Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 always happy to hear success stories.. it gives me hope that JUST MAYBE SOMEDAY... garey57@... wrote: The post about the NS saying the pain does not match the MRI. I had lots of back pain and for last six months the right leg has been tingling. Went to a NS who said the same thing as he told you. Then went an orthopedic surgeon. He zeroed on the fact that facet joint injections workd for me earlier and found my facet joints at L5S1 were quite arthritic. Long story short - I had surgery six+ weeks ago - fusion at L5S1 and a laminectomy at L4L5. All the old pain and tingling is gone (for the most part). Only dealing with surgery related pain. When I was researching all this I learned that NS tend to say that a lot and then people get referred to Orthopods. NS are trained to look more at the spine and nerves. Orthos look more at bones and joints - some specializing on the backs bones and joints. Although I don't think it will help the poster I am responding too - itsinteresting that they are so specialized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 always happy to hear success stories.. it gives me hope that JUST MAYBE SOMEDAY... garey57@... wrote: The post about the NS saying the pain does not match the MRI. I had lots of back pain and for last six months the right leg has been tingling. Went to a NS who said the same thing as he told you. Then went an orthopedic surgeon. He zeroed on the fact that facet joint injections workd for me earlier and found my facet joints at L5S1 were quite arthritic. Long story short - I had surgery six+ weeks ago - fusion at L5S1 and a laminectomy at L4L5. All the old pain and tingling is gone (for the most part). Only dealing with surgery related pain. When I was researching all this I learned that NS tend to say that a lot and then people get referred to Orthopods. NS are trained to look more at the spine and nerves. Orthos look more at bones and joints - some specializing on the backs bones and joints. Although I don't think it will help the poster I am responding too - itsinteresting that they are so specialized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Glad it¹s over Kathy. I hope you heal quickly and the surgery brings you relief. You must be doing really well to have worked for so long today. Just don¹t overdo it. Hope you have a great weekend. a > i survived my surgery. i have a hole in the bottom of my foot about the size > of a dime. they say it is looking really good for 2 days post op. now comes > the fun part soaking, cleansing, bandaging for 10 days. i was advised by my > rheumi and primary not to do my mtx so it would not altar the healing process. > the > foot dr didn't think it would do anything, but i'll listen to my rheumi. i > did go to work today for almost 6 hours. went to the dr for a dressing change > and stopped at the store for supplies. gonna go put my feet up for a good long > while. hope everyone has a wonderful, painfree weekend. > > > kathy in il > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Kathy, I have been off line for a couple of weeks. Why did you have to have surgery on your foot? Ouch, it sounds painful. I hope that you get some rest this weekend, and your recovery goes well, my prayers are with you, Tawny > i survived my surgery. i have a hole in the bottom of my foot about the size > of a dime. they say it is looking really good for 2 days post op. now comes > the fun part soaking, cleansing, bandaging for 10 days. i was advised by my > rheumi and primary not to do my mtx so it would not altar the healing process. the > foot dr didn't think it would do anything, but i'll listen to my rheumi. i > did go to work today for almost 6 hours. went to the dr for a dressing change > and stopped at the store for supplies. gonna go put my feet up for a good long > while. hope everyone has a wonderful, painfree weekend. > > > kathy in il > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 i guess it was a plantars wart. they sent it for biopsy kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 i'm trying not to overdo it, but it is hard when you live alone. i think about this open sore in my foot and want to clean my house!!! i have 3 animals in here. my friend was trying to talk me into going to work again today to make up for lost wages (i am sooooo broke!!) but i have decided to stay here and work. atleast i can break and put my feet up. had to disinfect my bathroom last night so i could soak my foot and change bandages. the hole is over an inch deep and about the size of a dime. i was supposed to go to a party tonight, but will stay home to keep my foot out the elements and germs as i know this lady has many animals and kids, hopefully i will be able to enjoy my birthday and thanksgiving but if not. well.....that's happened before too. have a happy turkey day everyone and let others help!!! kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Nea, I know you are very scared about the gall bladder operation, but you need to get it done,ASAP! The longer you keep it in, the worse off you are, infection:( When I had mine removed, I was not on any RA meds at the time. I waited way too long, and I had a few complications with infection. For a few weeks, I had to have a little drainage bottle to wear at my side, to drain all the infection out. I did have some pain, but felt a whole lot better without that old thing, I will be checkin' in on you, please, please, get it done, Tawny > > > G'Day everyone, I have to have my Gall Bladder removed.Does anyone > have any info on weather or not my healing time will be slower do to > the RA? Dr told me to stop the metotrexate an Enbrel and 1 week > after the surgery I can resume,if no infections. Nea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Nea, If you have your gallbladder removed through a scope (laproscopic cholecystectomy) then, hopefully, you shouldn't have too much trouble. The incisions are small (2 are only 5millimeters and 2 are 10millimeters). It really depends on the condition of your gallbladder and liver. It sounds like things are not too bad that your surgeon was able to schedule your surgery. That's good. It is much harder on the patient when they come in for emergency surgery and there is already an infection sitting in there. So, don't put it off!! Hope all goes well for you!......Marina in Ohio > > > G'Day everyone, I have to have my Gall Bladder removed.Does anyone > have any info on weather or not my healing time will be slower do to > the RA? Dr told me to stop the metotrexate an Enbrel and 1 week > after the surgery I can resume,if no infections. Nea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Yes... so if you are having surgery elsewhere on your body, should you tell the surgeon about all the neck problems so that they don't put your neck into any wierd positions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Hello , YES, you should most definitely tell your doctor about the condition of your neck before surgery.I HOPE THAT ALL WILL BE WELL WITH YOU AND THAT YOU WILL BECOME PAIN FREE! MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW. TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE!!! Larry ,group moderator Pepperspal <andy24747@...> wrote: so if you are having surgery elsewhere on your body, should you tell the surgeon about all the neck problems so that they don't put your neck into any wierd positions? REMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Hi Lynda, It is my prayer that the surgeon have a steady hand and a keen eye.May there be no more damage than the doctors think there is.May there be no complications and may you have a quick recovery. HOPE YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY,AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW. TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE. Larry, group moderator "lynda m. benning" <lmbecd@...> wrote: Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,LyndaREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Hi Lynda, It is my prayer that the surgeon have a steady hand and a keen eye.May there be no more damage than the doctors think there is.May there be no complications and may you have a quick recovery. HOPE YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY,AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW. TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE. Larry, group moderator "lynda m. benning" <lmbecd@...> wrote: Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,LyndaREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Hi Lynda, It is my prayer that the surgeon have a steady hand and a keen eye.May there be no more damage than the doctors think there is.May there be no complications and may you have a quick recovery. HOPE YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY,AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW. TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE. Larry, group moderator "lynda m. benning" <lmbecd@...> wrote: Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,LyndaREMEMBER ALL OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICE OF OUR NATION PRAY THAT THEY MAY BE SAFE AND SOUND IN BODY AND MIND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hi I know I am behind in reading my mail.......... How are you doing?? My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,Lynda Just Listed Look at my New Auctions click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hi I know I am behind in reading my mail.......... How are you doing?? My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,Lynda Just Listed Look at my New Auctions click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hi I know I am behind in reading my mail.......... How are you doing?? My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hi All,Having lumbar endoscopic discectomy on the 9th. apparently the nucleus is pushing against not only a nerve (in 2 discs), but may also be pushing it's way through the annular tear. Right now the discs are considered contained, but they could get in there and find they no longer are. This is outpaitient surgery.So, everyone say a little prayer for me.Thanks,Lynda Just Listed Look at my New Auctions click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Hi Vonnie, Actually this was my 4th surgery in the past year. It wasn't meant to be a series though. Originally I was to have just one surgery- removal of Harrington rods with a spinal reconstruction. But I agreed to a second surgery to place an artificial disc at L5- S1. The disc failed so it had to be removed. During that 3rd surgery the disc doctor fused me to the sacrum with pins into my pelvis. That doc really didn't know what he was doing and really messed me up. This 4th and last surgery was to fix the mess up. Finally I believe the nightmare is over! When you say that you need a set of three surgeries do you mean posterior to remove rods, anterior for osteotomies, then posterior to put new rods in? If so, that's what I had done in both surgery #1 and #4, but they did all three procedures in one day. I know some have the different steps done on different days. Is your surgery scheduled yet? > > ,I'm glad to hear that your are doing well after your surgery. > Keep up the good work. Did you have the set of 3 surgeries? That's > what I need so I was just wondering if it was similar to my case.. > Vonnie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hi ,I think Dr.Rand is going to remove the old HR's and do whatever but he said 2 in the back and one from the front.I need to ask more questions when I go back and see him in Feb. but I am having the operation in April..I can't wait I just hope most of the pain is gone after he is done..I'm sure it will be I'm hearing some great things about him.Take Care and good luck, Vonnienanfash <nanfash@...> wrote: Hi Vonnie,Actually this was my 4th surgery in the past year. It wasn't meant to be a series though. Originally I was to have just one surgery- removal of Harrington rods with a spinal reconstruction. But I agreed to a second surgery to place an artificial disc at L5- S1. The disc failed so it had to be removed. During that 3rd surgery the disc doctor fused me to the sacrum with pins into my pelvis. That doc really didn't know what he was doing and really messed me up. This 4th and last surgery was to fix the mess up. Finally I believe the nightmare is over! When you say that you need a set of three surgeries do you mean posterior to remove rods, anterior for osteotomies, then posterior to put new rods in? If so, that's what I had done in both surgery #1 and #4, but they did all three procedures in one day. I know some have the different steps done on different days. Is your surgery scheduled yet?>> ,I'm glad to hear that your are doing well after your surgery. > Keep up the good work. Did you have the set of 3 surgeries? That's > what I need so I was just wondering if it was similar to my case.. > Vonnie> FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 > > Hi...I am having a hernia repair and a panniculectomy on Jan 4. I have to go off my Humira and Mtx 2 weeks previous to surgery, and not sure when I can start again. > > I had my pre-op with the surgeon yesterday...it went very well...but I had to have 'nakey' pictures...ewwwww....yikes....but I know it is a given with plastic surgery...he will take post ops at about 8 weeks. He is a sweet, kind and respectful doctor...also VERY cute. > > Prayers for a safe, successful and complication free surgery most welcomed and appreciated. > > Much love to all... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Tess: I am praying for your well-being in every aspect of your illness and surgery~! Love and Prayers, Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Tess, that's great that you got that all scheduled. " Nakey " pictures are a given with plastic surgery!! But, trust me, when you get all healed up and then look at yourself then and compare to your before pictures, you will be amazed. I'm glad you got a good doctor. That's one thing I don't like about that show " NipTuck " on FX channel. They show the disrespectful side of doctors. They are not all like that. I work with plastic surgeons frequently and would have nothing to do with them if they were like that! We even trash the show because of the inaccuracies!! Anyway, I'm glad you found someone you can trust. You are always in my prayers, Tess, but I will say an extra one for you that day.....Marina --- In , " Grammi B " <grammi_love@m...> wrote: > > Hi...I am having a hernia repair and a panniculectomy on Jan 4. I have to go off my Humira and Mtx 2 weeks previous to surgery, and not sure when I can start again. > > I had my pre-op with the surgeon yesterday...it went very well...but I had to have 'nakey' pictures...ewwwww....yikes....but I know it is a given with plastic surgery...he will take post ops at about 8 weeks. He is a sweet, kind and respectful doctor...also VERY cute. > > Prayers for a safe, successful and complication free surgery most welcomed and appreciated. > > Much love to all... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 my thought are with you tess. i'm sure you'll pull through this one too. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Tess, You will be in my prayers for your surgery. Having myself recently gone through plastic surgery I must tell you to prepare youself for what you look like after. And I don't mean that in a bad way at all. I came out looking like a QUEEN. lol.... Its amazing how much better you'll feel, physically and mentally when you wake up. I hope you heal quickly and have little pain. Take care. kerri sue marina_troi <marina_troi@...> wrote: Tess, that's great that you got that all scheduled. " Nakey " pictures are a given with plastic surgery!! But, trust me, when you get all healed up and then look at yourself then and compare to your before pictures, you will be amazed. I'm glad you got a good doctor. That's one thing I don't like about that show " NipTuck " on FX channel. They show the disrespectful side of doctors. They are not all like that. I work with plastic surgeons frequently and would have nothing to do with them if they were like that! We even trash the show because of the inaccuracies!! Anyway, I'm glad you found someone you can trust. You are always in my prayers, Tess, but I will say an extra one for you that day.....Marina --- In , " Grammi B " <grammi_love@m...> wrote: > > Hi...I am having a hernia repair and a panniculectomy on Jan 4. I have to go off my Humira and Mtx 2 weeks previous to surgery, and not sure when I can start again. > > I had my pre-op with the surgeon yesterday...it went very well...but I had to have 'nakey' pictures...ewwwww....yikes....but I know it is a given with plastic surgery...he will take post ops at about 8 weeks. He is a sweet, kind and respectful doctor...also VERY cute. > > Prayers for a safe, successful and complication free surgery most welcomed and appreciated. > > Much love to all... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Tess, Good luck with the surgery. You will be in my prayers. Beth in AR --- Grammi B <grammi_love@...> wrote: > Hi...I am having a hernia repair and a > panniculectomy on Jan 4. I have to go off my Humira > and Mtx 2 weeks previous to surgery, and not sure > when I can start again. > > I had my pre-op with the surgeon yesterday...it went > very well...but I had to have 'nakey' > pictures...ewwwww....yikes....but I know it is a > given with plastic surgery...he will take post ops > at about 8 weeks. He is a sweet, kind and > respectful doctor...also VERY cute. > > Prayers for a safe, successful and complication free > surgery most welcomed and appreciated. > > Much love to all... > > Tess > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Tess, you will surely be in my prayers for a speedy pain free recovery. I am so glad that the new meds seem to be helping; you deserve every good thing that life has to offer- including a cute new wardrobe for your cute new look! Blessings to you and yours. Love jane --- In , " Grammi B " <grammi_love@m...> wrote: > > Hi...I am having a hernia repair and a panniculectomy on Jan 4. I have to go off my Humira and Mtx 2 weeks previous to surgery, and not sure when I can start again. > > I had my pre-op with the surgeon yesterday...it went very well...but I had to have 'nakey' pictures...ewwwww....yikes....but I know it is a given with plastic surgery...he will take post ops at about 8 weeks. He is a sweet, kind and respectful doctor...also VERY cute. > > Prayers for a safe, successful and complication free surgery most welcomed and appreciated. > > Much love to all... > > Tess > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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