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I had amazing success with a lumbar fusion, L4 and L5 May of 2003. Yes,

and I tried everything before that; my ortho specializes in the spine,

it look me 4 docs and 4 opinions to get to him but I am SO glad I did.

This man is a genius. And he's got the best patient/bedside manner I

have ever experienced! (example, while I was in the hospital, he came to

check on me BOTH morning and evening) Even now I am on twice a year

visits, I ENJOY going to see him. He's just a very learned man, also

very interesting and we have become friends of a sort.

I suggest a couple of opinions, unless you have settled on THE one who

will do the surgery. I also suggest donating blood to yourself before

hand (the doc can tell you about this). I was a bit slow out of the gate

- they tried to get me up and walk 24 hours after surgery. Oh sure, like

I could. More like I could just sit on the side of the bed for 3

minutes...long story short, spent 1 week in the hospital, 1 week in

rehab, and the greatest joy was to be home. At home I started to thrive.

Had PT at home and some OT, got myself off the pills as pain subsided,

and by 6 months was feeling like a new person! To this day I have had no

problems, no need for other surgery, I just keep a pretty active life

and aquatics has been great as exercise - for all of me, especially my

back. And yes, I can bend just fine. Many people can't figure out how I

can, but I believe PT after surgery is responsible.

Since you're going or a fusion, maybe ask if the doc will use your bone

or other to fuse...try to use yours - I had some bone from my left hip

used in my back fusion. It seemed the left hip bone ache was worse than

the back surgery. I also had an implanted electrical bone stimulator

just under the skin - to speed the fusion (also have 2 screws there) and

also to help the left hip bone regrow. The bone stimulator came out 3

months early - usually he takes 'em out at 9 months after surgery, but

mine he took out at 6.

Move first, get settled and comfortable. You will need a place to be

comfortable and a place you are able to rest in and also get the care

you need. I was glad I had my house and things to comfort me and

everything in it's place. Moving is way too stressful - well so is

surgery; perhaps there are some docs in ton who are *RIGHT* for

you and the surgery.

~ Gretchen

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