Guest guest]

Way to go Jon. Each candidate for surgery is different, and the outcomes vary

as well. I'm all for wheelchairs/scooters for those who need them to enjoy

life. I know that at some point I will return to the wheelchair I was married

to for over a year. It is not a

pleasant thought, but it sure beats being 6 feet under pushing up daisies.

Congrats to you for a marvelous attitude.

Mark

[Guest guest]

Hi .

 

I had 6 procedures (tendon transfer, arch lowered, toes, heel straightened,

ankle ligament tightened up) done in Dec. almost 9 months ago. The only thing

that bothers me is a callus on the outside of my foot. I need to go get the

orthotics adjusted and it helps if I wear my shoes instead of being barefoot -

nothing that I take any medication for.  

I was 40 years old when I had the surgery.  I took pain pills for the first 2 or

3 days and after that Tylenol.  I did keep my foot elevated for 4 days only

putting it down to go to the restroom and shower. When I stopped waking up to

take them I weaned off of them during the day. 

Pain was minimal for me - prayed a lot before the surgery. I was on crutches 6

weeks, in a cast 9 weeks and then went into an AFO.  It took a total of 5 months

to be out of the AFO.  They really wanted to protect the tendon transfer.  My

foot looks great and the ankle stability is wonderful.  The hardest part was the

6 weeks on crutches. 

I would check into a knee walker, it works great.  I will more than likely have

the right foot done Dec 2009 - should not be as many procedures as the left.

 

Good Luck.

 

Vicky

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all the insight, folks. Not sure if it encourages me or

scares me! Guess the bottom line is I won't know about need for pain

meds or length of rehab until I get there. Guess that makes sense.

I don't feel like I have much of a choice about doing this. The docs

always said to wait as long as I can and then when I went back to the

ortho earlier this year he asked why I hadn't got to him sooner! Not

sure sooner would have mattered, but at this point it's surgery or I

will eventually need an amputation. I agree with accepting life in a

chair if that's your fate, but would rather work to avoid that. I'm

having a hard time as it is taking care of myself, and hope to make

that easier.

[Guest guest]

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You have my prayers and support. Your attitude is good, and I'm sure it will

help with your surgery and rehab. I've always believed in mind over matter, and

often times it has produced incredible results. Get " pumped up " (mentally and

spiritually) on the day of your surgery. Listen to the theme song from the

" original " Rocky movie, and you should be good to go. It works for me.

Mark

[Guest guest]

Thanks Mark. It's going to be a while before the surgery for various

reasons, but I appreciate the info and support here.

[Guest guest]

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You are so welcome. Good luck

Mark

[Guest guest]

Scar tissue...I have lots of it as well....that caused the same

problems...they put in a SCS and the pain is gone down my legs.

Deb RN

From: spinal problems

[mailto:spinal problems ] On Behalf Of Pete

Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:07 AM

spinal problems

Subject: Surgery question

I had fusion at L5-S1 last January . Since then I Have leg cramps in

my right leg,right side of my butt and a numb right foot .

I was told it is excessive scar tissue build up since I have had a

discectomy and a fusion in the same area . I will need another surgery

to get rid of most of the scar tissue .

I am wondering if anyone has has this type of surgery and what your

outcome was ..... Thanks .

[Guest guest]

Thanks , What is an  SCS ?

From: Debra <i_ownaberner@...>

Subject: RE: Surgery question

spinal problems

Date: Friday, January 2, 2009, 10:48 AM

Scar tissue...I have lots of it as well....that caused the same

problems...they put in a SCS and the pain is gone down my legs.

Deb RN

From: spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com

[mailto:spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com] On Behalf Of Pete

Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 8:07 AM

spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com

Subject: Surgery question

I had fusion at L5-S1 last January . Since then I Have leg cramps in

my right leg,right side of my butt and a numb right foot .

I was told it is excessive scar tissue build up since I have had a

discectomy and a fusion in the same area . I will need another surgery

to get rid of most of the scar tissue .

I am wondering if anyone has has this type of surgery and what your

outcome was ..... Thanks .

[Guest guest]

Ouch!! Pete....hope they can fix it up for you.... And that your

pain will go away with it.

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> I had fusion at L5-S1 last January . Since then I Have leg cramps in

> my right leg,right side of my butt and a numb right foot .

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> I was told it is excessive scar tissue build up since I have had a

> discectomy and a fusion in the same area . I will need another surgery

> to get rid of most of the scar tissue .

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> I am wondering if anyone has has this type of surgery and what your

> outcome was ..... Thanks .

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[Guest guest]

Hi Pete,

I have a fusion from L4- S1. The only problem with

operating to remove the scar tissue is the high

incidence of recurrence of the scar tissue. In severe

enough circumstances, this operation may be performed

for that reason, but it's very uncommon.

I had two diskectomies and two fusions and I scar a

lot, but do not have the problems you spoke of. I

would consider hardware removel, but where you have

pain down your leg and numbness, I would rule that

out. Have you had a CT and MRI recently?

What have you done to try to cope with the pain?

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> I had fusion at L5-S1 last January . Since then I

> Have leg cramps in

> my right leg,right side of my butt and a numb right

> foot .

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> I was told it is excessive scar tissue build up

> since I have had a

> discectomy and a fusion in the same area . I will

> need another surgery

> to get rid of most of the scar tissue .

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> I am wondering if anyone has has this type of

> surgery and what your

> outcome was ..... Thanks .

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[Guest guest]

I have had both MRI and CT. they showed nothing. Also had EMG,which according to

2 DRs.  the scar tissue is choking the nerve causing the problem.

> I had fusion at L5-S1 last January . Since then I

> Have leg cramps in

> my right leg,right side of my butt and a numb right

> foot .

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> I was told it is excessive scar tissue build up

> since I have had a

> discectomy and a fusion in the same area . I will

> need another surgery

> to get rid of most of the scar tissue .

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> I am wondering if anyone has has this type of

> surgery and what your

> outcome was ..... Thanks .

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[Guest guest]

Do they know the location of the scar tissue that is

wrapped around the nerve? I did some exercizes at PT

after my surgery called " nerve gliding " and it was

because scar tissue was doing the same thing to me. It

involves moving the nerve back and forth through the

scar tissue to " unstick " it. It must have worked

because I don't have the same pain. I know I have some

scar tissue, I can't put my chin down to my chest, but

I don't have pain from it.

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[Guest guest]

YEAH, YEAH AND YEAHHHHHHHHHH!

I'm about to have a colonoscopy and was concerned about this, too

In a message dated 3/2/2011 7:36:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

heaven1975@... writes:

i've had 2 surgeries while on xolair...no issues at all

>

> Dear Group,

>

> I have been taking Xolair for about 14 months now and am extremely

pleased with the outcome. As most of us, I took prednisone for years and also

had the very high doses of IV steroids when hospitalized for my asthma. I am

one of the unlucky that contracted Avasucular Necrosis (AVN) which cuts off

blood supply to long bones. In essance, the bone starts to die. The outcome

was one hip replacement in 2005 and one upcoming shortly. Unfortunately I

will have to have the other hip replaced and scheduled for April 5th. I was

not on Xolair the first go around and wonder if any of the current group

" users " have had surgery while on the med and if there were any side

affects. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. As always, I will check with

my

physician in the pre surgical meeting, but its always good to hear what I

may be in store for.

>

> thanks,

>

> Mark

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[Guest guest]

Dear Group,

I have been taking Xolair for about 14 months now and am extremely pleased with

the outcome. As most of us, I took prednisone for years and also had the very

high doses of IV steroids when hospitalized for my asthma. I am one of the

unlucky that contracted Avasucular Necrosis (AVN) which cuts off blood supply to

long bones. In essance, the bone starts to die. The outcome was one hip

replacement in 2005 and one upcoming shortly. Unfortunately I will have to have

the other hip replaced and scheduled for April 5th. I was not on Xolair the

first go around and wonder if any of the current group " users " have had surgery

while on the med and if there were any side affects. Any insight would be

greatly appreciated. As always, I will check with my physician in the pre

surgical meeting, but its always good to hear what I may be in store for.

thanks,

Mark

[Guest guest]

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> Dear Group,

>

> I have been taking Xolair for about 14 months now and am extremely pleased

with the outcome. As most of us, I took prednisone for years and also had the

very high doses of IV steroids when hospitalized for my asthma. I am one of the

unlucky that contracted Avasucular Necrosis (AVN) which cuts off blood supply to

long bones. In essance, the bone starts to die. The outcome was one hip

replacement in 2005 and one upcoming shortly. Unfortunately I will have to have

the other hip replaced and scheduled for April 5th. I was not on Xolair the

first go around and wonder if any of the current group " users " have had surgery

while on the med and if there were any side affects. Any insight would be

greatly appreciated. As always, I will check with my physician in the pre

surgical meeting, but its always good to hear what I may be in store for.

>

> thanks,

>

> Mark

>

Mark,

I had 2nd fusion surgery in my neck while I was on xolair. No probs whatsoever.

I will tell you that I sure was glad to be OFF prednisone when I had that

surgery. Pred was the reason for my ruptured disks. C-4 to 6 fused with bone

graft in 1998 and C-6 to 7 with bone graft and metal plate in 2007. Thanks

Prednisone. grrr

I also had a gall bladder removal in 2004 one year after I started xolair. No

probs at all.

Group:

If you are going to have elective surgery, it is wise to tell your surgeon that

you are on xolair. It is sad but many non allergist/pulmo docs STILL have no

clue as to what xolair is.

Doug

group founder

[Guest guest]

Hi Mark,

I had sinus surgery (actually revision of a sinus surgery that was done

incorrectly pre-Xolair) in January, my pulmo was happy that I had my Xolair dose

something like 2 days pre-op and my surgeon was totally un-phased by it. Of

course, just due to the fact that I do have asthma, my pulmo required this

'simple' surgery to be in the hospital instead of at a surgery center but I'm

sure with a hip replacement you'll be in a hospital anyway. Immediately post-op

I did have an asthma issue from being under general anesthesia but I had

informed the anesthesiologist pre-op that my lungs 'going nuts' was a

possibility and he was prepared for it. I've recovered 'gorgeously' according to

my surgeon and, if anything being on X (375mg every 2wks) helped me to be able

to better deal with the recovery process.

I hope your surgery goes smoothly,

Meagan

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> Dear Group,

>

> I have been taking Xolair for about 14 months now and am extremely pleased

with the outcome. As most of us, I took prednisone for years and also had the

very high doses of IV steroids when hospitalized for my asthma. I am one of the

unlucky that contracted Avasucular Necrosis (AVN) which cuts off blood supply to

long bones. In essance, the bone starts to die. The outcome was one hip

replacement in 2005 and one upcoming shortly. Unfortunately I will have to have

the other hip replaced and scheduled for April 5th. I was not on Xolair the

first go around and wonder if any of the current group " users " have had surgery

while on the med and if there were any side affects. Any insight would be

greatly appreciated. As always, I will check with my physician in the pre

surgical meeting, but its always good to hear what I may be in store for.

>

> thanks,

>

> Mark

>

[Guest guest]

i've had 2 surgeries while on xolair...no issues at all

>

> Dear Group,

>

> I have been taking Xolair for about 14 months now and am extremely pleased

with the outcome. As most of us, I took prednisone for years and also had the

very high doses of IV steroids when hospitalized for my asthma. I am one of the

unlucky that contracted Avasucular Necrosis (AVN) which cuts off blood supply to

long bones. In essance, the bone starts to die. The outcome was one hip

replacement in 2005 and one upcoming shortly. Unfortunately I will have to have

the other hip replaced and scheduled for April 5th. I was not on Xolair the

first go around and wonder if any of the current group " users " have had surgery

while on the med and if there were any side affects. Any insight would be

greatly appreciated. As always, I will check with my physician in the pre

surgical meeting, but its always good to hear what I may be in store for.

>

> thanks,

>

> Mark

>

[Guest guest]

>

> YEAH, YEAH AND YEAHHHHHHHHHH!

>

> I'm about to have a colonoscopy and was concerned about this, too

>

>

I have been sedated or put under several time since I started xolair in 2003.

Tell your doctor and get your tests done without worry.

Doug

Group founder

[Guest guest]

Hi Mark: I had gallbladder surgery and surgery for a wrist fracture while on

Xolair, and there were no problems at all.

Carol

Mark asks:

I was not on Xolair the first go around and wonder if any of the current group

" users " have had surgery while on the med and if there were any side affects.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. As always, I will check with my

physician in the pre surgical meeting, but its always good to hear what I may be

in store for.

[Guest guest]

When are you getting your packing out of your ear and having your follow-up? I think mine was about 3-5 days after, can't remember exactly. I think you should be fine. Is your wife or partner going to help drive, cause you may have some dizziness? I would take ear plugs for the shower and ear covers (you can pick-up at the beauty supply store). I would pack dramemene for the car ride just in case. Pack your own pillow and be prepared to sleep on your opposite side or your stomache. Good luck on surgery and travels.Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Bradford Burt <bradford_burt08@...>Sender: cholesteatoma Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 13:33:41 -0700 (PDT)<cholesteatoma >Reply cholesteatoma Subject: Surgery Question I have surgery on June 8th. I think they'll try and do the whole thing (I don't know for sure) though. Mastoidectomy, fix my ear bones, remove ctoma etc.. Anyway, we had vaca. sched. for June 13. That is 5 days after surgery. It is a driving vaca. I will be in a hotel. Is it a good move to do this...or will I be miserable. I can just see not being able to sleep. Thanks for any input you may have. Brad

[Guest guest]

my wife/partner/headache will be driving.

But I this is my chance to pass on a this little vacation which will inevitably end up with me following my wife/partner/headache around on a shopping spree in the Hamptons, NY.

I live 10 minutes from a ton great New England beaches already! Why in the heck would I want to waste my time driving to the Hamptons?

Thank you CToma, you saved me at least for a little while.

I apologize to anyone who lives in the Hamptons.

bb

From: Teague <kbteague@...>Subject: Re: Surgery Questioncholesteatoma Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 9:00 PM

When are you getting your packing out of your ear and having your follow-up? I think mine was about 3-5 days after, can't remember exactly. I think you should be fine. Is your wife or partner going to help drive, cause you may have some dizziness? I would take ear plugs for the shower and ear covers (you can pick-up at the beauty supply store). I would pack dramemene for the car ride just in case. Pack your own pillow and be prepared to sleep on your opposite side or your stomache. Good luck on surgery and travels.

Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

From: Bradford Burt <bradford_burt08@...>

Sender: cholesteatoma

Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 13:33:41 -0700 (PDT)

<cholesteatoma >

Replycholesteatoma

Subject: Surgery Question

I have surgery on June 8th. I think they'll try and do the whole thing (I don't know for sure) though. Mastoidectomy, fix my ear bones, remove ctoma etc..

Anyway, we had vaca. sched. for June 13. That is 5 days after surgery. It is a driving vaca. I will be in a hotel.

Is it a good move to do this...or will I be miserable. I can just see not being able to sleep.

Thanks for any input you may have.

Brad

[Guest guest]

I definetly would not plan to go anywhere that soon. The first 4 days were the

worst 4 days of my life. I was lucky to get up to walk to the bathroom.

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> > I have surgery on June 8th. I think they'll try and do the whole thing (I

> > don't know for sure) though. Mastoidectomy, fix my ear bones, remove ctoma

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> > Anyway, we had vaca. sched. for June 13. That is 5 days after surgery.

> > It is a driving vaca. I will be in a hotel.

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> > Is it a good move to do this...or will I be miserable. I can just see not

> > being able to sleep.

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> > Thanks for any input you may have.

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